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DU planning to give 5-year extension to professors post retirement
The re-employed professor will not hold any administrative position and the financial power will be limited to him, the guidelines stated
 "DU planning to give 5-year extension to professors post retirement")
ICMR research linked to heart attacks underway, out in 2 months: Mandaviya
The ICMR team that is conducting this study includes several scientists like Dr Nivedita and Dr Tanveer Kaur
 "ICMR research linked to heart attacks underway, out in 2 months: Mandaviya")
Dollar sags after weak data, investors bet on Fed near to end of hike cycle
Sterling rose to a new 10-month high against the dollar, while the euro reached its highest since February
 "Dollar sags after weak data, investors bet on Fed near to end of hike cycle")
As Modi govt approaches 9th anniversary, focus on 'second order impact
With the Modi govt set to celebrate its ninth anniversary next month, it's focusing on highlighting the second-order impact of its various pro-poor schemes
 "As Modi govt approaches 9th anniversary, focus on 'second order impact")
FAITH urges govt to withdraw TCS hike on packages announced in Finance Bill
Tourism and hospitality body FAITH on Tuesday urged the government to roll back the increase in Tax Collected at Source on overseas tour packages announced in the Finance Bill 2023
 "FAITH urges govt to withdraw TCS hike on packages announced in Finance Bill")
US job openings fall below 10 million for first time since 2021: Report
The number of available positions decreased to 9.9 mn from a downwardly revised 10.6 million a month earlier, the Labor Department's Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS, showed Tuesday
 "US job openings fall below 10 million for first time since 2021: Report")
HDFC Ltd records 12% loan growth at Rs 9,340 cr in March quarter
Gross income from dividend for the quarter ended on March 31, 2023 was Rs 207 crore as compared to Rs 128 crore
 "HDFC Ltd records 12% loan growth at Rs 9,340 cr in March quarter")
Kerala's gender budget share rose significantly in six years: Veena George
George also noted the importance of the G20 EMPOWER initiative in working towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, an official statement said
 "Kerala's gender budget share rose significantly in six years: Veena George")
India to carry out maiden firing of its Russian-origin air defence system
Having already operationalised the first two squadrons of the long-range air defence system, the Indian Air Force is going to carry out the maiden firing of the S-400 missiles soon
 "India to carry out maiden firing of its Russian-origin air defence system")
Indian Energy Exchange trade volume dips 4% YoY to 9212 mn units in March
Indian Energy Exchange's total trade volume declined by 4 per cent to 9,212 million units (MU) in March compared to the same month a year ago
 "Indian Energy Exchange trade volume dips 4% YoY to 9212 mn units in March")
Bajaj Finance booked highest ever new loans in FY23 at 29.6 million
AUM grew 29% YoY in Q4 to Rs 2.47 trillion
 "Bajaj Finance booked highest ever new loans in FY23 at 29.6 million")
State-owned NBFC firm REC raises $750 mn through issuance of green bonds
State-owned non-banking finance firm REC Ltd has raised $750 million through issuance of green bonds
 "State-owned NBFC firm REC raises $750 mn through issuance of green bonds")
MOIL's output grows 6% to 1.3 MT in FY23, 14% higher capex utilised
State-owned MOIL has registered a 6 per cent rise in its manganese ore production to 1.3 mn tonnes (MT) in 2022-23
 "MOIL's output grows 6% to 1.3 MT in FY23, 14% higher capex utilised")
Delhi government extends power subsidy scheme for another year: Minister
Delhi cabinet in its meeting on Tuesday approved extending the power subsidy scheme for next one year, despite "conspiracies" to stop it, Power minister Atishi said in a press conference
 "Delhi government extends power subsidy scheme for another year: Minister")
Inox Air ropes in TP Saurya Bandita to set up 40 MW captive solar plant
Inox Air Products on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with TP Saurya Bandita Ltd to set up a 40 MW captive solar plant at Dhule in Maharashtra
 "Inox Air ropes in TP Saurya Bandita to set up 40 MW captive solar plant")
Mumbai-based alternative credit platform BlackSoil raises $25 mn
BlackSoil, a Mumbai-based alternative credit platform, on Tuesday said it has raised over $25 million (about Rs 205 crore) through its diverse debt products
 "Mumbai-based alternative credit platform BlackSoil raises $25 mn")
Hikal ownership dispute: Kalyani family spar over 1993 agreement
Baba Kalyani's sister Sugandha, husband move court against the Bharat Forge promoter for full ownership of chemical company Hikal; Kalyani points to intervening agreements and statute of limitations
 "Hikal ownership dispute: Kalyani family spar over 1993 agreement")
Skyroot test test-fires advanced fully 3D-printed cryogenic engine
This achievement follows the November 2022 launch of Vikram-S, which made Skyroot the first Indian private company to send a rocket into space
 "Skyroot test test-fires advanced fully 3D-printed cryogenic engine")
After $3 bn, Reliance Industries, Jio raise $2 bn foreign exchange loan
Barely days after signing a $3 bn financing in India's most widely syndicated loan, RIL and its unit Jio have raised $2 bn add-on foreign currency facility at most competitive rates, sources said
 "After $3 bn, Reliance Industries, Jio raise $2 bn foreign exchange loan")
Stalin urges Modi to exclude Cauvery Delta area from coal mine auction
Tamil Nadu CM says valuable farm lands and food security of Tamil Nadu's people are at stake; points out that state govt wasn't consulted prior floating tender
 "Stalin urges Modi to exclude Cauvery Delta area from coal mine auction")