News in English
Декабрь
2024

Новости за 28.12.2024

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Cheque-mate: 43 lakh cheque bounce cases pending in Indian courts

Over 43 lakh cheque bounce cases are pending in Indian courts. Rajasthan has the highest number, followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal cited frequent adjournments and lack of monitoring for delays. A committee proposed special courts for quicker resolution. A pilot study in five states, including Rajasthan, aims to test this.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Vodafone Group clears about Rs 11,650 cr dues to lenders raised against VIL shares

Vodafone Group has cleared dues amounting to Rs 11,650 crore by repaying debt raised against shares of Vodafone Idea. The pledge on shares was released by HSBC Corporate Trustee Company. Vodafone Group holds a 22.56 percent stake, while Aditya Birla Group and the government hold 14.76 percent and 23.15 percent respectively.

Ksnt.com 

Foggy start gives way to a pleasant Saturday

What We’re Tracking Saturday will start off gloomy with areas of fog persisting until late morning. By the afternoon, the sun will make an appearance with a partly cloudy day. Temperatures will rise into the middle 50s with light winds throughout the day. Very similar weather for Sunday with a few patches of fog in [...]

«The Rio Times» 

Luxury’s Fall from Grace: French Billionaires Lose $70 Billion in 2024

The glittering world of French luxury faced a harsh reality check in 2024. Three of the industry’s titans – Bernard Arnault, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, and François Pinault – saw their combined fortunes plummet by $70 billion. This staggering loss, equivalent to the GDP of some small countries, marks a turning point for an industry long […]

«MercoPress» (en) 

Ancap and HIF Global sign agreement for green hydrogen plant in Uruguay

Uruguayan state-owned oil company Ancap, through Alcoholes del Uruguay (ALUR), signed an agreement with HIF Global to implement an ambitious green hydrogen and synthetic fuels project in Paysandú. The investment, estimated at US$6 billion, aims at producing 700,000 tons per year of renewable fuels, with a significant impact on the local and regional economy.