Shapoorji Pallonji Group to merge port holding cos (04-10-2024)
Shapoorji Pallonji Group is planning to merge SP Imperial Star and SP Port Maintenance, which hold Dharamtar and Gopalpur Ports. Dharamtar has been sold to JSW, while Gopalpur is being sold to Adani. The merger will follow Company Law Tribunal procedures, taking several months to finalize.
How LIC plans to enter the health insurance segment (04-10-2024)
State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is not keen on a composite license but it is looking to buy less than 50 per cent stake in a standalone health insurance company to enter the health insurance segment such that they have a say in the management of the company, without having to run the company, sources in the know said. “LIC doesn’t need a composite licence. “Even if it is introduced, they will not opt for it.
Mallikarjun Kharge alleges ‘intrusion’ into his Parliament chamber, asks RS Chairman to probe, explain (04-10-2024)
Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, alleges unauthorized entry into his parliament chamber by CPWD, CISF, and Tata Projects personnel. He demands an inquiry and explanation, citing violation of rules and privileges. Official sources denied CISF involvement in key movements, mentioning planned maintenance.
Third Eye: News that went unnoticed, work above all and a surprise visitor at Humayun (04-10-2024)
Haryana leader Ashok Tanwar’s Congress re-entry coincided with campaign closure, while Brijesh Kalappa, Supreme Court advocate and AAP member, announced his rejoining of Congress after a year. BJP leader Satish Poonia resumed work post-appendix surgery, and Sonia Gandhi visited the Humayun Tomb museum.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq calls for realistic dialogue on Kashmir resolution with BJP government (04-10-2024)
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged the BJP-led government to restart dialogue on the Kashmir issue, drawing inspiration from former PMs Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh. He emphasised that violence cannot resolve the issue and accused authorities of curbing religious and political freedoms in J&K.