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Election Commission on Wednesday halted the release of the result of the ongoing recruitment process in Haryana until the completion of Assembly elections in the state. This follows a complaint from Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, alleging violation of Model Code of Conduct in the process of recruitment against 5600 vacancies for the post of Constable in the Haryana Police, 76 posts of TGT and PTI by Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) and recruitment for various posts by Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC).

Champai Soren announced on Wednesday that he is willing to start a new political party ahead of the upcoming polls in Jharkhand. “I had mentioned three options earlier, that of a friend, the prospect of retirement and an organisation. I will not retire. We may form a new party, forge a new alliance and if I meet new people, I shall forge a new friendship, too…,” he said. When asked about forming a new party, Soren stated that he might form a new political party, if need be. Further, he reiterated that he will not be retiring from politics.

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cyber terrorism for his alleged role in spreading misinformation that led to widespread rioting in the U.K. earlier this month, a senior police investigator said Wednesday. The suspect was identified as Farhan Asif, 32, a freelance web developer, said Imran Kishwar, deputy inspector general of investigations in Lahore, the capital of eastern Punjab province. The man is accused of spreading misinformation from YouTube and Facebook about the British teenage suspect in a stabbing attack that killed three girls and injured 10 other people July 29 at a dance class in Northwest England.

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National Board of Education for Medical Studies (NBEMS) is likely to announce the results for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) PG 2024 shortly. The NEET PG exam was held on August 11, 2024, at 416 centers across 170 cities in 31 states, with over 2.2 lakh candidates participating. Results will be accessible for download on the official NBEMS websites, natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in. Qualified candidates will be eligible for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma and Post MBBS DNB Courses, Direct 6 Year DrNB Courses, and NBEMS Diploma Courses through counseling rounds. For further details, visit the official NBEMS website.

kirana stores. After e-commerce, now quick commerce is eating into India's large kirana sector which comprises nearly 12 million stores, selling groceries and personal care and other items. People are starting to shift some of their grocery shopping from local stores to quick commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Instamart, Zepto and BB Now, which are often able to offer products 10%-15% cheaper than local stores. When time is money, especially in urban areas, people are willing to pay a little more to save on it. When quick commerce gained shape in India during the Covid pandemic, a large section of the industry had written it off. Their argument was that Indian consumers were not going to pay convenience fees, no matter what. Some even insisted that consumers would happily wait for a few hours or even a day, if that meant they would get their orders delivered free. Today, one after the other, leading FMCG companies in their 2023-24 earnings report state that quick commerce is now not just their fastest growing channel, it is what is driving their e-commerce business growth itself, ET has reported.

Nagpada area of Mumbai on Wednesday, police said. The police further said that the accused had been identified as Zubair Shah. «A case of molestation of an 8-year-old girl was registered in the Nagpada area of Mumbai. An earring seller molested the girl. The accused touched the girl inappropriately. Mumbai's Nagpada Police has arrested Zubair Shah who was selling earrings,» Nagpada police said. «Case registered under POCSO Act. Further investigation underway,» police added.

Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd. slipped 0.87 per cent to Rs 9690.1 in Wednesday's trade as of 01:29PM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 9849.9 and low of Rs 9690.05 during the session.

Following data released by the Office for National Statistics today (21 August), Reeves' claims of a gaping £22bn hole in the public finances were vindicated after borrowing figures for the first three months of the 2024-25 financial year came in at £49.8bn, £3.2bn more than the Office for Budget Responsibility expected. Among the changes that Reeves is said to be mulling, according to reports from The Guardian, are inheritance tax and capital gains tax rises and sticking closely to plans for a 1% increase in public spending despite it leading to cuts to Whitehall departments. Other p...

China is seriously concerned about a report that said the United Stated approved a nuclear strategic plan to focus on China's rapid expansion in its nuclear arsenal, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday. «The U.S. is peddling the China nuclear threat narrative, finding excuses to seek strategic advantage,» a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said. According to a report by the New York Times, U.S. President Joe Biden approved in March a highly classified nuclear strategic plan that focused on China's quickly growing arsenal, but also seeks to prepare the U.S for possible coordinated nuclear challenges from China, Russia and North Korea.

Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal raised concern about the functioning of the E-commerce sector, saying that E-commerce is eating into the small retailers by giving heavy discounts on products. Goyal charged E-commerce players with predatory pricing and not giving a level playing field to small retailers. Speaking at an event for the Report Launch on 'Net Impact of E-Commerce on Employment and Consumer Welfare in India Goyal said, «What does e-commerce do we all think that?, they are making things so much cheaper. If I go to a store and buy a five-star chocolate or a box of chocolates, It's going to cost me 500 rupees. I can get it delivered on e-commerce for 350 rupees. It's because that's the item that had the largest margin. E-commerce is eating into the small retailers, high value, high margin products, which are the only products through which it survives.»

European shares were flat on Wednesday as investors awaited the minutes of the Federal Reserve's July meeting to further gauge the mood of policymakers, while basic resources kept the index afloat. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held its ground at 512.74 points by 0711 GMT, after snapping a five-day winning streak in the previous session.

Shree Cements Ltd. rose 0.15 per cent to Rs 24770.0 in Wednesday's trade. It hit an intraday high of Rs 24882.4 and low of Rs 24681.6, respectively, during the day. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 30710.15 and low of Rs 23525.0.

Amul, has been recognized as the strongest food and dairy brand globally, according to the Brand Finance Food & Drink 2024 report. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Amul posted, «We are pleased to inform you that Amul is ranked as the strongest food brand and strongest dairy brand in the world as per Food & Drink 2024, the annual report on the most valuable and strongest food, dairy & non-alcoholic drinks brands by @BrandFinance, world's leading brand consultancy» The annual report by Brand Finance, a global brand valuation consultancy, highlights the growing influence of Amul in the international market.

ICICI Bank with a target price of Rs 1400. The current market price of ICICI Bank Ltd. is Rs 1177.25. ICICI Bank Ltd., incorporated in the year 1994, is a banking company (having a market cap of Rs 829883.24 Crore).

Search efforts resumed Tuesday for six people who went missing off the coast of Sicily when the luxury superyacht they were travelling in sank in the early hours of the morning Monday.

BEIJING — China's latest export controls has rattled insiders of the critical minerals industry, and some are concerned that Beijing will leverage its global supply chain dominance in unprecedented ways.

Note that not all Indian nationals are required to obtain an ITCC prior to departing the country, despite what some recent stories claim, stated a Press Information Bureau press release on August 20, 2024. Tax clearance certificate: What was announced in Budget 2024 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a significant amendment in the Union Budget 2024 for those planning to relocate from India. According to the Budget 2024 announcement, the new law requires individuals domiciled in India to clear all tax dues and get 'clearing certificates' before departing the country.

Voltas Ltd. rose 0.61 per cent to Rs 1670.0 in Wednesday's trade as of 11:42AM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 24704.65, up 5.81 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 1659.75 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week low of Rs 800.85 and a high of Rs 1676.0. The company quoted a market-cap of Rs 55257.75 crore on the BSE.