The Business Guardian - February 04, 2025

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February 04, 2025

Delhi HC Denies Urgent Hearing on PIL by Ex-Judge Against Cash-Based Poll Schemes

The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a retired judge.

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Israel Introduces AI-Driven National Education Initiative in Schools

Israel's Education Ministry unveiled a national initiative to integrate artificial intelligence into the education system on Monday.

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Govt to use borrowings for capex, non-inflationary, says Finance Secretary

India is using its market borrowings for Capital Expenditure and its Budget is non-inflationary, said Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Finance and Revenue Secretary on Monday.

2 mins

Adani Power Plans To Raise Capacity To 30.7 GW By 2030, A 1.7x Increase, Says Jefferies

Adani Power Ltd plans a major capacity expansion, aiming to increase its power generation by 1.7 times to 30.7 GW by 2030, according to a report by Jefferies.

1 min

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar reviews AI use in agriculture

In order to increase the production of farmers and save on their production costs, it is mandatory to use artificial intelligence ('AI') in agriculture in the coming days.

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Crisil forecasts wider current account deficit, 6.5% GDP growth in FY26

India's economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), slightly higher than the 6.4 per cent growth estimated for the ongoing fiscal year (FY25), according to a report by Crisil.

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12.5 Million Devotees Attend 3rd Shahi Snan of Mahakumbh

In a serene display of faith and devotion, more than 12.5 million devotees took a holy dip on the third and last Shahi Snan of Mahakumbh as of 12 pm on Monday.

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Startup Forum Praises Budget 2025 For Bold Measures

Members of the Startup Policy Forum have praised Union Budget 2025 as a transformative catalyst for India's economic growth, innovation, and inclusion.

2 mins

Rolloverstock Boosts Growth, Strengthens B2B Position

The B2B (business-to-business) sector has emerged as a pivotal force in the global economy, significantly driving trade and commerce.

1 min

X-Biz Techventures Pvt. Ltd. achieves CERT-IN Empanelment, boosting cybersecurity standards

X-Biz Techventures Pvt. Ltd., is proud to announce that it has achieved empanelment by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.

1 min

Ace Entrepreneur Akshay R Gupta Launched Lafayette Sonani Jewellery Boutique at The Tivoli Hotel

The Tivoli Hotel, Chattarpur, Delhi, has added yet another feather to its cap by introducing Lafayette | Sonani Diamond Jewellery Studio, an opulent destination for fine jewellery enthusiasts.

1 min

BSNL Introduces BiTV for Mobile Users Through a Partnership with OTTplay

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in collaboration with OTTplay, India's leading streaming platform aggregator, has introduced BSNL Entertainment—an innovative Internet TV service.

1 min

Centre for Civil Society Hosts Successful Savitri Bhai Phule Speaking Bee Competition

The Centre for Civil Society (CCS) successfully organized the Savitri Bhai Phule Speaking Bee Competition at the Indian School of Public Policy, Hauz Khas, showcasing exceptional young talent across multiple schools.

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Nettlinx Limited Board Approves Rs. 85 Crore Fundraising via Preferential Issue of Warrants

Nettlinx Limited, a leading player in the internet infrastructure and services sector, has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a preferential issue of warrants amounting to Rs. 85 crore.

1 min

Rupee Hits Record Low of 87.29 as Global Currencies Tumble Following Trump Tariffs

The Indian rupee hit a record low of 87.29 per dollar on Monday, driven by concerns over US trade tariffs and global market instability.

1 min

Indresh Kumar asserts that it's time for India to take a leading role in global affairs

5th HHRS International Conference 2025 was organised by the National Security Awareness Forum, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, and the Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Jamia Millia Islamia.

1 min

ICEXPO Announces Pharma Live Expo 2025 in Mumbai, April 17-19, for Pharma & MedTech

The highly anticipated 3rd edition of Pharma Live Expo & Summit 2025, a premier event for the global pharmaceutical, healthcare, and MedTech sectors, will be held from 17th to 19th April 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

2 mins

Business At A Glance

Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said borrowings will fund capital expenditure, making the Budget non-inflationary.

1 min

The US imposed 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and 10% on China, effective Tuesday.

The rupee hit 87.29 per dollar before RBI intervention, as US tariffs fuelled its slide.

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The US imposed 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and 10% on China, effective Tuesday.

The rupee hit 87.29 per dollar before RBI intervention, as US tariffs fuelled its slide.

1 min

Downside risks to India's growth in FY26 from external sector: Report

After the economic survey projects that the country's growth in FY26 is expected to remain in the range of 6.3 per cent to 6.8 per cent, a report by PwC stated that there are downside risks to the growth from the external factors.

1 min

Startup Founders Hail Budget, Call It a 'Game-Changer'

Startup Policy Forum (SPF) members, comprising leading startup founders and CEOs, have hailed the Union Budget 2025 as a \"game-changing catalyst\" for the Indian economy and innovation ecosystem.

1 min

Power Grid Shares Dip 2%

Despite the decline, Power Grid's stock demonstrated relative resilience compared to its industry peers.

1 min

Tax relief to boost consumption for urban Indians: Goldman Sachs

Multinational investment banking company Goldman Sachs said that the mega tax relief provided for in Budget 2025 will help the urban consumers boost their net household financial savings, besides partly boosting their consumption.

1 min

Manufacturing PMI at 6-month high on robust demand

Following a moderation in growth during December, Indian goods producers kicked off year 2025 on a robust note.

1 min

Defense Budget: Strengthening Autonomy & Advancing Self-Reliance

Achieving Self-Reliance in Defense amid Budget Constraints and Emerging Security Threats. As of February 2, 2025, India has allocated Rs 6.81 lakh crore for its defense budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a 9.5% increase over the previous year's initial estimates.

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The Dismantling of USAID and NED

Who would have thought that in less than two weeks of Donald Trump becoming the President of the United States, he would ensure the opening of a can of worms when it comes to agencies like the USAID and NED—long considered arms of the deep state?

3 mins

2025: Rekindling Inter Societal Harmony

The world currently is witnessing political instability, disruptions in myriad forms including kinetic conflicts and economic skirmishes as never before since the end of World War 2 in 1945.

4 mins

India's Evolving Crypto Stance

India is reassessing its cryptocurrency regulations due to global shifts, notably the U.S.'s pro-crypto policies, aiming for a balanced approach.

4 mins

Supreme Court Dismissed PIL Challenging Provisions Of Dowry Prohibition Act

The Supreme Court in the case Rupshi Singh Versus Union Of India And Ors observed and has dismissed the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed challenging validity of Section 2, Section 3, Section 4 and Section 8A of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 as \"adverse to men\".

1 min

Centre Allows Private Entities To Use Aadhaar For Authentication, Notified Aadhaar Amendment Rules

The said amendment enables both government and non-government entities to avail Aadhaar authentication service for providing various services.

1 min

SC: Plea Filed For Issuance Of OBC Certificates To Children Of Single Mothers Without Certificate From Paternal Side, Notice Issued

The Supreme Court in the case Santosh Kumari Versus Government Of NCT Of Delhi And Ors observed and has issued notice on the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed seeking amendment in the guidelines for grant of OBC (Other Backward Classes) certificates to children of single mothers, so that the same can be issued based on OBC certificates of the single mothers, without insistence on certificates from the paternal side.

1 min

Kerala Court Issued Non-Bailable Warrant Against Baba Ramdev After His Non-Appearance In Objectionable Ads Case

The Kerala Court in the case Drugs Inspector Palakkad v. Divya Pharmacy and others observed and has issued non-bailable warrants against Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna following the non-appearance of them in the criminal case filed by Kerala Drugs Inspector against Divya Pharmacy over alleged misleading medical ads.

1 min

Allahabad High Court: Husband's Relatives Who Do Not Even Live in Share Household Are Implicated in Cases for Harassment

The Allahabad High Court in the case Krishnawati Devi And 06 Others vs. State of U.P. and Another observed that in many cases, to harass the family of husband or the person in a domestic relationship, the aggrieved party implicates relatives who have never lived with them in the shared household.

2 mins

High-voltage campaign draws to a close, three main contenders confident

The high-voltage campaigning for Delhi Assembly polls came to an end at 5 pm on Monday, ushering in the mandatory silence period before voting on February 5.

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EC Bans Exit Polls on Feb 5

The Election Commission has issued a notification banning the conduct, publication, or publicizing of exit polls between 7.00 am to 6.30 pm on February 5 (Wednesday) when votes will be cast for the Delhi assembly and two bypolls in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

1 min

Votes earned by winning hearts, not by threatening

As the Delhi Assembly elections draw closer, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, during her roadshow in the Kalkaji assembly constituency on Monday, emphasised that votes are earned by winning the hearts of people and not by 'threatening' them.

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BJP's Parvesh Verma Predicts Big Win, Says Kejriwal Will Lose Deposit

BJP candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Parvesh Verma, on Monday, claimed that the BJP would win the seat by a large margin and that AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal would lose his deposit and finish third.

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BJP Headed To Its Worst Defeat, Plans To Use Its 'Goons', Police To Influence Results: Kejriwal

With just two days left for voting in the Delhi Assembly polls, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday his party has distributed spy cameras and body cameras among people in slum areas to capture \"wrongdoings\" and \"electoral malpractices\" by the BJP and its \"goons\".

1 min

BJP Headed to Massive Poll Victory in Delhi: Goyal

The BJP is headed for a massive poll victory in Delhi, similar to what happened recently in Maharashtra and Haryana, Union minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.

1 min

BJP Makes Delhi Polls Harder for AAP

In the final days of the election campaign, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appeared to gain the upper hand over the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

1 min

AAP Govt Prioritising Its Image Over Youth's Future: PM Modi

PM Modi accused AAP of blocking weak students from Class 10 to protect its image.

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