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AAP) on Wednesday staged a protest against the alleged NEET scam, calling it a «national disgrace» and demanded a fresh examination. The protest held at Dadar was part of the party's nationwide agitation against the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, it said. Ruben Mascarenhas, AAP's Mumbai working president, alleged that the NEET «scam» is playing with the future of not just 24 lakh medico aspirants, but all of young India. «We demand that the NEET exam be scrapped and a fresh exam be held. There must be a court-monitored independent investigation and exemplary action must be taken against those involved, especially those who are from the BJP,» said Paul Raphael, AAP Mumbai executive member.

Reliance Jio continued to outpace rivals Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea in active wireless subscriber and high-paying 4G/5G users, telecom regulator data for April showed. Reliance Jio added more active subscribers during the period, adding 3.06 users, while Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea lost 2.09 million and 0.63 million active subscribers respectively, according to the data released by the telecom regulatory authority of India (TRAI) on Wednesday. Active, or visitor location register (VLR) data put out every month by Trai indicates the number of mobile users regularly using a mobile network.

Also Read- Divine Power Energy IPO price band fixed at ₹36-40:check issue size, key dates On Monday, June 24, 2024, the allocation for the Falcon Technoprojects India IPO is anticipated to be completed. The Falcon Technoprojects India IPO listing is scheduled to happen on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, whereby the Falcon shares will be listed on NSE SME.The price of each share in the Falcon Technoprojects India initial public offering (IPO) is fixed at ₹92.

Shares of Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.(up 1.1 per cent) and Bharat Forge Ltd.(up 0.4 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

Sandur Manganese & Iron Ores Ltd.(up 10.00%) and Oriental Trimex Ltd.(up 2.42%) stood among the top gainers.

Nalanda University's Chancellor Arvind Panagariya expressed gratitude as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of the university on Wednesday and said that he has started working on the direction to increase the number of students and professors in the University. Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a plaque at the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir as he inaugurated the campus on Wednesday morning. While speaking to ANI, Arvind Panagariya said that soon the number of regular students in the University is going to reach 1,000.

Rich man’s fruit? In a first, India plans to import avocado from Brazil to tame domestic pricesThe available studies on post-harvest losses in India are not comparable and there is no emphasis on measuring food waste at the consumer level. Estimates of post-harvest losses in the country vary from 18% to 25% across the entire supply chain, though they are thought to be much higher, at up to 45%, for fruit and vegetables.“India’s food processing capabilities have immense potential.

Crisil highlighting India's significant potential in energy transition and digital infrastructure, on June 19.“The next decade will see us invest more than $100 billion in the energy transition space and further expand our integrated renewable energy value chain that today already spans the manufacturing of every major component required for green energy generation," he said.In addition to constructing solar parks and wind farms, the conglomerate is establishing facilities to manufacture electrolyzers for green hydrogen production, as well as wind power turbines and solar panels.Gautam Adani stated that India will begin adding a trillion dollars to its GDP every 12 to 18 months, setting the country on a path to becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2050.Milestone Alert! Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news website in the world

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₹20,000 crore through long-term bonds in the financial year 2024-25.“The Central Board at its meeting held today i.e. 19th June 2024 has, inter alia, accorded approval for raising long term bonds up to an amount of Rs.

₹65 to ₹68 per equity share, having a face value of ₹10.The firm manufactures solid surface materials, which are distributed throughout India via a large distribution network of distributors and direct clients, as well as exported to countries such as Dubai, Bahrain, Greece, and Nepal. The firm operates under two names, LUXOR and ASPIRON, which provide a wide variety of solid surfaces.

Also read | India must learn from China's patent chase and focus on quality over quantity “The treaty could potentially attract investment to India, though several factors will influence the extent of this impact," said Jogeshwar Mishra, partner at law firm Shardul Amarchand & Mangaldas & Co. “These include providing a clearer legal framework for the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge." The treaty would also improve market confidence, Mishra said, as it would ensure that “traditional knowledge and genetic resources are used ethically and legally, minimising the risk of legal disputes".

flexibility remains a pressing concern for most employees, says a report. According to recruitment firm Michael Page India's Talent Trends 2024 report, flexibility has become a major point of contention in most parts of India as employers grapple with implementing hybrid working models and policies that meet both business needs and employee preferences. At a time when a whopping 94 per cent of respondents (India) are open to exploring different roles in 2024, employers must look beyond competitive salaries and address broader aspects such as flexibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and positive workplace culture to effectively attract and retain top talent, the report said.

low reservoir levels. This issue is likely to impact the central bank's fight against inflation, which it says has been interrupted by volatile and elevated food prices. «The exceptionally hot summer season and low reservoir levels may put stress on the summer crop of vegetables and fruits. The rabi arrivals of pulses and vegetables need to be carefully monitored,» RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said in the June edition of its Bulletin.

HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and initiated discussions on implementing the 260-km railway line between Bengaluru and Sathyamangalam (Sathy) in Tamil Nadu. Kumaraswamy, who met Vaishnaw in Delhi, mentioned that the project was sanctioned when his father, HD Deve Gowda was the Prime Minister in 1996. According to a map put out by the Indian Railways, the new line, as proposed earlier, branches off at Hejjala on the Mysuru-Bengaluru sector and reaches Chamarajanagar via the industrial hub of Harohalli, Kanakapura, Sathanur, Halaguru, Malavalli, Kollegal and Yelandur covering a length of 142-km. A further extension from here is needed to reach Sathyamangalam.

The NSE Nifty index closed 41.91 points down at 23516.0, while BSE Sensex ended up 36.45 points at 77337.59.

The NSE Nifty index ended the session 41.91 points down at 23516.0, while BSE Sensex rose 36.45 points to 77337.59.

Thermal power plants (TPPs) had coal stocks of over 45 million tonne on June 16, higher by 32 per cent as compared to the same day last year, an official statement said on Wednesday. Ministry of Coal said it is working round-the-clock to ensure a consistent supply of coal to TPPs. As a result of enhanced production, efficient management of logistics and smooth inter-agency coordination, the highest ever coal stock has been reported at TPPs, the ministry statement said.

Delhi to Bagdogra was delayed due to high ground temperatures, which affected flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. This has resulted in delays as safety guidelines are followed, sometimes requiring flights to wait for wind speeds to stabilize. A senior official from the Ministry of Civil Aviation told ANI that that high temperatures cause the air to become thin, impacting the lift required for aircraft to take off, especially during takeoff and initial climb. This can also cause mid-air turbulence for passengers. In extreme weather conditions like high temperatures and high winds, aircraft only proceed after getting clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). To mitigate the effects of high temperatures, airlines may adjust operations by reducing fuel or baggage, and in some cases, even offloading passengers.

Interested students must complete their CAT 2024 registration by September 21, 2024, to book a slot for the exam. The test remains important for candidates across the country as it holds admission to 21 IIMs, IITs, and over 1200 other B-schools across India.

Haryana is governed by AAP's INDIA bloc ally, Congress."I have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the water crisis requesting him to resolve the issue. If the crisis is not solved within two days, I will go on an indefinite strike from 21 June," she said.At the press conference, Atishi said, "Yesterday, Haryana released 513 MGD of water to Delhi against 613 MGD.