PUBLICATION DELAYS
Sushant Singh Rajput suicide: Karni Sena threatens nationwide movement if CBI doesn't act on late actor's case
In response to ongoing delays in the investigation of Sushant Singh Rajput's death, Karni Sena has threatened a nationwide movement if the CBI fails to produce a conclusive report. Four years after Rajput's tragic demise, calls for justice remain strong, with his family and supporters urging closure amid continued uncertainty surrounding the case.
Coaches of Panchavati Express get detached, nobody hurt; journey resumes after 40-minute delay
An express train running between Nashik and Mumbai experienced a temporary uncoupling of coaches at Kasara station. No injuries reported. The train resumed its journey after a 40-minute delay. Officials are investigating the incident.
Congress slams govt over delay in Class 6 textbooks, says ministry sabotaging education of children
Congress criticized the Centre for delaying the publication of new Class 6 textbooks, accusing the Education Ministry of "sabotaging" children's education. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted that the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee hasn't finalized the textbooks, causing a delay that could extend for two months
Reasons for SC collegium rejecting candidates for judgeship can't be made public: HC
The high court made the observation while dismissing an appeal challenging an order which had rejected a petition seeking a direction to the Supreme Court collegiums to provide detailed reasons while refusing to accept recommendations for appointment of high court judges.
India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves
India's worst heat wave in over a decade, with temperatures exceeding 50°C, left hundreds dead, but the true toll is vastly underreported. Public health experts warn that miscounting heat-related deaths hampers effective future preparations. Improved data collection and real-time monitoring are crucial to address the severe impact of extreme heat.
Prosecutor won't oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
Legal troubles loom as Trump faces sentencing delay amidst scandalous hush money revelations, potentially impacting campaign dynamics and public image.
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Incomplete transmission could delay rate reversal by RBI
High food inflation and incomplete transmission of the 250 basis point policy rate hikes since May 2022 could delay the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) rate cut. Transmission through loan and deposit rates varied between 111 and 245 bps until May 2024, except for loans linked to external benchmarks, which had immediate full transmission.
Incomplete transmission of policy rates could delay reversal of rate cycle by RBI
RBI faces challenges in rate transmission due to incomplete hikes. Banks show varied transmission rates. Governor Das stresses effective transmission. Rate cuts may come post-October with clearer risk insights.
Arunachal CM Khandu urges rapid completion of NH-415 amidst public inconvenience
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed strong dissatisfaction with the slow progress on the NH-415 four-lane highway construction from Papu Nallah to Nirjuli. In a review meeting, Khandu highlighted the inconvenience caused to commuters and directed highway officials to expedite the work without compromising quality. He emphasized the importance of timely infrastructure projects for public benefit and state development.
Noida airport to launch flight service by April 2025 amid construction delays
The Noida International Airport, initially set to launch by September 2024, now expects to start flights by April 2025 due to construction delays. Located in Jewar, near Delhi, the airport's advanced construction includes a runway and terminal. The project aims to accommodate 12 million passengers annually in its first phase.
IBBI proposes amendments to insolvency rules; seeks public comments
IBBI proposes amendments to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in the Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporates, seeking stakeholder inputs by July 10.
Mumbai local trains: Delays reported due to rains, 'bunching of trains'. Check latest updates here
Mumbai's suburban train network faces delays , inconveniencing commuters. Sr DOM Coaching, Mumbai-Central Railway, apologized for the disruption, attributing it to train bunching and shared tracks with express trains. Heavy rains in Thane and Palghar worsened conditions, with authorities issuing a 'red alert' and high tides exacerbating the flooding, impacting local transport.
Microsoft to delay release of Recall AI feature on security concerns
The Recall feature tracks web browsing to voice chats, creating a history stored on the computer that the user can search when they need to remember something they did, even months later.
White goods, FMCG imports failing to get custom-fit tag
White goods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and FMCG companies face import delays or higher duties as customs authorities scrutinize third-party invoicing at various ports. This practice, used for tax optimization, allows invoicing through a country different from the goods' origin and is permitted under FTAs. However, customs officials suspect abuse of FTA provisions, withholding consignments and denying lower duty benefits at ports like Nhava Sheva. Authorities demand differential duty payments and invoke rules addressing potential duty evasion through third-party invoicing, leading to potential supply disruptions.
Better planning can check delays in infra creation: Tata Projects
Vinayak Pai, CEO of Tata Projects, highlights the need for better detailed project report (DPR) preparation to minimize delays in infrastructure projects. Pai emphasizes that India's front-end design efforts are below global standards, leading to poorly defined projects and execution delays. He calls for improved front-end planning and consistent contract monitoring across ministries. Tata Projects is focusing on metro projects, airports, and emerging sectors like green hydrogen and battery manufacturing. Current projects like Pune Metro and Noida International Airport are on schedule, reflecting rising investment and expansion in infrastructure.
Maersk faces significant port congestion in Asia, Mediterranean
Maersk faces significant terminal congestion in Mediterranean and Asian ports, causing substantial delays in its vessel schedule.
India seeks firms make additional disclosures to fast track public offers, document shows
SEBI wants companies seeking to go public to provide 31 additional disclosures, including details on conflicts of interest. The regulator aims to expedite public offers by requiring more information from merchant bankers, as reported by Reuters.
Day after 63-hour mega block, local train services hit on Central Railway
Mumbaikars faced delays in local train services on Central Railway due to new signalling system after mega blocks at Thane station.
Central Railway's 63-hr block: Mumbai's suburban services grind to a halt as 930 local trains cancelled
Central Railway's suburban services faced disruptions due to a 63-hour block for widening platforms at Thane station, causing inconvenience to commuters. The Maharashtra government permitted public service vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to operate during the block, easing travel woes. Railway authorities urged commuters to avoid non-essential train travel and announced the cancellation of several trains. Work progress at Thane station was ahead of schedule, with services expected to normalize soon.
Mumbai's Central Railway starts 63-hour mega block, commuters face delay, overcrowding on local trains
Mumbai Central Railway's suburban services faced delays and overcrowding due to a 63-hour block for platform widening at Thane, causing inconvenience to office-goers. Delays up to 30 minutes and packed trains were reported. CR cancelled six long-distance trains and 161 local services. CR has urged commuters to avoid unnecessary travel and instructed workplaces to accommodate work-from-home options.
Yuvraj Singh sends notices to real estate firms for infringement of privacy, delayed home possession
According to the notice, the cricketer had booked a dwelling unit in 2020 at Hauz Khas, New Delhi in one of the projects of a real estate firm. M/s Brilliant Etoile Private Limited and M/s Uppal Housing Private Limited are the noticees in one of the legal notices pertaining to the delayed possession of the dwelling units.
Mallikarjun Kharge's turnout delay charge aimed at creating confusion: ECI
In a 17-page communication to Kharge, the EC has said that while it respects the 'right to free speech', such utterances from the president of a national party can have a 'negative impact' on voter participation and demoralise election staff at this 'critical juncture'.
Trump documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders
Trump, seeking to regain the presidency, previously had been scheduled to go to trial on May 20 in the documents case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, but the prosecution and defense had both acknowledged that date would need to be delayed.
"Raise voice over voting data discrepancies": Mallikarjun Kharge to India bloc leaders
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to the leaders of the INDIA bloc about alleged discrepancies in voting data released by the Election Commission. Kharge urged leaders to speak out against these issues to protect democracy. He questioned the delay in releasing data and highlighted concerns about the accuracy and transparency of the electoral process. Kharge emphasised the importance of holding the Election Commission accountable and ensuring the independence of the electoral process.
LS polls: Opposition parties question EC's delay in making public final voting figures of phases 1, 2
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said it is essential for the Election Commission of India (ECI) to be timely and transparent about all election-related data, and it should come out with the figures and make them public. "For the first time, even 11 days after the first phase of the polls and four days after the second phase, the final voter turnout has not been published by the ECI. In the past, ECI used to publish the final voter turnout immediately after voting or within 24 hours. Only approximate polling figures are available on ECI's website. What accounts for this delay," he asked in a post on X.
Flight delay refund: What are present rules for weather delays?
Confusion, lack of simplicity and the fine print have created roadblocks for the new US Federal Rules on Flight Delays and Cancellations
Konyak Union declares 'public emergency' over delay in settlement for 'Frontier Nagaland Territory' by Centre
Konyak Union and Tikhir Tribal Council declared a 'public emergency' due to the delay in settling the offer for creation of 'Frontier Nagaland Territory'. They announced a dawn-to-dusk bandh and warned of escalating the protest into rigorous and intensive demonstrations.
Banks asked to list stalled housing projects
After discussions with all stakeholders, it was pointed out that procedural delays were the primary reason behind the lower exposure of public sector bank (PSB) projects under the Special Window for Completion of Construction of Affordable and Mid-Income Housing Projects, or SWAMIH, fund, said two people familiar with the matter.
SWAMIH fund: Govt asks banks to list stalled housing projects
The government has asked banks to compile a list of stalled projects under the SWAMIH fund to speed up their completion. Procedural delays and feasibility reports are identified as primary issues. The SWAMIH-I fund has returned 25% of drawn capital and completed over 26,000 apartments.
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