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International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) South Asia conference from 14 to 16 September. The conference was organised jointly by the Ministry of External Affairs, UNCITRAL and the organisation’s national coordination committee for India. Minister of state for external affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, chief justice of India DY Chandrachud and Attorney General R Venkataramani were present at the event.

SUV, along with a fresh variant and a special edition of the three-row Meridian SUV. The Compass SUV will now include a 4X2 option, known as the Black Shark Edition, with prices ranging from ₹20.49 lakh to ₹23.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-end model with an automatic transmission. The starting price of the base Compass has been reduced by nearly ₹one lakh.

Audi's India unit said on Friday that any potential cut down on electric vehicle (EV) import taxes would help the German carmaker experiment better with models and pricing in the world's third-largest car market. «If we get a window of three to five years where the government is able to reduce the duties, it will let us experiment what models make sense for India and help in terms of pricing points,» Audi India head Balbir Singh Dhillon told Reuters on the sidelines of a showroom launch in Bengaluru. Reuters reported last month that the Indian government is working on a new EV policy that would slash import taxes for automakers that commit to some local manufacturing.

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dream companies where we want to work. But why are you more inclined towards these organisations? Is it simply because of a higher pay structure or because a job here aligns with your career vision? Let’s assume that you join one such company but later realise that this isn’t the right fit for you. You may wonder how this happened when you had thoroughly checked the company’s background and read employees’ reviews. It can lead to regret. Hormazd Mistry, CEO of ROI Institute India, which helps companies measure their projects and programmes, says regret often stems from a misalignment of expectations. When early career professionals find that a company's values, work culture or opportunities for growth don't align with their personal goals, they may question their decision to join the organisation. Hence, it's essential to address these concerns through transparent communication. “My experience shows that early career professionals are least likely to quit when their role aligns with their educational background and career aspirations,” he adds. Employees start getting a feeling of regret when there is a conflict between their personal values and the organisation’s culture, says Yadhu Kishore Nandikolla, Head of Human Resources, MassMutual India. Ascertaining alignment on these during the interview process is of vital importance. Taking an example from their hiring trends, Nandikolla says they are hiring early career individuals in technology/IT and operations roles. He states that early career professionals are very passionate, curious and willing to learn quickly. They are often very loyal to an organisation, and can be retained for longer if they are trained in cutting-edge technology stack roles.

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Lucknow division of Northern Railways has spent a staggering amount of Rs 69.5 lakh between 2020 and 2022 to catch just 168 rats, according to a report in the Times of India. This astonishing expenditure breaks down to approximately Rs 23.2 lakh per year or slightly over Rs 41,000 per rodent. The startling figures were disclosed in response to an RTI query posed by Chandrashekhar Gaur, an RTI activist based in Neemuch. Pest and rodent control activities within the railways fall under the category of primary maintenance. This primary maintenance is carried out on trains that belong to the respective railway divisions. Northern Railways comprises five divisions: Delhi, Ambala, Lucknow, Ferozepur, and Moradabad. It is noteworthy that Gaur's RTI inquiry was directed at Northern Railways, with only Lucknow division providing a comprehensive response to his queries. «So far, the Ferozpur and Moradabad divisions have not replied. The Ambala & Delhi divisions' replies scurried past the questions, much like a clever rodent would on seeing a trap,» the Times of India report added. However, even Lucknow division's response lacked information on the extent of damage caused by rodents. In this regard, the division's central public information officer stated, «details not available for damaged goods and items. No assessment of damage has been made.»

With the drop in temperature, the right bedsheets can make all the difference, offering not only comfort but also a touch of luxury to your sleep sanctuary. Here is a selection of 7 winter bedsheets designed to provide unparalleled coziness, helping you embrace the beauty of winter while enjoying a peaceful and restful night's sleep.

Jaahnavi Kandula in the United States. It said that the viral videos of police actions shared on the internet were taken out of context. A shocking video of a US cop has come out where he was caught laughing and making jokes about a young Indian woman who was killed by his colleague Officer Kevin Dave earlier this year.

rise of AI, the people said. To that end, Sunak and his top political aides have been focused on crafting bolder policy proposals to roll out in the coming weeks, designed to present a forward-looking vision for voters. The hope is that the strategy will reinforce a common criticism of Starmer, that he’s cautious and uninspiring, and chip away at Labour’s roughly 20-point lead in the polls.

iPhone 15 series began in multiple countries on September 15. Interestingly, in less than one hour from the start of pre-orders, the iPhone 15 Pro Max had completely sold out, and most color and configuration options now show a 2-3 week waiting period. The report from the publication also noted that if customers are unable to purchase the larger iPhone during the pre-sale event, their options would be to try their luck next Friday when general sales commence, or alternatively, they may need to wait until at least October to acquire this device.

insurance policy, the claim settlement ratio often remains overlooked despite its profound significance. Let’s have a look at the most recent claim settlement ratio of the life insurance company for Q1 FY2023. The chart clearly highlights that ICICI Prudential Life Insurance stands at the top of the chart by settling 97.9% of the claims received and providing the best customer service.

Indian Bank on Saturday announced roll out of 'IB SAATHI' initiative aimed at providing an integrated ecosystem for all stakeholders in the financial sector through the business correspondent route. The IB Sustainable Access and Aligning Technology for Holistic Inclusion (SAATHI) offers an enhanced user experience through the simplified delivery of services, encompassing both basic and value-added offerings to customers. The bank's Managing Director and CEO S L Jain launched the initiative at their corporate office, a press release said. Indian Bank, with the launch of the scheme, seeks to provide basic banking services at all centres for a minimum of four hours per day at fixed branches while the Banking Correspondents would extend their services directly at the doorsteps of the customers.

Nomination in demat account is now mandatory. You have two options: you can suggest someone or you can expressly choose not to. Existing investors do not need to submit the nomination information again if they have already provided it. By implementing two factor authentication (2FA), current investors can access the online trading platforms of Stock Brokers/Depository Participants that provide these services and submit their nomination information or opt out of nomination (not to nominate anyone). Also read: Give nominee details for mutual funds by this date to avoid MF folio getting frozen According SEBI circular dated March 27, 2023 “Based on the assessment of the trading as well as demat accounts in which choice of nomination details (i.e.furnishing of nomination or declaration for opting out of nomination) has not been updated and on the basis of representations received from the stakeholders, it has been decided that the provisions mentioned at para 7 of SEBI circular dated July 23, 2021 read with para 3 (a) of SEBI circular dated February 24, 2022with regard to freezing of accounts shall come into force with effect from September 30, 2023instead of March 31, 2023.” You can nominate someone for your demat account online thanks to the assistance of NSDL. (Applicable to residents and individuals with a single demat account). Holders of demat accounts may add up to three nominees using this option.

cloud technologies for enterprises and customer use cases, a senior executive of mainframe-as-a-service company Ensono said cloud is not meant for all workloads. India Managing Director of Ensono, Raj Bagga spoke to PTI as the company makes a foray into hybrid solutions for enterprise data. The government recently imposed restrictions on import of micro computers, large or mainframe computers, and certain data processing machines.

Rishi Sunak branded Keir Starmer “Captain Hindsight.” But the meme-ready moniker gives away more than a little about the UK prime minister’s plan to save his job: Don’t look back. Barrel ahead.

California State University, the nation's largest public university system, voted Wednesday to raise student tuition by 6% each year for five consecutive years to try to narrow a $1.5 billion deficit, a decision that some students called disheartening. The university's governing board voted 15-5 to approve the increases that will start across the 23-campus system in the fall of 2024. Annual tuition for full-time California undergraduate students will increase by $342 next year to $6,084. By the 2028-2029 school year, those students will be paying $7,682. The tuition hikes are needed to provide support to students, both through financial aid and programs to help them succeed academically, university officials say. The extra revenue is also needed to give more resources to faculty and staff and maintain school facilities, according to a report about the system's finances released in May. The report found the system with 460,000 students, many of them minorities and first-generation college students, has enough revenue to cover about 86% of what it actually costs to meet student, staff, and institution needs, leaving it with a $1.5 billion gap. «We are at a crossroads and if we don't do it now… it's going to get more and more difficult,» said Julia Lopez, a CSU trustee and the co-chairperson of the working group that wrote this report.

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Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

Vande Bharat sleeper train as early as March next year, with the Integral Coach Factory aiming for a 2024 rollout. «Sleeper coach of Vande Bharat will be rolled out in the current financial year where the first train is under production and will be rolled out in March 2024,» BG Mallya, the General Manager of ICF, said. In addition to the sleeper train, the ICF is also building a new class of the affordable train, called the Vande Metro. According to officials, the Vande Metro is a 12-coach train that will be used for short-distance travel.

Reserve Bank of India to tighten monetary policy any further, given a steady decline in core inflation, but Adarsh Sinha, co-head of Asia FX and Rates Strategy at Bank of America, tells Bhaskar Dutta that the central bank may raise rates again in December to signal its seriousness to bring inflation back to its 4% target. Edited excerpts:What is your reading on interest rates both in India and te US? On the Reserve Bank's likely actions ahead, we do have a rate hike pencilled in for December. It's not a consensus view.