New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) The Supreme Court today heard a petition filed by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra seeking directions to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to mandate public disclosure of Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs), last natural persons, and portfolios of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), and their…
New Delhi/Beijing, Oct 9 (UNI) India and China will restart direct flights before the end of October this year, in an ”active move” that facilitates the friendly exchanges of over 2.8 billion Chinese and Indian people, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said today. ”This is the latest move that demonstrates how the two sides faithfully act…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP today slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav of spreading false allegations of “vote theft” in the state. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said Congress and RJD workers at the booth level have not filed any appeal…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) The government has disbursed Rs 680.71 crore as the first instalment of grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in West Bengal for the fiscal 2025-26. According to a release issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the funds will benefit 3,224 gram panchayats, 335 block…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) The Imphal Sub-Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached three immovable properties valued at a total of Rs 71 lakh in a money laundering case linked to Manipur University. An ED official stated that the attached properties include one residential property valued at Rs 23.95 lakh, held…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) In a significant step towards bolstering regional security, India and Australia have reaffirmed the importance of enhancing cooperation with regional partners to help maintain a free, open, peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. A Joint Statement issued after the inaugural Australia–India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue held in Canberra said te two countries…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to union Health Minister JP Nadda, strongly condemning the arrest of a doctor in connection with the recent cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh. It has sought immediate withdrawal of all legal action against him. The MP police has arrested Chhindwara-based Dr Praveen…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, accusing him of demonstrating “extreme moral cowardice” and “unconditional praise” for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ramesh expressed his disappointment on social media platform X, saying, “The Prime Minister…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles today held extensive discussions reviewing the full spectrum of India-Australia defence cooperation, covering areas such as the defence industry, cyber defence, maritime security and regional challenges. Both leaders reaffirmed the significance of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…
Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today warmly welcomed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai after which the two leaders sat down for talks. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X: “Together for stronger India-UK ties. “PM @narendramodi welcomes PM @Keir_Starmer of UK at Raj…
