Morning Digest | Modi discusses India-U.K. trade pact with Rishi Sunak; States should have a uniform policy on law and order, says Amit Shah; and more
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States should have a uniform policy on law and order: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that States should have a uniform law and order policy as certain crimes such as cross-border terrorism and cybercrimes transcend regional and international boundaries. Mr. Shah said that by 2024, to counter terror activities, each State would have a National Investigation Agency (NIA) office as the agency had been given “extra territorial jurisdiction” and additional powers to confiscate property in terror-related cases.
Sachin Pilot calls on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss Rajasthan impasse
Former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot met newly-elected Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday to discuss the political stalemate in the State, where a meeting of the Congress Legislative Party was aborted on September 25 due to a rebellion by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot supporters.
PM Modi speaks to U.K. PM Rishi Sunak, discusses India-U.K. trade pact
Prime Minister Narendra on October 27 held a telephone conversation with the new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The discussion between the two leaders took place in the backdrop of the arrival of the U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly who will participate in the special meeting of the U.N. Counter Terror Committee in Mumbai and Delhi.
BJP begins candidate selection exercise in Gujarat
The Thane police have arrested two co-founders of cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinDCX in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 71.6 lakh, officials said
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg is building a CEO agent to help him do his job, the Wall Street Journal reported
Insurance penetration and density are often misunderstood and do not reveal how many families are insured or whether they would be financially secure if the main earning member were to die. The real issue is not reach but adequacy, as households may have life insurance but not enough cover to replace lost income, leaving them financially vulnerable.
Five top firms lose ₹1 lakh crore in market value, with HDFC Bank experiencing the largest decline of ₹56,124.48 crore.
L&T confirms 95% of its West Asia project sites are safe, while addressing logistics challenges amid ongoing regional conflicts.
Mines Ministry to auction 19 critical mineral blocks on March 23, expanding strategic resources for clean energy and technology sectors.
Mines Ministry to auction 19 critical mineral blocks on March 23, expanding strategic resources for clean energy and technology sectors.
Five top firms lose ₹1 lakh crore in market value, with HDFC Bank experiencing the largest decline of ₹56,124.48 crore.
HDFC Bank terminates three senior officials over client onboarding issues at its DIFC branch amid ethical concerns following chairman's resignation.
Air India CEO warns of potential flight cuts and reduced travel demand due to rising fuel costs amid ongoing Gulf conflict.
Options are widely used by retail traders to speculate on the value of the stock for immediate gains and such behaviour in large scale can distort the market
India achieves 1 billion tonne coal production for the second consecutive year, ensuring stable energy supply and economic growth.
Generic drugmakers in India launch affordable Semaglutide versions, targeting a $1 billion diabetes and weight loss market.