Amit Shah asks Odisha BJP leaders

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday held closed-door meetings with BJP leaders in Odisha and urged them to “expose corruption and irregularities” in the Naveen Patnaik government in the state, a saffron party functionary said. Shah’s appeal to his party leaders comes hours after he praised Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, hailing him… Continue reading Amit Shah asks Odisha BJP leaders

Manipur cabinet asks Governor Uikey to summon Assembly on August 21

Amid the Opposition’s demand for imposition of President’s Rule in light of ethnic strife and violence that has ripped Manipur apart for the better part of three months now, the state Cabinet on Friday recommended that Governor Anusuiya Uikey summon a session of the Assembly on August 21. The Northeast state has been… Continue reading Manipur cabinet asks Governor Uikey to summon Assembly on August 21

Niger’s ruler warns against meddling, asks citizens to defend nation

Niger’s new military ruler lashed out at neighbouring countries and the international community in a nationally televised speech on Wednesday night and called on the population to be ready to defend the nation. In one of the few addresses to the West African country since seizing power from Niger’s democratically-elected president a week… Continue reading Niger’s ruler warns against meddling, asks citizens to defend nation

Morgan Stanley cuts rating on China stocks, asks investors to take profits

By Jacob Gu and John Cheng   Morgan Stanley cut its rating on Chinese stocks to equal weight Wednesday, saying investors should capitalize on a rally spurred by government stimulus pledges to take profits.   Chinese assets have gotten a boost in recent days amid a slew of promises from Beijing to… Continue reading Morgan Stanley cuts rating on China stocks, asks investors to take profits

Centre asks e-commerce platforms to stick to their business model

Premium There were also discussions to align the proposed consumer protection rules on e-commerce, as well as the e-commerce policy. The Centre on Wednesday asked e-commerce majors not to flout their respective business models, and ensure that a distinction is made between the inventory and marketplace models, people aware of the matter said. … Continue reading Centre asks e-commerce platforms to stick to their business model

SEA asks govt to reconsider decision to ban export of de-oiled rice bran

The government should reconsider its decision on banning the export of de-oiled rice bran as the move is likely to have minimal impact on the prices of cattle feed and milk, industry body SEA said on Tuesday.   On July 28, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification prohibiting the… Continue reading SEA asks govt to reconsider decision to ban export of de-oiled rice bran

PM Modi asks NDA MPs to reach out to Muslim women, cites triple talaq ban

Asserting that his government’s decision to ban triple talaq has boosted overall sense of security for Muslim women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked BJP leaders to reach out to them during the upcoming festival of Raksha Bandhan. Sources said Modi made the remarks at a meeting of BJP-led NDA MPs from West… Continue reading PM Modi asks NDA MPs to reach out to Muslim women, cites triple talaq ban

‘Govt asks Tesla to copy Apple in pairing Chinese, Indian suppliers’

As Tesla examines building a plant in India, officials have asked the company to emulate Apple in finding local firms to partner with any Chinese suppliers involved, according to three government sources with direct knowledge of the matter.   Tesla has been in talks with India for weeks about setting up a factory… Continue reading ‘Govt asks Tesla to copy Apple in pairing Chinese, Indian suppliers’

Sebi asks MIIs to develop common Online Dispute Resolution Portal

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Monday asked market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) to set up and operate a common Online Dispute Resolution Portal (ODR Portal). The portal will harnesses online conciliation and online arbitration for resolution of disputes arising in the Indian securities markets. The MIIs– stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations– will… Continue reading Sebi asks MIIs to develop common Online Dispute Resolution Portal

IOA asks Randhir to continue as OCA’s acting president, will helm Asiad

India’s veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh will be in charge of the Olympic Council of Asia during the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China after the International Olympic Committee refused to recognise the recent election at OCA. The IOA has asked Randhir to continue discharging his duties as the acting president of the… Continue reading IOA asks Randhir to continue as OCA’s acting president, will helm Asiad