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The Creative Arts Education Society (CAES), which operates through its constituent academic institutions under the Pearl Academy umbrella, has entered into a partnership with the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), an Institute of national importance under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS), government of India. This collaboration encompasses all bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes offered at various Pearl Academy campuses, including those located in Delhi West, Delhi South, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Jaipur, according to an official release.

Having a bank locker can be a secure way to store valuable items and important documents. Making sure that that your transactions related to the locker are private and confidential is extremely important. In case you have any privacy concerns, do not hesitate to discuss with the bank staff. You must also know how often you will need to access the locker. Frequent access might be inconvenient if the bank’s access hours are limited.

Cosmos (ATOM) Hub, an integral blockchain within the Cosmos Network, announced the successful completion of its v12 upgrade. The update introduces the Liquid Staking Module (LSM) that allows ATOM token holders to bypass the previously mandated 21-day unbonding period for unstaking their assets.

Investing.com — The U.S. dollar retreated in early European trade Friday, while the euro rebounded from multi-month lows after the European Central Bank's latest meeting signaled the rate hike will be its last. 

persons with disability to avail assistive technology services to reduce the out-of-pocket payment.NITI Aayog has started discussions with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), World Health Organisation (WHO) and stakeholder ministries to firm up the blueprint for a national integrated policy on assistive devices, a senior government official told ET. India has an estimated 30 million persons with disability as per the 2011 census and over 5% of the people aged 60 years and above have some form of disability. Assistive technology (AT) includes any item, equipment, software programme or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Besides this, ATs are also used to overcome the functional-loss related to senile changes such as a decrease in vision or hearing or locomotor disability in the human body and also in overcoming disabilities owing to intelletual or learning disabilities. “The Aayog is currently assessing the unmet need and potential of the sector following which it will propose targeted policy measures to improve access and reach of ATs in India and integrating them with the national health policy,” the official added. The idea is to come up with an economically viable model for assistive devices to enhance their affordability, adaptability and functionality while also strengthening indigenous research and development and promoting mass manufacturing of assistive devices in India. Under the United Nation Convention on the Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), access to appropriate AT is a fundamental human right and India has ratified the Convention. The existing Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act

Makanpur area of Indirapuram on Friday morning as a minor lost their life due to a lightning strike. The morning brought an unexpected burst of rain accompanied by strong gusty winds to various parts of Delhi and the neighbouring National Capital Region (NCR). Regions in South West Delhi, including Vasant Vihar, Munirka, and RK Puram, witnessed light rainfall in the early hours today.

Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the scheme’s official name in English, as a gift to the world that has created huge economic benefits. China claims that 420,000 jobs have been created in BRI countries and 40m people lifted out of poverty thanks to BRI-generated growth. America, and many of its allies, see the BRI as far less benign: a political tool aimed at stifling foreign criticism of Mr Xi’s iron-fisted rule and providing a leg-up for his country’s firms that has saddled countries with crippling debt.

Netflix India, said in a statement. Akshaye Widhani, CEO, Yash Raj Films said the company’s mission is to create entertaining stories from India for the world.

₹1,000 monthly financial assistance scheme for women today i.e. on 15 September. Stalin launched the scheme saying it is a recognition of women's hard work and distributed bank debit cards to several beneficiaries and state ministers rolled out the programme in their districts.

Disaster Management Authority. It aims to enhance public safety and provide timely alerts during emergencies.

₹45,000 crore healthy foods market in India. ITC had then said that it will acquire 100% of SFPL over a period of three to four years, with 47.5% stake to be bought in tranches by 31 March, 2025, and the balance to be acquired, subject to other conditions agreed to in the binding documents. Several startups are now selling foods for children, using millets such as ragi and oats using convenience and health as a plank to market these products.

Develop Global boss Bill Beament has lashed out at an independent expert finding that its takeover offer for lithium hopeful Essential Metals is “not fair but reasonable”.

The price of uranium surged to its highest price in 12 years amid fears of a supply crunch instigated by a coup in Niger, and Canadian miner Cameco’s decision to curtail production, just as demand for the commodity is poised to increase.

Macquarie Group’s highest-paid banker, Nick O’Kane, has urged the market to stay “open-minded” on decarbonisation technology and says investment in controversial carbon capture and storage systems is critical in the global race to hit net zero emissions targets.

After the revision, Axis Bank offers interest rates between 3% and 7.10% on tenures ranging from 7 days to 10 years. Also read: Should FD investors wait or book their FDs now as RBI holds repo rate? The bank has reduced 50 bps on tenure ranging from 7 days to 29 days from 3.50% to 3%.While, it has increased by 25 bps on tenure of 46 days to 60 days from 4% to 4.25% The bank has reduced 10 bps on tenure ranging between 1 year 5 days to 15 months from 6.80 to 6.70. ON tenure of 1 year to 1 year 4 days, the bank reduced by 5 bps from 6.75% to 6.70%. Also read: Fixed deposit interest rates start seeing a dip in banks; how to select FD tenure now for maximum returns

Peter Marton, the deputy superintendent of virtual currency at the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS), will be stepping down from his position at the end of this month. 

balance transfer of a home loan is, why you should opt for it, and more. A home loan balance transfer allows you to change your lender. Using it, you can transfer the balance of your home loan to a new bank or NBFC offering you better terms.

Also Read: India prioritising longer-range nuclear weapons that can reach China; Pakistan remains primary focus: Report Due to the lack of dependable data from sources within Pakistan, the Nuclear Notebook employed a methodology that relied on a blend of open-source materials for their estimates and analytical work, PTI reported. Their information sources encompassed both state-originating data, such as government pronouncements, declassified documents, budgetary details, military demonstrations, and treaty disclosure data, as well as non-state-originating data, including media reports, think tank assessments, and industry publications.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stopped in a far eastern Russian city Friday to see a factory that builds the country's most advanced fighter jets on his extended trip that hints at his interest in sophisticated weaponry, as the U.S. and others warned Moscow and Pyongyang against making banned weapons transfer deals. Kim's visits to Russian weapons and technology sites and meetings with President Vladimir Putin have raised speculation he will supply ammunition to Russia for its war efforts in Ukraine in exchange for receiving advanced weapons or technology from Russia as the two nations deepen their ties while both are increasingly isolated and sanctioned in separate confrontations with the West. Russia's state news agency RIA Novosti published video showing Kim's armored train pulling into a station in the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur and Kim's convoy sweeping out of the station shortly afterward.

Health foods maker Yoga Bar is foraying in the rapidly growing baby care category, with the launch of a new brand — Yoga Baby. Suhasini Sampath, co-founder and chief executive officer of Yoga Bar, said the product range, which includes millet-based foods such as porridge mixes, is aimed at providing nourishment needs to young children. The range will be available on the direct-to-consumer company’s online and e-commerce platforms, as well as retail outlets, she said. In January this year, diversified group ITC announced it was acquiring Yoga Bar from its parent company, Sproutlife Foods, over a period of three to four years, to step up its presence in the health foods space. A report by Avendus Capital forecasted the health foods and beverages category in India to grow to $30 billion by calendar year 2026.

Infosys said it signed a $1.5 billion contract for a 15-year period with a «global company». Under the deal, Infosys will provide enhanced digital experiences and business operation services, leveraging the company's platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, it said on Thursday.