Morning Digest | SC stays Gujarat HC order directing Teesta Setalvad to surrender immediately, European telescope launched to hunt for clues to universe's darkest secrets, and more
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Supreme Court stays Gujarat High Court order directing Teesta Setalvad to surrender immediately
A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court on Saturday stayed for a week a Gujarat High Court judgment directing activist Teesta Setalvad to surrender immediately in a forgery case linked to the 2002 riots. The reprieve for Ms. Setalvad came on the same day after a Single Judge Bench of the Gujarat High Court dismissed her plea for regular bail and refused to give her 30 days to surrender.
With new date to fix boundaries, Census unlikely before 2024 Lok Sabha polls
The deadline to freeze the administrative boundaries of districts, tehsils and towns, among others, has been extended till December 31, ruling out the Census exercise before the 2024 General Elections. The decennial Census exercise that was to be conducted in 2021 was postponed indefinitely, initially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest order does not specify any reason.
Uniform Civil Code | Congress to hold back from reacting to PM Modi’s ‘dog whistle’
In the absence of a draft law or a concrete proposal on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the Congress in its meeting of the Parliamentary strategy group has decided, according to the sources, to refrain from responding to the “dog whistle” on the subject by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Amid crisis in Manipur, Defence Secretary visits Myanmar
Amazon said on Monday its Amazon Web Services region in Bahrain has been “disrupted” amid the current conflict in the Middle East
Petroleum Ministry directs reforms to enhance natural gas infrastructure, streamline approvals, and ease transition from LPG to PNG.
The Sora decision means the end of a blockbuster $1 billion deal between Disney and the ChatGPT maker that was announced a little more than three months ago.
Regulator mandates city gas distributors to provide piped gas to educational institutions within five days, supporting India's transition from LPG to PNG.
NHAI's Raajmarga InvIT listed on BSE, enhancing investor participation in highway infrastructure with strong demand and oversubscription.
HDFC Life Insurance faces ₹172 crore Income Tax order for alleged violations, plans to appeal the decision.
Air-conditioner makers in India are looking forward to FY27 with hope as the war in West Asia threatens to impact plastic component availability and consumer sentiment, adding to the challenges around raw material price and new energy label, a senior executive of a leading company has said.
Rupee falls 23 paise to an all-time low of 93.76 against the U.S. dollar amid foreign fund outflows and global uncertainties.
Stock markets surged nearly 2% as Trump paused strikes on Iran, boosting investor confidence amid easing geopolitical tensions.
Coal Minister urges State leaders to maintain stable coal prices amid rising global costs, assuring ample domestic supply.
Mahanagar Gas ensures reliable PNG and CNG supply in Maharashtra and Karnataka, offering customer benefits to encourage adoption.
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said on Monday he has stepped down from the board of directors of Helion Energy, the fusion startup he has backed since 2015
Nikhil Kamath and Quant MF back Swan Defence's oversubscribed ₹500 crore Offer for Sale, reflecting strong investor interest in defence stocks.