By Our Legal Correspondent Kolkata, Sept 07 (IVC) The stricter punishment like gallows for the convicted does not act as as a deterrent and reduce the rate of felonies, legal experts here have dubbed the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024 as a “knee jerk reaction” to the rape and Read More…
By Our legal Correspondent Kochi : The Kerala High Court has constituted a Special Bench on Sept 05 consisting of Justices A K Jayasankaran Nambiar and C S Sudha for hearing Public Interest litigations (PIL) filed following the publication of the Hema Committee report on the issued faced by women working in the Malayalam film Read More…
Indian wrestling icon and Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia has been appointed as the working chairman of the All India Kisan Congress, marking a bold new chapter in his career. Known for his achievements on the mat and his strong advocacy for farmers’ rights, Punia’s appointment signals a strategic move by the Congress party to deepen Read More…
The Kerala government’s move to borrow Rs 4,800 crore ahead of Onam has sparked alarm among financial experts. The funds, intended to cover festival expenses such as welfare payments and employee bonuses, come at a time when the state is already grappling with a growing fiscal crisis. With debt levels soaring and expenditures consistently outpacing Read More…
ndian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who led protests against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief earlier this year, have joined the Congress party. Recalling their struggles during the protests, Phogat highlighted how they were “dragged on roads” while demanding justice. Their decision to enter politics comes after months of activism, as they Read More…
By Our Foreign Correspondent Geneva, Sept 06 (IVC) Inequality is on the rise as the share of labor income has stagnated worldwide and a large share of youth remain out of employment, education or training, according to the International Labor Organisation’s (ILO) World Employment and Social Outlook: September 2024 Update report released here on Sept Read More…
India and Singapore have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost collaboration in semiconductor ecosystems. This strategic agreement focuses on strengthening supply chains, encouraging research and innovation, and attracting investments in the semiconductor industry. The partnership aims to foster technology sharing, talent development, and infrastructure expansion, enabling both nations to play significant roles Read More…
D-Street investors suffered heavy losses as the Sensex plunged over 900 points, with the Nifty falling below the 24,900 mark. The market decline wiped out over Rs 4 lakh crore in investor wealth. Factors such as global market volatility, rising interest rates, and inflation concerns contributed to the sharp drop. Investors are urged to remain Read More…
By our Special Correspondent T’puram, Sept 05 (IVC) The law and order situation was under utter deterioration in Kerala. It was not the allegation of an opposition party MLA, but the ruling Left Democratic Front’s Independent MLAS had given in writing of the serious crimes committed by the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M Read More…
By our Commercial Correspondent Mumbai, Sept 05 (IVC) : Individual investors sell almost 50 per cent of their shares they acquired in Initial Public Offers (IPO) within a week of listing, according to a research paper published here recently by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The ‘Analysis of Investor Behaviour in Initial Public Read More…