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Stock exchanges slap fines on IOC, ONGC, GAIL for failure to meet listing regulations

Mumbai, 27/8: Stock exchanges have slapped fines on state-owned oil and gas firms including IOC, ONGC and GAIL for their failure to meet listing requirements of having a requisite number of independent directors and women directors. In separate filings, the companies detailed the fines imposed by the BSE and NSE but were quick to point…

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J&K teacher beats student for writing ‘Jai Shri Ram’ on blackboard, arrested

Kashmir, 27/8: Just a day after a teacher in Uttar Pradesh was seen making her students beat a fellow Muslim kid, two teachers in the Kathua district of Jammu were booked for allegedly administering corporal punishment to a student for writing “Jai Shri Ram” on the blackboard. The incident was reported from the government higher…

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Gunman kills three, himself in racially motivated shooting in Florida

Florida, 27/8: A man armed with a high-powered rifle and handgun killed three people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday, before shooting himself, in what local law enforcement described as a racially motivated crime. “He hated Black people,” Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters told a press conference. The suspect, whom Waters described…

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JSL bags the 2nd edition of Greentech Quality and Innovation Award-2023

Jajpur : Jindal Stainless Limited, Jajpur Plant was conferred with the prestigious “Greentech Quality and Innovation Award-2023” under the “Quality Improvement” category. This accolade, presented by the Greentech Foundation, New Delhi, recognizes exceptional achievements in total quality and innovation. The award, a testament to Jindal Stainless Limited’s dedication to excellence, marks its second consecutive win…

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JK Organization started the “Naari Shakti Awards 2023

Rayagada: JK Organisation initiated “Naari Shakti Awards 2023” for the wonderful working women. This initiative not only acknowledges the outstanding work done by these women, however it also showcases the organization’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and gender equality. The “Naari Shakti Awards” provide a platform for women to shine and demonstrate their capabilities, encouraging others to…

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“Utkal Alumina handed over road barriers to Police Administration, Rayagada to foster road safety in the district.

Rayagada, :It its unwavering dedication towards safety of community around the plant and mines, Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited of Aditya Birla Group, recently demonstrated a noble gesture by handing over 60 road safety barriers to the district police administration, Rayagada on 22nd Aug 2023. These road safety barriers…

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FIFA provisionally suspends Spanish football president Luis Rubiales

Madrid, 26/8: FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee said on Saturday it has provisionally suspended Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish soccer federation, amid uproar after he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s victory in the Women’s World Cup. The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee… has decided today to provisionally suspend Mr Luis Rubiales…

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Tata Power Partners with Prominent Odisha Universities to Empower Local Youth for Industry-Ready Careers in the Power Sector

Bhubaneswar, : Tata Power, under its “Train to Hire” initiative, has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with prestigious technical institutes across Odisha, marking a pivotal moment in its journey to empower young engineering students for a future in the industry. The primary objective of this initiative is to equip distribution sector enthusiasts with essential skills…

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Muzaffarnagar Collector, SSP served notice over Muslim student slapping incident

UP,26/8: Taking cognisance of the incident where a teacher in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar was caught on camera asking her students to slap a Muslim classmate, the NCPCR has issued notice to the district Collector and SSP. The video, which had gone viral on the social media platforms, purportedly showed the teacher, identified as Tripta Tyagi,…

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