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UN Climate Boss: Global stocktake a course correction opportunity

The former minister for climate resilience and environment of Grenada has a plan for making the global stocktake count. In an interview with the ET, Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), gave a glimpse of his plan.

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India's growth story doesn't exclude poor or middle class: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

She cited the examples of Vande Bharat trains and the Udaan initiative to buttress the fact that the government wants common citizens, and not just the privileged ones, to experience quality train or air travel. "Growing India doesn't exclude the middle class or the poor," she said, while addressing students at an event in Sikkim.

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UN Climate Boss: Global stocktake a course correction opportunity

The former minister for climate resilience and environment of Grenada has a plan for making the global stocktake count. In an interview with the ET, Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), gave a glimpse of his plan.

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Norms rejig on cards to draw private players to highways

"The focus is on project implementation to reduce encumbrances. Various steps have already been taken such as acquiring 90% of the land required and getting environment and forest clearances before awarding a project," Alka Upadhyaya, secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, told ET.

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NASA to name first woman as agency's science chief, sources say

Nicola Fox, former top scientist on the Parker Solar Probe mission studying the sun, will be named this week as NASA's associate administrator for the agency's Science Mission Directorate, said the two sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of the official announcement.

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Fresh water discharge sparks Joshimath fears



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Russia praises 'constructive' role of India's G20 presidency

Following the G20 meeting of the finance ministers, which ended without a joint communique because of differences between G7 and Russia and China, Russia "noted" what it described as India's constructive role in the negotiations. In an official statement, the Russian foreign ministry said the Indian presidency strove for a fair consideration of interests and positions of all countries.

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More tightening will be required if fiscal cooperation is absent: Christine Lagarde, President, ECB

I see the Indian G20 presidency as a fantastic opportunity for India to draw on its own experience in the field of digitalisation, digital currency, regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies and to push that agenda on a universal basis to bring some sanity into this particular sector, says Christine Lagarde.

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CBIC may consider e-filing of pleas as GSTAT not ready yet

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is considering allowing e-filling of petitions from aggrieved taxpayers as the setting up of GST Appellate Tribunals (GSTAT) may take another 10 months despite a green signal by the GST Council.

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Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Mann meet Manish Sisodia's family post his arrest, says he is innocent



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Stock radar: Buy ITC for a target of Rs 400 in short term, says Shivangi Sarda



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G20 members agree to work on multilateral banks’ reform



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Pattern in Dalit, Adivasi student suicides in top institutes: CJI

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Saturday that he was disturbed by incidents of students from marginalised communities taking their lives in top institutions like the IITs and national law universities, and that there was a pattern in Dalit and Adivasi students dying by suicide that should be questioned.

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Tottenham vs Chelsea: Check kick-off time, date, where to watch, TV channel, live stream and more

Tottenham and Chelsea will compete in a London derby on Sunday.

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'Nowhere to hide' as Australia aim to spoil South Africa's World Cup party

​​The Aussies also had a tight semi-final when they edged past India by just five runs but they are loaded with experience which their captain Meg Lanning believes will help them in the pressure moments. "Having been in pressure situations before helps a lot," said Lanning on Saturday. "We're not going to be the team that everyone's cheering for.

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G20 nations agree on the language to deal with debt vulnerabilities

Under the G20 Presidency, India has been pressing for ways to tackle the aggravated debt vulnerabilities facing developing nations mainly on account of the continuing geopolitical tensions and the pandemic.

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US weather forecast: Los Angeles gets first blizzard warning in 34 years, 1000 flights cancelled, massive snowfall predicted

Known for its warm climate, Southern California’s winter storms expected to intensify on Friday and has brought the first blizzard warning to Southern California since 1989.

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Godrej & Boyce's plea against Vikhroli land acquisition rejected

Observing that it is the project of "national importance", a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud refused to entertain Godrej & Boyce's appeal, saying "much water has flown as possession has been taken over of the land and the project is already being constructed".

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Top court seeks CBI reply on Piramal Capital and Housing Finance plea in DHFL case

PCHF has raised a substantial question of law as to whether Section 32A of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, forbids the subsistence of an FIR and continuation of the resultant criminal proceeding against the resolved corporate debtor (the new management) after successful completion of the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) for offences allegedly committed by the previous management prior to the initiation of the insolvency proceedings.'

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India and China abstain on Ukraine resolution

The 193-member UNGA adopted the draft resolution, 'principles of the charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine', moved by Ukraine and its supporters, 141-7. Thirty other countries too abstained.

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Fulham vs Wolverhampton: Date, time, live channel, live stream of Fulham vs Wolves in US, UK

Fulham vs Wolverhampton match will be played on Friday. Here are all details about Fulham vs Wolves.

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Roald Dahl’s original works to be preserved in print alongside ‘new edition’; Details here

In response to the controversy surrounding the alteration of Roald Dahl's books, Puffin has revealed plans to publish two classic editions of the writer's works.

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Endnight Games launches 'Sons of the Forest' early access, available exclusively on PC via Steam; Details here

The player embarks on a search for a missing billionaire on a forested island inhabited by cannibals and mutated creatures.

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Inflation, CAD worries to ease in FY24: Finmin report

Despite elevated inflation, high-frequency indicators over the past two months suggest the economy is on track to achieve 7% growth in FY23, the finance ministry's Monthly Economic Review for January said.

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Only 34% firms meet Sebi's norm of 25% fundraise via debt tools: Analysis

In FY19, Sebi passed a guideline wherein the listed large corporates with borrowings of Rs 100 crore or more and with credit ratings of AA and above would have to borrow 25 per cent or more of the incremental borrowings through bonds

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Pawan Khera arrest row: Arresting someone for making joke on PM is outrageous act by Assam Police, says Shashi Tharoor



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Court rejects dowry harassment pleas against Nawazuddin

A court here has rejected two pleas filed against Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui by his "former" wife Zianab, seeking directions to police to register cases against him for alleged dowry harassment.

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Insolvency Fallout: NSE removes Zee Entertainment from F&O segment

“No fresh month contracts will be issued on expiration of February 2023 contracts," the exchange says in a circular

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63-year-old cancer survivor bags silver in national meet



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G20 can help find global solutions: Anurag Thakur

"The G20 can make a significant contribution to find pragmatic global solutions to these challenges through focused dialogue and deliberations and the Indian presidency (of G20) seeks to actively facilitate this," Thakur, who is the union minister for information and broadcasting, and youth affairs & sports, said at the inaugural session of the G20 Second Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) meeting in Bengaluru.

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'Almost all' Fed officials backed quarter-percentage-point hike

A solid majority of Federal Reserve officials agreed at their last policy meeting to slow the pace of increases in the US central bank's benchmark overnight interest rate to a quarter of a percentage point, but also agreed the risks of high inflation remained a "key factor" shaping monetary policy and warranted continued rate hikes until it was controlled.

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Trinamool Congress is the B team of the BJP: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing a rally in Shillong, Gandhi said, “Is TMC a silent partner of the BJP? Was the entry of TMC in Goa only a charade done to divide the votes against the Congress? Is TMC attempting something similar in Meghalaya? Is it intentionally going to cheat the people of Meghalaya also?” asked Gandhi asserting that TMC must clarify why it is silent about the BJP in Meghalaya.

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'The Consultant': When and where can you watch Christoph Waltz’s series? Check here

There will be eight episodes of “The Consultant,” all of which will presently air on the same day as the debut.

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These 5 financial services stocks slip to a new 52-week low



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Bulk defections destroying polity: Uddhav Thackeray faction in SC

The argument was made by senior advocate Kapil Sibal during the resumed hearing of pleas pertaining to a split in Shiv Sena. Sibal, who is representing the Thackeray faction, argued that "if such an act is upheld by judicial process...such future defections will have a far-reaching impact on the polity of the country".

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Olympics: IOC stands firm against banning Russia despite risk of boycott

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and several of the most powerful national Olympic committees hate the idea of a boycott of the biggest money-spinner in world sport.

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Delhi government plans to allow only electric two-wheelers to ply as bike taxis

The aggregator policy being finalised by the Delhi government proposes to allow only electric two-wheelers to ply as bike taxis, officials said on Tuesday. The aggregator policy for two-, three- and four-wheelers is in its final stages and will be rolled out soon, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said on Monday.

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Bengal assembly passes four crucial bills

Under the West Bengal Land Reforms (Amendment) Bill 2023, non-agricultural land will be given freehold, Bhatatcharya said. “Officers often face problems during error correction. The amendment will help them to do error correction without bringing them to the assembly.”

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We will defeat BJP in 2024 polls: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge

Exuding confidence that his party will put up a good show in the February 27 Nagaland assembly polls, kharge in a election rally in Dimapur said: "You are in a democracy, you should remember that... you are not an autocrat, you are not a dictator. You are elected by the people, and the people will teach you a lesson in 2024 (general elections).

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Stock Radar: Buy Firstsource Solutions for a target of Rs 148, says Ajit Mishra



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Government, RBI to ensure inflation stays in check: Nirmala Sitharaman

"It (RBI) is not necessarily synchronising (with western central banks) but at the same time, also watching the global movement of capital. I think the RBI is looking at the Indian economy a lot more for our purpose," Sitharaman said in a post-budget interaction in Jaipur.

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ED raids part of BJP-led centre’s vendetta politics, says Congress

AICC communication in-charge Jairam Ramesh said the raids will only work as “booster shots” for Congress’ fight back.

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Bankruptcy cases rise 25 per cent in Q3; recovery lowest at 23.45 per cent: Care Ratings

While the number of insolvency petitions increased by a steep 25 per cent, the overall recovery rate till the third quarter of FY23 was just 30.4 per cent, implying a haircut of 69.6 per cent. The cumulative recovery rate has been on a downtrend, decreasing from 43 per cent in Q1FY20 and 32.9 per cent in Q4FY22, according to an analysis of the latest numbers of insolvency board IBBI carried out by Care Ratings.

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Vladimir Putin's Ukraine gamble seen as biggest threat to his rule

That lesson, cited in the most recent biography of the Russian president, seems to be guiding him as his invasion of Ukraine suffers setbacks and stalemates. The Kremlin strongman, who started the war on Feb. 24, 2022, and could end it in a minute, appears to be determined to prevail, ruthlessly and at all costs.

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-St action on Tuesday

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was flat after opening marginally higher. The basic resources index climbed 1.4% after prices of industrial metals rose on hopes of a recovery in demand from top consumer China and on support from global mining supply disruptions

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AICC session to assert Congress's pivotal role in anti-BJP Opposition alliance

This is meant as messaging of not only Congress' readiness to anchor and lead an anti-BJP alliance but also to underscore that any Opposition mobilisation by regional parties against BJP by sidestepping Congress will be devoid of political heft, they said.

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SIT: Half of Morbi cables may have broken before tragedy

The SIT said Morbi municipality’s chief officer Sandipsinh Zala should not have signed the maintenance agreement with Oreva Group -- maker of Ajanta wall clocks -- without obtaining prior approval from the civic body’s general board. The agreement was signed on March 8, 2022, and the contract was for a period of 15 years.

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Over 94% value erosion found in 165 IBC liquidation case

The value erosion is surprising because lenders always make sure there is a margin or promoter's contribution before granting a loan. If a bank extends a loan for a Rs 1,000 crore investment, it ensures a promoter contribution of Rs 200 crore.

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ET GBS: India can provide labour force & secure manufacturing to the world, says Bob Moritz, Chairman, PwC

Looking at the leading indicators, it appears that the global economy will slow down in the next two years, says Bob Moritz.

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TMC holds protest outside Union MoS Nisith Pramanik’s Bengal residence over alleged killing of youth by BSF

The Trinamool Congress has chalked out a protest programme in front of the house of Pramanik, which continued till 6PM today. Trinamool leadership, including party Minister Udayan Guha was present during the "Gherao Abhjaan."

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Just mind games: Indian mentalists are busting the ‘chamatkar’ myth

Mentalists are trained to notice the slightest of changes in the cues. For instance, the eyes move in different directions when any form of mental activity is happening inside the human brain, explains Kumar. If one is remembering a picture from one’s past, the eyeballs move to the top right corner.

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UK PM splashes cold water on prospects of quick trade deal

The so-called Northern Ireland Protocol, which governs trade between the region and the Republic of Ireland, has been one of the most vexing issues facing the EU and Britain since the UK left the bloc more than two years ago. Sunak met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during Saturday's Munich Security Conference as British and EU officials try to capitalize on a recent thaw in relations to resolve their differences.

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Char Dham yatra to begin on April 22 amid Joshimath fears

This year’s yatra will be held against the backdrop of the land subsidence in Joshimath, about 45km away from Badrinath, and it may prove a challenge for the authorities. Known as the ‘gateway to Badrinath’, Joshimath is the last major halt for pilgrims travelling on the lone route to the holy city.

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Arunachal: Normal life paralyzes as Itanagar continues to remain shut for second straight day

Internet services continued to be shut down in the Arunachal capital on Saturday as well. There were reports of arson and vandalisation of public properties.

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Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan and others mourn Nandamuri Taraka Ratna's demise

Tollywood actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna passed away after suffering from cardiac arrest. According to the reports, the 'Okato Number Kurraadu' actor has been in the hospital for the past 22 days, and his condition remained critical. The actor was 39 years old at the time of his death. He breathed his last on February 18. The actor's health deteriorated on Saturday, according to the hospital's official statement.

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BBC ‘survey’: I-T says tax not paid on certain remittances

It said such discrepancies relate to level of relevant Function, Asset and Risk (FAR) analysis, incorrect use of comparables that are applicable to determine the correct Arms Length Price (ALP) and inadequate revenue apportionment, among others. It made it clear that statements of only those employees were recorded whose role was crucial, including those connected to, primarily, finance, content development and other production related functions.

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NSE makes no changes to Nifty 50; adds Adani Wilmar, Power to few indices

Adani Wilmar has been included in Nifty Next 50 and Nifty 100 indices, whereas Adani Power will now be part of Nifty 500, Nifty 200, Nifty Midcap 100, Nifty Midcap 150, Nifty LargeMidcap 250, and Nifty Midsmallcap 400 indices

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Traders demand higher yields on 10-yr bond, RBI reject bids

​Primary dealers were forced to take Rs 8,254 crore out of the Rs 12,000 crore bonds auctioned at 7.34% yield after the RBI rejected bids for that amount

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PM Modi at ETGBS 2023: How reimagination of resource utilisation helped India's resurgence



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ET GBS: Women's cricket a big opportunity to popularise the sport, says ICC CEO Geoff Allardice

The timing of the establishment of the Women's Premier League was "spot on", Allardice said, adding that women looking to make a career as an athlete would find cricket a favourable option. The top ICC executive said cricket will also gain more prominence as it spreads to newer geographies, particularly the US.

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In pics: SRK, other celebs attend Smriti Irani’s daughter’s reception

It was a starry night for Smriti Irani's daughter Shanelle and hubby Arjun Bhalla. Their wedding reception was attended by King Khan - SRK, Mouni Roy, Ronit Roy, Ekta Kapoor and many others.

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Massive fire breaks out at market in Assam, 150 shops gutted

A massive fire broke out at a market in Assam's Jorhat district late on Thursday, gutting at least 150 shops, police said. Twenty-five fire tenders were fighting the blaze at Chowk Bazaar in the heart of Jorhat town and it was yet to be brought under control, they said.

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Army foils infiltration bid, kills one terrorist in Kupwara



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CCI gives nod to deal involving VVDN Technologies

The proposed combination relates to acquisition of shareholding by the Kotak Special Situations Fund (KSSF) and Kotak Pre-IPO Opportunities Fund (KPIOF) through a combination of secondary share purchases of equity shares and subscription to compulsorily convertible debentures of VVDN Technologies, according to CCI

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Income Tax 'surveys' at BBC offices end after over 58 hours

The operation that began at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) offices in Delhi and Mumbai around 11:30 am on Tuesday has ended in Mumbai and will be wound up at Delhi by tonight, sources said late on Thursday.

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I-T dept's 'surveys' at BBC offices end after nearly 58 hours

After nearly three days, the Income Tax department finally ended its extensive "surveys" at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai with officials preparing an inventory of financial data from select staffers and collecting digital as well as paper data.The surveys, which clocked nearly 58 hours, had started around 11:30am on Tuesday.

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MSCI defers decision on 2 Adani group firms' weightages in indices

MSCI said the reversal of the updates to these two securities in the February 2023 index review will be reflected in the MSCI Index Product files starting from February 16

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