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Centre notifies rules under anti-paper leak law, mandates NRA to prepare SOPs for tests
The Indian government has released rules under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which mandates the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to prepare norms, standards, and guidelines for computer-based tests. The Act, passed by Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations conducted by various public bodies.
How many days will Quant Mutual Fund require to liquidate 50% of its small and midcap portfolio? Check stress test result
According to the stress test results from the Quant Mutual Fund, the trailing 12-month PE ratio for the midcap fund benchmark has risen above its levels from one year ago and two years ago. For the smallcap index, the trailing 12-month PE ratio is higher than it was one year ago and close to its level from two years ago.
Buck stops with Modi govt, not NTA chief, as four exams cancelled in past 10 days: Congress
Congress has criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) chairperson for allegedly serving the interests of the BJP-RSS, stating that the removal of the NTA chairperson will not solve the education system's problems. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government for the recent postponement of the NEET-PG examination, citing corruption, irregularities, and education mafia as factors contributing to the issue.
Disclose MH-CET marks to students, give answer sheets to them, demands Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray called for transparency in the MH-CET engineering exams, demanding that students be shown their answer sheets and marks, and for toppers to be announced. He criticised the alleged irregularities in the exam, citing mistakes in papers and incorrect percentile calculations. Thackeray accused the government of jeopardising students' futures and questioned the conduct of the exam agency chief.
SpaceX's mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without exploding
SpaceX's mega Starship rocket completed its first full test flight from Texas to the Indian Ocean without exploding, marking a milestone for future missions.
Agnikul test launches world’s first rocket with 3D printed engine
Agnikul official statement said, the vehicle was completely designed in-house and was powered by the world's first single piece 3D printed engine which is also India's first flight with a semicryo engine. The mission was successful after four failed attempts.
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Lesson for entrepreneurs: What are the common mistakes startup founders make and how to avoid them?
India has the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, with 1.17 lakh entities (DPIIT), nearly 1,710 venture capital funds, 794 accelerators and incubators (Tracxn), and several government initiatives like Startup India. Despite this fervour and support, financial and otherwise, the startup journey is extremely difficult.ET Wealth lists the typical mistakes most founders make and tell you how to tackle these
Spacetech startup GalaxEye tests SAR tech on NAL’s pseudo satellite
GalaxEye CEO Suyash Singh said that the company tested its synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology on a subscale high altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL).
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.
Stepping stones
Life is a journey of ups and downs, challenges and opportunities. How we navigate through these moments defines our character and shapes our future. Destiny is always built in the present; it is not dependent on our past. The Buddha said, 'What you are is what you have been. What you will be is what you do now.'
Rupee ends lower pressured by broad dollar rally, notches weekly decline
The Indian rupee weakened on Friday as the greenback extended recent gains and rose to its highest level in nearly five months, while state-run banks' dollar sales helped limit losses, traders said.
Can taxation treaty amendment lead to sizable reduction in flows from Mauritius? Deloitte’s Rajesh Gandhi explains
Rajesh Gandhi from Deloitte India explains the implications of including Mauritius in the PPT requirement, affecting investments pre-2017. Uncertainty looms over treaty benefits and potential challenges for entities choosing Mauritius for non-tax reasons.
Smallcap mutual fund investors await release of 2nd round of stress test results
The market regulator has asked the MF houses to publish the stress test results on their respective websites by the 15th of every month. The main purpose of the stress test was to make mid and smallcap investors aware of the risks associated with and the impact of volatility on the portfolio.
India, Mauritius sign protocol to amend tax treaty; principal purpose test introduced
Tax experts said a new article has been added to the protocol "Article 27B Entitlement to Benefits". The amended protocol was signed on March 7 and made public now.
Govt ends easy tax relief for Mauritius-based FPIs
This limitation on third-party countries will be a concern, along with the new requirement to demonstrate that tax relief is not one of the principal purposes of the investment, said experts.
Cybercriminals extort Rs 15 lakh from female lawyer in Bengaluru after making her strip on camera
Bengaluru lawyer extorted Rs 15 lakh by cybercriminals who coerced her to strip on camera for a 'narcotics test'. Perpetrators filmed her nude, threatening to sell the video on the dark web. Chauhan coerced her into financial disclosure.
Prostate cancer cases to double between 2020 and 2040, deaths to rise by 85 per cent: Lancet study
The commission called for evidence-based interventions, including early detection and diagnosis, along with education and awareness programmes, to help save lives from prostate cancer in the coming years.
Getting viksit needs a proper 360° plan
Ensuring that plans for 2025-35 leave no one behind will require getting the best and widest possible inputs. As ministries factor these in to draw up their plans, they will need to undertake impact assessments of different pathways to become viksit by 2047. This is essential to identify the best possible pathways to achieve the target.
Separate number series for marketing, service calls soon to curb spam
India's telecom regulator is set to issue a mandate to demarcate separate numbering series for transactional and marketing calls made by businesses for commercial purposes. Currently, only 140 number series are allocated for all kinds of commercial purposes. The move is complementary to Trai's recommendations for network operators and mobile device makers to enable display of caller's name, both for personal phone numbers and enterprise callers.
Saving the Panama Canal will take years and cost billions, if it’s even possible
The canal’s travails reflect how climate change is altering global trade flows. Drought created chokepoints last year on the Mississippi River in the US and the Rhine in Europe.
MAH MBA CET 2023: Exam result to be out in April; Check counselling dates, application steps and all other details
The State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra has conducted the MAH MBA CET 2023 exam and is expected to release the answer key and result soon, along with the announcement of the MAH CET counselling dates.
Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) to release TAIT exam result 2023 today
The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) is scheduled to release the results for the Teacher Aptitude and Intelligence Test (TAIT) 2023 on Friday.
CBSE class 10th,12th Board Exams 2023: The CBSE board issues new school guidelines, read here
The CBSE has warned schools not to use WhatsApp messages to communicate with the board or any other official during the examination.
JEE Main 2023 Session 1 Paper 2 result, know how to check your results
The result of JEE Main 2023: BArch BPlanning (paper 2) will be published on jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Zeenat Aman shares Satyam Shivam Sundaram’s look test photo
Zeenat Aman has shared a picture from the ‘look test’ for the movie ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’.
Australian spinner Todd Murphy impresses cricket lovers on test debut, picks up 7 wickets in Nagpur
Todd Murphy of Australia shined on his test debut, taking 7 wickets in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur.
India Vs. Australia Live Streaming: When and where to watch Border-Gavaskar Trophy live
India vs. Australia.: Here is all you need to know about when, where, and how you can watch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy first test match.
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