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SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2023: Notification for 6160 vacancies released on sbi.co.in; apply here

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State Bank of India (SBI) has unveiled a promising opportunity with its 6160 Apprentice recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online between September 1 and September 21, 2023. The training program spans a year with a stipend of Rs. 15,000 per month. The selection process includes an online written test and language assessment. SBI aims to attract diverse candidates by offering questions in 13 regional languages. Candidates must hold a graduation degree. Visit SBI's official website for detailed information. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/IABgCEd

Govt considers putting stock limit on chana

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The government is considering to put stock limit on chana (gram) considering the increase in its prices in recent weeks. So far, stock limits have been imposed on wheat, tur and urad. The government may also scrap the tender for import of masur considering that the importers are quoting exorbitant prices. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/XVgprH9

Services sector pushes 1st quarter GDP growth to 7.8%, highest in a year

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The country’s economic growth in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year touched a four-quarter high on the back of robust performances by services, farm, manufacturing and mining sectors and a favourable base, but patchy monsoon rains and a global slowdown could hurt expansion in the months ahead. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ySoFs9V

Defer import licence rule by a year: Laptop companies

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Adani junks report, calls it 'recycled allegations'

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IITs see lowest enrolment for doctoral programmes

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Multiple schools at various IITs have recorded their lowest candidate applications for the doctoral programmes. The downward trajectory of interest in the PhD started in 2021, but is most pronounced now, worrying academicians across India’s best STEM colleges, who say the trend is becoming an established one. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/HOyv6xB

Next in Kalyani saga: Bro's Rs 1,300 crore Bharat Forge stake under spotlight

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Reconsider draft guidelines on foreign degrees, AIU tells UGC

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The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is peeved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) putting in public domain the draft guidelines for equivalence and recognition of degrees obtained from foreign universities and for qualification obtained from schools affiliated to foreign boards, a role that had been assigned to the Association up until now. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/5xMf0W6

IT hardware PLI 2.0: 32 local, global players show interest

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The government struck a rich haul in its attempt to get IT hardware and laptop makers to commit investments in India with almost all top global manufacturers barring Apple and Samsung agreeing to beef up production in the country - directly or through domestic makers and suppliers. Those who will be investing in India include America's HP and Dell, Taiwanese Asus and Acer, and Chinese Lenovo (through a local manufacturing partner). from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2FvLZpy

Wall Street: S&P 500 ends sharply higher after surprise fall in job openings

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Wall Street ended on a high note, driven by strong performances from Tesla, Nvidia, and other megacap growth stocks. The increase came after a drop in job openings, indicating a potential pause in interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both recorded their strongest gains in weeks, with all 11 S&P 500 sectors seeing growth. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/WQTfFZj

Space tech startup funding picks up pace

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SoftBank to sell over 1% in Zomato for Rs 940 crore today

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Rishabh Instruments IPO opens for subscription today

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'Expanding eco to fuel growth of Reliance Retail’

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Ambani succession plan picks up pace, children appointed to RIL board

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Reliance Industries, India’s largest company in terms of market value, has appointed chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani’s three children — Isha, Akash and Anant — to the board, an indication that they will eventually helm the oil-to-telecom conglomerate. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/z9cmBZX

Digital infrastructure can aid climate adaptation, says Nandan Nilekani

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The approach of digital public infrastructure (DPI), which has gained global prominence, can also help in area of climate adaptation and mitigation going forward, chairman and co-founder of Infosys and the founding chairman of UIDAI, Nandan Nilekani said. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/5zEpGqu

FPI inflows slow to nearly Rs 11k crore in August

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After strong foreign fund flows into stocks over three months, pace of inflows ebbed in August with a net investment of Rs 10,689 crore on higher oil prices and resurfacing of inflation risks. Markets may remain volatile due to macroeconomic uncertainty and rising US bond yields. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/sNZpuXe

FDI equity inflows dip 34% to $10.94 billion in April-June 2023

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AP OAMDC 2023 Phase 2 schedule released on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, registration begins tomorrow

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The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the schedule for the second phase of the Online Admissions Module for Degree Colleges (OAMDC) for 2023. Registration for phase 2 will be open from August 28 to September 1, 2023, with seat allotment results to be declared on September 12. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/Ak659sv

DU UG Admission 2023: Over 65000 seats filled, 5100 remains vacant

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The admission process for undergraduate courses at Delhi University (DU) is underway, and over 93% of the seats have already been filled. As of August 26, 2023, more than 65,900 seats have been allotted to students, leaving only around 5,100 seats still available. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/B2CfYld

FPIs invest Rs 10,689 crore in August

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Foreign investors have slowed down their inflows into Indian equities in August due to higher crude oil prices, resurfacing inflation risks, and rising US bond yields. FPIs invested a net amount of Rs 10,689 crore in Indian equities this month, compared to over Rs 40,000 crore in each of the past three months. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/8Tupe1M

NEET PG Seat Allotment Result 2023 for Round 2 releasing tomorrow at mcc.nic.in, direct link here

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The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will release the seat allotment result for Round 2 of NEET PG 2023 on August 28. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official website. Those provisionally offered seats in Round 2 should report to their allotted college/institute between August 29 and September 5 to confirm their admission. Round 3 of counselling will take place from September 8 to September 13. Steps to check the seat allotment result are available on the MCC website. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/lIFz8ND

COMEDK UGET Counselling 2023: Round 3 seat allotment result declared on comedk.org, direct link here

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The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has released the seat allotment result for Round 3 of COMEDK UGET 2023. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official website at comedk.org. Those who have been offered seats must report to the allotted college by September 4 to complete admission formalities. Candidates with the status of 'Accept & Upgrade' or 'Reject & Upgrade' cannot cancel their seats and must join the allotted college. The fees paid will not be refunded, and a penalty may be imposed for non-joining. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/fL8D3ZE

Govt to take up with RBI penal charges imposed by bank

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The government is expected to take up the issue of penal charges levied by banks for non-maintenance of minimum balance with the Reserve Bank of India, as these yielded Rs 21,000 for state-run and private lenders over the last five years. While a government official insisted that state-run banks such as SBI do not adopt such practices, he acknowledged the problem and said the issue will be taken up with RBI. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/X29Fel0

Govt imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice; MEP on basmati coming

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The government is initiating fresh measures to ensure that rice prices remain under control and overall inflation comes down. On Friday, the Centre imposed 20% export duty on parboiled rice (rice partially boiled with husk), barely a week after imposing 40% duty on exports of onion. Besides, it is expected to notify a minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice, pegged at $1,200 (Rs 99,000) a tonne. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/FDNanrx

IOC unveils Rs 4 lakh crore plan for expansion, transition

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RBI asks NBFCs to look beyond banks for funds

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EU seeks special courts for investors

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EU has proposed establishment of special courts to deal with cases involving violation of investment protection agreement, as it will provide comfort to investors and boost investment in India, EU trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/QPxm3MX

NMDC creates history as Nagarnar steel plant churns out hot rolled coil in 9 days flat

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Jio Fin shares fall 5%, hit lower circuit for 3rd day

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Shares of Jio Financial Services, the demerged financial services unit of Reliance Industries, fell by 5% on Wednesday to hit its lower circuit limit for the third day running. The stock declined 5% to hit its lower circuit limit of Rs 227 on the BSE. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ftJkvzG

INTACH conducts quiz for schoolchildren in Visakhapatnam

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The Visakhapatnam chapter of INTACH conducted the INTACH Heritage Quiz 2023 at Little Angels School, MVP Colony, with 55 teams from 21 schools participating. The winning team, Little Angels MVP Colony, will represent the district in the state-level competition. Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, Pendurthi, secured the second place, while two teams tied for third. Prizes were presented by the school's Director. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/4jQolsV

'Entrepreneurship skills under Udhyami Haryana Programme a boon for youth'

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Udhyami Haryana Programme celebrates 149 successful entrepreneurs from Industrial Training Institutes. The initiative, in collaboration with Udhyam Learning Foundation, aims to promote entrepreneurship as a career choice. ITI students receive guidance, mentoring, and funding support through a three-stage process, culminating in the Incubation Lab Stage. The programme strives to tackle unemployment and nurture a culture of entrepreneurship. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/LQIJSxC

Inflation may remain elevated on global uncertainties: Finmin

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Govt sets target for rice purchase at 521 lakh tonnes

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Union food secretary Sanjeev Chopra told reporters on Wednesday that the target for procurement of rice was set after holding a meeting with food secretaries of all states. During the current kharif marketing season, which ends on September 30, the government agencies have procured 495 lakh tonnes of rice. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Aki983K

US stocks: Nasdaq rallies with Nvidia, tech shares

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The Nasdaq and S&P 500 both rose on Monday, with Nvidia leading the gains in the technology sector. Investors are optimistic ahead of Nvidia's earnings report and have raised their price target on the stock. The Dow Jones ended slightly lower. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/bTKWSwQ

Large FMCG packs not making it to carts

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Sales of high-priced large consumer product packs in India have shrunk in July, according to data from retail intelligence platform Bizom. Consumers are opting for low-and-mid-priced packs instead, as the prices of larger packs remain higher than expected. E-commerce and quick commerce, where consumers make impulse purchases of smaller packs, are growing faster than modern trade, where high-value packs are usually bought. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Gy2Hieg

Nashik onion traders call strike over export duty

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The Indian tech sector has seen a significant increase in the number of women employed in the past decade. In 2012-13, there were 9 lakh women employed in the sector, making up 30% of the workforce. Today, that number has doubled to over 2 million, accounting for 36% of the total workforce. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/xFCcasz

Aeroflex Industries IPO opens today: All you need to know

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The IPO of stainless steel flexible hose manufacturer Aeroflex Industries Limited (AIL) will open on August 22 and close on August 24. The company has already raised Rs 104 crore from anchor investors. The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 162 crore and an offer for sale of up to 1.75 crore equity shares by promoter body Sat Industries. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/bIq01pz

Female CEOs lose ground in retail churn

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While the number of female chief executives has been trending upward in recent years, nearly 90% of Fortune 500 companies are run by men. Of the 86 retail companies in the Fortune 1000, only 13 had a woman as chief executive as of July 2023 - down slightly from the year before, according to executive recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/t68hXwx

In AI age, India Inc gets young on board as independent directors

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In a country where millennials make up the largest share of the workforce, India Inc is trying to board young executives as independent directors. "Bringing on young independent directors adds dynamism and new-age thinking to corporate boards. It also helps in bridging the age diversity gap on the boards of companies," said Parikh. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/uke6mSc

Small GST taxpayers need to keep tabs on demand notices

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Sunil Gabhawalla, founding partner of a CA firm, said that a response (appeal) to a demand notice must be made within three months. In case of a delay, the jurisdictional appellate commissioner can be approached for seeking a one-month extension. In case more than four months have passed, the only recourse available is to file a writ with high courts. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/mNnKGaM

Murugappa family agrees to end feud

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'MDBs need new HR skills & manpower'

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Want a good pension? Stay put for 30 years or more in NPS

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In several cases, such as Himachal Pradesh and other states, contractual workers were absorbed as full-time government employees much later during their service and did not see full accumulation from NPS at the time of exit, government sources told TOI. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/UEgZb3w

EPFO adds 17.89 lakh net members in June

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Traders fear 50% dip in exports due to 40% duty

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Usually, India exports 2.5 lakh tonnes of onions each month. Almost 90% of the onion exports are from Maharashtra, and more than 70% from Nashik district alone. Exporters said the Centre's decision will hit both the farmers and traders within the country and abroad. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/gC5rk8T

Govt raises onion buffer stock limit by 2 lakh tonnes

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The consumer affairs ministry also announced to sell onions at Rs 25 a kg in areas where the retail price is above the national average price. The government-owned cooperative, National Cooperative Consumers' Federation (NCCF), will start providing onion at this subsidised rate from Monday. Around 10 mobile vans will be deployed in Delhi and more areas will be covered gradually. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/lkMu6tn

SSC GD Constable Final Result 2023 declared on ssc.nic.in; cutoff, direct link here

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SSC has released the final result of Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles, and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau Examination-2022. The result can be downloaded from the official website ssc.nic.in. The exam was conducted from January 10 to February 13, 2023. The PET/PST exam result was declared on June 30, 2023. A total of 93,228 candidates were shortlisted for DV/DME, which was conducted by CRPF from July 17 to August 07, 2023. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/dQGsOub

SSC CHSL Answer Key 2023 released on ssc.nic.in, objection window opens till August 22

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the provisional answer keys for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, CHSL Tier-I 2023. Candidates who appeared in the exam can access the answer keys from the official website of the Commission. Those who wish to challenge the tentative answer keys may do so until August 22, 2023. from Latest Education news - Board Exam Results, Admit Cards, Exam Paper Analysis and Question Papers | Times of India https://ift.tt/EbjQJeL

Jan Dhan accounts reaching 50-cr mark a milestone: PM

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"This is a significant milestone. It is heartening to see that more than half of these accounts belong to our 'nari Shakti. With 67% of accounts opened in rural and semi-urban areas, we are also ensuring that the benefits of financial inclusion reach every corner of our nation," the PM said on microblogging site X, formerly Twitter. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/I6Qt4F8