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SC directs states to deploy additional staff, substitutes for SIR exercise

India, Dec. 4 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday underscored that states governments cannot distance themselves from their statutory obligation to provide adequate manpower for electoral work, making it... Read More


Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to raise excise duty on tobacco

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- The Parliament on Thursday approved the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with the Rajya Sabha returning it to the Lok Sabha. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while... Read More


Parliament winter session: Lok Sabha adjourned, to reconvene on Dec 5 at 11 AM

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on the fourth day of the winter session, with the House scheduled to reconvene on December 5 at 11:00 AM. The Rajya Sabha was also adjourne... Read More


SIR in India: Supreme Court orders states to ease workload of BLOs, reduce duty hours

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday stepped in to address the mounting strain on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) deployed for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, issuin... Read More


Japan's Daiwa expands India footprint with second investment in Ambit Group

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- Japanese investment banking firm Daiwa Securities Group Inc. has invested Rs 286 crore (around $31.8 million) in Ambit Wealth Pvt. Ltd, marking its second bet on a company that's ... Read More


Japan's Daiwa expands India footprint with third investment in Ambit Group

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- Japanese investment banking firm Daiwa Securities Group Inc. has invested Rs 286 crore (around $31.8 million) in Ambit Wealth Pvt. Ltd, marking its third bet on a company that's p... Read More


Puan, Wang Huning deepen Indonesia-China ties in Jakarta meeting

Jakarta, Dec. 4 -- Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani hosted Wang Huning, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, to ... Read More


Supreme Court calls for day-to-day special court trials in acid attack cases

India, Dec. 4 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday called for day-to-day special court trials in acid attack cases as it heard an acid attack survivor's plea seeking social security, even as the trial in ... Read More


MoS Finance Highlights Digital Credit & Payment Initiatives For Small Businesses

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- Minister of State (MoS) for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that the government recently launched initiatives to enhance digital platforms and service... Read More


JPC on 'One Nation One Election' concludes, chairperson stresses "ONOE in interest of the country"

New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on One Nation One Election concluded, which lasted about three hours, concluded on Thursday. Speaking to ANI after the meeting, JP... Read More