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16 Jan

Recently India has decided to include Farsi as one of its classical languages

editorIndia

Recently External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India has decided to include Farsi as one of its classical languages in the New Education Policy. The other classical languages include Sanskrit, Kannada, Telgu, Malayalam, Tamil and Odia. Actually Jaishankar met his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Tehran and they discussed further developing bilateral relations. This is actually good news as today India is making good relationship with neighboring country like Iran and becoming important globally. If you see both India and Iran have very good connection with each other from long time and it is very important for everyone.…

16 Jan

Fans touched Kohli’s feet entering the field

editorSportsSports, sports news, t20, Virat Kohli

January 15 A young man sneaked into the field avoiding security guards during Afghanistan's innings in Indore on Sunday. As soon as Virat touched Kohli's feet and bowed to him, a security guard came and grabbed him to take him off the field. Kohli requested the security guard not to misbehave with the boy. This attitude and behavior of Virat won the hearts of his fans. This video spread on social media in no time. A policeman in Indore said that the boy is a blind fan of Kohli. He came to Holkar Stadium to watch the match by buying…

16 Jan

On Monday Mizoram‘s Aizawl recorded the cleanest air in India

editorClimate & Environment

Mizoram‘s Aizawl recorded the cleanest air in India on Monday with the air quality settling at 24, as per CPCB data. This was followed by Maihar (36), Silchar (43), Vijayapura (46), Kalaburagi (49), Shillong (49) and Chamarajanagar and Damoh (50). The other cities with clean air are Bagalkot (53), Bilaspur and Gangtok (55), Kadapa (60),Eloor (63) and Brajrajnagar (64). Actually this is very good news as India is becoming a very clean country and making people life better. Today India is developing in very high speed and with these development lots of pollution is happening. For this reason it becomes…

16 Jan

Windfall tax reduced by Rs 600 per tonne to Rs 1,700 per tonne

Priyanka BhowmickBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

India has reduced its windfall tax on petroleum crude from ₹2,300 to ₹1,700 ($20.53) per tonne, according to a government notification on Monday. The cut will come into effect from January 16, the order said. On 2 January, the government increased the windfall tax on petroleum crude oil from ₹1,300 to ₹2,300 per tonne. From July 2022, India imposed a windfall tax on crude oil producers and expanded duties on exports of petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel as private refiners sought to sell fuel abroad to profit from stronger refining margins rather than sell locally. It revises taxes fortnightly.

16 Jan

Record sales growth for JLR India

Business BureauBusiness

JLR India achieved three consecutive quarters of record sales, selling 3,582 units and experiencing a remarkable 93% of year-on-year (YoY) growth, with Range Rover and Defender leading with YoY increases of 250% and 150%, respectively, contributing to over 75% of the current order book. JLR India experienced a 74% YoY growth in Q3 of FY24, with retail sales of 1,226 units. The newly launched 24MY Range Rover Velar showcased an outstanding YoY growth of 183%in the quarter, significantly bolstering sales in the period. The order book at Q3 FY24's end showed a 92% YoY growth, covering over eight months of…

16 Jan

CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League collaborates with VIACOM18

Business BureauBusiness

CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) announced Viacom18 as its exclusive streaming and broadcast partner, guaranteeing that the adrenaline-fueled excitement of Supercross racing will reach fans nationwide. The league has also unveiled a thrilling master calendar for its debut season, featuring three exhilarating races in Pune, Ahmedabad, and Delhi, to captivate audiences across the country. This collaboration aims to bring the heart-pounding action of Supercross racing to millions of fans across the nation, ensuring an unprecedented viewing experience.CEAT ISRL is partnering with Viacom18 to stream races on JioCinema, allowing millions to watch live action on the go and on their…

15 Jan

Congress slams PM Modi to leave Manipur torn

editorSikkim

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with his colleagues travelled from Delhi to Manipur to launch Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to launch in the state. According to the sources, the yatra will commence from Thoubal district of Manipur and will culminate in Mumbai on March 20 or 21 covering 110 districts in 67 days. Additionally, during the yatra the party will be using buses to carry the process from Manipur. Also, during the inaugural ceremony the party criticised PM Modi for not visiting the state at the time of need.

15 Jan

Silchar authorities take concern over increasing number of vehicle

editorSikkim

Due to the rising number of vehicles in Silchar, Assam the authorities have launched awareness campaign to promote safety across the city. District Administration and Cachar Police has initiated traffic rules including use helmet, seat belt, refrain from parking in unauthorised areas. As per the initiative, the authorities have deployed police van if violated fines to be imposed with immediate effect.

15 Jan

NSDC has been certified by Great Place to Work®

Business BureauBusiness

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a knowledge and implementation partner of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has been certified by Great Place to Work® India under the Non-Profit and Charity category. Since its inception in 2008, NSDC has been promoting skill development by catalyzing the creation of large and quality vocational institutions. The company has also upgraded skills to international standards through significant industry involvement and developed necessary frameworks for standards, curriculum, and quality assurance. NSDC is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can grow and thrive, not just in their work but also in their…

15 Jan

IndiaSkills celebrate skills and empower individuals

Business BureauBusiness

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the aegis of the MSDE, has extended the registration deadline for the competition IndiaSkills 2023-24. This prestigious event seeks to celebrate a myriad of skills, empowering individuals to envision a future filled with opportunities. The registration deadline for the competition has been extended until 15th January 2024, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making India the third-largest economy in the world. The competition offers a unique opportunity for individuals with employability and domain skills in traditional and new job roles to showcase their skills on a global scale. Registration for…