New Delhi: The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 provides a legal framework for transferring property and interests in property through several recognised modes, including sale, mortgage, lease, exchange, gift and actionable claims. Sale, governed by Section 54 of the Act, involves the transfer of ownership in exchange for a price that is paid, promised, or Read More…
New Delhi: Around 200 passengers at Delhi airport were left stranded after an Etihad Airways flight to Abu Dhabi was cancelled late Saturday evening following a technical problem with the aircraft. Etihad flight EY217, scheduled to depart from Delhi for Abu Dhabi at around 9.15 pm, was cancelled after passengers had boarded the aircraft. According Read More…
New Delhi: NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, is expanding its energy portfolio as India works towards its 2047 development goals. The company currently has a power generation capacity of 8,405 MW and mining capacity of 59.10 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). It plans to increase its mining capacity Read More…
From the world’s smallest rice grain to varieties producing two grains of rice from a single paddy grain, Avanayanganatt Kalari’s unique farming initiative is preserving and promoting the rich diversity of traditional rice varieties. THRISSUR: Peringottukara in Thrissur district is witnessing a remarkable agricultural experiment amid its lush green paddy fields. Around 570 different varieties Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 20th Rozgar Mela on September 19. The appointment letters will be distributed through video conferencing at 12.30 pm, following which the Prime Minister will address the newly selected candidates. The Rozgar Mela will be organised simultaneously Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who conveyed his warm birthday greetings to the Prime Minister. During the conversation, the two leaders discussed measures to further strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They reviewed cooperation in key areas, including energy, defence, technology, Read More…
The government has reduced the windfall gains tax on exports of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight beginning September 16. The special additional excise duty (SAED), along with the road and infrastructure cess, on diesel exports has been lowered to Rs 20 per litre from Rs 25 per litre during the Read More…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved raising the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. The move is expected to bring over 51 lakh additional employees under mandatory EPFO coverage, expanding access to provident Read More…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday backed the Centre’s position on the proposed levy on certain UPI transactions, while stressing the need to safeguard ordinary consumers. Abdullah said the charge would not apply to all UPI transactions and clarified that person-to-person money transfers would remain free. “Person-to-person money transfers carry no Read More…
New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) is accelerating the modernisation of its underground and open-cast mines through artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), automation and advanced digital technologies to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability. The company is deploying high-capacity mining equipment, blast-free technologies, AI-based safety systems, GPS-enabled fleet management and predictive maintenance. It is Read More…