In this issue

March 09, 2024

Women hold 18.3% of board seats in India Inc, increased over past 5 years

A recent Deloitte report titled 'Women in the boardroom: a global perspective' highlighted a gradual increase in the number of board seats held by women across India Inc over the past five years.

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VAISHNAW CALLS FOR REGULATIONS ON DEEPFAKES AND MISINFORMATION POST-ELECTIONS

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged digital platforms to provide technical and business process solutions to tackle misinformation that could potentially harm society and democracy.

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Half of HR chiefs, 40% of CFOs in India now women

A recent report by LONGHOUSE Consulting reveals a significant increase in women's representation in top leadership positions across India Inc.

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Gender diversity boosts ESG scores, Indian companies take notice

The push for gender diversity The Indian companies is gaining momentum as firms prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals to enhance their sustainability and societal impact.

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Gold nanoparticles can help arrest aging, European researchers

In a significant validation of ancient Indian Ayurvedic practices regarding the use of gold nanoparticles, also known as gold bhasma, in skincare, a team of European researchers in a study has affirmed the efficacy of these elements in combating aging.

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PM set to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multi-crore airport projects on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for a total of 16 airport projects on Sunday, as announced by Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday.

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PM MODI'S INT'L WOMEN'S DAY GIFT, LPG PRICES CUT BY RS 100. UJJWALA SUBSIDY EXTENDED

The extension of the Ujjwala scheme subsidy from April 1 is set to benefit approximately 100 million families, with the government allocating Rs12,000 crore for the initiative in FY 2024-2025.

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Odisha approves Rs 80,125 cr for 7 projects

Odidisha government has greenlit seven major projects worth Rs 80,125 crore across various sectors, following approval from the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

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Nissan plans in-house production for ultra-compact EVs from 2028

Nissan Motor, based in Japan, is contemplating a significant move: bringing the production of its ultra-compact electric vehicles in-house.

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NPCI enables UPI payments for Nepalese merchants

On Friday, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) revealed that the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is now operational in Nepal, marking a significant expansion of the digital payment system into the neighboring country.

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SPECTRUM AUCTION FOR 8 BANDS STARTS ON MAY 20: DOT

Companies seeking to purchase spectrum can apply until 22 April. A mock auction is scheduled for 13 May and 14, while the actual sale is set to begin on 20 May

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FTA 'POSSIBLE' BEFORE INDIA GENERAL ELECTIONS. SAYS U.K. TRADE MINISTER

India and the UK have been negotiating an FTA since January 2022 to significantly enhance the GBP 36 billion bilateral trading partnership. The 13th round of talks concluded on December 15 last year, with both sides hopeful that the ongoing fourteenth round will end in an agreement

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Israel sees surge in women's representation in tech R&D, but gender gap persists

Over the past decade, the tech landscape in Israel has experienced a notable rise in the involvement of women in research and development (R&D) roles.

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India-Japan's mutual activities especially in Quad solution to many world and regional issues: Jaishankar

Many solutions for India and Japan nationally as well as for the region and the world lie in their activities together, especially in the Quad, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said on Friday, asserting that the two nations are convergent on the \"big picture.\".

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ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT: ALLEGATIONS ON ARBITRATOR'S INDEPENDENCE UNDER ITEM 24 OF 5TH SCHEDULE OF ARBITRATION ACT IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY A GROUND FOR DISQUALIFICATION

The Allahabad High Court in the case Gepdec Infratech Limited Thru Authorized Representative vs U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. Thru Superintending Engineer Lucknow observed and has held that the allegation under Item No. 24 of the Fifth Schedule of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 does not automatically disqualify the arbitrator without disclosing any specific relationship between the arbitrator and the party.

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Supreme Court Registered Suo Motu Case On Letter Petition Against Exclusion Of Visually Challenged Candidates From MP Judicial Services

The Supreme Court in the case In Re Recruitment of visually impaired in judicial services observed and took suo motu cognizance of a rule in the State of Madhya Pradesh, which h completely excludes visually impaired and the no-vision candidates from seeking appointment to judicial services.

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SUPREME COURT: ARTICLE 20 DOES NOT PROHIBIT COURT FROM IMPOSING LESSER PUNISHMENT AS PER NEW LAW

The Supreme Court in the case M/S A.K. Sarkar & C.O. & Anr. Versus The State Of West Bengal And Ors. observed that Article 20(1) of the Constitution of India does not restrain the Courts from imposing a lesser punishment on the basis of a new law which came into force after the date of commission of the offence.

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SUPRIYA SULE CRITICIZES MAHARASHTRA GOVT FOR INTIMIDATION TACTICS

In a recent statement, Supriya Sule, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Baramati MP, expressed concerns about the alleged intimidation tactics employed not only against the opposition but also within the ruling coalition in Maharashtra.

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TALENTNOMICS INDIA, KAS-JAPAN LEAD DISCUSSION ON INCLUSIVE URBAN SPACES FOR WOMEN IN SA

Talent Nomics India, in partnership with KAS-Japan, is proud to announce the successful organisation of its inaugural roundtable discussion focused on \"Building Inclusive Urban Spaces for Women in South Asia.\"

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AVAADA ENERGY TO INVEST RS 50 BN IN 1,138 MW AOLAR CAPACITY FOR STATE'S AGRICULTURE

Avaada Energy, the renewable energy arm of Avaada Group, has been awarded the 'Letter of Award' (LOA) by MSEB Solar Agro Power Limited (MSAPL), a subsidiary of the Government of Maharashtra.

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