BUILDERS EXPECT SALES TO GROW BY 3-4 TIMES DURING FESTIVE SEASON

Real Estate developers are avoiding festival offers this season because of high demand and quick sale of projects.

Foreign funds shy away from real estate: Vestian

Institutional investments in real estate declined 55 per cent annually in January-March this year to USD 552 million as cautious foreign investors stayed away, pumping in only USD 11 mn, according to Vestian.

GLOBAL MERCHANDISE TRADE VOLUME TO GROW BY 2.6% IN 2024

In merchandise trade, where exports are concerned, India ranked 17th globally, with a 1.8 per cent share in world trade, amounting to USD 432 billion, a5 per cent decrease from 2022.

REPORTS OF AFGHAN INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS IN DELHI DENIED BY GDI

Kabul based sources including those in General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI), the intelligence agency of Afghanistan, have denied reports that its members are working as diplomats in New Delhi.

Nongfu incident reflects the nature of governance in China

The Nongfu [Farmer's Mountain] Spring Water incident, apart from illustrating that the Chinese Communist Party does not trust private enterprises, also reflects that the authorities are still accustomed to inciting populism to achieve their own objectives.

Six months of war

Netanyahu is coming under enormous pressure, both at home and abroad, by his handling of the war.

THE BIG FIGHT: THE BATTLE FOR THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Both Tharoor and Chandrasekhar check somewhat the same boxes, as both belong to the Nair community, both are professionals turned parliamentarians and appeal to a similar middle-class professionals and youth base.

BJP EYES 300 LOK SABHA SEATS, CONGRESS SEEKS REVIVAL

Despite BJP’s strong presence in the Hindi belt states, itis unlikely that it will sweep all the states.

OMAR CHANGES MIND, SET TO CONTEST FROM BARAMULLA

His party did not think Srinagar would be asafe seat for him, say sources.

BJP, TMC TRY TO READ THE TEA LEAVES IN NORTH BENGAL

TMC aims to storm the saffron citadel. These seats are voting on 19 April.

Raje and Gehlot fighting their last political battles

Both former CMs are focused on ensuring that their sons win in 2024.

CHANGED DEMOGRAPHY OPENS UP POSSIBILITIES IN ANANTNAG

PDP’s existential threat perception led to Mehbooba Mufti fighting from Anantnag.

Economists calculate the cost of Congress manifesto, seek roadmap for manufacturing growth

seek roadmap for manufacturing growth Economists, however, say that a revision of tax rates by the incumbent government is needed.

'PAK ARMY TRIED TO ELIMINATE HIZBUL'S SALAHUDDIN, ISI SAVED HIM'

Those trying to eliminate Salahuddin even now are likely working on the directions ofa Pak general, internal communication suggests.

TOUGH NEW RULES MAKE IT HARDER FOR CHINA TO FLOOD INDIAN CCTV MARKET

The Government of India has released a new set of rules governing the closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) system that can be manufactured or sold within India.

There's no stone pelting, militancy also gone down: Mehbooba Mufti

But why raids are being conducted and people being thrown out of jobs in the name of militancy, asks PDP chief.

INDIA BUILDING UP CAPABILITIES TO DETER PRC EXPANSIONISM

Moves by India to fortify its kinetic capabilities vis-a-vis China are being closely followed within Southeast as wellas East Asia.

Court seeks govt response on alleged illegal capture of elephants

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to several YouTube channels and social media handles based on a plea filed by senior advocate and BJP Leader Gaurav Bhatia, alleging defamatory statements against him concerning an incident at a Noida court where he was reportedly manhandled.

COURT EXTENDS JUDICIAL CUSTODY OF MANISH SISODIA TILL 18 APRIL

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia until April 18 in connection with a money laundering case linked to the purported excise policy scam.

Sambhy Steel hosts inaugural sports fest

SAMBHV STEEL, a leading name in the steel industry, proudly hosted the inaugural “SAMBHV SPORTS FEST” on February 9th, 2024, in the picturesque village of Sarora, Raipur, C.G. The event, aimed at promoting sportsmanship and fostering community engagement, witnessed enthusiastic participation from 14 schools across various villages under the TILDA - SIMGA Tehsil.

LARGEST APPLE PREMIUM PARTNER STORE UNVEILED IN PUNE

Unicorn, the leading Apple Premium Reseller in India, is opening its first Apple Premium Partner (APP) Store in Wakad, Pune, at The Mall Of Millennium. This marks a significant milestone for Unicorn, showcasing its commitment to offering an unparalleled Apple retail experience.

SEBI asks finfluencer to deposit 'unlawful gains' made through advisory

A financial influencer (finfluencer) who was also involved in imparting training related to stock market trading has been asked to part with a little over Rs 12 crore, which it made unlawfully.

Elon Musk announces Tesla to unveil robotaxi on August 8

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that Tesla will unveil a ‘robotaxi’ on August 8. He made the announcement in a post on social media platform X.

WE EXPECT MERCHANDISE EXPORTS AT $435-440 BN IN FY24: AJAY SAHAI

There has been transformation in India’s exports led by the Government’s treatment of exports as a matter of national priority, infrastructure investment, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s best equations with some key counterparts which have helped in top FTA deals, Director General & CEO of Federation of Indian Export Organisations Ajay Sahai tells The Sunday Guardian

'U.S. THREAT ASSESSMENT REPORT HAS SEVERAL BLIND SPOTS'

The challenge is that the report needs more strategic and integrated intelligence to appropriately describe today's threats to the United States and its partners and allies, says Jack Gaines.

Prestige fight for Mamata as she tries to breach BJP citadel in North Bengal

BJP insiders fear that the party could lose Raiganj and Cooch Behar this time. According to them, demographic changes in the two constituencies make the BJP candidates vulnerable.

Patanjali's defiance backfires: Supreme Court holds leadership accountable

This is not the first time that Patanjali's products and claims have come under scrutiny but this is for the first time that its leadership is being held accountable by the highest court of India.

A THREE-WAY FIGHT IN TAMIL NADU AND SOME NEW FACES

Caste calculus, especially the votes of Dalits and minorities, and the votes of women, are crucial in making a party win.

CONGRESS ELECTORAL STRATEGY: PLAYING THE CASTE CARD

Some events indicated Congress' inclination towards caste-based politics, a departure from the practices of previous Prime Ministers and leaders in the party.

DIVISIONS IN LJP THREATEN NDA'S BIHAR POLL PROSPECTS

Of the total of six reserved Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, five have been allotted by NDA to BJP allies—four to Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Ram Vilas faction and one that will be contested by Jitan Ram Majhi of Hindustani Avam Morcha (HAM).