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Photo: IANSIndia, US likely to discuss Section 301 issue in trade talks
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS): As India and the United States move closer to finalising their first bilateral trade agreement (BTA) very soon, discussions are expected to include tariffs imposed under Section 301 of the US trade law, with relief from ongoing Section 301 probes emerging as a key focus area, government sources said on…
Photo: AI Image/IANSESIC launches centralised digital patient feedback system across hospitals
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS): The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation has launched a centralised online patient feedback system across all hospitals and dispensaries nationwide to capture real-time patient experience on cleanliness, staff behaviour and medicine availability, an official statement said on Monday. The system is equipped with OTP validation, multilingual support and real-time monitoring dashboards…
Photo: AI Generated/IANSRBI likely to hold rates in June amid inflation uptick, external risks: Report
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS): The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee is likely to maintain a wait‑and‑watch stance at its June meeting and hold rates unchanged amid rising inflationary pressures and external volatility, a report said on Monday. The report from CareEdge Ratings said inflationary concerns have intensified due to projected below‑normal monsoon…
Photo: IANSSC Collegium recommends new judges for Karnataka, MP, Himachal High Courts
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS): The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, has recommended a fresh set of appointments to the Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh High Courts. The apex court Collegium has approved the proposal for the appointment of advocates Raghavendra Seetharam Srivatsa, Hema Kulkarni, Subramanya Rangarao,…
Photo: IANSUS Jury Convicts Andrew Left in $21 Million Stock Fraud Case
Washington, June 2 (IANS): A federal jury in Los Angeles has found prominent stock analyst Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, guilty of orchestrating a years-long scheme that prosecutors said manipulated stock prices and generated at least $21 million in illicit profits by trading against the very recommendations he promoted to investors. Left, 55, formerly…
EV sales rise as fuel prices push demand for electric vehicles
New Delhi: India’s electric vehicle (EV) market saw a sharp rise in demand as higher fuel prices pushed consumers towards battery-powered alternatives, according to reports by Nomura and HSBC. Nomura said EVs accounted for 6.4% of passenger vehicle sales, up from 4% earlier, while electric two-wheelers rose to 8.9%. HSBC also noted a similar trend,…
Photo: IANS/Biplab BanerjeeIndividual performances bring happiness, but winning trophies has always been my biggest motivation: Krunal
Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS): Royal Challengers Bengaluru left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya said winning trophies remains his biggest motivation in playing cricket after clinching his fifth IPL crown, as the side defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to defend their title at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Pandya, who made 226 runs with the bat…
Photo: IANSHubby Samarth Singh, mother-in-law remanded to judicial custody
Bhopal: The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court in Bhopal on Tuesday sent retired district judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh to judicial remand till June 16 after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chose not to seek any further remand in connection with the death of actor-model Twisha Sharma. The court directed that…
Photo: IANSECI issues notification for Odisha Rajya Sabha bypoll; nomination process begins
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) The process for the by-election to a vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha formally commenced on Monday following the issuance of a notification by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in this regard. Informing the media in a press conference held here, Odisha Assembly Secretary Satyabrata Raut said the Election Commission…
Photo: IANSGovt issues Ebola advisory, says no cases detected yet
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday issued a public health advisory on Ebola virus disease, stating that no cases have been reported in India so far while urging heightened vigilance among individuals who have recently travelled through Ebola-affected countries. The government stressed the importance of early reporting…
