Author: Legal Parivar

In his Independence Day 2025 address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ambitious Sudarshan Chakra Mission, aimed at expanding, strengthening, and modernising India’s national security shield and developing powerful indigenous weapon systems capable of neutralising enemy threats and delivering decisive counter-strikes. Drawing inspiration from Lord Krishna on the eve of Janmashtami, PM Modi said India had chosen the path of the legendary Sudarshan Chakra—a disc-shaped celestial weapon mentioned in Hindu scriptures and traditionally associated with Lord Vishnu and his incarnation, Lord Krishna. In modern India, the term “Sudarshan Chakra” has also inspired the armed forces. It…

The 107th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Tata Sons marked a notable shift in shareholder relations as the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group, which holds an 18.37% stake in the Tata group’s holding company, voted in favour of all resolutions—unlike in previous years, when it either abstained or opposed certain proposals. Key approvals included: This was the first AGM since the passing of Ratan Tata in October 2024. Noel Tata, Ratan Tata’s half-brother and chairman of Tata Trusts (holding 66% in Tata Sons), attended along with his children Leah, Maya, and Neville. The meeting, led by chairman N Chandrasekaran, lasted only…

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has announced the launch of a FASTag Annual Pass for private vehicles, effective 15 August, offering significant savings for frequent highway travellers. What is the FASTag Annual Pass? The FASTag Annual Pass allows private vehicles—such as cars, jeeps, and vans—to travel toll-free through designated National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) fee plazas for one year or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first.Unlike the standard FASTag system where toll charges are deducted per trip, this pass provides unlimited convenience within its validity limits. FASTag Annual Pass Price FASTag Annual Pass Validity Important…

On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day (15 August 2025), Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the historic Red Fort in New Delhi after hoisting the Tricolour. This was PM Modi’s first Independence Day speech after “Operation Sindoor”—India’s precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan in May 2025, carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. Delivering what is being reported as his longest-ever Independence Day address—lasting approximately 103 minutes—PM Modi made several major policy announcements and strategic declarations. Top 5 Announcements from…

Brainbees Solutions, the parent company of leading mother and baby care retailer FirstCry, announced that its material subsidiary, GlobalBees Brands Pvt Ltd, has acquired an additional 10% stake in Cloud Lifestyle Pvt Ltd for ₹60.29 lakh. With this transaction, Cloud Lifestyle, known for its personal care, beauty, and wellness products, becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of GlobalBees. According to a company filing, the acquisition, completed on August 14, 2025, was executed through a cash transaction as part of an earlier investment agreement dated November 12, 2021. Founded in 2017, Cloud Lifestyle reported a turnover of ₹55.35 crore in FY25, marking…

Hyderabad-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company Darwinbox has secured $40 million (around ₹350 crore) in funding from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), the company announced on Thursday. The investment, made through OTPP’s late-stage and growth arm Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), comprises both primary and secondary transactions at a blended valuation of about $1 billion. As part of the secondary sale, Peak XV Partners partially exited its stake in the firm. Darwinbox said the fresh capital will support its global expansion—particularly in North America—to meet rising demand for modern alternatives to legacy HR software. Since entering the US market in 2022, the…

On the eve of a crucial summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that his tariffs on India had “essentially removed” the country from purchasing Russian oil — a move he suggested may have influenced Moscow’s readiness to negotiate. Speaking to Fox News Radio’s The Brian Kilmeade Show on Thursday, Trump said he believed Putin “wants to get it done” and is prepared to strike a deal when the two leaders meet on Friday. “Everything has an impact,” Trump said, referring to his economic measures, particularly secondary tariffs targeting India. “When you lose your…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday commended President Droupadi Murmu for her “thoughtful” address to the nation on the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, praising her focus on the country’s collective progress, economic growth, and vision for the future. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote: “On the eve of our Independence Day, Rashtrapati Ji delivered a thoughtful address highlighting the collective progress of our nation and the opportunities ahead. She reminded us of the sacrifices that secured our freedom and urged every citizen to contribute towards nation-building.” President Murmu’s Address: Key Highlights In her national…

Nasdaq-listed renewable energy giant ReNew Energy Global has reported a remarkable thirteen-fold surge in net profit to ₹513.1 crore for the April–June quarter of FY26, compared to ₹39.4 crore in the same period last year. The sharp jump was driven by strong growth in solar module sales and higher power generation revenues. According to the company’s statement, total income rose 65% year-on-year to ₹4,118.2 crore in Q1 FY26. Power sales revenue for the quarter stood at ₹2,547.3 crore ($297 million), up from ₹2,233.5 crore ($260 million) in Q1 FY25, while module and cell manufacturing operations contributed ₹1,322.3 crore ($154 million).…

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publicly release names of around 65 lakh voters removed from Bihar’s draft electoral rolls, along with reasons for deletion. The data must be uploaded on each district electoral officer’s website and physically displayed at Panchayat Bhawans, block offices, and panchayat offices. Publicity through newspapers, Doordarshan, radio, and official social media is also mandatory. The order comes amid allegations of large-scale deletions during Bihar’s Special Electoral Revision (SIR). The SC also asked ECI to file compliance reports before the next hearing on August 22 and to provide details of…