Mumbai’s BEST stir to continue as bus staff seek permanent jobs, equal pay

A group of protesting employees of private bus operators contracted by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on Monday sought permanent jobs in the civic-run transporter. Addressing a press conference, they said those who cannot be absorbed permanently must be taken on contract, adding that they sought ‘samaan kam, samaan dam’, or… Continue reading Mumbai’s BEST stir to continue as bus staff seek permanent jobs, equal pay

SC tells Oppo to pay 23% of sale revenue in India to Nokia till Aug 25

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed Oppo’s challenge to the recent Delhi High Court Division Bench order directing Oppo to deposit 23 per cent of the amount generated from its sales in India for infringing upon Nokia’s patent. The HC order asked Oppo to furnish security payment of the India portion of the… Continue reading SC tells Oppo to pay 23% of sale revenue in India to Nokia till Aug 25

HC directs NLC to pay Rs 40,000 per acre as compensation to farmers in TN

The Madras High Court on Wednesday fixed a sum of Rs 40,000 per acre towards damage caused to the standing crops on account of Paravanar Canal Diversion activities carried out by the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) in Cuddalore district. The court also directed the affected farmers to approach the authorities, who in turn,… Continue reading HC directs NLC to pay Rs 40,000 per acre as compensation to farmers in TN

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reveals position in Zack Martin contract holdout: ‘We need the money to pay Parsons’

Eight-time Pro Bowl right guard Zack Martin has been a hold out from the Dallas Cowboys training camp in hopes of landing himself a new deal, but owner Jerry Jones doesn’t appear to have any intentions of making that happen, at least for now.  Jones said Saturday that Martin likely won’t get the deal he’s… Continue reading Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reveals position in Zack Martin contract holdout: ‘We need the money to pay Parsons’

Reliance Naval debt resolution stuck as bidder seeks more time to pay

Lenders may agree to give more time to Hazel Mercantile to pay upfront cash for the acquisition of Reliance Naval and Engineering, a bankrupt shipyard company, after Hazel moved the court seeking two more months after it failed to meet the July 23 deadline. Hazel Mercantile sought additional time to pay the upfront… Continue reading Reliance Naval debt resolution stuck as bidder seeks more time to pay

Zion Williamson, family being sued for failing to pay back $1.8 million in loans

Zion Williamson and his mother and stepfather are being sued for failing to pay $1.8 million in loans to a California-based tech company. In the lawsuit, Ankr PBC said that it had loaned the New Orleans Pelicans star’s family $2 million in September 2021 and had been expecting the money back by last August. The… Continue reading Zion Williamson, family being sued for failing to pay back $1.8 million in loans