Technology trends
Technology trends
TREND | 07 Mar 2023
Swiggy accused of Hinduphobia as bashing of Holi ad trends on Twitter
Business Standard
#HinduPhobicSwiggy goes viral; foodtech firm isn't the first to draw netizen ire and many festive ad campaigns in the past have fallen prey to social media trends
India Policy and Reforms
India Policy and Reforms
TREND | 07 Mar 2023
Ice cream to draw 5% or 18% GST rate: Authority for Advance Rulings
Business Standard
If ordered with food, tax would be the lower rate; over the counter, it would attract a higher GST
Automobiles & Auto Components
Automobiles & Auto Components
SECTOR | 07 Mar 2023
Hyundai introduces Alcazar with 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine at Rs 16.7 L
Business Standard
Hyundai Motor India on Tuesday said it has launched its sports utility vehicle Alcazar with a 1.5 Turbo GDi Petrol engine priced between Rs 16.74 lakh and Rs 20.25 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The trim comes with a six-speed manual and seven-speed automatic transmission. Alcazar would continue to be available with the RDE-compliant 1.5 litre diesel engine as well, the automaker said in a statement.
Judiciary
Judiciary
TREND | 07 Mar 2023
Delhi Waqf Board assails before HC de-listing of 123 properties by Centre
Business Standard
The Delhi Waqf Board on Tuesday assailed in the Delhi High Court the de-listing of its 123 properties by the Centre. The board contended all these properties are either dargahs, mosques or graveyards, which have always remained in its possession and cannot be taken away now on the basis of a report of a two-member committee. As the court listed the matter for further hearing next week, senior counsel Rahul Mehra, who appeared on behalf of the petitioner, urged for directions for maintenance of status quo on possession of the properties. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri said an interim order cannot be passed without hearing the Centre, adding even as per the order under challenge, only physical inspection of the properties is directed. The central government counsel said, As on date, only inspection may happen, if at all. I have to hear them also. Nothing is going to happen, said the judge. The Land and Development Office (L&DO) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) recentl
Indian Economy
Indian Economy
TREND | 07 Mar 2023
Business Line
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's recent remark that India is close to the Hindu rate of growth has triggered criticism