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Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea push long-term plans at old rates to retain users
After announcing telecom pack price hikes of up to 25% effective July 3-4, telcos are urging subscribers to recharge long-term plans at old prices to reduce customer attrition. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are promoting 365-day plans priced between Rs 2,545 and Rs 3,099 through in-app promotions.
Tata Group retains No 1 position in Brand Finance India Report 2024
Infosys has also exhibited a strong growth with a 9 per cent growth. The report has put its brand value to USD 14.2 billion despite a slowdown in the global IT Services sector. While HDFC Group has jumped to third sport with a valuation of USD 10.4 billion, following its merger with HDFC Ltd.
View: Gender diversity needs work
This year, 797 women candidates contested the general elections, constituting 9.6% of the total 8,337 candidates. Only 74 of them won a seat in the 18th Lok Sabha - four fewer than the number of women in the 17th Lok Sabha. This comes less than a year after the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill, which reserves one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and assemblies for women.
Chinese automakers retain grip over Southeast Asia's booming electric car market
Electric vehicle sales in Southeast Asia, led by China's BYD and Vietnam's VinFast, are surging, challenging Japanese and Korean firms in the internal combustion engine car market, as per Counterpoint Research. Japanese and Korean automakers lag in EV adoption, allowing Chinese OEMs to dominate the market.
Rahul Gandhi informs Lok Sabha Speaker's office about retaining Raebareli seat
Earlier on Monday, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced Priyanka Gandhi's candidature from Wayanad at a special press conference. If Priyanka Gandhi wins from Wayanad, three members of the Nehru-Gandhi family will be in Parliament - Sonia Gandhi in Rajya Sabha and Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi in the Lok Sabha.
"Right political decision": Congress' Pramod Tiwari lauds Rahul Gandhi's decision to retain Rae Bareli seat
Congress leader Pramod Tiwari praised Rahul Gandhi's decision to retain the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh, calling it the "right political decision." Tiwari thanked the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi for respecting Uttar Pradesh's mandate. He expressed confidence in Priyanka Gandhi Vadra winning from Wayanad by a significant margin. Congress workers celebrated in Rae Bareli following Rahul Gandhi's decision. Priyanka Gandhi confirmed her candidature from Wayanad and expressed her continued commitment to Amethi and Rae Bareli. Rahul Gandhi's decision to retain Rae Bareli led to the by-election in Wayanad.
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Wayanad seat for Priyanka Gandhi as Rahul retains Raebareli
As the rules allow an MP to represent only one seat in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi had to announce his pick and tender resignation from the other seat by Tuesday. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi also hinted at the latter being open to becoming Lok Sabha's leader of the Opposition, as recently requested by the Congress Working Committee (CWC).
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi retains Raebareli Lok Sabha seat; Priyanka Gandhi to contest from Wayanad
Following a crucial meeting at the Congress Chief's residence, the party announced on Monday that Rahul Gandhi is poised to maintain his hold on the Raebareli seat. The leader will be relinquishing his seat in Wayanad. Addressing the media, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge revealed that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be entering the electoral fray from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat vacated by Rahul Gandhi.
Political scientists Yogendra Yadav, Suhas Palshikar object to their names being retained in new NCERT textbooks
Palshikar and Yadav, who were chief advisors for political science textbooks, had last year said that the rationalisation exercise has "mutilated" the books beyond recognition and rendered them "academically dysfunctional" and demanded that their names be dropped from the books.
Rahul Gandhi: In dilemma on whether to retain Wayanad or Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat
This marks his inaugural visit to the state following his landslide victory in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency for the second consecutive term. Gandhi indirectly criticised Narendra Modi, suggesting that unlike the Prime Minister, he doesn't claim to receive divine guidance on decision-making.
Modi Cabinet portfolios allocated; Sitharaman retains finance ministry, Jaishankar to serve as EAM again
NDA Full List Ministry Portfolio: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his third consecutive term on Monday by allocating key portfolios to ministers following their swearing-in ceremony. This cabinet formation includes 30 cabinet ministers, 36 ministers of state (MoS), and 5 MoS with independent charge from the BJP and its allies, marking the establishment of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government under his leadership
Modi Cabinet 3.0: Here are 10 ministers who retained key portfolios
The Modi-led government announced the allocation of portfolios for several BJP Lok Sabha members, ensuring key ministers like Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar retain their positions from Modi 2.0. New assignments include Ashwini Vaishnaw as Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology. Nitin Gadkari continues as Minister of Road Transport and Highways, and Sarbananda Sonowal as Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Shivraj Singh Chouhan gets agriculture and rural development, JP Nadda health, and Manohar Lal Khattar power, reflecting continuity and change in the cabinet.
Modi's Cabinet: Dharmendra Pradhan retains Ministry of Education; Jayant Chaudhary new MoS
Dharmendra Pradhan remains Education Minister in NDA govt under PM Modi. Ministry includes Department of School Education and Literacy, and Department of Higher Education. Previous Minister was Ramesh Pokhriyal.
Modi's Cabinet: Nirmala Sitharaman retains finance ministry for second consecutive term
Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday was re-appointed as the finance minister of India for a second consecutive term in Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led cabinet.
S Jaishankar retains Ministry of External Affairs in Modi 3.0
S Jaishankar has been re-appointed as the minister of external affairs in new cabinet formed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he took charge of the PM post on Monday.
Meity policy momentum to continue with Ashwini Vaishnaw retaining Electronics, IT portfolio
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw retains electronics and IT portfolio, spearheading success in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. He also oversees the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and holds the railway ministry along with the Information and Broadcasting ministry.
Modi 3.0: List of all top ministers retained by Narendra Modi in his government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has retained 34 ministers from his outgoing council of ministers including as many as 19 with Cabinet berths, and Amit Shah is one among them. For the last 25 years, he has served as an elected official, serving as an MLA first, then as a member of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Shah served as the Union home minister and minister for cooperation, a newly created ministry, in addition to serving as the president of the BJP for six years. In the Lok Sabha elections, he won the Gandhinagar seat by an overwhelming majority of more than 7.44 lakh votes.
Jyotiraditya Scindia: Ex-Congress stalwart retains berth in Modi-led cabinet as BJP MP
Jyotiraditya Scindia's induction into PM Narendra Modi-led council cements his importance in BJP setup since quitting Congress. Secured landslide victory in 2024 general elections from Guna seat as BJP candidate. BJP won all 29 MP constituencies, including Chhindwara from Congress stronghold.
NDA fared badly in final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Bihar
In the latest elections in Bihar, the NDA, led by BJP, saw a significant drop in Lok Sabha seats compared to previous years. The coalition, previously strong with ally JD(U) and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, faced challenges without him.
Modi retaining power under changed circumstances to make reforms challenging: Economists
Economists warn that PM Narendra Modi's retention in power after the general elections under 'changed circumstances' will pose challenges for implementing critical reforms.
10 Best Casseroles in India designed to Retain Heat for Extended Period (2024)
Embark on a culinary journey with this curated selection of the best casseroles available online. From sleek stainless steel designs to innovative tri-ply construction, we showcase a range of options tailored to elevate your culinary experience. Discover casseroles with features like superior heat retention, and non-stick finishes. With capacities ranging from compact to generous, these casseroles ensure your dishes stay warm and flavourful, making mealtime a delightful experience every time.
Australia retains minimum age requirement for post-study work visas for research students
Australia's Department of Home Affairs maintains minimum age of 50 for post-study work visas for research students in the Post-Higher Education Work Stream under the Temporary Graduate 485 visa streams, effective July 1, 2024, with confirmed post-study work rights and changes to the post-higher education work streams.
'Historic day...shows pro-incumbency for BJP': CM Pema Khandu after huge win in Arunachal Pradesh
According to the Election Commission of India, BJP won 46 out of 60 seats in Arunachal Pradesh. National People Party (NPEP) won 5 seats, Nationalist Congress Party won 3 seats and the People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) won 2 seats. Congress party could only win one seat.
Assembly election results: BJP retains Arunachal; SKM sweeps Sikkim polls
BJP won power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive term, securing 46 seats in the 60-member assembly. NPP, an ally of BJP, also gained seats in the election. In Sikkim, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) returned to power for 2nd consecutive term, claiming 31 seats in the 32-member assembly.
Exit polls predict 'Abki baar 350 khatakhat paar': How BJP retained ground
Exit polls indicate Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to secure a third term for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with predictions of comfortably crossing the 350-seat mark.
Access to benefits key in retaining women contract workers: Study
A study by Quess Corp and The Udaiti Foundation reveals that both single and married women who receive performance incentives are more likely to retain their jobs than those who don't. The findings, which analysed data from 1.6 million Quess employees over four years, highlight the high turnover in the staffing industry and India's low female labour participation rate. The study found that nearly one out of every two associates who quit do so within the first three months of employment, underlining the importance of support in that period to stem attrition.
Founder Sachdev to retain majority stake in Centre for Sight
The Padma Shri awardee, who previously headed the ophthalmology department at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, told ET that he would be among the few entrepreneurs in this sector to remain in control of his company after private equity investors swamped the space announcing a slew of investments in the past 24 months.
Executive search space heats up on the back of growing demand for leadership talent
Growing at 15-20% year-on-year, India’s retained executive search market has a mix of global search majors, search network firms, mixed model firms, boutique players and even one/two person outfits. Globally, five firms – Spencer Stuart, Heidrick & Struggles, Russell Reynolds, Egon Zehnder and Korn Ferry collectively called SHREK – dominate the executive search space. In India too, their market share is over 50%, say industry insiders.
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