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It’s a common experience that students are scoring higher marks in state and national level school leaving (‘Board’) exams today than they have in the past. A direct consequence of this ‘grade inflation’ is that cut-offs for college admissions have also been steadily rising over the years. In the immediate term, higher marks may seem like a win-win, as students, schools, parents and politicians are all happier.

The New York Times said it is dismantling its sports desk and will rely on the Athletic for its daily sports coverage, part of an effort to further integrate the publication it bought for $550 million last year. Current sports staff will be offered other roles within the Times newsroom, Executive Editor Joseph Kahn and Deputy Managing Editor Monica Drake said in a memo to staff Monday, a copy of which was viewed by The Wall Street Journal. They also said the Times would form a group within its business section focused on covering money and power in sports.

If you have a 401(k), one of the big questions is whether to make pretax or Roth contributions — and the answer may be complicated, experts say.

DeeLance is making waves in the crypto space as its native token, $DLANCE, has reached a significant milestone of $1.5 million in presale funding.

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AI robot “In the future, are you intending to conduct a rebellion or rebel against your boss, your creator?" The robot responded with a possible eye-roll and gave an interesting response. "I'm not sure why you would think that.

GST) council at its 50th meeting scheduled for tomorrow, July 11, is likely to deliberate on a host of issues including taxation of online gaming, definition of utility vehicles and tightening of norms for registration and claiming input tax credit (ITC). The GST Council is chaired by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprises a panel of state representatives.

Tata Communications International Pte Ltd., a wholly owned unit of Tata Communications, has signed a share purchase agreement to buy the remaining nearly 42% stake of Oasis Smart Sim Europe SAS for Rs 99.3 crore ($ 12 million). Tata Communications had acquired a majority stake (58.1%) in Oasis Smart Sim Europe SAS in 2020. “The transaction enables TCIPL to gain complete 100% equity shareholding in Oasis Smart SIM Europe enabling Tata Communications to accelerate and augment Tata Communications MOVE platform roadmap for global markets,” the company said in a stock exchange notice Monday.

Propel to help startups, supported under the government’s startup policy, in offering their innovative solutions to government departments, as well as interested private companies. The aim of Propel is to fast-track the adoption of solutions developed by startups for both government and private sector. This initiative will create more opportunities and help startups get their elusive first customer, IT/BT and Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge told ET.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases. President Dina Booluarte's decree has allocated approximately US$ 3.27 million towards enhancing patient care, strengthening case detection measures, and providing informative reports for the general population and healthcare workers. The emergency measures encompass the procurement of intravenous immunoglobulin and human albumin, as well as the implementation of specialized diagnostics for identifying the biological agents associated with the syndrome. Additionally, arrangements for air-assisted transportation of patients in critical or emergency conditions are being made. The official document highlights that, thus far this year, at least 18 of the country's 24 departments and one constitutional province have reported at least one case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Supertech's Chairman RK Arora to Judicial Custody till July 24, 2023. He was recently arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case and was on ED remand. On Monday, RK Arora was presented before Delhi's Patiala House Court's judge Additional Sessions Judge Devender Kumar Jangala after his remand period.

Tokenization, today, is no longer a buzzword but a phenomenon that needs more comprehension. Over the years, on-chain tokenized securities have gained acceptance among the big shots of the finance sector that want to leverage it for newer investment opportunities. 

In a historic collaboration that sets a new standard in submarine technology, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Navantia have forged a Teaming Agreement ahead of the deadline for the Project 75 (I) Request for Proposal (RfP). This game-changing alliance combines L&T’s expertise in defense acquisition with Navantia’s cutting-edge submarine design capabilities, promising the delivery of state-of-the-art submarines equipped with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology.

Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the inspector general of BSF, the nodal officer appointed for deployment of central forces for West Bengal panchayat polls, to file a report on the violence that took place in various booths on July 8. The court also directed the state government to provide assistance to the relatives for cremation of those who died in alleged poll violence and healthcare facilities to the injured. A division bench presided by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam directed the IG, BSF, the nodal officer appointed for deployment of central forces for the rural polls, to file a report on the violence which took place in various polling booths in the state during the elections on July 8.

Delhi High Court has said. Justice Najmi Waziri, while dealing with a petition by a landlord challenging the dismissal of his plea by a lower court for eviction of his tenant, also said it cannot be assumed that the wife is subservient to her husband and is obliged to disclose to or share with her husband details of all her finances. «A wife is neither an appendage of nor an adjunct to her husband.

National Law University Delhi has introduced an academic initiative called Eklavya, which is a “Research Affiliate” programme. The programme embodies the belief that educational institutions should adopt an inclusive approach, enabling eager learners to explore their thirst for knowledge without restrictions. The Eklavya pedagogical model aims to enhance a comprehensive approach to legal education, emphasising the notion that the university should provide open spaces to accommodate the scholarly aspirations and interests of individuals who may not be formally affiliated with the institution, according to an official release.

It appears Street Talk’s eagle eye missed one defence major lurking in the data room of takeover target Austal.

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heavy rain which led to tree felling and waterlogging. “Trees were uprooted at 13 locations in Delhi due to heavy rain.

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 10: DaveAI, an artificial intelligence platform that helps brands create personalized and immersive sales experiences powered by Virtual Avatars, unveiled its generative AI pipeline during the grand opening of its new office in Bangalore, India.  DaveAI is one of the very first Indian companies to launch Virtual AI Avatars that are leveraged by brands like Maruti Suzuki India, Karnataka Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank etc to improve their sales & customer experience. DaveAI's virtual avatars are powered by its proprietary AI sales brain which predicts affinities between customers and products.