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Need to increase green cover to tackle soaring summer heat: Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav
Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav emphasized the importance of increasing green cover to combat rising summer temperatures. He participated in a campaign to plant 51 lakh saplings in Indore, highlighting the impact of urbanization on the environment. The initiative, "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam," aims to promote environmental conservation.
IT union seeks probe on DXC Technology's 4,800 campus onboarding delays
Data from the IT employee union NITES showed that India’s leading IT firms including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro and LTIMindtree have delayed joining dates of than 10,000 freshers. Harpreet Singh Saluja, president at NITES said these young professionals well-being and careers are at risk, we have asked the ministry to act as soon as possible.
Exide has surged 80% but still not overvalued? Sudip Bandyopadhyay explains why
Transition from IC to electric vehicle is giving a significant opportunity to the battery manufacturers. And remember, in IC, the battery used to be one component, whereas in EV that is going to be the most important component. The opportunity size for the battery manufacturer in the automobile ecosystem is going up many-many fold, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay
NITES alleges onboarding delay of over 2,000 campus recruits by Infosys; seeks Labour Ministry probe
Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) alleged that the delays have persisted for more than two years, and caused significant hardship for the affected professionals, leaving them 'in a limbo'. Infosys did not comment on the matter.
NITES alleges Infosys delayed onboarding of 2k campus recruits
"Many had turned down other job offers in good faith, relying on Infosys' offer letters. Now, they face financial hardship and uncertainty due to the lack of income and a clear onboarding timeline. Infosys' actions constitute a serious breach of trust with these young professionals. They trusted Infosys to provide a smooth transition into their careers, but instead, they've been left in limbo," the union said in a statement.
Bihari versus Bihari: A big Bihar battle is brewing in Delhi
Congress has fielded former president of JNU Students' Union, Kanhaiya Kumar, who became known for the controversy over raising of anti-national slogans on the JNU campus in 2016. He is challenging a formidable incumbent, BJP's Manoj Tiwari, a famous Bhojpuri singer and actor who is known for his hugely popular song 'Rinkiya ke papa'.
Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement
Yale University students walk out of commencement to protest Gaza war and financial ties, sparking similar actions at other universities. Protests escalate after violent attacks on activists, leading to strikes and censure motions. The events highlight debates on freedom of expression, hate speech, and police response.
Out of school, into startups: Young founders are on the rise, ready to even pause studies to chase their entrepreneurial dreams
In 2023, Ayush Pathak and Aryan Sharma founded Induced, assisting businesses in automating workflows with AI. Apoorv Singh launched Connect AI with Asta. Himanshu Rajpurohit's startup, Strangify, provides corporate mental health solutions. Dyumna Madan's ProjectClay helps students find career paths.
Indian space industry offers tremendous opportunity for private players, says ISRO Chief
ISRO Chairman S Somanath highlights the vast potential for growth and development in the Indian space industry, estimating a $9-10 billion industry within 5-10 years. He praises the collaboration between ISRO and private sector companies like SFO Technologies, emphasizing their role in advancing space technology and environmental sustainability initiatives.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asks university chiefs to fight antisemitism
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged university leaders to address rising antisemitic abuse on campuses seeking a zero-tolerance approach. This comes amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. The government emphasized the importance of free debate while condemning hate speech. Sunak's meeting with university heads aims to inform guidance on combatting antisemitism on campus. The Office for Students plans to impose sanctions on universities failing to address harassment adequately. Additional funding will support Jewish students through the University Jewish Chaplaincy.
Economy is on strong footing then why such low salaries for IITians?
With companies scaling back on hiring and offering lower salary packages, IIT students at the tail-end – those that haven’t been placed yet – are being offered annual packages below Rs 10L
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia
Columbia University in New York City, Yale University, and Harvard University have all been at the center of escalating tensions surrounding the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Following the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia last week, the university decided to cancel in-person classes as a precautionary measure. At Yale, around 45 protesters were arrested for trespassing after setting up tents on campus and calling for divestment from defense companies doing business with Israel.
Who is Dhananjay? JNU student union's first dalit president after 30 years
Jawaharlal Nehru University student union's first Dalit president, Dhananjay, elected from a Left-wing alliance after nearly three decades. Dhananjay's victory, with 2,598 votes, highlights a significant milestone for Dalit representation in student unions. The Left secures a clean sweep in the JNUSU elections, marking a landslide victory across various positions. The elections witnessed a high turnout of 73%, reflecting strong student engagement.
World Cooperation Economic Forum aims to create 500 campus cooperatives in universities
World Cooperation Economic Forum (WCopEF), along with the National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI) and Confederation of NGOs of Rural India (CNRI), will work to establish and promote 'Campus Cooperative' across various universities in the country.
55 students detained at Delhi University campus ahead of protest against CAA
Around 55 students detained during protest against CAA at Delhi University Arts Faculty by implementing body. Left affiliated AISA called for the protest. Students detained before protest started, alleging police brutality. Protests at other university campuses. CAA rules notified by Ministry of Home Affairs. Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) M K Meena removed students from Central Library. Video evidence available.
Invesco India Small Cap mutual fund's risk-return profile not among the best in the category
We examine the key fundamentals of the fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.
BSE, Bank of Maharashtra among 6 small & midcap additions by mutual funds in August
Top mutual funds bought fresh stakes in Inox Wind, BSE, RPG Life Sciences, Shivalik Bimetals Control and Thomas Cook (I) and hiked their holdings in Suzlon Energy, Minda Corp, SJS Enterprises and Medplus Health Services, according to a Nuvama report
View: The state of university unions must be addressed
Last week Kolkata was rocked by the death of a 17-year-old first year student of Jadavpur University, ranked fourth among the top 100 nationally. He had been humiliated, intimidated and tormented in the name of "ragging" in one of the hostels by a bunch of seniors and ex-students, leading him to jump off, fall off or be pushed off the second floor, stark naked. The culprits then prevented police from entering the campus and tried to force the juniors to lie about it.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will determine D-Street action on Thursday
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the United States government's credit rating, citing rising debt at the federal, state, and local levels and a "steady deterioration in standards of governance" over the past two decades. The rating was cut on Tuesday one notch to AA+ from AAA, the highest possible rating.
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