Auto demand stays firm as carmakers report higher February sales, strong retail momentum drive growth

India’s automobile industry sustained its growth momentum in February, with leading carmakers reporting higher dispatches to dealers as steady consumer demand supported sales across passenger vehicles and utility segments.Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Mahindra & Mahindra and Hyundai posted an increase in vehicle dispatches last month, reflecting continued strength in the domestic…

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CM backs PM’s crisis-mitigation plan, says steps being taken to keep public informed | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: The state govt, following the spirit of Team India and keeping the nation first, is ensuring that accurate information reaches every citizen, that supply of essential commodities remains uninterrupted, and attempts at hoarding or black marketing are strictly checked, said chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday night.“I urge all citizens to stay informed…

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Geopolitical tensions drag sensex 961 pts

MUMBAI: Across the board selling pulled the sensex down by 961 points (1.2%) on Friday, and the 30-share index closed at 81,287 points with banks leading the slide. Tariff uncertainty, foreign fund selling and no visible progress in Iran-US talks left investors jittery and pressing the sell button ahead of the weekend.Foreign funds led the…

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7-year delay, no evidence, only allegations: Why Supreme Court quashed 498A case against in-laws

The Court pointed out that there is no use of criminal law in situations where unfounded accusations are raised. (AI image) In a significant ruling addressing the evidentiary threshold in matrimonial prosecutions, the Supreme Court of India quashed criminal proceedings against the sister-in-law and parents-in-law of a complainant, holding that vague and omnibus allegations, unsupported…

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BMC makes online road trenching permission mandatory | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: To ensure proper restoration of roads after trenching activities, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made it mandatory for utility agencies and individuals to obtain road-cutting or trenching permission only through its online portal. Offline applications will no longer be entertained, officials said.The decision comes amid growing complaints that after digging roads for laying…

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Congress backs BJD’s ‘common candidate’ in rare RS understanding | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: In a rare political crossover for Odisha, the BJD — a party founded on an anti-Congress plank — and the Congress reached an unprecedented understanding over a Rajya Sabha seat.On Saturday, BJD president Naveen Patnaik named corporate leader-turned-politician Santrupt Misra and former Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS) vice-chancellor (VC) Dr Datteswar Hota as…

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