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18.06 / 14:05
Provident Entertainment voice bass travelers Features Best wireless headphones under ₹2000 in India: Top 10 picks with exceptional sound
Reasons to buyReasons to avoidThe Zebronics Bluetooth Headphone Assistant Multifunction is a sleek and stylish option that delivers clear and balanced sound. It features an adjustable headband and ear cups for a comfortable fit, and the built-in controls make it easy to manage your music and calls on the go.Reasons to buyReasons to avoidAlso read: Best wired earphones: Top 10 affordable options for low latency and exceptional sound qualityThe Zebronics Bluetooth Headphone Multifunction in Black is a reliable choice for everyday use.
18.06 / 14:05
Provident Death testing Courts Witnessing a will: Your legal duties and responsibilities
—Name withheld on request A will is an instrument of testamentary disposition of property, whereby one transfers or bequeaths his property to the named beneficiaries on his death. At the time of testing the will for its validity, your friend will not be alive, therefore, a will is required to fulfil the requirements under the relevant provisions of Indian Succession Act, 1925 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.For this, (a) The testator/ your friend has to sign his will; (b) It is mandatory to get it attested by two or more witnesses, though no particular form of attestation is necessary; (c) Each of the attesting witnesses must have seen the testator sign or affix his mark to the will; (d) Each of the attesting witnesses shall sign the will in the presence of the testator, however, the presence of all witnesses at the same time is not required.For the purpose of proving the execution of the will, at least one of the attesting witnesses, who is alive, subject to the process of court, and capable of giving evidence, shall be examined.
18.06 / 11:47
markets UPS Target Trade Destinations Nifty 50 set record highs 32 times in 2024, up 11% from June 4 low
Also Read: Defence stocks surge up to 20% with Paras Defence, HAL, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Mazagon Dock at record highsWith political stability and consistent policy frameworks in place over the last decade, India has emerged as a favored investment destination for global funds, despite its relatively high valuations. During this period, the Nifty 50 index has surged by over 210%.Prime Minister Modi’s ambition of making India a developed country by 2047 should continue focusing on infrastructure, Make in India, energy self-reliance, defence, etc.
18.06 / 11:47
Waters Opinion wellness DISH Cycling performer Features What is a dishwasher and is your typical Indian kitchen ready for one? A complete guide
What is a dishwasher, and how does it operate?Loading: Dishes are loaded into racks inside the dishwasher, typically organized by type and size.Detergent: A specialized detergent, often in tablet or powder form, is placed in a designated compartment.Water Supply: When activated, the dishwasher fills with water from a connected supply, which is heated to a high temperature (around 120-140°F or 49-60°C).Washing Cycle: The dishwasher's internal mechanism, often equipped with rotating spray arms, distributes hot water and detergent across the dishes, effectively removing food particles and grease.Rinsing: Clean water is sprayed to rinse off detergent and residue.Drying: Some dishwashers use a heated drying cycle, while others rely on residual heat and airflow to dry the dishes. Once the cycle completes, dishes are clean and ready for use or further drying. Dishwashers save time and energy compared to manual dishwashing, making them a popular appliance in modern kitchens.
18.06 / 11:47
Provident Digital Mobile Universities Updates EPF: How to check your balance through the SMS facility? A step-by-step guide
Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is a government-mandated scheme in India for most salaried workers, widely favoured for retirement planning across private and public sectors. Both employees and employers contribute a fixed percentage of the employee's salary to the EPF account regularly.Withdrawals from the EPF are permitted under certain conditions such as retirement, changing jobs, or specific life events like marriage or illness.Here’s how you can check your EPF balance via SMS provided your Universal Account Number (UAN) is activated and your mobile number is registered with the EPFO:Step 1: Launch your messaging app and create a new message.Step 2: In the message, type: EPFOHO UAN ENG (Replace UAN with your 12-digit UAN); ENG signifies English, the default language for responses.Step 3: Send the SMS to 7738299899.To receive SMS in languages other than English, append the first three characters of your preferred language after “UAN".
18.06 / 11:13
markets FIVE Booking wellness Experts exclusive Interviews Devina Mehra feels THIS is the reason why you should book profit in micro, smallcap stocks
₹5,000 crore.Mehra highlighted the risks associated with investing in microcap and smallcap stocks in an exclusive interview with Mint. She said microcap and smallcap stocks can be very volatile and difficult to manage due to the lack of effective risk management tools like Nifty options and stop losses."I certainly think that if you look at microcaps and stocks below ₹5,000 crore market cap, there is more than a little froth there, and investors should limit their exposure there.
18.06 / 11:13
UPS Provident Progressive Career innovations reports International IMI New Delhi launches Online PGDM at INR 2,95,000
International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi has announced the launch of its first batch of Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) programme. The programme is recognised by AICTE and will allow participants to excel in today's competitive business landscape.This 24-months Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) programme is designed for early to mid-career professionals seeking to broaden their foundational grasp of management and explore various domains to contribute effectively to business growth.
18.06 / 11:13
Metro information International Top Gainers and Losers today on 18 June, 2024: Shriram Finance, Power Grid Corporation Of India, Maruti Suzuki India, Dr Reddys Laboratories among most active stocks; Check full list here
Top Gainers: M M T C (up 9.83%), Cochin Shipyard (up 9.69%), Asahi India Glass (up 8.15%), Phoenix Mills (up 7.97%), and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (up 7.72%)Top Losers: Chemplast Sanmar (down 4.64%), Kalpataru Projects International (down 4.44%), Gujarat Ambuja Exports (down 4.41%), Sumitomo Chemical India (down 4.00%), and KNR Constructions (down 3.73%)Top Gainers: M M T C (up 9.94%), Cochin Shipyard (up 9.35%), Metro Brands (up 8.92%), Schneider Electric Infrastructure (up 8.91%), and Ramkrishna Forgings (up 8.61%)Top Losers: Chemplast Sanmar (down 4.62%), Kalpataru Projects International (down 4.52%), Gujarat Ambuja Exports (down 4.41%), KNR Constructions (down 4.28%), and Sumitomo Chemical India (down 3.80%).For more information on the top gainers and losers in BSE, you can visit this link.
18.06 / 11:13
Assurant Election President Justice country rights Call to replace EVMs with paper ballots gets louder amid hacking concerns
EVM and used to generate an 'unlocking' OTP. This incident has intensified calls from various political figures in India to replace EVMs with traditional ballot papers. Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has been vocal in his criticism of EVMs.
18.06 / 11:13
UPS President students Universities performer Courts 'Babri Masjid demolition, a criminal act...': Owaisi flays NCERT over tweaks glorifying Ayodhya judgement
NCERT says teaching about Gujarat riots, Babri masjid demolition ‘can create violent, depressed citizens’"The NCERT has decided to replace Babri Masjid with the words ‘three domed structure.’ It has also decided to call the Ayodhya judgement an example of 'consensus.' India’s children should know that the Supreme Court called the demolition of Babri Masjid an egregious criminal act," Owaisi said.He also added that the children should know that a functioning masjid was "desecrated" in 1949 and then demolished by a mob in 1992. "They should not grow up glorifying criminal acts."Also read: NCERT omits some references to ‘Gujarat riots, Babri Masjid’ from Class 12 syllabus.
18.06 / 10:55
markets UPS Trade CMI Updates International Stock market update: Nifty Auto index falls 0.03%
Shares of Exide Industries Ltd.(up 4.12 per cent), Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.(up 3.27 per cent), Bosch Ltd.(up 3.26 per cent), Balkrishna Industries Ltd.(up 3.25 per cent) and Apollo Tyres Ltd.(up 1.76 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.
18.06 / 10:55
markets Provident Waves MET Maxim Department As unrelenting heat wave makes power demand spike, utilities told to be on high alert
power ministry has announced it has directed all utilities to «maintain a high state of alert and minimize forced equipment outages» due to the increased electricity demand driven by the ongoing heatwave, particularly in the northern region where the monsoon has yet to arrive. The ministry's statement highlighted that the northern region has faced high electricity demand since May 17, 2024, due to the heatwave. Despite these tough conditions, the highest-ever peak demand of 89 GW in the northern region was successfully met on June 17, 2024. This was achieved by importing 25-30 percent of the region's power needs from neighboring regions, the ministry noted.
18.06 / 10:55
markets UPS WhatsApp Updates Share market update: Most active stocks in today's market in terms of volume
The NSE Nifty index closed 92.31 points up at 23557.9, while BSE Sensex ended up 308.37 points at 77301.14.
18.06 / 10:55
Provident Platform students Universities country testing rights Master Your English Skills: How to ace the TOEFL Test for foreign admissions
study abroad to demonstrate their readiness for academic success in English-speaking environments. Almost all universities in popular overseas education countries such as the US, UK, Australia & Canada, and even in emerging destination markets such as Germany, France, Singapore, Dubai among others requires an English Proficiency Test and accepts TOEFL iBT test scores for the same. The fear of taking an English proficiency test is often higher in aspirants who have studied in vernacular languages, as opposed to those who have had their education with English as a medium of instruction. However, with the right preparation and learning resources, aspiring Indian students can easily get the requisite scores for TOEFL test. The TOEFL iBT test is a crucial step for Indian students aiming to study in any domain across undergraduate, graduate or post graduate programs in English-speaking countries or enroll in English-taught programs globally. The test evaluates proficiency in English and the learner’s ability to understand and use it in an academic context. The TOEFL iBT assesses your English language proficiency across reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
18.06 / 10:55
Waters WhatsApp Fishing country boating Sri Lanka Navy arrests four Indian fishermen
Indian fishermen were arrested and their trawler seized early on Tuesday by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation's waters, taking the total number of such arrests to more than 180 this year. «In the latest incident of alleged poaching by Indians, one Indian trawler was seized and four fishermen were arrested early on Tuesday around the northern islet of Delft in the Jaffna peninsula,» Sri Lanka Navy said here. Including Tuesday's arrests, a total of 182 Indian fishermen have been arrested and 25 of their trawlers seized so far in 2024 for alleged illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters, the Navy said. The numbers are almost 75 per cent of the approximate 240-245 held similarly in 2023.
18.06 / 10:55
markets UPS Enterprise Updates International orienteering Stock market update: Power stocks up as market rises
Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd.(up 7.82%), Voltamp Transformers Ltd.(up 5.43%), Jyoti Structures Ltd.(up 4.96%), JSW Energy Ltd.(up 3.38%), Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.(up 3.21%), Hitachi Energy India Ltd.(up 2.36%), Power and Instrumentation(Gujarat)Ltd.(up 1.97%), NLC India Ltd.(up 1.50%), GE Power India Ltd.(up 1.17%) and Karma Energy Ltd.(up 1.02%) stood among the top gainers.
18.06 / 09:13
FIVE economy Election wellness pandemic show country We need tax reforms to support India’s expenditure path
The dust from a heated election campaign has now settled down. A new government has been sworn in. The Union finance ministry led by Nirmala Sitharaman is busy preparing the full budget for the current financial year.
18.06 / 09:13
markets Gap security Trade Experts Inside information GRM Overseas share price jumps 10% after announcement of fundraise
Stock market today: GRM Overseas share price witnessed a substantial upside during Tuesday's deals. GRM Overseas share price today opened with an upside gap at ₹179.90 per share and touched an intraday high of ₹189.90 per share on NSE, recording more than a 10 percent rise against Monday's close price of ₹171.46 per share.
18.06 / 09:13
UPS Corning Qualcomm Motorola Features Updates Motorola Edge 50 Ultra with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC launched in India, price starts at ₹59,999: All you need to know
₹59,999. At this price, th Edge 50 Ultra will give direct competition to the likes of Pixel 8, OnePlus 12, iQOO 12 and even the iPhone 15.Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is priced at ₹59,999 for the single 16GB RAM/1TB storage variant.
18.06 / 09:13
markets UPS Gap wellness Experts information Nandan Denim share price hits 52-week high after announcement of 1:10 stock split
Nandan Denim stock split 2024: The board of directors of Nandan Denim Limited has declared a stock subdivision in a 1:10 ratio. The company board took this decision while considering the stock split proposal in its board meeting on Monday.
18.06 / 09:13
markets UPS wellness Trade performer Multibagger: Penny stock Refex Industries soared 13765% in a decade, up 1351% in 5 years
₹1.19 in June 2014 to trade around ₹165 currently. This significant increase underscores Refex's consistent and substantial value appreciation trajectory, positioning it as a standout performer within the penny stock category. Such extraordinary gains not only reflect its past success but also highlight its potential as a high-return investment opportunity over the years.Meanwhile, over the past 5 years, the stock has surged by an impressive 1351 percent, rising from ₹11.37 in June 2019.

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