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Adani wins US court hearing for plea to dismiss SEC suit

IANS | April 8, 2026 2:05 PM

New York, April 8 (IANS) A US judge has granted a request from Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani to schedule a hearing to dismiss a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case of alleged fraud. The plea states that the case represents an impermissible extraterritorial application of US law and that the SEC has failed to establish actionable claims under US securities laws.

Facing backlash over 'illiterate' Gujaratis remarks, Kharge expresses regret, says deliberate misinterpretation

IANS | April 8, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed regret over his recent remarks during a Kerala election rally in Idukki, where he contrasted “educated and clever” Keralites with “illiterate” people in Gujarat.

Adani Group to invest Rs 33,081 crore in Odisha in 3 projects, create 9,700 jobs: Karan Adani

IANS | April 8, 2026 1:59 PM

Bhubaneswar, April 8 (IANS) Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), on Wednesday announced to invest Rs 33,081 crore in Odisha across three projects -- a data centre in Bhubaneswar and a thermal power plant and a cement manufacturing unit near Cuttack -- that will create a total of 9,700 jobs.

PMMY empowers entrepreneurs in Karnataka, creates jobs and boosts self-reliance

IANS | April 8, 2026 1:46 PM

Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), April 8 (IANS) The Central Government’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) continues to transform the lives of small entrepreneurs across the country, with another success story emerging from Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur district.

PM Mudra Yojana boosts self-employment in Giridih, empowers women entrepreneurs

IANS | April 8, 2026 1:46 PM

Giridih (Jharkhand), April 8 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is emerging as a strong pillar of support for small entrepreneurs in Jharkhand’s Giridih district, enabling hundreds of people to start their own ventures and move towards financial independence.

11 years of Mudra Yojana: How first-time entrepreneurs, micro-businesses are stepping forward

IANS | April 8, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), the flagship programme of the Modi government, has marked 11 years of operation, aimed at funding the ‘unfunded’ micro enterprises, small businesses and setting the path for their growth.

Trinamool writes to CEC accusing poll officials in Bengal of being politically biased

IANS | April 8, 2026 1:30 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday shot off a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, accusing poll officials in West Bengal, including the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manoj Kumar Agarwal, of political bias in favour of the BJP.

RBI’s rate pause balances inflation control, growth support: Analysts

IANS | April 8, 2026 1:13 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent with a neutral stance reflected a balanced approach of controlling inflation and supporting economic growth, analysts said on Wednesday.

Crypto-hawala surge raises red flag for security agencies

Vicky Nanjappa | April 8, 2026 12:59 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The rapid rise of crypto-hawala is emerging as a serious concern for security and enforcement agencies, with digital channels increasingly replacing the traditional hawala system that relied on personal trust and informal networks.

CM Patel meets Commonwealth Sport delegation during first Gujarat visit for 2030 Games

IANS | April 8, 2026 12:56 PM

Gandhinagar, April 8 (IANS) A Commonwealth Sport delegation has begun its first official inspection visit to Gujarat to assess preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with site reviews and high-level meetings signalling the start of detailed on-ground planning for the centenary edition of the event.

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Adani wins US court hearing for plea to dismiss SEC suit

Facing backlash over 'illiterate' Gujaratis remarks, Kharge expresses regret, says deliberate misinterpretation

Adani Group to invest Rs 33,081 crore in Odisha in 3 projects, create 9,700 jobs: Karan Adani

PMMY empowers entrepreneurs in Karnataka, creates jobs and boosts self-reliance

PM Mudra Yojana boosts self-employment in Giridih, empowers women entrepreneurs

11 years of Mudra Yojana: How first-time entrepreneurs, micro-businesses are stepping forward

Trinamool writes to CEC accusing poll officials in Bengal of being politically biased

RBI’s rate pause balances inflation control, growth support: Analysts

Crypto-hawala surge raises red flag for security agencies

CM Patel meets Commonwealth Sport delegation during first Gujarat visit for 2030 Games

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