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Government eases rules for global sourcing of medical gear
Pavan Choudary, chairman, Medical Technology Association of India (MTAI), termed the move a path-breaking effort by the government towards equitable policy making, spanning the crucial last mile which was uncovered so far.
Simone Biles books Paris Olympics berth with US gymnastics trials all-around win
Biles launched her night with a soaring version of her Yurchenko double pike vault, and even though she skittered backwards a few steps on landing she scored 15.50 points for a vault so difficult that no other woman has attempted it in competition.
Go back to schools to root out NEET-type malaise
The high-powered committee on entrance exam reforms, set up following the NEET-UG fiasco, is learnt to have received several of these inputs. Academics, experts and officials associated with the education ministry over the years have highlighted the urgent need to restore the primacy of school-level teaching and learning and for more 'distributed' school-level weightage in entrance exams.
Rain deficit may spike food inflation further, warn experts
A note from Madhavi Arora, lead economist at Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd, said cumulative rainfall till June 21 was 17% below the long-term average (LTA), while the weekly rainfall (till June 19) was 33% below the LTA. Overall, basin-wise reservoir levels were in deficit and below last year's level as well. On June 20, the overall level was about 9% below the LTA and 19% below last year's level.
Milk prices to go up in Karnataka from Wednesday, week after fuel price hike; liquor next in line
The prices of other KMF products such as curd and milk-related items will remain unchanged, said Federation chairman Bhima Naik. Chalking the hike up to the growing cost of milk storage, he said, “As it is the current harvest season, the storage of milk in all district milk unions is increasing every day and the current storage is close to one crore litres.” The price, he added, was still less, compared to the neighbouring states.
Congress hits ground running to prepare for 3 assembly bypolls after poor show in LS polls
The ruling Congress is strategizing to win three vacant seats due to MLAs' election to the Lok Sabha. Concerned about BJP-JDS partnership's voter acceptance, Congress aims to boost its political standing after a poor LS poll performance.
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Croatia face Italy in crunch Euro 2024 survival clash
Croatia, who reached the 2018 and 2022 World Cup final and semi-final respectively, may make several changes as they scrap for Euros survival. Midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, playing in Saudi Arabia, has come in for criticism after sub-par outings in the first two matches, while Real Madrid's Luka Modric, 38, has also struggled.
Karnataka: 3 Ministers revive talk of additional Dy CM posts after Congress party’s subpar performance in LS polls
Three ministers in the ruling Congress are openly discussing the creation of new posts of Deputy Chief Minister (Dy CM) in Karnataka, despite the party's subpar performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls. The demand has been fueled by community leaders who had sought community-wise posts of Dy CM in the run-up to the polls. Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi, Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna, and Minority Affairs Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan have expressed their opinions, exerting pressure on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Doughty South Africa eke out seven-run win over England
South Africa defeated England in a tight seven-run win in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match. Quinton de Kock's brilliant fifty and the bowlers' strong performance helped South Africa defend a sub-par total of 163/6.
Rural jobs, roads, housing next on government radar
The government plans to construct 30 million houses under PMAY and is focusing on addressing rural distress to boost growth in private consumption expenditure and household savings.
Marketing firm Maino.ai raises $1.8 million in funding led by India Quotient
A substantial portion of the funds will be allocated to building and scaling teams in key domains such as technology, product development, design, and strategy, said Rishabh Kumar, one of the three cofounders of Maino.ai.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini takes oath as Karnal's MLA
On Thursday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini took the oath of legislator in his chamber, administered by Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta. Saini emerged victorious in the recent bypoll for the Karnal Assembly seat, defeating his main rival, Congress's Tarlochan Singh. This seat was previously held by his party colleague Manohar Lal Khattar.
5 signs your bartender isn't crafting cocktails properly: A guide to quality drinks
You're queued at the bar, only to observe your bartender eschewing measuring tools and instead pouring alcohol with a flourish, as though staging a performance. While this display may exude flair, precise measurements are vital in cocktail crafting. If you notice your bartender merely guessing quantities, the flavors of your cocktails may be thrown off, resulting in a taste that doesn't align with your expectations.
'Desi angrez', an endangered species
The concoction created is infused with a few cliches: one, as the description suggests, anglicisation, or a penchant for speaking not just in English but a kind of hifalutin English; two, as a corollary of the first quality, covertly harbouring derision for 'vernaculars'; three, holding everything that is 'Indian' to be subpar and all things 'phoren' to be of quality, including, say, 'chicken tikka masala'.
Charting the global economy: World economy is set for a slowdown next year after "subpar" 2023
Fed Chair Jerome Powell made clear Wednesday the central bank is close to done raising interest rates, but his colleagues delivered the message that resonated: Borrowing costs must remain higher for longer amid renewed strength in the economy.
Infosys ADRs slump nearly 9% on NYSE on weak Q4 numbers, subpar guidance
ADRs of Infosys are currently trading 8.51% lower at $15.62. A poll by ET Now had expected Infosys to clock a profit of Rs 6,550 crore and revenue at Rs 38,850 crore
WTO sees 'subpar' 2023 global trade growth
WTO expects the volume of global merchandise trade to down to 1.7 per cent in 2023.
‘Is this what Indians should eat?’: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor chastises Air India for sub-par in-flight meal, airline apologises
Air India recently made headlines for serving low-quality on-board meals.
Equities enter high optimism zone; expect sub-par returns ahead: ICICI Securities
On the basis of the historical performance over the past two decades, the 1-year forward average and median returns for the benchmark index stand at 3% and 1%, respectively, whenever it has traded in the 20x-22x P/E multiple range.
RIL Q2 Preview: Sub-par show by O2C business likely; telecom & retail to outshine
RIL’s earnings usually lack an element of surprise, but it still catches a lot of attention on Dalal Street. A reflection of this can be seen in the stock performance, as the scrip has risen more than 5% so far this week, outperforming the Nifty 50 that has gained 2%.
India beat Pakistan, whose plan of batting first ended in a sub-par total easily chased
Unlike in previous matches in the Asia Cup, this time you did not have to ask some entering the ground who they were supporting.
'Unite 4 Pro' review: A stylish phone with sub-par specs
Signal strength is an issue, which is weak compared to other phones — other phones had full signal, Unite 4 Pro managed only 2 bars.
India's January-March quarter growth to be around 7.1%: DBS
According to DBS, slow private sector capex spending and a stressed banking sector will weigh on the Indian economy's growth potential this year.
Markets pricing in sub-par monsoon; positives yet to pencil in: Prakash Diwan
The prime minister office (PMO) has been coming out with directives to preempt things, which itself is very positive, says Diwan.
Sub-par monsoon: India Inc. worried, but does not see demand falling
The Met's gloomy monsoon forecast not only spooked markets on Tuesday but also created a fresh set of fault lines for India Inc.
Modi government faces sub-par monsoon and inflation risk, reduced margin of error
Immediately after taking office a year ago, the Modi government finds itself confronting the challenge of sub-par monsoon and risk of inflation.
ET Recommendations: Own a smartphone with sub-par battery life? Here are four best power banks to choose from
This is smallest in size compared to other options available today. You get 10,050mAh capacity in an aluminum-anodised body with a single USB port.
Five stocks that could benefit from a sub-par monsoon
According to IMD, the country has received a mere 92.4 mm of rainfall in June, which is 43% less than the average seen between 1951 and 2000.
Submarine INS Sindhurakshak sinks after blasts; shows sub-par naval abilities
India's worst naval accident in at least three decades that gutted INS Sindhurakshak to attention nation’s floundering submarine programme.
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