The state cabinet of Andhra Pradesh has decided to conduct a caste census in order to gather data on economic, social, educational, and population aspects, with a focus on marginalized sections. The census aims to support development, poverty alleviation, and reduction of discrimination. The cabinet has also approved the appointment of future skills experts...
Read MoreThe Indian government has introduced a 50-year bond worth Rs 10,000 crore for the first time, which saw strong demand. The auction by the RBI received bids worth Rs 40,200 crore from 216 bids. The cut off yield for the bonds was 7.46% per annum. The government had previously announced plans to introduce 50-year...
Read MoreA manhole on Vels University Road in Chennai started spewing sewage, causing inconvenience to students and others. The ankle-deep slush mixed with garbage flooded the street, forcing pedestrians to wade through the mess. Traffic was also affected as vehicles had to move to the side of the road. This is not the first time...
Read MoreThe Andhra Pradesh High Court has partially allowed the petition filed by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) to impose additional conditions on former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu during his interim bail. The court allowed the restriction on Naidu from participating in political rallies and making statements on the case, but declined to permit...
Read MoreUCO Bank has withdrawn a circular which instructed branch heads to meet with top defaulters and distribute Diwali sweets to them. The circular had sparked significant attention due to its unconventional approach. UCO Bank’s MD and CEO, Ashwani Kumar, addressed the matter during a press conference where the bank’s quarterly results were announced. “The...
Read MoreThe state cabinet in Vijayawada has approved a new industrial land allotment policy aimed at improving the industrial ecosystem and attracting more investments. Under the new policy, industries will be granted outright sale of land with conditions attached. This move is expected to free industries from future litigations and give them complete control over...
Read MoreGoldman Sachs has promoted 35 employees in India to the managing director (MD) position this year, who will take charge from January 1, next year. There were 4 promotions in its Mumbai office, 26 and 5 promotions respectively in its Bengaluru and Hyderabad offices. About 17% of its employees who’re promoted are women, 60%...
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