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CEO Tim Cook may visit India to launch Apple's first store in the country
Cook will likely meet key ministers during his visit to discuss strategic issues such as plans to expand manufacturing facilities and exports from India
 "CEO Tim Cook may visit India to launch Apple's first store in the country")
First lot of women officers to join Army's artillery regiments this month
The Centre has approved the Indian Army's decision to induct women officers in the artillery regiments, Minister of State for Defence, Ajay Bhatt informed the Lok Sabha on March 31
 "First lot of women officers to join Army's artillery regiments this month")
To boost production, govt may provide Rs 50/kg support for green hydrogen
The government plans to provide Rs 50 per kg of hydrogen in the first year and the support will be brought down to Rs 30 per kg of production in the third year
 "To boost production, govt may provide Rs 50/kg support for green hydrogen")
RBI monetary policy: MPC votes for pause, keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%
RBI repo rate: The MPC decision to hit the pause is for this policy cycle only, says RBI governor Shaktikanta Das
 "RBI monetary policy: MPC votes for pause, keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%")
Parl panel slams govt over lack of basic amenities in Anganwadi centres
Govt has been under fire from key Parliamentary committee for paying Anganwadi workers, helpers inadequate salary and has been urged to increase the pay in a way that is appropriate with their labour
 "Parl panel slams govt over lack of basic amenities in Anganwadi centres")
Tata Steel output grows 3% to 7.77 MT in Q4; sales fall 3.43% to 7.59 MT.
Tata Steel India's production increased to 5.15 MT during the said quarter from 4.90 MT in January-March 2021-22 and tts sales rose marginally to 5.15 MT from 5.12 MT a year ago
 "Tata Steel output grows 3% to 7.77 MT in Q4; sales fall 3.43% to 7.59 MT.")
LIVE news updates: India elected to United Nations' statistical body
Catch all the latest updates from across the globe here
 "LIVE news updates: India elected to United Nations' statistical body")
KKR & Co Inc closes its largest ever European buyout fund at $8 billion
The fund would focus on investments in Western European developed economies, the company said
 "KKR & Co Inc closes its largest ever European buyout fund at $8 billion")
National security used to deny citizens' rights: SC quashes ban on MediaOne
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli stated that the government was using national security as a tool to deny citizens their legal rights
 "National security used to deny citizens' rights: SC quashes ban on MediaOne")
Nykaa expects BPC biz FY23 revenue growth rates 30%, Q4 performance robust
In its regulatory filing, Nykaa said that in Q4 FY23, against the backdrop of subdued industry growth, Tier 1 consumers have demonstrated sustained consumption
 "Nykaa expects BPC biz FY23 revenue growth rates 30%, Q4 performance robust")
3 out of 4 Indians say they didn't take a Covid-19 test despite symptoms
According to a survey by LocalCircles, only 12% of over 11,000 respondents said they took an RTPCR test, while another 12% said they took both the RTPCR and RAT
 "3 out of 4 Indians say they didn't take a Covid-19 test despite symptoms")
RBI monetary policy: Will the central bank hike repo rate again tomorrow?
RBI MPC: If the RBI announces another rate hike tomorrow, it will take the repo rate to the highest level since April 2016, when it was 6.75 per cent
Reliance Retail ropes in former Amul chief RS Sodhi to drive grocery biz
In January, Sodhi stepped down from the role of MD of GCMMF
 "Reliance Retail ropes in former Amul chief RS Sodhi to drive grocery biz")
'Historical' changes: Here is what the NCERT has dropped from text books
In June last year, NCERT issued a list of deletions to the syllabus to help students make up the losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic but the actual changes seem wider than the proposed changes
 "'Historical' changes: Here is what the NCERT has dropped from text books")
India's services PMI rises for 20th consecutive month but lower than Feb
In February, the service sector PMI was at a 12-year high of 59.4
 "India's services PMI rises for 20th consecutive month but lower than Feb")
After lithium reserve in J&K, 15 rare earth elements discovered in Andhra
These elements are also used in clean energy, aerospace, defence, and in manufacturing permanent magnets- a key component in modern electronics- wind turbines, jet aircraft, and several other products
 "After lithium reserve in J&K, 15 rare earth elements discovered in Andhra")
Training helps new employees accomplish goals in one-fifth of time: Report
Only one in nine companies believe that the training doesn't add value to new employee productivity
 "Training helps new employees accomplish goals in one-fifth of time: Report")
UGC initiates new curriculum to promote environmental education at UG level
The initiative aims to boost the popularity of environmental education to sensitize the students and make it a core subject instead of being offered as an elective or optional subject
 "UGC initiates new curriculum to promote environmental education at UG level")
Edtech major Byju's to raise $700 million in fresh funding round this month
The latest funding round comes as Byju's is aiming to repay a huge $1.2-billion term loan it had secured in November 2021
 "Edtech major Byju's to raise $700 million in fresh funding round this month")
Tax evasion: 89 high-value foreign remittances come under I-T scanner
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the top direct tax body, has directed the officers concerned to initiate verification and send notices to those behind these transactions on March 28
 "Tax evasion: 89 high-value foreign remittances come under I-T scanner")
