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TraqCheck, an enterprise software startup, has raised an undisclosed amount in a funding round from Alok Oberoi, former head of Goldman Sachs’ international wealth management business; Aakash Anand, founder of Bellavita; and Caret Capital, an early-stage venture firm focused on startups in the mobility, distribution and employment sectors. The funds will be used for global expansion. ET had earlier reported that the startup aims to expand into global markets in the next two to four years. Founded in 2020 by Armaan Mehta, Jaibir Nihal Singh, and Rishabh Jain, the New Delhi-based company assists businesses in background verification using artificial intelligence.

In a shareholder notice on Monday (23 September), Jupiter said that after carrying out its ongoing product review, it determined that the fund was unlikely attract significant future inflows in the short to medium-term. As a result, the board decided it «is in the best interest of its shareholders» to liquidate the vehicle, with the closure set to take effect on 23 October 2024. Jupiter to close UK Opportunities fund after 'limited' client demand This fund was available to UK retail investors, and all shareholders will have until 22 October at 1:00 pm (BST+1) to either redeem their...

Coldplay and its arrival in India, at the moment. The British rock band is set to perform in India on three dates at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai and the demand for tickets has not been anything less than mind-boggling. The rush has been such to book tickets that BookMyShow's platform couldn't handle the traffic. The Coldplay fever, which has gripped the nation, has also led to a high demand for hotel rooms for the concert dates from January 18,19 and 21.

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The Texas-based Friedkin Group has reached an agreement to buy Premier League club Everton from current owner Farhad Moshiri, the English team said Monday

British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has promised not to return to an era of public spending cuts despite the dire state of the U.K.’s national finances

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Wuthering Heights" will be made into a film featuring Barbie-star Margot Robbie and Saltburn actor Jacob Elordi, as per reports. The movie will be directed by Emerald Fennell.

Indian students are intent on adding that foreign education experience on their CV. As Canada, Britain and Australia set conditions and caps for foreign students, Indians are looking elsewhere. Barring the US, which continues to dominate the destination wishlist, students are now opting to study in countries that were previously not on their list for reasons such as language barrier, strict work-study norms and higher financial requirements. As some of the traditional favourite education destinations limit entry, others, particularly non-English-speaking countries, are improving the 'ease of onboarding international students'.

Having originated as Peel Hunt's REX platform in 2015, the now independent company received authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority in April and will be spearheaded by CEO Aaqib Mirza, who was previously chief technology officer at Peel Hunt.  Peel Hunt: All British firms should be included in the GB ISA regardless of incorporation address Mirza noted that RetailBook's independence is «a significant milestone for the firm».  According to the firm, the decision to create an independent company and platform is part of its objective of «creating fairer and more inclusive ca...

The MSCI ESG Leaders, MSCI ESG Screened, MSCI ESG Universal and MSCI ESG Focus indices will all see the ESG tag omitted from their names. Meanwhile, the MSCI Sustainable Impact indices will be renamed to MSCI Sustainable Development indices. FCA to allow 'temporary flexibility' on SDR naming and marketing rules Set to take effect from 3 February 2025, MSCI said the decision followed client consultation.  «Through this decision MSCI will continue to provide its global client base with support to meet local regulatory requirements, in this case aligning with new rules on naming susta...

Coldplay concerts scheduled for 2025, popular author Chetan Bhagat and former SharkTank judge Ashneer Grover engaged in debate on social media platform over pricey tickets sold. «On one hand we get figures of Indian salary percentiles and on the other there’s near mania for concert tickets. Who’s paying so much and buying all these tickets? What percentage of your monthly salary are people spending on these tickets?Some YOLO logic here? What?» said Bhagat in a post on X. Replying to the author, Ashneer said «It’s a large country — and lot is disparity on either end — why is filling of 80k stadium surprising anyone? 800k students go overseas every year — spending $50K on an average. Also now that most people who can afford have phones — things will fill up instantly as well.»

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, UN Agency Heads and other dignitaries met survivors and advocates for ending violence against children in New York on Sunday night (22 September). They are in New York for the UN General Assembly, where world leaders have come together for its 79th session (UNGA 79).

Israel expects more than 12,000 Indian visitors, mainly in the pilgrim and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) segments, in 2024, according to a senior executive at the Israel Ministry of Tourism. The war-torn West Asian country has recorded 6,800 travellers from India till August this year. «Irrespective of the current scenario we are very positive. We're just waiting for the situation to calm down even more than what it used to be for us to see growth. We have welcomed 6,800 travellers, mostly pilgrims and business, from India and 6,72,400 globally in the January-August 2024 period, which was very organic,» Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) India Director of Marketing Amruta Bangera told PTI. Israel's Tourism Ministry expects to double the 6,800 tourist footfalls to over 12,000 in 2024, from India that it received in the first eight months of this year, she said.

student visa in other countries), warns Sachin Jain, Country Manager of ETS India & South Asia. The TOEFL test, created by ETS is welcomed by over 10,000 institutions in more than 150 countries. It is universally accepted in major destinations like the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and is recognized by over 98 per cent of universities in the UK. Thus, maintaining ethical practices not only safeguards your visa status but also enhances your chances of success in the competitive landscape of higher education.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With its diverse landscape and easy connectivity, Sri Lanka is the perfect holiday destination for Indian passport holders, who also benefit from a free visa on arrival. Among the island nation’s key highlights is Galle, a picturesque city on the southern coast known for its rich blend of art and culture.

Gaurav Munjal, the CEO of ed-tech platform Unacademy, recently announced on social media that he secured tickets for British band Coldplay's upcoming concert in India. The announcement sparked excitement among fans, leading to a surge of conversations on social media about plans to attend the concert.