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The 2023 batch of Class 10 students of LEAD, India’s largest School Edtech company, has achieved the highest levels of academic excellence in the CBSE Board exams, thereby setting new records for their schools. More than 20% of students from LEAD Super 100 program - a specially curated coaching and mentoring program for meritorious students in India’s small towns - scored above 95%, versus only 2% students across CBSE schools. The top scorers from LEAD Partner schools include Dhruba Charan Samaland Samrat Sarkar from Little Flowers English School in Alipurduar, West Bengal, Bidya Priyadarshini Santi from Shree Gurukul English Medium…

Amazon India announced the expansion of Amazon Fresh, its full basket grocery service to over 60 cities across India. The Amazon Fresh app-in-app experience will offer an expanded selection of grocery products. Customers in these cities will be able to enjoy value offers on all grocery needs through attractive weekend sale, Super Value Days from 1st to 7th every month and convenience of delivery at a preferred time slot. Amazon.in offers free shipping, i.e., free delivery on all orders above Rs 249. Customers can also benefit from the supersaver deals that will help them save more when they want to…

India launched 'Operation Karuna' on May 18 to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar who have been impacted by Cyclone Mocha, a category 5 cyclone. More than 100 people have been confirmed dead after the region was hit by the strongest cyclone Myanmar has seen in 10 years. Three Indian naval ships, INS Shivalik, INS Kamorta and INS Savitri, have reached Yangon with over 40 tonnes of relief material,Under Operation Karuna. EAM Jaishankar tweeted, “The ships are carrying emergency food items, tents, essential medicines, water pumps, portable generators, clothes, sanitary and hygiene items, etc. India continues to be…

Unacademy, India's largest learning platform, has announced the exceptional achievements of its learners in the UPSC CSE 2022. 300+ Unacademy Learners have secured top ranks, showcasing their dedication, perseverance, and the effectiveness of Unacademy's comprehensive learning platform. Smriti Mishra, Kanika Goyal, Rahul Srivastava, Abhinav Siwach, and Vidushi Singh are among the top rankers. Unacademy has emerged as the leading online learning platform for UPSC CSE preparation, offering a comprehensive suite of learning resources such as structured batch courses, interactive live sessions, personalized mentorship, dedicated doubt-solving sessions, comprehensive test series, and expert evaluation of essays and answer writing. 206 rank holders…

Central Depository Services (India) Limited (“CDSL”), Asia’s first and only listed depository conducted ‘CDSL @ 25 – Foundation of India’s #AtmanirbharNiveshak’ for Assam Rifles. The initiative, which is a part of the 25th year celebration of CDSL, is focused on promoting financial literacy and empowering Investors to make informed decisions pursuant to their investments in capital markets.  By offering a range of educational resources and tools, CDSL aims to equip investors with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the complexities of the capital markets with confidence and be an #AtmanirbharNiveshak.

Under India’s G20 Presidency, the 3rd Environment and Climate Sustainable Working Group (ECSWG) meeting began in Mumbai on May 21. The three-day meeting will mainly focus on Blue Economy. The ECSWG meeting began with a side event of mega beach clean-up in Juhu followed by the Ocean 20 Dialogue. Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ashwini Kumar Choubey, and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as well as members of delegations from various countries participating in the G-20 meeting participated in the beach cleaning campaign. The first day of the meeting had three…

Under India’s G20 Presidency, the 3rd Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir began on May 22. Along with the delegates, Union Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant attended the first day of the meeting. The three-day meeting saw participation from 60 foreign delegates and around 65 representatives of various organizations related to tourism from across the country.On the first day of the meeting, a side event focused on promoting film tourism was organized at the Sher-e-Kashmir Convention Centre. During the event deliberations were held on the topic 'India as a Film Tourism Destination'.…

NMIPL has introduced the Magnite GEZA Special Edition of its best-selling B-SUV, offering a premium audio and infotainment experience, making it the perfect companion for every journey.The Nissan Magnite GEZA Special Edition features advanced infotainment features such as High-Resolution 22.86cm Touchscreen, Android CarPlay, Premium JBL Speakers, Trajectory Rear Camera, Ambient Lighting with App-Based Controls, Shark Fin Antenna, and Premium Beige Colour Seat Upholstery. Prices will be announced on 26 May 2023 and bookings open at all Nissan Motor India showrooms for INR 11,000. The Magnite has received several prestigious accolades since its launch, including the Dainik Jagran INext ICONIC Awards,…

Bandhan Bank has reached the milestone of 3 crore customers, with a total business of Rs. 2.17 lakh crore on March 31, 2023. Loan book grew 10%, deposits grew 12%, and retail loanbook grew by 232 %. CASA Ratio was 39.3%. Deposit book now stands at Rs.1.08 lakh crore. The current account and savings account (CASA) ratio is 39.3% of the overall deposit book, and advances are now at Rs.1.09 lakh crores. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is 19.8%, and the Bank is expanding its presence outside of the core markets. New business streams such as Commercial Vehicle Lending, Loans against…

Range Rover is setting a new modern luxury benchmark with the introduction of an SV Bespoke commissioning service, offering clients enhanced levels of personalisation and refinement.The Range Rover Bespoke commissioning service is available on Autobiography and SV models, while a suite of enhancements across the line-up maintains the luxury SUV's status as the world's most desirable luxury SUV. Further updates include the latest generation Pivi Pro1 infotainment, new plug-in electric hybrids, electric hybrid power on the long wheelbase model, and a 452 kW variant on the exclusive Range Rover SV for ultimate power. The SV Bespoke commissioning service provides access…