Missing hotelier found dead in Ambala
The victim, Sukhchain Singh, 36, was the owner of GFC Hotel at Durana Chowk. After he went missing, his wife submitted a complaint, and a case was registered under Section 346 of the IPC at Ambala Sadar police station. The missing hotelier was found dead in Ambala Key Points
Hindustan TimesSexual harassment case: Delhi Police concludes arguments on charges against ex WFI chief Brij Bhushan Shar
Delhi Police has completed its arguments in the case against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in an alleged sexual harassment case. The police argued that the incidents of sexual harassment, both overseas and in India, were part of the same transaction, giving the court jurisdiction to try the case. Key Points
Economic TimesAjay Singh, Sky One and Busy Bee file firm bids for Go First
SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh, Sky One, and Busy Bee have submitted the bank guarantee and expression of interest for bankrupt Go First Airlines. The lenders may extend the resolution process deadline by two months. Singh applied individually, while Busy Bee is a new applicant associated with Plan IT. Safrik Investments and NS Aviation did not submit guarantees. The three entities will receive more information on Go First to develop a formal plan. Creditors may vote again to extend the resolution timeline beyond the current deadline. Key Points
Economic TimesSiddu meets Modi, seeks Rs 18,177 cr to mitigate farm sector distress in drought-hit Karnataka
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 18,177 crore to battle a crisis arising out of drought in Karnataka. The CM, along with state revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda, met the PM in Delhi and submitted a memorandum highlighting that out of the 236 taluks, 223 had been hit by drought, with 196 of them severely affected. Key Points
Economic TimesAdani-Hindenburg: Expert panel submits report to Supreme Court
An expert panel investigating the Adani Group following allegations of financial irregularities has submitted a report to Indias Supreme Court. It is not clear if the six-member committee, set up after claims by US research firm Hindenburg, reviewed all the concerns outlined by the top court in March. The group was asked to assess how to protect consumers better, if regulatory lapses existed, and the broader impact. The Securities and Exchange Board of India has also sought more time to conclude its probe. Key Points
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PAN, Aadhaar becomes mandatory for making investments in PPF, NSC, other small savings schemes
Earlier, the investment in post office schemes or small savings scheme could be done with Aadhaar number. This was done by using any other official valid documents. However, from now on investment in small savings scheme will be done if PAN and Aadhaar is submitted by the individual at the time of making investment. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia’s emissions up 4.6% in 2016-19, new climate plans show
India's total emissions increased by 4.56% in 2019 compared to 2016 levels, and have nearly doubled since 2000, according to a report submitted to the UNFCCC. The energy sector contributed the most to emissions (75.81%), followed by agriculture (13.44%), industrial processes (8.41%), and waste (2.34%). However, India has successfully decoupled economic growth from emissions, with a 33% reduction in emissions intensity of its GDP between 2005 and 2019. India has also achieved its target of reducing emission intensity by 33-35% by 2030, 11 years in advance. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesVedanta Foxconn re-submit application to set up semiconductor plant
India Business News: Vedanta Foxconn JV has resubmitted an application to invest Rs 1.5 lakh crore to set up a fab facility for creating electronic chips in India. This pl Key Points
Times Of IndiaAnother glitch mislabels H1B lottery selections as ‘Submitted’, here's what to do
Notifications for H1B lottery selections started being sent out on March 28. They're expected to roll over until April 1. Key Points
Hindustan TimesCharge-sheet against Solanki describes his terror among people
The markets were closed and streets became deserted because of his fear, the charge-sheet submitted in the MP-MLA court said. In case Irfan or his brother Rizwan picked up a fight, the people began stocking food and medicines, fearing that law and order would go for a toss and curfew would be imposed, it explained. Key Points
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Your PPF, NSC, other post office investments will be frozen if Aadhaar is not given by this date
The Ministry of Finance has made the Aadhaar and PAN mandatory for making investments in PPF, NSC and other small savings schemes. This has been done via notification dated March 31, 2023. The notification has further made the Aadhaar number mandatory for existing investors as well. Read on to know the last date to link Aadhaar with PPF and other post office investments. Key Points
Economic TimesCovid centre scam: ED arrests Sujit Patkar, BMC health official Bisure
Patkar’s firm is accused of receiving around ₹31.84 crore from the BMC as part of the contract even though between 50 and 60 per cent of the medical staff at the centres for which it had billed the civic body were allegedly non-existent. Bisure had allegedly connived with the firm to approve its dubious bills related to manipulated attendance sheets of the employees at the Covid centres, and received a laptop, cash and funds in his driver’s account, the ED claimed | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesDr. Thomas Isaac owns no property but 20,000 books worth Rs 9.6 lakh: A look at the communist leader's fru
Dr. Thomas Isaac, a former finance minister and four-time MLA, has revealed that he owns only a collection of 20,000 books valued at Rs 9.6 lakh. His other assets include modest savings in various accounts and investments in chit funds and shares. Isaac, accompanied by party members, submitted his nomination papers at the Pathanamthitta collectorate. Key Points
Economic TimesSBI requests SC to extend deadline for sharing electoral bond data till June 30
As March 6 approaches, the State Bank of India has submitted an application to the Supreme Court requesting an extension until June 30, 2024, to provide information regarding Electoral Bonds to the Election Commission. According to a Supreme Court ruling, SBI is obligated to furnish this information to the ECI by March 6. Key Points
Economic TimesWill this ₹7,000-crore rescue plan save Go First?
SpiceJet boss Ajay Singh and Busy Bee Aviation have submitted a joint ₹7,000 crore rescue plan for bankrupt airline Go First. Go First's committee of creditors on Friday discussed the bid, as well as a rival bid from Sky One. Key Points
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TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty announces resignation from post, says 'politics not my cup of tea'
Bengali actor and TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty announced her resignation from her parliamentary post, stating that politics isn't her calling. She met party leader Mamata Banerjee to express her decision and had submitted her resignation to Banerjee on February 13. Chakraborty, who represents Jadavpur, plans to follow formalities by submitting her resignation to the Lok Sabha Speaker after obtaining TMC's approval. Key Points
Economic Timessubmitted resignation to CM Shinde as he allocates portfolios: Chhagan Bhujbal
Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said that he had submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, taking responsibility for the portfolio allocation. Bhujbal had resigned on November 16 but refrained from making it public based on the advice of the CM and Deputy CM. Key Points
Economic TimesYet to finalise mechanism for regulating cryptocurrencies: Centre to SC
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it is yet to decide on a mechanism to regulate cryptocurrencies and investigate related offences. Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee stated that the government is deliberating on the regulation of digital currencies and needs more time to file an affidavit with updated information. The court emphasized the need for appropriate safeguards against fraud and misuse of cryptocurrencies. The matter will be further heard on March 21. Key Points
Economic Times10 of 12 BJP MPs who won state elections resign from Lok Sabha
Amongst those who met the speaker were Narendra Tomar, Prahlad Patel, Riti Pathak, Rakesh Singh, Uday Pratap Singh from Madhya Pradesh. From Rajasthan, the MPs that submitted their resignation are Rajyavardhan Rathore, Kirodi Lal Meena and Diya Kumari and Arun Sao and Gomti Sai from Chhattisgarh. Key Points
India TodayJindal Power 'not very serious' about EoI submitted for Go First
Naveen Jindal's Jindal Power has submitted an expression of interest (EoI) for grounded airline Go First, but sources say they are not serious about acquiring the company. Jindal Power's focus is on expanding its energy generation business. The revival of Go First depends on legal rulings regarding the government notification on bankrupt airlines. Key Points
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'Indecent': BJP MPs file complaint against Rahul Gandhi over flying kiss in Parliament
A complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his "inappropriate" behaviour towards Union Minister Smriti Irani was filed by the women BJP MPs. Party leader and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje submitted the letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker demanding stringent action against Rahul Gandhi. Key Points
India TodayIneos’s bid values Manchester United at more than 5 billion pounds: The Times
Ineos is the only bidder to have valued the club higher than 5 billion pounds ($6.29 billion), the report added. Key Points
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