West Bengal's agitating junior doctors are likely to call off their "total cease work" on Friday and resume normal duties soon after, while continuing their demonstrations demanding justice for their murdered colleague at RG Kar hospital and improved safety measures in medical facilities.

After holding a governing body meeting throughout Thursday night, the junior medics decided to hold a rally on Friday afternoon, during which they are likely to announce their decision to withdraw the "total cease work," a source said.

Mining giant Vedanta Ltd on Friday reported a rise in production of aluminium, zinc and iron ore in the September quarter.

However, the production of steel, mined metal overseas and oil and gas dropped during the quarter.

The aluminium output grew 3 per cent to 609,000 tonnes in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, Vedanta said in a filing to BSE.

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday a batch of pleas, including those seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested the apex court, which was scheduled to hear the matter at 3.30 pm on Thursday, that the case be taken up at 10.30 am on Friday.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) and the Mumbai Port Sustainability Foundation (MPSF) to create a state-of-the-art green fuel ecosystem at Mumbai Port, the company said in a press statement.

This MoU represents a crucial advancement in India’s shift toward cleaner energy alternatives.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation on Thursday moved the Supreme Court, challenging a recent Madras High Court order that sought a report from the Tamil Nadu government on all criminal cases registered against the foundation and its founder.

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing the foundation, requested an urgent hearing from the apex court. The Centre has expressed support for the plea.

Suzlon Energy shares tanked up to 4.4 per cent at Rs 76.20 per share on the BSE in Thursday’s intraday trade. This came after Suzlon Energy received advisory and warning letters from both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE due to non-compliance with SEBI’s listing obligations and disclosure requirements (LODR). The warnings pertain to the company's handling of disclosures regarding the resignation of independent director Marc Desaedeleer.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday summoned former cricketer and Congress leader Mohammad Azharuddin in connection with a money laundering probe involving the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). Azharuddin, who once served as president of the HCA, faces allegations of fund misappropriation during his tenure, India Today reported.

This is the first summons issued to Azharuddin, who is required to appear before the central agency today.

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced new requirements for qualified stock brokers (QSBs) to offer either a UPI-based block mechanism or a three-in-one trading account facility to their clients from 1 February, 2025. This move aims to enhance investor convenience and provide more options for trading in the secondary market.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) six-step plan to curb retail participation in speculative index derivatives may lead to a substantial drop in volumes — potentially by 30-40 per cent.

These measures aim to reduce excessive speculation in the futures and options (F&O) segment, where daily turnover often exceeds Rs 500 trillion and retail investors end up on the losing side of the trade more often.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday granted the requisite regulatory approval for the merger of AIX Connect ("AIXC"), formerly known as AirAsia, into Air India Express ("AIX").

Effective October 1, 2024, all aircraft of AIXC have been transferred seamlessly onto the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of AIX, ensuring that airline operations of the combined entity continue without disruption to ensure a safe and smooth passenger experience.

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