The Business Guardian - February 06, 2025

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February 06, 2025

UAE and Argentina Discuss Fresh Investment Prospects

UAE-Argentina economic seminar explores trade and investment opportunities

2 mins

CoE Project Lab to serve as a hub for chip design innovation and collaboration

The Centre of Excellence (CoE) Project Lab will serve as a hub for innovation and collaboration in chip design, providing researchers, startups, and students with access to industry-grade tools and infrastructure.

1 min

Women's stock market participation grows since 2022, Delhi leads with 30%: NSE

Women's participation in Indian stock markets is rising since year 2022 (CY22), says a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

1 min

India's services growth hits 26-month low in January, but hiring rises

India's services sector expanded at its slowest pace in over two years in January 2025, as new business growth weakened and demand momentum softened, according to the HSBC India Services PMI data released on Wednesday.

2 mins

e& and DE-CIX India Collaborate to Establish UAE-India Internet Corridor

Global technology group, e&, and the world's leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, DE-CIX, have formed a strategic partnership to establish an Internet corridor between the UAE and India.

2 mins

Delhi on ventilator under AAP: BJP's Dushyant Gautam

BJP candidate Dushyant Gautam criticized the AAP government over unfulfilled promises during the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday.

2 mins

Amit Shah Leads Security Review on J&K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

2 mins

Delhi on Ventilator Under AAP: BJP's Dushyant Gautam

BJP candidate Dushyant Gautam criticized the AAP government over unfulfilled promises during the Delhi Assembly elections on Wednesday.

2 mins

Delhi BJP Chief: Voters Reject Corrupt Government

As Delhi assembly polls are underway, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Wednesday claimed that people are voting against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), asserting a wave of change.

2 mins

2,500-Year-Old Negev Burial Site Reveals Ancient Trade Routes

Archaeologists uncovered a 2,500-year-old burial site in the Negev Highlands, shedding light on ancient trade routes that connected cultures from Yemen, Phoenicia, Egypt, and beyond, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Wednesday.

1 min

Cargo Handling at Indian Ports Up 3.5% CAGR Since 2014-15

The cargo volumes handled by Indian ports year-over-year have been rising, with a growing economy and in line with its exports.

1 min

Vijay Mallya seeks loan recovery accounts from Banks in Karnataka High court

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court seeking loan recovery accounts from banks.

2 mins

Indian Businesses Boost Software Spending in 2025, Capterra Study Finds

A new study conducted by Capterra reveals that Indian businesses are significantly increasing their software spending in 2025, fueled by the nation's rapidly evolving tech landscape.

1 min

nSure Healthy Spine Integrates Nordic Health MSK Tech to Transform Spine Care in India

Sure Healthy Spine proudly announces the adoption of an advanced data-driven Musculoskeletal Health Technology Platform in exclusive partnership with Nordic Health Finland.

2 mins

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group Plans Rs 10,000 Cr Investment in Bengal

RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, which has big investments in West Bengal, is planning for another Rs 10,000 crore worth investments in the fields of energy, healthcare, and education in the eastern state.

1 min

Nargis Dutt Foundation Hosts World Cancer Day Awareness Event

The Nargis Dutt Foundation, established in 1981 in memory of the late actress Nargis Dutt, hosted a special event on World Cancer Day at Carter Road Amphitheatre, Bandra West.

1 min

Dy CM DK Shivakumar Calls to Withdraw 'Flawed' NEP

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday called for building pressure on the Union government and the University Grants Commission (UGC) to withdraw the flawed National Education Policy (NEP).

1 min

Civilian killed by Maoists in Dantewada; investigation underway

A civilian was killed by Maoists in the Dantewada district, as per police officials.

1 min

YSRCP Will Live and Rule Andhra for 30 Years: Reddy

Andhra Pradesh opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday exuded confidence that his party, YSRCP, will \"live and rule the state for 30 years\".

2 mins

TTD Takes Action Against 18 Employees for Non-Compliance With Hindu Religious Practices

According to a statement from TTD, the action was taken under the direction of TTD Chairman BR Naidu.

1 min

Mahindra, Birla Among 75+ Industry Icons to Take Part in Invest Karnataka 2025

Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil, under whose leadership Karnataka is setting new benchmarks for industrial growth, announced on Wednesday that the state is set to host its most ambitious Global Investors Meet (GIM), Invest Karnataka 2025.

2 mins

Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to dazzle the skies of Bengaluru

The majestic city of Bengaluru is all set to witness a breathtaking spectacle in the skies.

2 mins

Kerala Secures Rs 2,424 Crore World Bank Loan for Healthcare System

Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Pinarayi Vijayan granted approval

1 min

Illegal Immigrants Do Not Deserve Sympathy

It is surprising that Punjab government's NRI affairs minister, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal is of the view—according to media reports—that these returnees should have been treated better by the US as they have contributed to the US economy—which is a ridiculous argument.

3 mins

Janata ka Budget: A paradigm shift for neo middle class

The Union Budget for 2025 in India, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a pivotal financial statement outlining the government's fiscal strategy for the upcoming financial year.

5 mins

Domestic Abuse: Need to Protect Male Victims

The alarming rise in male suicides in India, often linked to untreated mental health issues and the feeling of being trapped in abusive situations without legal recourse, highlights a silent crisis demanding attention.

3 mins

Big Cats, Bigger Comeback

Established in 2025 with its secretariat in India, the International Big Cat Alliance fosters global collaboration to protect and restore big cat populations.

5 mins

Kerala High Court Flags Exponential Rise in Cases of Outraging a Woman's Modesty, Says It Includes Her 'Moral and Psychological' Modesty

The Kerala High Court in its recent judgment in the case Biju Abraham and Another v State of Kerala expressed concern over the exponential rise in cases relating to outraging a woman's modesty.

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Karnataka High Court rejects PIL seeking direction to govt to protect life, property and religious places of Hindus in Bangladesh: 'Misconceived'

The bench while dismissing a petition filed by Rodda Veershetty stated that, 'The subject matter and the prayer are based on the news item dated August 13, 2024 in Kannada newspaper Prajavani titled \"Communal unrest in Bangla\".

1 min

Punjab and Haryana High Court: To establish offence of mischief, there must be intention to cause loss and deduction caused must result in loss of value of property

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Gurmail Singh v. State of Punjab and another observed and has stated that to establish the offence of mischief under Section 425 of Indian Penal Code, IPC there must be an intention to cause damage to property and that should result in diminishing its value.

2 mins

Delhi High Court Upholds Dismissal of Pay Clerk (CRPF) Charged With Financial Misconduct and Forgery

The Delhi High Court in the case Sunil Kumar Singh v. Union of India observed and has upheld the dismissal of a Pay Clerk (Central Reserve Police Force) who was charged with financial misconduct and forgery.

2 mins

Delhi High Court: Employer Cannot Indefinitely Withhold Voluntary Retirement With Valid Grounds

The Delhi High Court in the case Sandeep Gupta v. Union of India & Ors observed and has ruled that an employer cannot indefinitely withhold voluntary retirement under Rule 56(k) of the Fundamental Rules.

3 mins

Punjab and Haryana High Court seeks Jalandhar Commissioner's explanation in POCSO case: Sorry state of affairs, Punjab police unable to nab accused

Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case XXXXX v. State of Punjab and others observed and has expressed displeasure over the police's failure to arrest a man accused of raping a minor girl, despite the dismissal of his pre-arrest bail plea in August 2024.

2 mins

BJP's Ramvir Singh Bidhuri calls Kejriwal's allegations baseless

JP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri on Wednesday slammed AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, saying he has a history of making baseless allegations and apologizing in court.

1 min

Police constable contesting as Independent candidate

Constable and Independent candidate from the New Delhi constituency, Pankaj, on Wednesday said that his symbol for the Delhi assembly elections was a shoe which he says represents a \"powerful tool against corruption\".

1 min

Bomb threat emails spark panic in Noida schools, police confirm hoax

Several schools in Noida experienced a wave of panic on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after receiving bomb threat emails.

1 min

Most disturbing statistic': Jairam Ramesh on faculty vacancies at AIIMS

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh raised alarm over the reported significant faculty shortages at AIIMS institutions across India, pointing out that the vacancies were \"staggering.\"

1 min

Need to keep Delhi safe from double-engine disaster': CPI (M)

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders Brinda Karat and Prakash Karat on Wednesday cast their votes in the Delhi Assembly polls.

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