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FM radio has been a very prominent broadcasting medium since the mid-20th century. It gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s due to its superior audio quality compared to AM radio. Since then, AM radios have become a distant memory and FM radios have been praised for their high-quality sound. Due to this, it became the medium for the wide-spreading of diverse content including music, news, and talk shows. Even now, when hundreds of other media have taken over the communication industry, FM radios haven’t vanished. Look at you looking for the Best FM Radio for Home Use in India! Check out our article where we have clubbed together a list of such radios which are readily available on Amazon for you to buy.

CLAT 2024 Consortium issued the second allotment list for counseling on January 8, 2024. Aspirants can view the provisional allocation list for CLAT 2023's second round on the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates obtaining a seat in the CLAT 2024 second allotment list can choose to «freeze,» «float,» or «exit.» Those selecting «freeze» or «float» must submit a non-refundable application fee of Rs 20,000. The third seat allotment list will be unveiled on January 22, according to reports. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a nationwide entrance examination for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs provided by 22 National Law Universities in India. The Consortium of National Law Universities, representing these universities, conducts the CLAT. Additionally, various affiliated universities and organizations utilize the CLAT exam for their admissions and recruitment processes. For the Academic Year 2024-2025, all admissions to the 5-year integrated Ll.B. and Ll.M. programs will be facilitated through CLAT 2024.

consumption will be done by 90% of the population at the lower end by the end of the next decade, State Bank of India researchers said in a new report released Friday, pointing to the country bridging the inequality gap in the coming years and dismissing K-shaped recovery as a flawed narrative. The researchers stated that an “additional Rs 8.2 trillion of consumption had moved to the lower end of the pyramid post-pandemic following the saving of expenditure through free food, shelter and medical being provided by the government.” The figure is expected to double to Rs 16 trillion by 2040. Using I-T returns data, SBI economists stated that income inequality has decreased over the last few years and that the K-shaped recovery narrative was false. Inequality, as measured by Gini coefficient, has declined during FY14 and FY22, SBI pointed out, noting that 36.3% of people belonging to the lowest income group in FY14 have since moved up the income value chain. “Our study shows that an individual’s weighted mean income has risen from Rs3.1 lakh to Rs11.6 lakh during FY14-21.

Germany is facing a dearth of skilled nursing staff as there are not enough qualified nurses available to meet the high level of demand. Experts anticipate that approximately another 500,000 nurses will be needed by the year 2030. Moreover, the scarcity is expected to exacerbate in the medium and long term due to demographic shifts. The Triple Win Programme was established in 2013 by the German Federal Employment Agency's International Placement Services (ZAV) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH for the migration of qualified nurses with German companies. Think you check all the immigration boxes? Find out The project facilitates migration of healthcare personnel from India (specifically from Kerala), Indonesia, the Philippines, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Tunisia. The collaborative efforts of the Federal Employment Agency and GIZ involve the placement of skilled nurses from overseas to work in Germany. The program operates under an agreement between the German Federal Employment Agency (BA) and Norka Roots, focusing on the selection and placement of nursing professionals.

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Gaming consoles have evolved significantly, offering a plethora of features that cater to various preferences, whether you're a casual player or a hardcore enthusiast. But the experience doesn’t stop at the console. The right accessories — gaming pads, headphones, and mobile controllers — play a pivotal role in immersing players in their virtual worlds.

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Beware of fake delivery scam! What to do if victim of cybercrime According to a report in the Hindustan Times, companies need to obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the DoT to begin selling eSIMs in India. Singapore-based Airalo and Spain-based Holafly have been removed as the two companies did not possess the necessary authorisation.

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Also Read: AU Bank Zenith+ Credit Card: From eligibility to benefits; all you need to know To boost your approval odds for the Standard Chartered Ultimate credit card, it's vital to meet these key criteria: Age range: 21 to 65 years. Income stability: A consistent monthly income. Credit score: A satisfactory rating.

₹41.65 on BSE. Nishant Pitti took to social media X to express his support for India, saying, “In solidarity with our nation, @EaseMyTrip has suspended all Maldives flight bookings." Pitti praised Lakshadweep's beaches and waterways, drawing comparisons to the Maldives and Seychelles, and promised exclusive deals to draw attention to the area. EaseMyTrip, an online provider of travel solutions, started the #ChaloLakshadweep campaign to visit Lakshadweep.

Investing.com-- Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Monday after Saudi Arabia slashed the prices of its Asian crude exports to over two-year lows, although losses were limited as traders watched for any potential supply disruptions from the Middle East.

Vedanta Group entity Serentica Renewables, a commercial and industrial (C&I) focused renewable energy developer in India, has raised a ?3,500 crore ($425 million) foreign currency loan for its round-the-clock renewable energy project in India. A consortium of three international banks (Rabobank, MUFG Bank, Societe Generale) and three Indian lenders (YES Bank, Export-Import Bank of India, India Infrastructure Finance Company) have structured the loan for Serentica. Rabobank acted as the sole structuring bank for this loan facility.

In the last year, Suzlon Energy's shares have rallied 277% while Benchmark Sensex gained 19%. The company is now debt-free and generating cash. Chief executive officer, J P Chalasani tells ET the company wants to insulate itself from being a cyclical organisation and build an annuity business model through its services business. Edited excerpts: Suzlon's shares rallied in the past year. What do you attribute this to? The answer is investor confidence.

China is pushing to expedite construction of its stalled Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in western Myanmar's Rakhine state aimed at ensuring smoother access to the Bay of Bengal. The initiative could potentially cast a shadow over India's strategic interests in the region where it has been a traditional net security provider even as a belligerent Beijing has been seeking a foothold. Myanmar's military junta and Chinese state-owned company CITIC recently signed an addendum to the concession agreement for the Kyaukphyu SEZ and deep sea port.

New Delhi: The government will soon come out with policy guidelines mandating the use of urban solid waste in all highway projects across the country. The plan aims to reduce the use of soil from agricultural land for building embankments for highways, as well as provide a viable outlet for millions of tonnes of solid waste from landfills.

MUMBAI : Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) net inflows into Indian equities and debt in 2023-24 have reached a nine-year high, showed data from the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL). At ₹2.68 trillion, this is just ₹9,625 crore away from 2014-15’s record net inflows of ₹2.77 trillion. In monthly average terms, foreign portfolio investors have invested net ₹29,780 crore in Indian equities and debt this fiscal.

NEW DELHI : The interim budget on 1 February is likely to increase the tax rebate under the new personal income tax regime, two people close to the discussions said, giving relief for the middle class ahead of the approaching general elections. The plan is to raise the tax rebate, which is now available for income up to ₹7 lakh, to about ₹7.5 lakh under the new regime, the people said on the condition of anonymity. Tax rebate eligibility is calculated on the net income after taking into account standard deduction of ₹50,000.

₹2,500 and ₹10,000. Parents or guardian can invest in a minor’s MF account through their own banks. However, the redemption proceeds will only be transferred to the minor’s bank account.

China and the Maldives will sign several agreements to further bolster their bilateral ties following talks between President Xi Jinping and his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Muizzu here this week, according to a senior official here. President Xi will host a welcome ceremony and a welcome banquet for President Muizzu during his state visit from January 8-12, the first by the Maldivian leader to a foreign country since he assumed office in November, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said. The two heads of state will hold talks and attend the signing ceremony of cooperation documents. Premier Li Qiang and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji will meet with President Muizzu respectively, Wang told reporters here on Friday.