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Amazon announced the expansion of its Counterfeit Crime Unit (CCU) to India, reinforcing its global commitment to protecting consumers and brands from counterfeit goods. The unit will bring together Amazon's local experts, working closely with Indian brands, sellers, and law enforcement agencies to combat counterfeit operations. The aim is to safeguard consumer trust across one of the world's largest and fastest-growing e-commerce markets. "Our global anti-counterfeiting efforts have helped pre ...Read More >
India's elite surfers are set to compete in the inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2024, a key event for honing skills before the Asian Games and showcasing the nation's top surfing talent. Photograph: Ed Sloane/ReutersKey PointsThe inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2024, a national Surfing & Stand-Up Paddling championship, is set to begin in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.Nearly 100 participants will compete in various categories, including men's and women's open surfing, SUP sprint, and SUP technical rac ...Read More >
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [India], April 8 (ANI): Country's top surfing and stand-up paddling talent have converged in Little Andaman as the inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026, the national Surfing & Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) championship gets underway on April 9, marking the start of a four-day surfing spectacle at the iconic Butler Bay. Organised by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) and fully sponsored by Andaman & Nicobar Tourism, the championship will feature close to 100 pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded Rs 2.72 crore as compensation to a 19-year-old man left paralysed in a road accident in 2023. Presiding Officer Ruchika Singla was hearing a claim petition filed by the paralysed man, Khushwant Kapoor, against the driver of the offending vehicle, Harish Madan, its owner Mohan Lal Madan and its insurer. According to the prosecution, in the early hours of April 26, 2023, Kapoor was going home on his motorcycle, when ...Read More >
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [India], April 8 (ANI): Country's top surfing and stand-up paddling talent have converged in Little Andaman as the inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026, the national Surfing & Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) championship gets underway on April 9, marking the start of a four-day surfing spectacle at the iconic Butler Bay. Organised by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) and fully sponsored by Andaman & Nicobar Tourism, the championship will feature close to 100 pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Cyient Semiconductors on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of 74 per cent stake in US-based power semiconductor solutions provider Kinetic Technologies for USD 85 million. In a regulatory filing, the Hyderabad-headquartered company said Kinetic Technologies will continue to operate under its current leadership. "Cyient Semiconductors Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cyient Semiconductors Private Limited, has successfully completed the acquisi ...Read More >
KOLKATA : PromotEdge, a Kolkata-based integrated marketing and branding agency, has been in business for 11 years. This represents ten years of consistent development, increased global reach, and ongoing investments in creating a full-spectrum marketing ecosystem. Since its founding in 2015, PromotEdge has grown from a local creative firm to a full-service marketing partner that works with companies in India and other countries, such as the US, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East. With opera ...Read More >
Highlighting the discrepancy, the applicant said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi provided a reply about another property altogether, despite repeated representations pointing out that the information sought related to a specific address where alleged misuse of a basement, including possible commercial use, was under question. Coming down heavily on the officials, the CIC observed that the RTI plea "remained unattended within the stipulated time frame, in clear violation of the provisions of ...Read More >
Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands are fast emerging as India's next major surfing destination, with Andaman & Nicobar Tourism taking a decisive step in promoting the sport by hosting the first-ever national surfing and stand-up paddling championship in the region, the Little Andaman Pro 2026. Organised by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) and fully supported by Andaman Tourism, the championship, scheduled from April 9-12 at ...Read More >
Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands are fast emerging as India's next major surfing destination, with Andaman & Nicobar Tourism taking a decisive step in promoting the sport by hosting the first-ever national surfing and stand-up paddling championship in the region, the Little Andaman Pro 2026. Organised by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) and fully supported by Andaman Tourism, the championship, scheduled from April 9-12 at ...Read More >
LAFAYETTE, Colo. - urban-gro, Inc. (NASDAQ:UGRO) furnished an investor presentation on Monday outlining its strategic focus on the global T20 cricket market following its integration with Flash Sports & Media, Inc. and Innovative Production Group, Inc. The company detailed four catalysts with varying timelines. The first involves market entry through a targeted May 15, 2026 player draft and auction for LPL Season 6. The second catalyst focuses on monetization through sponsorships, media rights ...Read More >
The total silence of BCCI and the Govt. of India on the ownership of the Intellectual Property of Player - Referral system (DRS) which is rightfully claimed by a Sri Lankan makes a mockery of India's so - called Cricket Friendship with Sri Lanka. It is tantamount to a betrayal of Sri Lanka by India in the International Cricket arena AI Overview https://share.google/aimode/dvUCs8InsQJEPnvoH The claim that a Sri Lankan, specifically lawyer Senaka Weeraratna, is the original inventor of the "Pla ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has issued a series of stringent directions to curb the unauthorised use of actor Mohanlal's name, image, voice, and other personality attributes across online platforms, ordering immediate removal of infringing content and merchandise within a strict 36-hour timeline. Granting an ex parte ad interim injunction, the Court restrained multiple defendants, including e-commerce websites, social media accounts, and unknown individuals, from dire ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has initiated a probe following allegations of unauthorised circulation of purported official documents related to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on social media. A senior police officer said that a complaint was received on March 12 at the IP Estate police station from an authorised representative of the FSSAI regarding the circulation of certain posts and purported official documents on social media. The complaint alleged involvement of certai ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against several social media users including @khurpench, @gemsofbabus for allegedly tampering with and circulating confidential documents linked to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials confirmed on Thursday. The case, which raises serious concerns about data privacy and online misinformation, has prompted authorities to seek detailed user information from X. According to police sources, the complaint was filed ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Extending moratorium in the WTO on import duties for cross-border electronics transmission for longer period will bring more certainty and predictability to businesses, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. The 14th ministerial conference, which concluded in the early hours on March 30 in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, failed to reach a consensus on the moratorium. "We discussed it amongst the ministers, and we were generally of the opinio ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2: Double Tap Films, India's first data-backed microdrama studio, announces its formal launch, marking a new chapter in the country's short-form entertainment landscape. Built at the intersection of indigenous IP and mobile-first consumption, Double Tap Films produces complete, vertical-first dramatic narratives powered by real audience intelligence from Pratilipi, the country's largest Indian language storytelling platform. Also Read | Deloitte Upskilling Strategy: Fir ...Read More >
The U.S. has reiterated that India maintains "high" import duties on a range of goods, including agricultural products, pharmaceuticals and alcoholic beverages, along with various non-tariff barriers. India has always maintained that its duties are in compliance with the rules of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). According to the U.S. Trade Representative's 2026 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report on foreign trade barriers, released on March 31, given the large disparity between WTO bound a ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government has adopted a structured and targeted policy for electronics manufacturing across the entire value chain including semiconductors and electronic goods production rose six times in a decade, an official statement said on Wednesday. India's electronics manufacturing sector has expanded significantly over the past 11 years. The electronic goods production rose to about Rs 12 lakh crore in 2024‑25 from roughly Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014‑15. Exports ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The accused, who was responsible for sending over 1000 hoax messages to several institutions, High Courts, and government offices, had a deep resentment towards the judicial system after his father did not get his share in a land dispute in Karnataka's Mysuru, the Delhi Police sources said. According to the sources, 47-year-old Srinivas Louis, who was arrested on Monday from his rented accommodation in Mysuru, has been sent to a 6-day Delhi Police remand. Also ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The accused, who was responsible for sending over 1000 hoax messages to several institutions, High Courts, and government offices, had a deep resentment towards the judicial system after his father did not get his share in a land dispute in Karnataka's Mysuru, the Delhi Police sources said. According to the sources, 47-year-old Srinivas Louis, who was arrested on Monday from his rented accommodation in Mysuru, has been sent to a 6-day Delhi Police remand. Appa ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Rajasthan government is actively working to strengthen local development and promote district-specific products at a global level through the One District, One Product Policy (ODOP) 2024. The policy aims to empower local artisans, entrepreneurs, and small businesses while boosting employment and economic growth across the state. Each district has been assigned a specific product, ensuring better utilisation of local resources and skills, while pres ...Read More >
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has suspended Hitesh Goel, an insolvency professional, for two years due to mishandlings during the insolvency process of Supertech Ltd and Nobility Estates. The decision followed his failure to disclose key details and meet procedural timelines, affecting stakeholders and homebuyers. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has revoked Hitesh Goel's registration as an insolvency professional for two years. This decision comes after the IB ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Rajasthan government is actively working to strengthen local development and promote district-specific products at a global level through the One District, One Product Policy (ODOP) 2024. The policy aims to empower local artisans, entrepreneurs, and small businesses while boosting employment and economic growth across the state. Each district has been assigned a specific product, ensuring better utilisation of local resources and skills, while pres ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A high-profile trademark dispute is brewing in the entertainment world as Las Vegas performer Maren Wade has filed a lawsuit against global pop star Taylor Swift over the title of her latest album. Filed on March 30 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the suit accuses Swift and UMG Recordings of trademark infringement, false designation and unfair competition. At the centre of the dispute is Swift's chart-topping album The Life of a Showgirl, released in O ...Read More >
Chennai: The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) held in Cameroon ended without agreement on key issues, including e-commerce moratorium and expiry of safeguard against non-violation complaints against intellectual property policies. With no agreement, the e-commerce moratorium lapsed for the first time in 26 years, opening the door for countries to impose customs duties on digital transmissions. MC14 was one of the most inconclusive ministerial conferences in recent years. Despite WTO rem ...Read More >
Mysuru/Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Mumbai Crime Branch has initiated preparations to secure the custody of 47-year-old Srinivas Lewis, who is accused of sending more than 1,100 threatening emails nationwide, including several targeting Mumbai. In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police on Monday arrested Srinivas Lewis, the alleged mastermind behind a series of fake bomb threats that triggered panic across the country, from Mysuru in Karnataka. Officials said the Mumbai Police will so ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: The WTO ministerial conference in Yaounde, which concluded on Monday, failed to reach any agreement on key issues, including the extension of the moratorium on e-commerce and reforms of the global trade body. The 14th ministerial conference (MC), which concluded in the early hours on March 30 in the capital city of Cameroon, could not reach a consensus on a moratorium on non-violation complaints under the Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (T ...Read More >
WTO members at the 14th ministerial conference (MC14) did not reach consensus to extend the TRIPS moratorium on non-violation complaints. For the first time since 1995, the safeguard has expired, creating uncertainty over when governments can bring disputes despite no formal rule breach. Further talks are expected in Geneva. WTO members ended the 14th ministerial conference, MC14, without agreement on a key TRIPS safeguard. The failure meant the moratorium on non-violation complaints, or NVCs, ...Read More >
Chennai: The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) held in Cameroon ended without agreement on key issues, including e-commerce moratorium and expiry of safeguards against non-violation complaints against intellectual property policies. MC14 was one of the most inconclusive ministerial conferences in recent years. Despite WTO remaining ineffective in mitigating trade uncertainties, India to build coalitions to defend consensus-based decision-making at WTO, which is under threat due to growing ...Read More >
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