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A survey of recruiters, talent acquisition specialists and human resource professionals show 39% of the respondents are most worried about malpractices by candidates during online assessments; the next biggest anxiety (37%) is over finding the right candidate for a role.

Xi Jinping has ordered what amounts to the biggest reorganisation of the nation's military since 2015 in a move that affects the force in charge of capabilities including cyber warfare. China will terminate the Strategic Support Force, which was created more than eight years ago to enhance capabilities in space, cyber, political and electronic warfare, the official Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday. Xi is in turn creating a new branch called the Information Support Force. The aerospace and cyber units previously under the Strategic Support Force will now be organisationally parallel to the newly created Information Support Force, the defence ministry said in a statement. The aerospace unit will improve China's capability to use space and step up the management of space crises, the ministry said.

Shares of Prestige Estates Projects Ltd.(up 0.32 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

THDC India Ltd aims to make its coal-based power plant operational by September 2024, marking an entry into the domestic thermal energy sector, a top company official said. THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) is setting up a 1,320 megawatt (2X660 MW) Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) at Bulandshahr district in Uttar Pradesh (UP), the official said in reply to a query about the company's plans of setting up coal-based capacities. At present, the Uttarakhand-based entity has an installed power generation capacity of around 1,587 MW, of which 1,424 MW is hydro, 113 MW wind and 50 MW solar. When asked about the timeline of the project, the official said «The work is going on in full swing. We are confident of making the first unit of 660 MW operational by September this year and the second unit operational by March 2025. It is a project of around Rs 12,000 crore.»

CMAT at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/. According to the revised official notification, candidates can successfully make the final fee payment for CMAT 2024 till April 23, 2024 up to 11:50 pm.

ALSO READ: IPL 2024 SRH vs DC: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma lead Sunrisers to highest ever powerplay score Leading from the front, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar took to X and wrote “In spite of this phenomenal start by @SunRisers , I have a feeling @DelhiCapitals have a good chance to win this game. How many of you agree?" A netizen commented, “Sunrisers Hyderabad batting lineup in IPL 2024" Kolkata Knight Riders also took to X and wrote, “Wow! Never thought anyone could better Narine-Lynn’s 105 in Powerplay." Someone wrote, “Sunrisers Hyderabad is just Australia in a funny jersey." SunRisers Hyderabad shared a meme and wrote, “Admin trying to comprehend this hitting" Thaman S wrote, “#Sunrisers (Sic) 125/0 in 6 OVERS it’s not Power Play.

Pakistan has made a formal request to IMF for seeking the next bailout package in the range of USD 6 to USD 8 billion with the possibility of augmentation through climate financing, a media report said on Saturday. Cash-strapped Pakistan also requested to dispatch the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission next month to firm up details of the next bailout package for three years under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). However, the exact size and timeframe of the new package will only be determined after evolving consensus on the major contours of the next programme in May 2024, Geo News reported from Washington.

new income tax regime offers several benefits, including a simplified tax structure with lower rates, reduced tax liability, and increased disposable income for taxpayers. By eliminating various deductions and exemptions, it streamlines tax compliance, saving time and effort for taxpayers.

Tomorrow's IPL Match: Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will clash on April 21 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mohali. PBKS, having won 2 out of 7 matches, are at number 9 on the points table at the moment. GT, on the other hand, have won 3 of their 7 matches and are sitting at number 8 on the points table.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is expected to report healthy numbers for the quarter ended March 2024, driven by robust O2C business and healthy growth in the consumer-facing businesses of Jio and retail. The company will announce its quarterly numbers on April 22 and the Board will also consider approving a dividend for FY24.

Given the enormous swings in price of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin amid massive volatility within the cryptocurrency industry, investors and crypto enthusiasts are searching for opportunities that could lead to large profits in a post-halving world. Bitgert, a player in the blockchain space since 2021 has attracted attention because it is poised for immense growth after bitcoin undergoes its halving.

PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox X/S and PC are offering a number of new video games to play this upcoming week. Gamers will have more enjoyable time. Sony’s «Stellar Blade» takes place on an Earth that’s been mostly abandoned after an invasion by hordes of mysterious monsters called the Naytiba. Enter Eve, a sword- and gun-wielding warrior who has returned to her home planet to help out the few people left, including a scavenger named Adam. The Biblical references pile up — for example, the last city standing is Xion — but the real influence is the popular hack-and-slash epic Bayonetta. If you’ve been craving another flamboyant adventure with a beautiful woman battling hideous beasts, Korean studio Shift Up hopes it’s got you covered, as per an AP report.

Q4 Results: HDFC Bank on Saturday said its Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹19.50 per equity share of Re. 1/- each fully paid up (i.e. 1950 per cent) out of the net profit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.

Garena Free Fire redeem codes for April 21, 2024: Garena Free Fire is a battle royale game that has become a fan favourite globally owing to its immersive graphics and thrilling gameplay. The release of daily redeem codes by developers, 111 Dot Studios, helps keep the players hooked by offering them a chance to get a host of premium in-game items like skins, weapons and more for free.

Saudi Arabia. In Arabic, AlUla means “glory,” and the kingdom ­envisions a lot for this historical region, which is the size of New Jersey. It will become one of the world’s great tourist attractions—in the words of Melanie de Souza, AlUla’s top marketing official, a destination for “luxe seekers, wanderlust nomads, intrepid voyagers and silver foxes.” Along with developing resorts, shops, restaurants and a contemporary art museum with Paris’ Centre Pompidou, the Royal Commission for AlUla is overseeing tourist-friendly archaeological excavations of colossal tombs that date to the first century B.C.

Credit cards are a popular means of making payments for a variety of purchases. While many credit cards cater to specific spending categories such as shopping, travel, dining, and entertainment, there are some all-round credit cards that provide significant savings across multiple categories. These versatile credit cards can be a good choice for consumers who use credit cards for most of their expenses and want to make the most of their savings. By choosing an all-round credit card, users can enjoy various benefits and maximize their savings on a range of purchases. Such cards could also be helpful for people who find it difficult to manage multiple cards and would rather choose one that helps them save on multiple spends, explains Rohit Chhibbar, Head of Credit Cards, Paisabazaar. Also read: Credit card rule change: Utility bill payments made with YES Bank and IDFC First Bank credit cards to get costlier from May 1, 2024

JSW Energy on Saturday said that its arm JSW Neo Energy has received a letter of award from NTPC for setting up a 700 MW solar project. With the latest project win, JSW Energy's total locked-in generation capacity has increased to 13.3 GW of which 3.1 GW is solar power, a BSE filing said. According to the filing, JSW Neo Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, has received Letter of Award for setting up a 700 MW ISTS connected Solar Power Project from NTPC Limited. The company's current installed generation capacity is 7.2 GW and expects to have 9.8 GW of installed capacity by CY24.

UltraTech Cement will be investing more than ₹800 crore on strengthening its presence in Maharashtra, with the buyout of a unit and adding capacity through brownfield expansions. The country's largest producer of cement will be buying a 1.1 million tonne grinding unit at Parli in Maharashtra from The India Cements for ₹315 crore. «This purchase will help the company to strengthen its presence in the rapidly growing Maharashtra markets,» the company said.

₹200 for debit cards at regular locations and ₹99 for Gramin locations. As per the ICICI Bank's website, these changes will come into effect from May 1, 2024 A look at services charged that have been revised by ICICI Bank Annual fee: ₹200 for regular locations, ₹99 for Gramin locations. Nil charges for the first 25 cheque leaves annually.

Solana is one of the essential blockchain ecosystems that has made remarkable contributions to decentralized finance. In January, SOL experienced a significant wave of price drops, going down 23%. Since Solana’s market crash made investors worried about their capital, Raffle Coin stepped forward to offer relative stability and peace of mind. 

inflation to the 4% target on a durable basis,” Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said in the minutes of the rate-setting panel’s last review meeting.