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These consultations aim to refine the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, which governs the management of over 600,000 registered waqf properties across the country. The first stop of the JPC's nationwide consultation will be held in Mumbai on September 26. The committee will meet with representatives from the Government of Maharashtra, the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Maharashtra Waqf Board.

Jai serves as the Asia Desk Editor for Cryptonews.com, where he leads a diverse team of international reporters. Jai has over five years of experience covering the web3 industry.

A broad group of civil rights organizations are calling on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Patel Engineering on Friday said it has bagged an order of Rs 240 crore for a hydropower project from state-owned entity NHPC in Sikkim. The order will be completed within a time frame of 18 months, Patel Engineering said in an exchange filing. «NHPC Ltd has declared Patel Engineering as L1 for a Rs 240.02 crore contract for the works involving modification of diversion tunnel into tunnel spillway arrangement — Civil and Hydro Mechanical works for Package 6 — TEESTA-V Power Station, SIKKIM,» it said. Patel Engineering has a strong presence in irrigation, tunnels and underground works for hydroelectric and dam projects.

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Refugees navigating resettlement often face a shared hurdle: poor machine translations and a short supply of interpreters knowledgeable in their less-serviced languages

Jai serves as the Asia Desk Editor for Cryptonews.com, where he leads a diverse team of international reporters. Jai has over five years of experience covering the web3 industry.

The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon's biggest city getting an expansion team that will begin play starting in 2026

The cryptocurrency market is continually evolving, with new projects emerging to meet the demands of investors seeking innovative ways to generate passive income. Among these projects, ORMOLUS is poised to make a significant impact with its unique dividend ecosystem, designed to provide consistent rewards to its investors.

Jai serves as the Asia Desk Editor for Cryptonews.com, where he leads a diverse team of international reporters. Jai has over five years of experience covering the web3 industry.

In this article series, we spotlight the trailblazing leaders who are driving change and redefining leadership in India, setting the stage for the country's business landscape in 2024 and beyond. Here’s the first part: 1. Deuex Solutions Private Limited

The group, Students for Fair Admissions, has focused on three universities — Princeton, Yale and Duke — where there were notable declines in Asian American enrollment this year compared with last year, which the group said defied expectations. On Tuesday, Students for Fair Admissions sent letters to the schools questioning whether they were complying with the rules laid out by the Supreme Court. Princeton, Duke and Yale also saw minor differences in Black and Hispanic enrollment in the first class of students admitted since the court struck down race-conscious admissions.

Now in their eighth year, the Investment Week Women in Investment Awards continue to have a vital role to play in helping accelerate the pace of change towards a more diverse and inclusive investment industry. The Women in Investment Awards recognise women who are going beyond their day job to have an impact at team, firm or industry level. They also honour investment companies that can demonstrate progress championing diversity and inclusion within their firms and across the industry. This year, we were delighted to receive 924 nominations from across the industry. Categories this...

More than two decades ago, a national LGBTQ+ rights group decided to promote change by grading corporations on their workplace policies

A Native American tribe is trying to persuade a U.S. judge to extend a temporary ban on exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona

SOM Distilleries and Breweries has introduced a twist cap beer with its 'Woodpecker premium Beer'. Woodpecker Premium Beer claims it to be a first in India which will feature a never seen twist-style cap. Woodpecker Premium Beer is also making its debut in Karnataka—one of SDBL’s fastest-growing and most promising markets. The Woodpecker Premium Beer range includes two standout variants: Woodpecker Glide, a premium mild beer, and Woodpecker Crest, a strong, bold beer—catering to the diverse tastes of Karnataka’s beer enthusiasts. Crafted with imported two-row barley & Indian malts and hops sourced from the Rainier region of Germany, the beer stands out as India’s first to incorporate a blend of two malts, setting a new benchmark as India’s first cross-malt beer. Woodpecker beer undergoes a brewing process of 30 days, with only one batch brewed per month to ensure unmatched consistency and flavor. The company says that Woodpecker Glide stands out as a 100% natural brew, free from adjuncts like rice and sugar, embodying purity and taste.

As an observer of financial markets, I see this as a positive development in our gradual progress towards wider financial inclusion. The Rs.250 SIP potentially opens the doors for many Indians who have previously been unable to participate in mutual fund investments. By lowering the entry barrier, Sebi invites a broader segment of our population to consider mutual funds as an investment option. This initiative aligns with one of the key objectives of mutual funds, particularly in the Indian context—to make a range of stocks and bonds accessible, with relatively small amounts of money. Mutual funds pool investments from numerous individuals, allowing them to access a diverse portfolio of securities that might otherwise be challenging for individual investors to compose independently. The Rs.250 SIP extends this concept further, potentially bringing professional fund management and diversified portfolios within the reach of more people.

Especially when it comes to raising questions regarding a leader’s strategy, they feel it’s better to keep the thoughts to themselves as they do not want to come across as someone overriding the leader’s authority. And this is exactly what happens when employees do not feel psychologically safe at work. The concept of psychological safety has been gaining traction in recent years as more and more leaders can be seen realising its benefits. When an employee feels safe enough to speak their mind and not hold back, they significantly contribute to driving innovation at work.

Kross Ltd will debut on the exchanges on Monday. Ahead of the listing, the company’s shares are trading with a grey market premium (GMP) of Rs 24.5. With the upper price band set at Rs 240, the stock is anticipated to list at a 10% premium to the issue price.

hoolock gibbon, for oil and gas exploration by a Vedanta Group company. Cairn Oil & Gas will carry out exploratory oil drilling in the ecosensitive zone of the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Jorhat district, the sole habitat for India's only ape species. The ministry's Forest Advisory Committee approved the diversion of 4.49 hectares of forest land during a meeting on August 27, according to minutes published on the Parivesh portal. On August 8, Assam's principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) and chief wildlife warden recommended the clearance, saying that the project served «national interest».

Hindustan Zinc Limited has said its all-women mine rescue team will represent India at an international competition. The country's first all-women mine rescue team will be among 26 teams at the XIII International Mine Rescue Competition to be organized by the National Mining Agency, Colombia, under the guidance of the International Mines Rescue Body (IMRB). «Hindustan Zinc's team marks a historic breakthrough as the first-ever all-women team from India to compete on this prestigious global stage, demonstrating their exceptional rescue skills and expertise,» said Arun Misra, CEO Hindustan Zinc Limited. He said that the participation highlights our ongoing commitment to gender diversity and parity, ensuring equal representation and opportunities across all levels.