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Valuations take centre stage as Sensex touches new peak
Majority of the Sensex constituents now trade above their respective long-term average valuations. It means investors need to be selective while accumulating blue chip names.
Saket Gokhale asked by Delhi HC to pay Rs 50 lakh damages to Laxmi Puri in defamation case
The Delhi High Court ordered AITMC MP Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh in damages and issue a public apology to former UN Assistant Secretary-General Lakshmi Puri for defamatory tweets. The apology must be published in the Times of India and on Gokhale's Twitter, where it should remain for six months.
MHA framed three criminal laws discreetly; in force from today
Across the nation, special events on July 1 will mark the implementation of new criminal laws, promoting public awareness and understanding. These initiatives aim to educate and inform various segments of society about the significant impact of the legislations, particularly on women and children, fostering a more informed and empowered community.
Delhi HC to rule on BRS leader K Kavitha's bail plea in Excise Case on July 1
BRS leader K Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 15, 2024 and by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 11, 2024. The bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma, after hearing submissions from all sides, decided to reserve the order in the matter on May 28, 2024.
Never faced any political pressure from govt in 24 years as judge: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, speaking at the Oxford Union, emphasized that he has never faced political pressure in his 24-year judicial career. He highlighted that Indian judges decide based on constitutional traditions, and acknowledged societal impacts and the need for more judges in India.
FATF session begins today, India review also to be taken up
According to officials, the last mutual evaluation was conducted in 2009 and was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to FATF, the international policy making body conducts mutual evaluations of its member countries by evaluating levels of implementation of the FATF recommendations.
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Arvind Kejriwal bail: Trial court's order shall not be given effect till it hears ED's plea, says Delhi HC
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has moved Delhi High Court against a trial court's order to grant bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise policy case. The court granted Kejriwal bail on a ₹1 lakh bond, and the Enforcement Directorate's plea to stay his bail order for 48 hours was declined. Kejriwal was out on bail for 21 days and surrendered to Tihar Jail authorities on June 2.
ABC report on allegations against India could have damaged bilateral partnership: Ex-Australian High Commissioner to India
Former Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell criticized the recent Australian Broadcasting Corporation report alleging Indian 'interference' in Australian politics. The report claimed that the Sikh diaspora in India was 'coerced' by Indian authorities and mentioned the case of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. O’Farrell expressed concern that the report could have damaged the India-Australia relationship.
NIA searches multiple locations in Punjab linked with aides of Canada-based terrorist Goldy Brar
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at locations linked to Canada-based terrorist Goldy Brar in Punjab, probing an "extortion and firing case." Nine locations were searched, and information on Brar and his gang is sought from the public. Brar is implicated in various crimes, including the murder of Sidhu Moosewala.
Pune Porsche accident case: Forensic report confirms blood sample swap, Police to court
A forensic report in the Pune Porsche crash case revealed that the blood samples used belonged to the teen driver's mother, Police told a court. The incident, involving a Porsche and a two-wheeler, resulted in death of two IT professionals.
Nifty crash worst single-day fall since Covid days. What should investors do?
The possibility of a bear market looms if NDA's seat tally falls short, shifting focus to economic growth and earnings. A hung parliament may trigger a market downturn before investors refocus on financial indicators.
Arvind Kejriwal to be back in jail today
Kejriwal, jailed in the Delhi excise case, was on a three-week temporary bail for poll campaigning. He was released from the jail on May 10 on bail granted by the Supreme Court for the Lok Sabha polls. The polls ended on yesterday, June 1.
Prajwal Revanna to remain in SIT custody till June 6 in obscene videos case probe
Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna was remanded to SIT custody until June 6 over allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation. After returning from Berlin, he was detained at Bengaluru airport and brought to the CID office for the ongoing probe into the obscene videos case.
‘Doctors knew Covid vaccine’s side-effects killed my daughter. But they didn’t tell us’
Dr Snehal Lunawat was the first case in which the AEFI committee accepted there was a direct correlation between vaccination and death. Many of the petitioners, like her father Dilip, have questioned why information about the side-effects wasn’t made public earlier.
Excise Policy Case: Kejriwal moves regular bail plea in Delhi Court, matter to be heard today
Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday moved the Rouse Avenue Court seeking a regular bail in the excise money laundering case.
Shah Rukh Khan hospitalised for heatstroke: How extreme heat can cause heart and brain problems
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has been discharged from Ahmedabad's KD Hospital after experiencing a heat stroke and dehydration. His wife, Gauri Khan, and close friend, Juhi Chawla, confirmed his recovery and expect him to return to support Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL final on Sunday. The incident coincides with a severe heatwave across India, prompting warnings and health advisories. The National Disaster Management Authority advises staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol, and seeking medical help if symptoms of heatstroke persist.
Excise Policy Case: Delhi HC rejects Manish Sisodia's bail pleas in ED, CBI cases
The Delhi High Court rejected the bail pleas of former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in cases related to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) concerning the excise policy. Earlier today, the judicial custody of Sisodia was extended by Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court until May 31.
290 cases of COVID-19 variant KP.2, 34 cases of KP.1 detected in India: INSACOG data
India has reported 290 cases of KP.2 and 34 cases of KP.1, both sub-lineages of COVID-19 responsible for a surge in cases in Singapore. However, a Union health ministry source said these are all sub variants of JN1, and there is no associated increase in hospitalization or severe cases. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) has found 34 cases of KP.1 across seven states and UTs, with Maharashtra reporting the highest number at 148.
‘Taarak Mehta’ star Gurucharan Singh is back home, reveals why he went off the radar
The actor finally returned home after being missing for nearly a month. He revealed that the reason behind his sudden disappearance was not anything sinister. He claimed that he had gone on a spiritual journey. He had visited multiple Gurudwaras, however later, he had a change of heart and decided to return home to his parents.
Excise policy scam: SC gives Arvind Kejriwal liberty to move trial court for regular bail
The Supreme Court of India granted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal permission to seek regular bail from the trial court in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam. The court reserved its order on Kejriwal's challenge to his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The ED has filed a chargesheet against Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party, naming the party as an accused. Kejriwal received interim bail from the Supreme Court until June 1 to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, after which he must return to jail.
Upward trajectory of India-US ties not impacted at all: EAM Jaishankar on Pannun case
The upward trajectory of India-US relations has not been impacted at all by allegations of an Indian link to a foiled assassination plot, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. In November, the US charged an Indian national of conspiring to murder Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York.
Worrying vaccination gaps come to notice after post-Covid measles spurt forces a data relook
A relook at the survey data was necessitated by instances of repeated measles outbreaks after the COVID-19 pandemic, the report by (by Rema Nagarajan) said.
CBI seizes Rs 1.42 cr during searches in FSSAI bribery case, total haul rises to Rs 1.8 cr
Besides the cash, the Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) also seized two gold biscuits, a laptop and incriminating documents during the further searches on Tuesday at the premises of Reliable Analytical Laboratories Pvt Ltd's senior manager Harshal Chougule. Chougule was arrested for allegedly paying a bribe of 1.20 lakh rupees to Jagtap in order to clear the pending bills of the company, according to reports.
Uttarakhand accuses Patanjali's Ramdev of misleading public with COVID, other cures
An Indian state has leveled criminal charges against yoga guru Baba Ramdev for promoting his traditional ayurvedic medicine as a COVID-19 cure, despite it being approved only as an "immunity booster." Ramdev faces accusations of misleading the public regarding the efficacy of his medicines, with potential penalties including jail time.
"Viksit Bharat" not merely a slogan but India's journey to next 25 yrs: EAM Jaishankar
EAM Jaishankar was giving a lecture at Hansraj College, New Delhi. Jaishankar commenced his address by urging the audience to understand the gravity of "Viksit Bharat," stating, "Please don't think it's a slogan. It is something very serious that we are talking about."
Covishield Vaccine: Bereaved parents to take Serum Institute of India to Court following AstraZeneca's rare side effect admission
Covishield Vaccine Case: The parents of a woman allegedly deceased after receiving the Covishield vaccine plan to file a case against the Serum Institute of India (SII). This decision follows AstraZeneca's acknowledgment in court that their Covid shot can cause a rare side effect, providing hope for the parents in seeking justice. AstraZeneca faces a class-action lawsuit over allegations that its vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford, led to deaths and serious injuries, including thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), characterized by blood clots and low platelet count.
Ramdev crossed red line by falsely claiming he could cure COVID-19, says IMA president R V Asokan
Dr. R V Asokan, president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), criticized Baba Ramdev for claiming he could cure COVID-19 and disparaging modern medicine as "stupid and bankrupt." Asokan stated that Ramdev's statements led people to believe him due to his high profile, which was unfortunate. The IMA's comments come ahead of a Supreme Court hearing regarding Ramdev's misleading advertisements. Asokan expressed disappointment with the court's criticism of the IMA and private doctors, saying it demoralized them.
SC adjourns for July Ramdev's plea for clubbing of FIRs on his remarks on efficacy of allopathy to cure Covid-19
The Supreme Court postponed until July the hearing of Baba Ramdev's plea to consolidate FIRs from different states against his remarks on allopathy and Covid-19 treatment. States were given two weeks to update FIR status. Ramdev seeks FIR clubbing, transfer to Delhi, and protection from proceedings. He faces charges under various sections including the Disaster Management Act.
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