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TDP chief urges PM Modi to set up scientific experts’ committee to probe Vizag gas leak incident

Following the gas leak incident, the National Green Tribunal ordered LG Polymers India to pay interim damages of Rs 50 crore and issued notices to the company, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), state and Centre.




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COVID-19 lockdown: Delayed academic plans and uncertainty-anxiety grips CBSE class 12 students

The COVID-19 lockdown, came with a different set of concerns for class 12 students, whose board exams were postponed midway following the outbreak of coronavirus, putting on hold their future plans as well.




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ICICI Bank Q4 profit jumps 26% to Rs 1,221 crore; announces Rs 25,000 crore fundraising plan

Private sector lender ICICI Bank reported a 26% on-year jump in standalone profit for the quarter ended March 31. The bank saw total income in the March quarter surge by Rs 2,500 from the previous year.




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Preparing for CA exams? ICAI to commence mock test papers; check dates, schedule

Mock test paper for CA exams 2020: In the view of Coronavirus pandemic, the Board of Studies of ICAI will be commencing the Mock Test Papers (Series-1) online this month.




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Glucon-D and Tonic Worldwide launch #EnergyGharKi campaign to celebrate mothers

The campaign applauds mothers for their unwavering energy at all hours of the day




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What is a Cyber Incident Response Plan?

In part 1 of this 3-part blog series, we’ll delve into Cyber Incident Response Planning and how to address and manage the repercussions of a cyberattack or incident.




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Canadian Jobs - 433,000 Vacancies in the Third Quarter of the Year

A report of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business suggested that there were 433,000 job vacancies in the private sector of Canada during the third quarter of 2019. Also, the vacancy rate remained unchanged at 3.2%, denoting the need for appointing…




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British Columbia Invites 348 Candidates in Five Provincial Streams

On November 26th British Columbia held a draw and has extended 348 invitations to Skilled Workers as well as International Graduates in its new Provincial Nominee Program. The draw covered five provincial streams. These Skilled workers of the provincial…




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Canada Requires Biometrics of Foreigners to Apply for Permanent Residence

Canada has opened Service centers across the country for taking biometrics related to foreign nationals who apply to stay in it.A New Approach for EfficiencyBefore December 3rd, such immigration candidates, who were applying away from Canada, needed…




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Manitoba Provincial Draw Invites 221 Overseas Workers and Global Students

Manitoba PNP held a draw on December 6th and invited 221 candidates to apply for immigration on the provincial nomination leading to permanent residence in the country. These candidates were in• Skilled Worker Overseas• Skilled Worker in Canada,•…




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Increase in Immigration Targets is the Next Priority of Canada

The Prime Minister of Canada has addressed the recently appointed Immigration Minister in a recent mandate letter. The mandate letter represents the top preferences for the Canadian immigration future, which comprises increasing immigration goals and…




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Ontario Seeks an Enhanced Provincial Immigration Allocation by 2021

Ontario immigration is seeking an enhanced allocation of provincial immigrants from the Canadian federal government it receives every year. It wants the allocation in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program at 13,300 by 2021, and it is 7,000 in this year. Reasons…




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Prince Edward Island Holds a Final Draw and Invites 111 Aspirants

On December 19 Prince Edward Island held its final draw for 2019 and issued 111 invitations under the system of Expression of Interest. 100 of these were issued to Express Entry and Labor Impact candidates, and 11 to the Business Impact category. In…




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Nova Scotia Achieves A Record Immigration Driving Up the Provincial Population

Nova Scotia Province had a record-breaking growth in population and the credit goes to immigrants as well as interprovincial migrants.Impressive Performance by the ProvinceAs per the estimates of Statistics Canada the growth in population was 12,339…




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Performance of Canada's Express Entry system in 2019

There were several twists and turns in the Express Entry system of Canada for the candidates and the observers in 2019.  Canada issued 85,300 invitations to apply for permanent residence issued.Interesting FeaturesThis was the record top second,…




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Increase in Settlement Funds for Express Entry Immigrants in Canada for 2020

There is an increase in the Settlement funds requirement for fresh immigrants in the Express Entry reaching Canada in 2020. Funds requirements for single applicants increased to $12,960 in 2020. In 2019 they were $12,669. Also, there was an increase…




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Ontario Invites 242 Candidates in Express Entry Draw for French Speakers

On January 9th, Ontario conducted a draw for the first time after May 2019 in the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream that is linked to Express Entry. The draw in Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program issued 242 Notifications of Interest.The qualifying…




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Labor Force Survey in Canada Shows Employment Gains in Various Provinces

Ontario and Quebec were the leading provinces to have employment gains in December. The latest Labor Force Survey of Statistics Canada revealed these facts.57,000 more employees were employed in the private sector of Canada during December. There was…




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Express Entry Immigration Option and Facts about Principal Applicants

We present the facts of Express Entry as an option for candidates who have credentials that are similar to the credentials of Meghan and Harry. Their qualifying for permanent residence in Canada is a matter of discussion. There is news about the potential…




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Prince Edward Island Holds A Major Draw and Invites 123 Candidates

Prince Edward Island held the first draw for the year on January 16th and has issued 123 invitations to immigration candidates.Forward looking ProgramThe PEI Provincial Nominee Program invited the candidates in the Labor Impact, and Business Impact class…




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Alberta Provincial Draw Issues 150 Invitations to Express Entry Candidates

150 invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates to apply and seek the Alberta provincial nomination on January 9. The Candidates having a 350 CRS score received these NOIs.Through the Alberta Express Entry Stream the Alberta Immigrant Nominee…




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Fan of routine, Djokovic finds it tough to adjust to uncertainty

World number one Novak Djokovic said he initially struggled to cope with the uncertainty surrounding when tennis can restart after its shutdown in early March due to the novel coronavirus.




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Maharajas Express launches new Itinerary Royal Sojourn

Maharajas Express, a luxury tourist train in India, will now offer an additional journey. The new itinerary which is named Royal Sojourn will cover destinations such as Delhi, Jaipur, Kota, Sawai Madhopur and Agra. This new journey will be in addition to the already existing three itineraries...



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Pandemic slams Asia's factories, activity hits financial crisis lows

Asia's factory activity was ravaged in April, business surveys showed Monday, and the outlook dimmed further as government restrictions on movement to contain the coronavirus outbreak froze global production and slashed demand.




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Bank of England: U.K. economy to shrink by most since 1706

The Bank of England warned Thursday that the British economy could suffer its deepest annual contraction in more than three centuries as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, before bouncing back next year.




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Flushing Toilet Heard During US Supreme Court's Teleconference Experiment

The U.S Supreme Court's experiment in conducting oral arguments by teleconference this week - a change forced by the coronavirus pandemic - went rather smoothly right up until what sounded...




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Milkman's Social Distancing "Jugaad" Has Netizens Impressed

A milkman's desi jugaad to deliver milk to customers while maintaining social distance has left many impressed.




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Google schedules the Android 11 beta launch show for June 3

Google I/O 2020 was canceled a while back due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Google isn’t planning a full online replacement for the developer conference, but they will be holding a special event to unveil the latest version of Android.The Android 11 Best Launch Show is scheduled for June 3 and will be streamed directly to ...




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Awesome Xiaomi Mi 10 deal offers incredible 20% discount

The Xiaomi Mi 10, which typically sells for well over $850, is now selling for just $679.99! The phone is technically not available in the US or many countries in Europe, but this amazing deal also comes with free international shipping, allowing you to have the phone delivered anywhere in the world. Just as a quick ...




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LG’s “mid-range’ Velvet smartphone announced, but it’s not exactly cheap

LG has officially taken the wraps off its latest handset, the LG Velvet. For a phone designed with mid-range specs, we have to say that its asking price is a little disappointing.





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Samsung wants to launch its own debit card…just like Apple, Google, and Huawei

It’s starting to look like more tech companies are hopping on board the fintech bandwagon as Samsung has announced their plans to launch their own payments card.




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Report on Resolution Regime for Financial Institutions

Report on Resolution Regime for Financial Institutions submitted to RBI




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Economic development with Inclusivity - Narendra Modi, PM

Economic development with Inclusivity says Prime Minister Modi in his maiden speech in Parliament




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Indian Railways increase passenger fares by 14.2%

Indian Railways increase passenger fares by 14.2% and freight rates by 6.5%, effective June 25, 2014




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NABARD Reduces Rates of Refinance by 20bp

NABARD Reduces Rates of Refinance to promote investments in agriculture




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Banknet announces 'Banknet connect 2014-15'

Banknet connect 2014-15 will commemorate the 15 year journey of Banknet Group




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RBI cancels Certificate of Registration of 10 NBFCs

Reserve Bank of India cancels Certificate of Registration of 10 NBFCs




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RBI Third Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy announced

Full Text of RBI Third Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2014-15 - 5th August 2014




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DBS Bank in bancassurance tieup with Royal Sundaram

DBS Bank enters into bancassurance tie up with Royal Sundaram




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Banknet News App focused on Financial World launched

Banknet launches First News App focused on Financial World for Mobiles and Tablets




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Foreign currency bond issues in India reaches record high

Foreign currency bond issues in India will reach record high in 2014: Moody's Report




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RBI Committee for improving efficiency of bank employees

RBI Committee recommendations for improving efficiency of bank employees




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Religare to exit AEGON Religare Life Insurance

Religare to exit AEGON Religare Life Insurance Company




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RBI Fourth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy announced

Full Text of RBI Fourth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2014-15 - 30th September 2014




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PSU banks to be affected due to coal block cancellation

10 Mid-sized PSU banks to be most affected due to coal block cancellation




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Service tax payable on remittance fees to India

Service tax to be payable on NRI remittance fees to India




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Kotak to fully own non-life insurance company

Kotak Mahindra Bank to fully own non-life insurance company




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RBI Fifth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy announced

Full Text of RBI Fifth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2014-15 - 3December 02, 2014




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RBI eases refinancing rules for infrastructure loans

RBI eases refinancing rules for infrastructure loans - Full guidelines