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Centre appoints 1,388 nursing officers in Delhi; flags off Ayushman vans to boost PM-JAY outreach
ETGovernment
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July 7, 2025
Nadda said it was a momentous occasion, noting that the appointments—made through the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)—come after a gap of 15 years and would help ease the burden on Delhi’s healthcare infrastructure. The Centre...
Amendment To Bring Additional Grounds U/S 34 Of A&C Act Is Maintainable If Objections Are Not Beyond Judicial Scrutiny Of Court: Delhi HC
Live Law
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July 7, 2025
The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri while hearing amendment petition filed u/s 34 of the A&C Act observed that the omission to plead a ground of challenge in the original Section 34 petition pertaining to non-adherence to the...
Vadhavan port to begin operations within 18 months, says senior Maharashtra government official
ETGovernment
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July 7, 2025
The port is being developed in multiple phases, with initial work including breakwater construction, reclamation, and the building of container terminals.In a major push to bolster India’s maritime infrastructure and regional economic growth, the...
Amazon Now expands quick commerce offering in Delhi after Bengaluru
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
Amazon's quick commerce business, Amazon Now, has been expanded to a few pin codes in Delhi after the service went live in Bengaluru in June, two company executives told ET. “It's a large part of western Delhi right now, but it's a very rapidly...
INDIA bloc calls 'Bihar bandh' on July 9 against EC's revision of voters' list in State, Rahul Gandhi likely to participate
The New Indian Express
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Former Deputy Chief Minister alleged that Patna office of the EC was not functioning properly. It is just like a ‘post office’ and can’t take any decision at its own. "A delegation met EC on July 6 to discuss SIR related issues, yet there is no...
Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind Moves Delhi High Court Against Release Of Film 'Udaipur Files' Based On Kanhaiya Lal Murder Case, Cites Communal Tension
Live Law
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July 7, 2025
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking ban on the release of film “Udaipur Files” slated to hit the theaters on July 11, on the grounds of hate speech and communal harmony. The plea, filed by Maulana Arshad...
PM Modi meets Cuban President Diaz-Canel on BRICS sidelines in Rio
ETGovernment
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July 7, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The meeting follows a previous interaction at the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in 2023, where...
US SEC's guidance is first step toward rules governing crypto ETFs
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
New US Securities and Exchange Commission guidance on disclosure requirements for exchange-traded products tied to cryptocurrencies marked the first step toward approval of dozens of applications for ETFs linked to everything from Solana and XRP...
Harsh V Trehan named CHRO, Executive Vice President at GSK India
Medical Dialogues
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July 7, 2025
Mumbai: Harsh V. Trehan has been named as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Executive Vice President at GSK India, Mumbai. In this new leadership role, Trehan will work closely with Bhushan Akshikar, Tomo Yashiki, India Leadership Team and...
High Court Reserves Verdict On Devangana Kalita's Plea Seeking Preservation Of Case Diaries In 2020 Delhi Riots Case
Live Law
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July 7, 2025
The Delhi High Court on Monday (July 7) reserved its verdict in a plea moved by Devangana Kalita seeking preservation and reconstruction of case diary pertaining to a 2020 Delhi riots case. Kalita had moved the high court seeking setting aside of...
Stable Indian government bond yields push investors towards more attractive corporate debt
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
Indian mutual funds and insurance companies are shifting towards an accrual strategy to capitalise on higher corporate bond yields, as government bond yields are expected to remain largely stable, investors told Reuters on Wednesday. An accrual...
Coursera names Ashutosh Gupta as managing director for India and Asia Pacific
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
Online learning platform Coursera on Monday said it has appointed Ashutosh Gupta as Managing Director for India and Asia Pacific, effective immediately. He will oversee Coursera's enterprise business operations across the region, working closely...
Drones can boost India's manufacturing potential to $23 billion by 2030: Report
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
Buoyed by rising demand from sectors like defence, agriculture, logistics, and infrastructure, the drone industry is expected to boost the country's manufacturing potential to USD 23 billion by 2030, says a report. As drones emerge as a key...
Prime Minister Modi’s Historic Visit to Argentina: The First Indian PM in 57 Years
Diplomacy & Beyond Plus
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July 7, 2025
PM Narendra Modi is on the longest diplomatic tour since he assumed office, which includes visits to five nations: Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. Following his successful tour of Trinidad and Tobago, PM Modi arrived in...
Myanmar People Skeptical of Junta’s Promises of Election, Peace
The Irrawaddy
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July 7, 2025
While Myanmar’s military regime busies itself with hosting peace talks and preparations for elections slated for the end of this year, many across the country remain deeply distrustful—believing that neither genuine peace nor a free and fair...
India aims to double maize output to 86 mn tonne by 2047: Agri Minister
The Hindu Business Line
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July 7, 2025
India can more than double its maize production to 86 million tonne by 2047 from the current 42.3 million tonne, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday, calling for development of high-yielding seed varieties with higher starch...
Maharashtra Politics: Fresh Rift Expected In Mahayuti? CM Fadnavis Orders Prob
Zee News
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MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced a high-level enquiry into the tender process for the sale of Hotel VITS at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar which involved the company of state's Social Justice Minister and Shiv...
Modern-Day Work Slaves: India’s Corporate Love Affair With The 12-Hour Torture!
Inventiva
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July 7, 2025
In India Inc., the 12-hour workday is practically a rite of passage; a badge of honor brandished from Bangalore boardrooms to Mumbai trading floors. Overworked founders and managers now boast about mandatory 10 am–10 pm schedules six days a week,...
"Under India's BRICS Chairmanship, we will define BRICS in a new form": PM Modi in Brazil
Times of Oman
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Rio de Janeiro: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India would redefine the BRICS grouping under its upcoming chairmanship by focusing on "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability." Addressing the BRICS...
Kabul Chawla: The BPTP Owner Who Scammed India’s Real Estate Stakeholders and Enjoys His Vacation from Justice
Inventiva
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July 7, 2025
India’s real estate boom has long been heralded as the surest path to riches as the “Great Indian Real Estate” is touted as “undoubtedly the most significant sector” with exponential growth. But behind this golden facade lurk dark underbellies of...