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SC accepts unconditional apology of NCLAT member technical, slaps a fine o
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday accepted the unconditional apology of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) member technical Alok Srivastava and dropped the contempt proceedings against him. Meanwhile, the top court also slapped a fine of Rs 1 crore upon Deepak Chhabria, who had to ste
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Commodity prices outlook would darken quickly if conflict in Middle East e
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The global economy is in a much better position than it was in the 1970s to cope with a major oil-price shock but an escalation of the latest conflict in the Middle East--which comes on top of disruptions caused by the Ukraine conflict--could push global commodity markets into uncharted w
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Equities open on tepid note, face volatility amid global uncertainties
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
At the start of the trading session, the Sensex, India's benchmark index, opened 63.98 points lower at 63,645.82. Meanwhile, the Nifty, reflecting the broader market sentiment, opened 44.85 points lower at 19,002.40.
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Rare lungs cells play important role in cystic fibrosis: Study
Updated : 10 months ago IST
A new study from the University of Iowa found that pulmonary ionocytes, which are uncommon lung cells, aid in the absorption of water and salt from the airway surface. This cell behaviour is the polar opposite of what was expected, and it could have implications for cystic fibrosis (CF) lung
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Raised on lanes of Varanasi, street dog Jaya set to fly with Dutch owner w
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Jaya, a female street dog from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, is set to fly out of the country for uncharted shores with a proper passport and visa, along with her new owner from the Netherlands.
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Israel's currency remains unchanged against USD, notices up against other
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Meanwhile, as a "ground offensive" of the besieged Gaza Strip loomed, hundreds of Israeli tanks were deployed near the border in South Israel, waiting for the all-clear from the country's political establishment and the military top brass.
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Financial world on tenterhooks: ECB meeting, central decisions and economi
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Amid the backdrop of increased global uncertainty and inflationary pressure stemming from higher oil prices, market participants widely anticipate the ECB to maintain the status quo regarding interest rates.
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Japan SC rules mandatory sterilisation for changing gender as unconstituti
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In a historic ruling, Japan's Supreme Court on Wednesday declared that a law requiring surgery to remove a person's reproductive capabilities to register a gender change was "unconstitutional", Kyodo News reported.
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Israeli family marks hostage's ninth birthday with call for solidarity
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Ohad, who lives in Kfar Saba, was kidnapped along with his mother, Keren, on October 7 while visiting his grandparents in Kibbutz Nir Oz. The grandparents were also abducted while an uncle was killed in the attack.
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Study finds how rare lungs cells play important role in cystic fibrosis
Updated : 10 months ago IST
According to a new study from the University of Iowa, uncommon lung cells known as pulmonary ionocytes aid in the absorption of water and salt from the airway surface. This function of these cells is the polar opposite of what was expected, and it may have ramifications for cystic fibrosis (
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Soha Ali Khan posts picture of dad Mansoor 'Tiger' Pataudi with 'Bishan un
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Remembering Bishan Singh Bedi, actor Soha Ali Khan dug out an old picture from the archives featuring her late father and former India Captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi with the legendary spinner.
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Climate change may push up to 158.3 million more women and girls into pove
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
If unchecked, climate change will significantly increase women's vulnerability to poverty and hunger, undermining hard-won development gains, according to a UN report.
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