law of torts: EAC-PM calls for codification of law of torts, punitive damages to victims
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law of torts: EAC-PM calls for codification of law of torts, punitive damages to victims

The Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM) has called for a need to codify the law of torts and provide punitive damages to the…

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locs: PSUs asked to issue LoCs based on their financial strength
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locs: PSUs asked to issue LoCs based on their financial strength

The Finance Ministry has asked central public sector undertakings (CPSUs) to issue letters of comfort (LoCs) on the basis of their own financial strength so…

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The move comes after the UIDAI implemented the scheme of assigning Aadhaar numbers along with birth certificates. (HT Photo)
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Aadhaar deactivation for a deceased person soon: Report

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the Registrar General of India will soon roll out a mechanism to deactivate a deceased person’s Aadhaar…

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black money law: Tax demands of Rs 13,566 crore raised in four fiscals under black money law: MoS Finance
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black money law: Tax demands of Rs 13,566 crore raised in four fiscals under black money law: MoS Finance

The income tax department raised tax demands amounting to Rs 13,566 crore during the last four financial years under the black money law to deal…

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UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher (R) shakes hands with Credit Suisse chairman Axel Lehmann (L) after a press conference. (AFP)
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Who are the winners and losers of UBS-Credit Suisse deal

UBS Group AG is emerging as a rare winner in Credit Suisse Group AG’s crisis after a historic, government-brokered deal that contains a raft of…

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Tamil Nadu revenue deficit down by Rs 30,000 crore, says FM Palanivel Thiaga Rajan
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Tamil Nadu revenue deficit down by Rs 30,000 crore, says FM Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

The Tamil Nadu government has reduced the annual revenue deficit by about Rs 30,000 crore in the revised estimates of the current year, from about…

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According to jewellers, the introduction of GST at 3% on gold and 18% on making charges has led to a hike in gold jewellery price.(HT File Photo)
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At ₹1,400, gold achieves life-time high; silver zooms ₹1,860

Gold price rallied ₹1,400 to touch a life-time high of ₹60,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid strong global trends, according…

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Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones
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Kremlin tells officials to stop using iPhones

MOSCOW: The Kremlin told officials involved in preparations for Russia’s 2024 presidential election to stop using Apple iPhones because of concerns that the devices are…

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Dixit Joshi had first joined Credit Suisse in 1995. (LinkedIn)
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Meet Dixit Joshi, the Indian-origin CFO of Credit Suisse

The UBS deal of acquiring its embattled Swiss rival Credit Suisse for $3.25 billion was finalised after weekend meetings involving teams that report to Dixit…

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PE/VC investments nearly halve in Feb 2023: Report
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PE/VC investments nearly halve in Feb 2023: Report

Investments by private equity and venture capital funds declined by 44 per cent to USD 3.7 billion in February compared to the same period a…

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