NEW DELHI: Putting a premium on the liberty of arrested people, Supreme Court Friday said though it was endemic for states to oppose bail pleas tooth and nail, no corresponding steps were taken to expedite trials despite the apex court’s repeated rulings that accused have a fundamental right to a speedy trial.Days after imposing a…
A board meeting of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, concluded in Mumbai on Tuesday amid reports of discussions around leadership and concerns over the performance of some group businesses, PTI reported.Directors, including Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata, arrived at the group’s headquarters, Bombay House, in the morning and left in the…
MUMBAI: The war-led volatility in energy markets coupled with the risk of food inflation amid projections of below-normal monsoon rains this year could weigh on FMCG volume growth, Worldpanel by Numerator (formerly Kantar) said in its update on Wednesday. It estimated volume growth to drop to 3-4% if the situation doesn’t improve, as an unstable…
Infosys has appointed Hindustan Unilever Ltd’s non-executive chairman Nitin Paranjpe as non-executive vice chairman of its board with immediate effect, PTI reported on Wednesday.“The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Nitin Paranjpe as non-executive Vice Chairman of the Board with immediate effect,” the company said in a statement.Paranjpe is also non-executive vice chairman…
At 3:15 p.m., continuous trading in eligible stocks will end and the market will move into the CAS. From today, the stock market closing time is changing. The market is now operating with three separate end-of-day timelines. This means that the closing time for different categories of securities and the way closing prices are determined…
In a city like Bengaluru, where space comes at a premium, many homes are built to be compact rather than expansive. But, a small flat does not have to feel cramped or cluttered. With a few thoughtful changes, even a tight space can feel open, breathable, and inviting. The idea is not to spend heavily,…
The National Stock Exchange has formally restarted its long-delayed journey to the stock market, filing draft papers with Sebi for an estimated $2-billion initial public offering nearly nine years after its first listing attempt was derailed by the co-location controversy, according to an ET report.The draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) proposes an offer for sale…
Archaeologists excavating the renowned Hohle Fels Cave in southwestern Germany have uncovered two exquisitely carved bird figurines made from mammoth ivory that date back around 40,000 years. Although each carving is no bigger than a thumbnail, researchers say the tiny sculptures demonstrate an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and artistic sophistication among some of Europe’s earliest…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) JP Morgan has an overweight rating on Bajaj Finance with the target price at Rs 1,080. Analysts attended the management meet and came out with three important takeaways. For one, the company’s growth momentum on the ground remains strong despite macro concerns on higher global oil prices and supply…
People from all over the world travel to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra every year because of its immense spiritual importance. But it is also one of the most grueling, rough-around-the-edges expeditions you will ever sign up for. Anyone thinking about doing this trek needs a clear picture of what to expect. A recent video on…