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reclassified India’s de facto exchange rate regime from “floating" to “stabilised arrangement" for the period from December 2022 to October 2023 after a recent review of the country’s policies. The assessment, published in a country report on 19 December, was contested by executive director for India at the IMF, Krishnamurthy V Subramanian, who was previously chief economic adviser to the Union finance minister.

The camera setup is impressive, capturing detailed and dynamic shots. Features like a robust battery, fast charging, and the latest software enhancements contribute to an exceptional user experience.

food assistance programs, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role in supporting low-income families. As we enter 2024, it becomes imperative to comprehend the alterations in eligibility criteria and benefits that can significantly impact households' access to nutritious food.

took the political centre stage, Opposition leaders came out in support of the TMC leader. Meanwhile, BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, condemned Banerjee's actions. 1. Jagdeep Dhankhar said he received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

generative artificial intelligence (genAI). Someone in India enrolled in genAI content roughly every three minutes in 2023, according to a study on learner trends by Coursera, which provides online courses. Searches for GenAI content on the internet grew fourfold in the country compared with the previous year. The study was based on data from more than 22.2 million registered learners, Coursera said. Raghav Gupta, managing director for India and APAC at Coursera, said: “The renewed focus on lifelong learning, tech and, human skills, and blended learning on campuses will be the key to employability in the AI-driven world.” Amid the surge in interest, global universities and industry educators launched more than 35 genAI courses or projects in India. ‘Generative AI for Everyone’, a course authored by AI pioneer Andrew Ng, became the fastest growing course in 2023 and had the second highest enrolment from Indian learners on Coursera. Gupta said: “The interest in genAI, leadership, tech and data skills not only reflects the learners' thirst for cutting-edge knowledge but also their commitment to staying at the forefront of the digital revolution.” The data from the study show that Indian learners are particularly keen on courses that provide high-demand technology and data science skills. The second most popular course in India in 2023 was Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad’s ‘Leadership Skills’, which covers topics such as influence, authority, power dynamics, stress management and lessons from the Mahabharata. The study shows that people are opting for courses that are part of entry-level professional certificate programmes.

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higher education institutions after the Narendra Modi government assumed office in 2014, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Replying to supplementary queries of MPs during the question hour, he said there has been a 31 per cent growth in enrolment among girls between 2014-15 and 2021-22 and the figure for girls belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) stood at 50 per cent. The enrolment growth rate for SC and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students was 44 per cent and 65 per cent, respectively.

Wealth Enhancement Group has expanded again with the acquisition of a $236 million independent RIA in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

LPL Financial has picked up a team of advisors in Manlius, New York, led by financial advisors Mark Hills and Uri “Chip” Doolittle V, who have joined its broker-dealer, RIA, and custodial platforms.

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Australia's Home Affairs Department has formalized a fresh approach to student visas, aligning with the government's latest migration strategy. Once the new framework is implemented, student visa applications will be prioritised based on institution. Under the new framework, each CRICOS-registered education provider is assigned an evidence level (1, 2, or 3).

payment aggregator licences on Tuesday. The likes of Razorpay, Cashfree, Open Financial Technologies, Enkash, and Google Pay all made it to the list. While recognition from the central bank is always a big deal for startups, for Cashfree and Razorpay it meant finally getting back to business. For a year or so, these startups were barred from onboarding new merchants by the central bank.

₹151 crore IPO of Motisons Jewellers was opened on Monday (December 18) and is set to conclude today (December 20). The initial two days of bidding witnessed an extraordinary response from investors. On the first day, the IPO was subscribed by an impressive 15.02 times, garnering a stellar response from both retail and non-institutional investors (NIIs).

₹14.04 crore via the issue, which is entirely a fresh issue of 21.6 lakh shares by promoters of the company. The price for the IPO has been set at ₹65 per share. Abhishek Sandeepkumar Agrawal and Sandeepkumar Vishwanath Agrawal HUF are the promoters of the company.

The category reserved for retail investors was subscribed 6.9 times, while that for NIIs was booked 7.78 times. The QIB portion lagged with just 27% of subscriptions. According to market analysts, the company's shares are trading at a premium of Rs 145 in the unlisted market.

Blockchain payments firm Ripple has successfully obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). 

travel and tourism sector has seen a robust demand in 2023, and the future looks even brighter. India's travel sector is revving up, projected to be the fifth largest outbound travel market by 2027. The national transporter aims to ferry seven billion passengers annually, projecting an increase to 10 billion by 2030.

smartwatches, we delve into the features that make each piece unique. We explore the blend of aesthetics and functionality, from sleek designs that complement any attire to advanced features like heart rate monitoring, GPS tracking, and smartphone compatibility. Durability, battery life, and customization options are also key factors that we consider, ensuring that each recommendation is not just a gadget, but a reliable companion.

Jindal Stainless (JSL) has soared the most, over 130 percent, followed by Welspun Corp, which rallied 124 percent in 2023 YTD. The surge in JSL comes on the back of exceptional earnings performance. In the September quarter, the company's net profit rose 120 percent to ₹764 crore against a net profit of ₹347 crore in the September 2022 quarter.