Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

After Uttarakhand, it seems that now it’s Gujarat’s turn to implement the Uniform Civil Code or UCC in the state. The Gujarat government on Tuesday made a significant move in this direction. The state government announced the formation of a five-member committee to draft a UCC for the state. The committee is chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai. It has members such as retired IAS officer C. L. Meena, advocate R. C. Kodekar, former vice chancellor Dakshesh Thaker, and social worker Geetaben Shroff. The state’s Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasized that this initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra…

કોટન-ખાંડી વાયદામાં રૂ. 290ની તેજીઃ મેન્થા તેલમાં મામૂલી સુધારોઃ ક્રૂડ તેલના વાયદામાં રૂ. 59નો ઘટાડોઃ નેચરલ ગેસ ઢીલુઃ કોમોડિટી વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 10,792 કરોડ અને કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં રૂ. 56,861 કરોડનું ટર્નઓવરઃ સોના-ચાંદીના વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 7,206 કરોડનાં કામકાજઃ બુલિયન ઇન્ડેક્સ બુલડેક્સ વાયદો 19911 પોઇન્ટના સ્તરે દેશના અગ્રણી કોમોડિટી ડેરિવેટિવ્ઝ એક્સચેન્જ એમસીએક્સ પર વિવિધ કોમોડિટી વાયદા, ઓપ્શન્સ અને ઇન્ડેક્સ ફ્યુચર્સમાં રૂ. 67654.92 કરોડનું ટર્નઓવર નોંધાયું હતું. કોમોડિટી વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 10792.1 કરોડનાં કામકાજ થયો હતો, જ્યારે કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં રૂ. 56861.03 કરોડનું નોશનલ ટર્નઓવર નોંધાયું હતું. બુલિયન ઇન્ડેક્સ બુલડેક્સ ફેબ્રુઆરી વાયદો 19911 પોઇન્ટના સ્તરે પહોંચ્યો હતો. કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં કુલ પ્રીમિયમ ટર્નઓવર રૂ. 1033.74 કરોડનું થયું…

India’s leading commodity derivatives exchange, Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has recorded turnover of Rs.67654.92 crores in various futures & option contracts for commodities listed at MCX on 04 February 2025 till 5:00 pm. In which commodity futures accounted for Rs. 10792.1 crores and options on commodity futures for Rs. 56861.03 crores (notional). Bullion Index MCXBULLDEX Feb-25 futures was reached at 19911 point. Commodity Future Contracts: Bullion: In precious metals, Turnover of Gold and Silver variants clocked Rs. 7206.98 crores. GOLD Feb-25 contract was down by 0.21% to Rs. 83150 per 10 gram, GOLDGUINEA Feb-25 contract was down by 0.08% to…

The GE Aerospace Foundation has expanded its Next Engineers programme to Bengaluru, India, to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering. This expansion aims to build a strong local talent pipeline. The programme will collaborate with local academic institutions. GE Aerospace’s Bengaluru facility, with its strong engineering and manufacturing presence, will lead the initiative. The company plans to announce an academic partner by late 2025. Alok Nanda, Chief Technology Officer at GE Aerospace’s India Technology Centre, stated that the facility has worked with academia for over 25 years. He added that this expansion will provide more opportunities for students to…

The 25th edition of the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (KGAF) saw a historic moment with the first-ever senior showcase, hosted by GenS Life. The event, held in the Silver Jubilee year of the festival, featured a performance by 40 senior dancers, choreographed by Sandip Soparrkar, along with his team member Abhishek Bohara. The dancers received an overwhelming response from the audience, highlighting the talent of the 60+ community. In addition to the dance performances, the Mumbai Harmonics, a group of senior musicians, captivated the crowd with their unique mouth organ melodies. The group, who often perform in public spaces, brought…

Mumbai’s lifeline, the local train network, is set for a major overhaul. The Indian Railways has announced a series of transformative measures to improve efficiency, safety, and passenger comfort. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday revealed plans to reduce the time gap between local trains to just 2 minutes. He also said the local trains will introduce oxygen enhancement systems. What’s more, as many as 300 new local trains will also be introduced for ease of commuters. These changes aim to address the daily struggles of millions of commuters who rely on the city’s bustling rail network. Here are…

China has given a swift response to the United States’ recent tariff impositions. How? By announcing on Tuesday that it will levy additional tariffs on select American imports. Moreover, it has launched an antitrust investigation into tech giant Google. Effective February 10, China will impose a 15% tariff on U.S. coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Also, a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, large-displacement vehicles, and pickup trucks is also on the cards. This decision, announced by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, is a direct countermeasure to the U.S. government’s recent 10% tariff increase on…

Samsung has officially begun early deliveries for the much-awaited Galaxy S25 series in India. The official sale date for the new Samsung phones will begin on February 7th. The pre-order period began on January 23, 2025, through Samsung’s official website and leading online and offline retail outlets. Customers can continue to pre-order the Galaxy S25 series until February 06, 2025. Samsung Galaxy S25 prices in India The Galaxy S25 series is available in three variants: Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Prices for the devices start at INR 80999 for the 12GB/256GB version of the Galaxy S25. The…

Tata Capital, the financial services arm of Tata Sons, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) later this year. The company has amended its Memorandum of Association (MoA) and adopted new Articles of Association (AoA) to comply with the Companies Act, 2013. This marks a crucial step towards becoming a publicly listed company, as required by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Tata Capital is classified as an ‘upper-layer’ non-banking financial company (NBFC) by the RBI. It must go public by September 2025. The RBI’s push aims to improve transparency and governance in large financial institutions. While Tata Sons…

In a significant move, the U.S. has begun deporting undocumented Indian migrants using military aircraft as part of its intensified immigration crackdown. A U.S. Air Force C-17 carrying Indian deportees recently departed from the U.S. and is expected to land in India in over 24 hours. The Pentagon has also initiated the deportation of more than 5,000 migrants detained in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California, using military flights, including individuals from Honduras, Peru, and Guatemala. India’s Response to Mass Deportations The Indian government has expressed its willingness to assist the U.S. administration in the deportation process. Ministry of…