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Until Further Notice Delhi’s Schools and Colleges will Remain Closed

Until Further Notice Delhi’s Schools and Colleges will Remain Closed

All private and government schools, colleges and other educational institutions in Delhi should be closed until further notice; the decision was taken in the Delhi Disaster Management Authority meeting on Thursday, January 27. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Manish Sisodia earlier said that the Delhi government had closed schools when it was not safe for children, but excessive caution is now harming students.  Mr Sisodia while saying that the government will recommend Delhi Disaster Management Authority to reopen schools in Delhi, said: “The pandemic-induced school closures have not only affected their studies but also their mental health. During…
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Mumbai: Six rescued as building collapses in Bandra

Mumbai: Six rescued as building collapses in Bandra

At least seven people were injured after a four-storied building collapsed in Mumbai’s Bandra area on Wednesday. Four among the injured have been shifted to VN Desai Hospital, while three others were taken to Bandra Bhabha Hospital. Their condition is stable, according to the disaster management department of city’s civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Six people, including three women, were rescued after a multi-storey structure collapsed in Mumbai's Bandra on Wednesday, a civic official said.The five-storey structure caved in at around 3:50 pm in the Behram Nagar locality of the western suburb, he was quoted as saying by…
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Delhi Metro launches particular practice to commemorate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’

Delhi Metro launches particular practice to commemorate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has launched a special train to commemorate 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' on the occasion of Republic Day. As part of the ongoing #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence’, a specially decorated Metro train was launched in the presence of Dr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and other senior officials at Yamuna Bank Metro Station on the Blue Line on Tuesday. The train was addressed to passenger services immediately after the launch. The exterior of this special train has been exclusively wrapped and decorated with collage of photographs and slogans depicting the…
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Walmart invites Indian sellers to expand overseas via its U.S. marketplace

Walmart invites Indian sellers to expand overseas via its U.S. marketplace

Walmart has invited select Indian sellers to apply to join Walmart Marketplace, a curated seller’s community that serves more than 120 million U.S. shoppers each month. This initiative expands on over 20 years of Walmart’s engagement with Indian exporters. Walmart is seeking new sellers from India as part of a global drive to attract international sellers and expand the Marketplace’s product assortment. Selected sellers will be able to take advantage of Walmart Fulfillment Services, which allows them to use Walmart’s warehousing and delivery infrastructure in the U.S., along with platform tools that help them streamline their operations and manage promotions…
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Bandhan Bank registers strong business growth in Q3FY22

Bandhan Bank registers strong business growth in Q3FY22

Bandhan Bank, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of financial year 2021-22. The Bank continued to witness strong business growth, as the economy revived strongly. The Bank’s total business (deposits and advances) grew 15% year-on-year to reach Rs.1.73 lakh croreas on December 31, 2021. The Bank, in its sixth year of operations, serves 2.51 crore customers through 5626banking outlets across 34 of the 36 states and union territories in India.The total number of employees working at Bandhan Bank stands at 55,341.The total deposits now stand at Rs.84,500 crore. The current account and savings account (CASA) book grew…
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Son meets Mukhtar Ansari, lodged in Banda jail, fears threat to his father’s life

Son meets Mukhtar Ansari, lodged in Banda jail, fears threat to his father’s life

Gangster who turned politician Mukhtar Ansari's son Umar has threat to the life of his father at the Banda jail where he was brought by the police in April 2021 from  Rupnagar jail in Punjab. After meeting Mukhtar at Banda jail, Umar told  that a conspiracy is being hatched to kill his father. According to Umar's claim, the district administration and the local police are hand-in-glove with criminals lodged at the jail. "They are hatching a conspiracy to kill my father. I will approach the court," he said. Ansari in September told a court that the Uttar Pradesh government may…
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti: PM Modi to install hologram statue at India Gate today

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti: PM Modi to install hologram statue at India Gate today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will install a hologram statue of legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Bose at India Gate on Sunday (January 23, 2022) on the leader's 125th birth anniversary. The unveiling will mark the beginning of Republic Day celebrations. PM Modi will unveil the hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate in Delhi at 6 pm. The prime minister had on Friday announced that an iconic statue of the freedom fighter will be installed at India Gate "as a symbol of India's indebtedness to him." He tweeted that the grand statue will be installed to honour…
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DSP Investment Managers launches first ever SIP-focused NFO

DSP Investment Managers launches first ever SIP-focused NFO

DSP Investment Managers announced the launch of India’s first SIP focused NFO for DSP Global Innovation Fund of Fund (DSP GIF). DSP GIF is a Fund of Funds which will invest in a healthy mix of active & passive funds run by experts in their respective spaces. DSP GIF looks for companies that fall within the three categories: leading Dominators, young Disruptors and connecting Enablers. The underlying funds for DSP GIF include iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF, BGF World Tech fund D2 USD, iShares NASDAQ 100 UCITS ETF, Nikko AM ARK Disruptive Innovation Fund, Morgan Stanley US Insight Fund and Bluebox…
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SANY India delivers India’s largest Crawler Crane for Wind Mill Application

SANY India delivers India’s largest Crawler Crane for Wind Mill Application

SANY India has added one more feather to their cap with the key handover of the country’s first 800 tons lifting capacity crawler crane to Dwarkesh Transport Corporation, SANY India’s esteemed patron based in Anand, Gujarat. SANYSCC8000A is India's largest Crawler Crane with distinct design and safety features, which make it one of its kinds in the industry. This leviathan crane, will be used by Dwarkesh Transport for wind turbine installation. SANY SCC8000A is an 800-tonne capacity crawler crane. It can be configured for boom length up to 168+12 meters for wind energy applications, capable of handling all wind turbine…
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KL Deemed-to-be University announces Engineering Entrance Examination Dates

KL Deemed-to-be University announces Engineering Entrance Examination Dates

KL Deemed-to-be University, has announced its Engineering Entrance Examination (KLEEE) dates. The University’s Vijayawada and Hyderabad campuses will conduct the nationwide test on 27th, 28th and 29th January in a remote proctored format. To encourage genius from across the county and nurture talent from financially weaker backgrounds, KL Deemed-to-be University has also announced a bounteous allocation of INR 100 crore for merit scholarships 2021. Furthermore, the University has also launched new educational courses with additional specializations. The examination intends to assist meritorious students in their independent higher education journey via an exemption in tuition through scholarships. Dr.G.Pardha Saradhi Varma, Vice…
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