Morning Digest | SC stays Gujarat HC order directing Teesta Setalvad to surrender immediately, European telescope launched to hunt for clues to universe's darkest secrets, and more
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Supreme Court stays Gujarat High Court order directing Teesta Setalvad to surrender immediately
A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court on Saturday stayed for a week a Gujarat High Court judgment directing activist Teesta Setalvad to surrender immediately in a forgery case linked to the 2002 riots. The reprieve for Ms. Setalvad came on the same day after a Single Judge Bench of the Gujarat High Court dismissed her plea for regular bail and refused to give her 30 days to surrender.
With new date to fix boundaries, Census unlikely before 2024 Lok Sabha polls
The deadline to freeze the administrative boundaries of districts, tehsils and towns, among others, has been extended till December 31, ruling out the Census exercise before the 2024 General Elections. The decennial Census exercise that was to be conducted in 2021 was postponed indefinitely, initially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest order does not specify any reason.
Uniform Civil Code | Congress to hold back from reacting to PM Modi’s ‘dog whistle’
In the absence of a draft law or a concrete proposal on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the Congress in its meeting of the Parliamentary strategy group has decided, according to the sources, to refrain from responding to the “dog whistle” on the subject by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Amid crisis in Manipur, Defence Secretary visits Myanmar
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.
NTPC Green Energy IPO oversubscribed by 93% on day 2, raising ₹3,960 crore for renewable energy projects.
Chief Economic Advisor advises India Inc to focus on productivity, R&D, and quality over reliance on weak currency for exports.