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February 04, 2023

New SCjudges to be appointed soon: AG

Don't make us take a stand which will be very uncomfortable, says SC

2 mins

Adani crisis not going to shake investor confidence, says FM

In her first comments on the Adani Group crisis, Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said she did not expect the crisis to affect investor confidence, asserting that the Indian banking system is in a sound position and its financial markets well-regulated.

1 min

SC notice to Centre on ban on BBC film

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the ban on the BBC documentary India: The Modi Question asking it to produce the original records of its decision to take down tweets linking to the controversial documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots.

1 min

Kerala Budget 2023-24: Fuel prices to rise, land, liquor to be costlier

Kerala finance minister KN Balagopal presented the state Budget for 2023-24 in the Assembly on Friday with crucial announcements including increases in fuel prices, liquor prices, taxes on vehicles and property.

2 mins

Netaji opposed RSS ideology

Family members of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, India's iconic freedom fighter, still have some pending demands from the central government. Though the government has declassified all the files relating to his death, the remains of Netaji, which are lying at Renko-ji temple in Japan, still need to be brought home. His only daughter, Anita Bose Pfaff (79), wants to perform the last rites in India.

4 mins

Exposure in Adani Group 0.88 pc, no cause for concern: SBI Chief

State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Dinesh Khara on Friday said the bank's total exposure amounting to Rs 27,000 crore in Adani Group is 0.88 per cent of its loan book.

1 min

World shares trade mixed ahead of US report

Big tech companies have announced high-profile layoffs recently, but a report on Thursday suggested job cuts are not that widespread

2 mins

Apple sets all-time sales record in India: Tim Cook

Apple has set another all-time revenue record for the India market, along with quarterly records in Brazil and India, its CEO Tim Cook has said.

1 min

Cameron Green hasn't been able to do a lot yet, says Australia captain Pat Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted that all-rounder Cameron Green hasn't been able to do a lot in the preparatory camp ahead of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy match against India in Nagpur, starting from February 9.

1 min

Difficult to make 2026, long time until next World Cup: Messi on playing in next WC

Argentine star Lionel Messi stated that his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is subject to his fitness at that time and will try to maintain his best shape given his age factor.

2 mins

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