“Rajasthan election put off two days“
Nov.25 declared as the new polling date after the election commission received several request in view of the ‘DEV UTHANI EKADASI’ on Nov.23
New Schedule The Election Commission revises the poll schedule to allow for “large-scale” weddings and social events on November23
- Date of notification:- OCTOBER 30
- Last date for filing nominations:- NOVEMBER 6
- Date of scrutiny:- NOVEMBER 7
- Last date for withdrawal of candidature:- NOVEMBER 9
- Voting:- NOVEMBER 25
“Left group boycott classes, demand JNU student body poll at the earliest”
Several students belonging to the left groups on Wednesday boycotted the classes at Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU), demanding that the election to the university’s student body be held at the earliest.
Concerns about government’s fact check unit The Bombay High Court on September 29 reserved its verdict in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Information Technology(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023(IT Rules). The Rules permit a Fact Check Unit(FCU) of the Union Government to identify “fake or false or misleading” online content “related to the business of the Central Government” and demand its removal.
“TCS Q2 NET PROFIT RISES 8.7%, FIRM SAYS HEADWINDS REMAIN”
India’s top IT company and Tata group firm cites healthy addition to order book; announces RS.1700-crore share buyback at RS.4,150 per share, declares RS.9 dividend. Clients tend to pause project due to uncertainty, says TCS. but it points out Q2 deal momentum was strong.
- Hiring did not pick up in Q2
- Attrition rate close to 15%
- Firm saw second highest total contract value in new orders for a quarter.
Australia, South Africa in battle of heavyweights
Bowlers and conditions likely to play a role in determining the outcome of the contest as there is little to choose between the two sides; Cummins’ side needs a win to get its campaign going.
Trump cards:- Skipper Cummins and spearhead STARC will have their task cut out while South Africa’s Maharaj will look to exploit Australia’s weakness against spin.
Jindal Power Sole Entity To Submit EOI For Go First
Resolution Plan:- The EOI process closed in September after multiple extensions
CHALLENGING TIMES
- MAY 2023: The WADIA-GROUP airline suspended operations due to a cash crunch.
- JULY: Shailendra Ajmera, the airline’s resolution applicant, called for expressions of interest.
- SEPTEMBER: After multiple extensions, the EOI process closed with a single interested party.