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19 Jan

Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship signs an MoU with IGNOU

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Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU) to further strengthen the vocational and technical training frame work. The MoU was signed by Dr. B.K. Ray, Director (CBC), MSDE and Dr. V.B. Negi, Registrar, IGNOU. The partnership aims to link vocational education and training with higher education, making India’s youth employable by creating avenues for them to access better work opportunities. Under the partnership, 32 NSTIs, more than 3,000 Government ITIs, 500 PMKKs and nearly 300 JSS will be associated with IGNOU as Registration Centres, Examination Centres and Work Centres.…

19 Jan

To Build School Infrastructure Andhra Pradesh Government looking for Donations

editor0 CommentsEducation, Indiaandhra pradesh, EDUCATION, India

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to raise funds from donors, both national and international, as it urgently requires over Rs 6,300 crore to improve infrastructures in schools for implementing the National Education Policy-2020. The government plans to launch the infrastructure building programme this year so as to complete it by the year 2024. There are 44,519 government schools in Andhra Pradesh with 66,846 rooms at present. The government also requires a School Maintenance Fund of Rs 450 crore per annum but the amount is being deducted from the beneficiaries of Ammavodi freebie scheme at the rate of Rs 1,000…

18 Jan

3 Navy Sailors Killed In Explosion Onboard Destroyer At Mumbai Dockyard

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At least three naval personnel died in a blast onboard Indian Navy destroyer INS Ranvir on Tuesday. According to available inputs, several others were injured in the incident that happened at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. 11 sailors with injuries are being treated at the local naval hospital, the Navy said. The explosion occurred in an internal compartment on the ship. Responding immediately, the ship's crew brought the situation under control, preventing any major material damage, the Navy said. INS Ranvir was on cross coast operational deployment from the Eastern Naval Command and was due to return to base port…

18 Jan

Avoid mobiles, use desktop or laptop for virtual hearings, SC to lawyers

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The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice urging lawyers to avoid joining virtual hearing through a mobile phone, and instead use a laptop or desktop with a stable Internet connection. The notice issued urged the lawyers to join the VC through a single device, laptop, or desktop, and they should use a headset-enabled microphone and audio system. The notice said: “All advocates and party-in-person are requested to join the cisco webex application for joining the court hearings through video conference (VC) via a desktop /laptop with stable internet connectivity, preferably wired, to avoid any disruption in the court proceedings…

17 Jan

Marriage registration service temporarily suspended in Mumbai

editor0 CommentsHealth, Covid19, IndiaCovid-19, India, Marriage Registration, Mumbai

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has temporarily suspended the marriage registration service due to the rising Covid-19 case across the city. BMC in a press note said, "Marriage registration service temporarily stopped due to current Covid-19 situation in Mumbai. The service will be restarted soon with the facility of appointment, date, and time." Mumbai reported 7,895 new cases of Covid-19 out of 57,534 tests conducted during the last 24 hours. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) bulletin, the city has 60,371 active cases. The total number of cases of the disease in Mumbai has gone up to 9, 99,862. It also…

15 Jan

Indian Railways Redesignates Post Of ‘Guard’ As ‘Train Manager’

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The Indian Railways issued an order on Friday, saying it had decided to redesignate the post of 'guard' as 'train manager' with immediate effect. From now on, assistant guard will be known as assistant passenger train manager, goods guard as goods train manager, senior goods guard as senior goods train manager, senior passenger guard as senior passenger train manager and mail/express guard as mail/express train manager. However, the revision in designations will not entail any change in their pay levels, method of recruitment, existing duties and responsibilities, seniority and avenues of promotion, the Ministry of Railways said in a press…

15 Jan

Minimum 6 airbags mandatory in vehicles for up to 8 passengers: Gadkari

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Union Minister of Transport Nitin Gadkari has approved a draft gazette notification which will now make 6 airbags compulsory in private vehicles carrying up to 8 passengers. This is a move that has been under discussion over a few months now, wherein initially 2 airbags- one for the driver seat and one for the co-passenger seat were made mandatory in July 2019 and January 2022, respectively. “In order to enhance the safety of the occupants in motor vehicles carrying upto 8 passengers, I have now approved a Draft GSR Notification to make a minimum of 6 Airbags compulsory." Gadkari said…

14 Jan

UTI Flexi Cap Fund–A flexi-cap portfolio with emphasis on business sustainability

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaUTI Flexi Cap Fund

Setting a realistic financial goal is the first-step towards successful investing for any investor. While looking for an investment option which can consistently reward you is important, it isequally important to understand the risk associated with it to aim for an optimal outcome in the long-term.Mutual fund option can be explored for meeting financial goals ranging from short-term to long-term, while choosing to invest from wide-range of products across the asset class. Here is one mutual fund product category that investors can look for investing in meeting long-term wealth creation goals. Flexi-cap funds are open-ended equity funds investing at least…

14 Jan

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 2,85,445in Q3 FY22

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The Tata Motors Group global wholesales inQ3FY22, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 2,85,445nos., higherby 2%, as compared toQ3FY21. Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in Q3 FY22were at 1,02,772nos., higher by14%, over Q3FY21. Global wholesales of all passenger vehicles in Q3FY22were at 1,82,673nos., lowerby 3% as compared toQ3FY21. Global wholesales for Jaguar Land Rover were83,110vehicles (**JLR number forQ3 FY22 includes CJLR volumes of 13,928 units). Jaguar wholesales for the quarter were 13,518vehicles, while Land Rover wholesales for the quarterwere 69,592vehicles. **CJLR – It is a JV between JLR and Chery Automobiles and is…

13 Jan

SBI Life’s Financial Immunity Survey 2.0

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaSBI Life, Survey 2.0

SBI Life Insurance, has unveiled another comprehensive consumer study, The Financial Immunity Survey 2.0, providing deep insights into consumer’s evolving behavior towards financial preparedness in the post covid world. SBI Life commissioned the survey with NielsenIQ (India), reaching out to 5,000 respondents across 28 key cities covering the length and breadth of India. According to the survey, people find this importance of insurance, 46% purchased Health insurance and 44% purchased Life insurance for the first time during COVID-19. But although Indians feel insurance is important, they still seem to be under insured with as their insurance cover is ~3.8 times…