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NEW DELHI: To eliminate cash transactions at toll plazas for paying double the user fee as a penalty for not having a FASTag or for using a blacklisted one, the NHAI will implement a variable UPI payment system. The initial trial has started at the Kherki Dhaula toll plaza in Haryana and will be extended…
Sun Pharma, India’s largest drugmaker, is acquiring Nasdaq-listed Checkpoint Therapeutics, an immunotherapy and targeted oncology company, for $355 million (over Rs 3,000 crore).The acquisition will bolster the company’s specialty portfolio.Checkpoint is a commercial-stage company that develops novel treatments for patients with solid tumor cancers, and the acquisition includes UNLOXCYT, an FDA-approved treatment for advanced skin…
Mumbai Indians’ Harmanpreet Kaur plays a shot (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur‘s fluent half-century, coupled with an exceptional bowling performance, propelled Mumbai Indians to a nine-run victory over Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) encounter on Monday. This win strengthened Mumbai’s chances of securing a direct berth in the final by finishing…
Since artificial intelligence has knocked on the doors, it has fanned the flames of debate: Whether AI takes away jobs or creates more? While the speculations circling around artificial intelligence positioning jobs at the chopping block cannot be completely shrugged off, it has, however, fuelled the rise of numerous job opportunities. A recent survey by…
2.3 mn job openings by 2027 in India’s AI sector, offers opportunity to reskill over 1 mn workers: Bain & Company NEW DELHI: Contrary to the common perception that Artificial Intelligence will eliminate jobs, a recent study by Bain and Company stated that India’s AI sector is set to experience rapid growth, with job openings…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced the launch of a certification course on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) provisions on Monday. The course is designed to enhance the understanding of these critical concepts among securities market intermediaries.Sebi stated that the certification aims to establish a common…
India’s long wait for an ICC Champions Trophy title came to an end in 2025 as they clinched the prestigious tournament after twelve years.Star batter Virat Kohli, who played a pivotal role in India’s campaign, spoke exclusively to Star Sports about the team’s triumph, emphasising the significance of experience, self-belief, and resilience in overcoming past…
Representational (AI generated) For decades educators in the “land of opportunities” have been enveloped in a downward trend of dwindling morale, with teachers being increasingly burdened by low salaries, insufficient resources, and administrative ordeals. COVID-19 further fanned the flames intensifying the crisis, pushing educators teetering on the brink of exhaustion and disillusionment.Yet, amid the prevailing…
NEW DELHI: Around 80 passenger trains will be kept on standby to cater to sudden surge in passengers at 60 identified stations which see high footfall on festive occasions such as Holi, Chhath and Diwali, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha on Monday.Replying to the debate on Railways (Amendment) Bill, Vaishnaw said a detailed…
Private bank, IndusInd Bank on Monday said that it expects a 2.35% decline in its net worth by December 2024, following discrepancies uncovered during an internal review of its accounts, reported news agency Reuters.The bank stated in a stock exchange filing that it has appointed a reputable external agency to independently review and validate the…
