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Hong Kong leader suspends extradition bill after protests

The extradition bill, which would cover Hong Kong’s 7 million residents as well as foreign and Chinese nationals in the city, was seen by many as a threat to the rule of law in the former British colony.




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Moody’s warns of downgrading IIFL Finance, Hero Fincorp; changes Muthoot Fin outlook to negative

The agency said the rating on India Infoline Finance's corporate family rating, foreign and local currency debt and its senior secured MTN programme ratings, and also senior unsecured debt rating are placed under review for downgrade. 




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‘Bandhan Bank does not foresee much hiccups in microfinance collections once lockdown lifted’

Loans and advances grew 60% year-on-year during 2019-20, from Rs 44,776 crore in March 31, 2019. Its total deposits grew 32% y-o-y to Rs 57,073 crore during the fiscal ended March, 2020. The bank had total deposits of Rs 43,232 crore as at end of March 2019.




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We have adequate liquidity in all four of our NBFCs: Thomas John Muthoot, CMD, Muthoot Pappachan Group

There will be very limited impact on affordable housing loans, most of which are backed by cash flow, and given mostly to the salaried class who have a steady income.




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Kotak Mahindra Bank cuts savings account interest rate; effective from April 20

Kotak Mahindra Bank, which has revised interest rate on daily balances in savings account multiple times over the past year or so, has again made a change.



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Kotak Mahindra Bank board to consider fundraising proposal this week

In a recent report, global ratings agency Standard & Poor's had said Kotak Mahnidra Bank can weather the challenges that will be posed by the infections and affirmed its rating on the lender.




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Kotak Mahindra Bank may raise Rs 8,000 crore via equity dilution

Market is viewing the fund-raising announcement in a positive light as the lender’s move to build up capital reserves is being seen as a sensible move at a time of uncertainty.




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COVID-19 effect: Most applied for moratorium out of caution, not stress, says HDFC Bank

The percentage of applicants is in low single digit as a share of the loan book, the bank said, but this could go up as it has not put a deadline or a cut-off for people to apply.




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Yes Bank scam: Wadhawan brothers seek protection from arrest

The Wadhawan brothers are accused in the YES Bank-DHFL fraud cases. The DHFL (Dewan Housing Finance Limited) group has a loan amount of about Rs 3,700 crore taken from Yes Bank that is under "stress".




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IDFC First Bank to raise Rs 2,000cr capital from promoter, Warburg Pincus, 3 others

Warburg Pincus affiliate Dayside Investment Ltd and insurance firms ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company, HDFC Life Insurance, and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance will infuse capital in the lender.




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Kotak Mahindra Bank cuts pay by 10% for staff earning over Rs 25 Lakh

The communication further stated that Covid-19 is wreaking havoc on the economy which, in turn, will impact a financial services firm like KMB.




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Over 90% gold loan customers have not opted for moratorium: VP Nandakumar, MD and CEO, Manappuram Finance

In the gold loan category, which accounts for 87% of our standalone portfolio, more than 90% are servicing their dues.




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Golden Chariot is Now Available for Charter at $70000 (3.5 Million INR)

Karnataka Tourism’s flagship luxury train, the Golden Chariot is now available for charter at only $70000 (Rs. 3,500,000). The minister said: “Around 80 tourists can travel in the train per tour. By introducing the charter service, private individuals or organizations can have...



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Americans Besotted With Maharajas’ Express, Turn Up in Big Numbers

Indian luxury train, The Maharaja’s Express, is making quite an impression in the US as owner and operator IRCTC is hosting multiple events promoting the Maharaja Express in Las Vegas, Los Angeles (November 26) and San Francisco (November 30). The train has been bestowed with several honors...



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The Golden Chariot to include Andhra Pradesh in the Newly Proposed Itinerary

If sources are to be believed, the Golden Chariot, a luxury train operating in South Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, will soon revamp its itinerary to include destination in Andhra Pradesh. This move is meant to promote tourism in Andhra Pradesh as well as to make the train more...



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Climate change is real and staring in our faces, but all’s not lost

There’s a collaborative effort across industries today to tackle the crisis. From fashion, energy and transport to beauty and food, companies across sectors are doing their bit to ensure a better tomorrow.




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Race for corona vaccine hots up; US, China enter human-trials stage

At least two candidates have already entered the clinical evaluation stage, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).




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Clear sky during coronavirus lockdown can help you spot International Space Station! Here’s how

The International Space Station which came into existence in 1998 has been in space for more than 15 years and orbits our planet sixteen times in a day.




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Celestial treat for stargazers! ‘Evening star’ Venus just got brighter! 5 amazing things to watch out in April

On April 27, Venus will shine nine-times brighter than Jupiter, its nearest planetary 'competitor', and will outshine Sirius, the brightest of all stars, by almost 20-times




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Can we handle another disaster in chorus with COVID-19?

For any administration, it is extremely important to remain prepared for various possible eventualities and the likelihood of any country requiring to witness two natural disasters together, just cannot be ruled out.




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Everest-sized Asteroid to pass by Earth! Check time of intersection, concerns and all other details

NASA's Near-Earth Object Studies Center has classified the asteroid 1998 OR2 as the 'potentially hazardous object' as it flies at regular intervals past Surface's earth. In particular, about 125 other objects were found to be potentially hazardous.




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Not just water and sky, dinosaurs also lived in water, a new study has found!

A dinosaur species, one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs known to man, had a giant fin tail as well as a centre of gravity which was highly suitable for swimming.




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" buddha purima " --- best wihes

7th May -2020. Lord Buddha Purima -- Best Wihes -- To All " Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts un guarded " -- Lord Buddha--------------------------------- N.J.S.Rajkmuar-- State Vice President-- All India Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Advocates Association---- Madras High Court -9967476751/ 9444036927




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Motor accident claims

In the insurance there is compulsory PA coverage for driver as well as owner. If the owner fall from a pickup van vehicle an get injure due to rash riving of its driver will owner claim insurance compensation.




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Mother's day -- best wishes

Sunday 10 th May -- 2020 -- Mother's Day -- Best Wishes to All -- " There is no influence So Powerful , as that of the Mother " -- Sara Joseph Hale.




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Lockdown movie strikes eerie note at German virtual film festival

Friederich imagine a world where an oppressive state has locked down all gatherings of people to minimise risk from a nebulous threat



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Conference On Anti-Counterfeiting and Brand Protection

Background:

Counterfeiting has emerged as one of the major problems globally. Counterfeit goods, including medicines, auto parts, electrical components, toys, food and beverages and many others, can be dangerous and can potentially harm or even kill consumers. The massive infiltration of counterfeit and pirated goods drains $1 trillion from the global economy and robs over 2.5 million jobs. The impact and consequences of counterfeiting are far-reaching. Not only does it infringe on intellectual property rights, the counterfeit goods also pose direct threat to consumer health and safety. That is why a countrywide cooperation as well as public and private sector collaboration to detect and decisively combat  counterfeiting activity has become the need of the hour. A truly integrated approach, involving key stakeholders such as global, national and local law enforcement bodies, NGOs, technology solution providers and corporations, can pave the way for the development and implementation of strategies to stop counterfeiting in its tracks.

Objective:

The objective of the conference is to bring together Government, industry and other stakeholders on common platform to discuss policy level issues and share the best practices and innovative ideas to curb the menace of counterfeiting, piracy and brand theft resulting in strengthening of IPR protection ecosystem in the country.

Key Topics:

The conference will cover the following topics:-

1. Combating Online Counterfeiting: Will it be an uphill task?
2. Innovation in Brand Protection: Using New Technologies
3. Eliminating Counterfeits in the Supply Chain - An FMCG perspective
4. The Continued Threat of Spurious Drugs: A Pharmaceutical Outlook
5. Protecting your Brand! : Brand Protection by Brand Leaders!

Benefits:

The conference will provide excellent opportunity to participants to discuss, share experiences, case studies, network with industry leaders and learn about the current and innovative practices in the industry to curb the menace of counterfeiting & piracy and protecting the brand.

To read more in details, click here




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Webinar on "Arbitration as a career"

The secret to  success is focusing your energy, not in fighting the old, but building the new! 

Today, we are in the era of transitional change and  revolution in the legal field.

Chief Justice Bhosale of Telangana & AP High Court in a recent dialogue quoted that the "Indian judiciary is going to crumble under its own weight".

This is owed to the inefficiency of the process and the large population, which makes the  future of judicial dispute resolution hazy!

A survey of 1000 largest corporates of the US showed that 79% of them used  ADR for dispute resolution which shows the new global shift in the legal arena. 

Now, being a new field, it is loaded with question marks at every step. For efficiently building and growing with the 'new' what we need as young lawyers is  guidance. 

And so, LAWyersClubIndia in collaboration with Gaurav Goyal, MCIArb has requested Mr. RATAN K SINGH FCIArb for a webinar on  Career in  Arbitration'. 

Mr. Singh is a pioneer in the field of arbitration practice and has decades of experience, having argued many cases, chaired numerous matters as an  arbitrator and lectured students and  lawyers all over the world. 

Excited?
Join us for this magnificent hour at 4 on the 22nd.

Tag the aspiring Arbitrators and Practitioners in your network!

Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwodOGrrT8pGNBoG9sWMQIWjIUSc6fvxCgA  




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Without labour, nothing prospers

Without labour, nothing prospers. - SophoclesABOUT INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY 1st may is observed as International Labor Day universally, in order to celebrate the labors and the working class.The dateMay 1 has a special significance, as this day was c




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Supreme Court says Virtual Courts are not against the concept of Open Court Hearing

In a recent plea by Bar Council of India chairman to Chief Justice of India, it was advised against continuation of hearing via video-conferencing after the lockdown ends, to maintain judicial transparency. The Supreme Court in a press report has sai




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India strongly protests against the recent order of Pakistan Supreme Court to allow elections in Gilgit Baltistan

Pakistan Supreme Court has passed an Order on 30th April to make amendments in the Gilgit Baltistan Order of 2018 to conduct the general assembly elections in that area.India has lodged a strong protest with Islamabad against these directions of the




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Contingent contracts agreed in advance attract Sec 32 and not Sec 56 of ICA

Case: NAFED v. Alimenta SAThe Supreme Court, in a recent case, held that when parties agree to in advance on contingency, which makes performance of the contract become impossible, Section 32 of Contract Act shall be applied and not Section 56.Facts




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Plea in SC against Arnab Goswami's interim protection

Plea in SC by MahaGovt in the SC against the Interim Protection given to Arnab Goswami, saying he’s arrogant, and he ‘Browbeating’ Police.Maharashtra Government has filed an application in the Supreme Court, alleging that Arnab Gosw




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Delhi HC declines to grant interim injunction on airing Netflix series "Hasmukh"

The Delhi Court on Tuesday declined to grant interim stay on the new Netflix series “Hasmukh” which stars Vir Das. The plea, moved by Advocate Ashutosh Dubey, claimed that the fictional series maligned the reputation of advocates, especia




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The "Bois Locker Room" Chat Group

What has happened?In the late evening hours of Saturday, purported screenshots of chats between boys and girls in a group called the “Bois Locker Room” started making rounds on social media. By early morning of Sunday, the screenshots had




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Use a funnel plot to visualize rates: The case fatality rate for COVID-19 in North Carolina counties

Death is always a difficult topic to discuss, and death has been in the news a lot during this tragic coronavirus pandemic. Many news stories focus on states, counties, or cities that have the most cases or the most deaths. A related statistic is the case fatality rate, which is [...]

The post Use a funnel plot to visualize rates: The case fatality rate for COVID-19 in North Carolina counties appeared first on The DO Loop.




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As European leagues plan for restart, will France regret stopping football season?

With the German Bundesliga resuming next week and other leagues around Europe making preparations to restart after the coronavirus-induced suspension, could France end up regretting the decision to call an early end to its football season?




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Premier League does not yet have 'green light', minister warns

Britain's Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden warned Friday that the Premier League does not yet have the "green light" to resume but restated the government's hope that the season can be completed.




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Inspiring Innovation: How To Motivate Creative Marketing Teams

Tips from executives on how to inspire creativity in the workplace




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Woman Commits Suicide At AIIMS After Her Mother Dies Of Cancer: Police

A 23-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide at AIIMS in Delhi after her mother died of cancer at the hospital, police said today.




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2 Abused, Kicked By Bengaluru Policeman For Scooter Stunts On Busy Road

Two men are seen being abused and kicked by a Bengaluru policeman for driving rashly in a viral video. They are also beaten with a bat by a civilian in the presence of the police, the clip shows.




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Protesting Migrants Clash With Police In Surat, Over 100 Detained: Report

Hundreds of migrant workers came onto the streets and clashed with the police at a village in Surat district of Gujarat today to demand that they either be sent back to their home states or allowed to...




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AAP MLA, Named By Doctor In Suicide Note, Arrested By Delhi Police

An MLA of Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) named by a doctor who committed suicide last month has been arrested. The AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal had applied for protection from arrest after a police...




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May Day marks pain, not celebration for workers hit by virus

Among the ten of millions of people left idle or thrown out of work by the COVID-19 crisis, garment workers have been among the hardest hit, as orders dry up and shutdowns leave factories shuttered, giving workers plenty to protest at a time when lockdowns are keeping them at home




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Online platform spotlights underground Arab music

Cube Sessions offers performances and interviews with prominent underground artists, all staged from within a cube-shaped, neon-lit metal scaffold. Artists include soloists Zeid Hamdan and Lynn Adib as well as bands Adonis and Tanjaret Daghet




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COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, NORTH II, 2020 PILOT

COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, NORTH II, 2020 PILOT




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COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, NORTH I, 2020 PILOT

COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, NORTH I, 2020 PILOT




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NovaLead identifies 42 approved drugs with potential to treat coronavirus

Novalead’s technology has a track record of successfully discovering repurposed drug candidates with its lead drug candidate currently being in Phase 3 trials in India, for diabetic foot ulcers.




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Clix Capital debuts AI-enabled Bot ‘Maya’

Maya will help customers avail instant loans as well as check their eligibility and credit score




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Hyderabad biotech firm working on intranasal vaccine against Covid-19 with US company, varsity

The institute has a high-level bio-safety facility designated Biosafety Level 3 Agriculture with the ability to safely handle and study pathogens like highly pathogenic influenza viruses and the novel coronavirus.