Morning Digest | Graziers confront Chinese soldiers in eastern Ladakh; Centre starts survey to assess women participation in workforce, and more
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Centre starts survey to assess women participation in workforce
The Union Ministries of Labour & Employment and Women & Child Development have started a joint survey on increasing women participation in the workforce. The survey was announced by Union Minister Smriti Irani in New Delhi at a function “Women in the Workforce for Viksit Bharat” on Tuesday.
Graziers confront Chinese Army in eastern Ladakh after being stopped from accessing grazing land
Indian graziers were stopped by Chinese soldiers in Kakjung area of Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) earlier this month, according to a video shot by locals that was shared on X by Chushul councillor Konchok Stanzin on January 30.
After months of dilly-dallying, Opposition MVA finally agrees to induct Prakash Ambedkar
After months of vacillation, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition on Tuesday finally announced the induction of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi into the MVA fold even as Mr. Ambedkar complained that his party’s representative was not accorded “due respect” at the seat-sharing meeting held in Mumbai.
IndiGo’s Delhi-Baku flight takes off without ATC clearance
Rupee trading in narrow range as U.S. dollar strengthens, Brent oil rises amid Ukraine-Russia conflict, FIIs sell equities.
Billionaire Gautam Adani indicted in U.S. for fraud and bribery, facing charges of defrauding American investors.
Air India has signed an agreement with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), to develop a built-to-suit facility for the AME program that will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories for practical training and a team of qualified trainers.
Zepto raises $350 million in largest domestic fundraise in India, backed by leading financial institutions and notable individuals.
Adani Enterprises Ltd stock dips on NSE and BSE after Kenyan project cancellations and U.S. court allegations.
HSBC Flash India PMI shows uptick in private sector activity, with rising cost pressures and increased prices for customers.
Rupee rises slightly against US dollar amid geopolitical pressures, foreign outflows, and domestic equities; Brent oil surges.
Sensex and Nifty rebound in early trade driven by value buying, bank stock rally, and positive global cues.
The pandemic-induced downturn marked a turning point for cab drivers in Bengaluru. According to Tanveer Pasha, president, Ola and Uber Drivers’ Association, the number of active cabs in the city has dropped from over 1 lakh before the pandemic to just around 30,000 today.
Amazon will likely face an EU investigation next year into whether it favours its own brand products, said sources.
White House addresses bribery charges against Indian billionaire Adani, expresses confidence in U.S.-India relationship.