2020

New Delhi, Aug 6 A court here has acquitted two people in a case of arson, assault and dacoity during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, saying the cha..

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames charges of rioting, arson against 49 accused

Regarding the claim of "inordinate delay” in registering an FIR on March 5, 2020, the court said the police were dealing with the scenario of riots along with the Covid-19 pandemic.

2020 riots: Delhi court asks police commissioner to appoint regular public prosecutor

The judge's observation came after a Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) submitted that he was appearing in the case on an ad hoc basis without any concrete order from the police department.

14,077 dengue cases reported in India till June this year: MoS Health to Rajya Sabha

In 2021, a total of 2,05,243 cases of dengue were reported in India, she said in a written reply, adding that the number of cases stood at 44,585 in 2020.

MSMEs to get more access to cash with proposed change in factoring law, experts say

The proposed Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020, is expected to increase competition in the business of factoring, in which companies can get immediate cash by selling their receivables at a discount.

For auto firms, recovery from the second wave may not be as fast as in 2020

The second wave’s adverse impact on savings and income, and anticipation of a third wave are weighing on consumer sentiment

Labour Ministry sets up panels to review the existing rules under the OSH&WC code

The constituted committees will review the existing rules and regulations on safety, health and working conditions standards, pertaining to factories, docks and construction work.

100 million smartphone units shipped in H2, Xiaomi led in Q4 2020: CMR report

Shipments of 5G smartphones are expected to grow tenfold to more than 30 million, even though the 5G network will not be available until late 2022 or early 2023.

Digital Trends: TikTok’s growing popularity despite the ban to emergence of Netflix as ‘threat’ to other streaming platforms in India and more

TikTok’s popularity scaled despite the ban, while Netflix emerged as a strong competitor to other streaming platforms in 2020. Check out some of India’s intriguing digital trends and the change in digital traffic as a result of COVID-19 lockdown.

Year-ender 2020 | India experienced 5 cyclonic storms in Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal

India experienced five cyclonic storms in 2020, as against the eight encountered in the previous year. A super cyclonic storm--Amphan--over the Bay of Bengal this year was reported after 21 years with the last such recorded in 1999.

From fastest vaccine ever to hidden lakes on Mars: Here are the top science moments of 2020

The discovery and development of the novel coronavirus vaccine is probably the most incredible scientific achievement of 2020.

Haryanvis first: State Assembly passes bill on 75% job quota in private sector for local people

The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020 provides the quota for local people in private sector jobs that offer a salary of less than Rs 50,000 a month.

Olympics 2020: German Olympic chief slams IOC, backs Tokyo delay over COVID-19 threat

"It would have been an enormously valuable signal to the public to call off the current schedule... the health of the global population has absolute priority" - Alfons Hoermann

Coronavirus impact: Australia tells athletes to prepare for 2021 Tokyo Olympics

"It's clear the Games can't be held in July" Australian chef-de-mission Ian Chesterman said.

Competition Act must play fair

The amendment bill should ensure that CCI’s independence stays intact and there’s no arbitrariness in decision-making

Coal sector gets a fresh lease of life. India has to do more

Big-ticket reforms are expected bring in more capital, technology, transparency and global players

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi extend new year greetings

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended new year greetings, hoping aspirations of everyone are fulfilled in 2020. The new year is a time for new beginnings, the Vice President said.

World welcomes 2020, but celebrations shadowed by wildfires, protests, Korea tensions

Large crowds gathered in European capitals for spectacular fireworks displays that lit up the skies over landmarks like Big Ben in London, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Parthenon in Athens and the Kremlin in Moscow.

Mumbai Police traffic advisory for New Year 2020: Full list of diversions and alternate routes

In Colaba, no vehicle - heavy or light - will be allowed to move from NCPA to Wingoli Chowpatty; all vehicles on NS Road will be diverted from Churchgate to Hazarimal Road.

Real estate in 2019: A look at 10 game- changing regulatory decisions

2019 was a year of 'recovery and recuperation'. Regulatory seeds sown this year are expected to bear fruits in 2020.

Decoding IBC and its role in India's real estate landscape

After getting off to a rocky start, can the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 secure investors who are stuck with non-performing real estate projects?

Realty recap 2019: Rs 25,000 crore stressed fund offers hope for stuck realty projects

2020 likely to see stuck realty projects getting revived by government funds; More commercial REITs to be listed as developers look to unlock value of assets to raise capital

2020 preview: Top 5 things to watch out for in the banking sector

After an eventful 2019, the Indian banking sector is poised for bigger developments in the coming year. Here's a look at the top five changes anticipated in 2020:

US to host 2020 G7 summit at a Donald Trump golf resort

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney told reporters on Thursday that the 46th G7 Summit, a grouping that comprises of world's largest developed economies, would be held from June 10 through June 12 at the Trump National Doral facility in Miami, Florida.

RComm's 2020 bond crash: Here's what CARE Ratings have to say

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Revati Kasture, Senior Director of CARE Ratings shared her thoughts in terms of what is happening with RComm's bond trade.