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'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")
Infosys to open campus in Kolkata to bring office closer to talent pool
Infosys is taking these steps to minimise inter-city travel for its employees and provide them with greater flexibility
Cyberabad police crackdown after data of 670 mn people stolen: What we know
Last week, the Police arrested a Faridabad resident Vinay Bhardwaj, who was allegedly involved in stealing, holding and selling personal and confidential data
 "Cyberabad police crackdown after data of 670 mn people stolen: What we know")
India, Russia to work on developing hypersonic version of BrahMos: Report
Hypersonic weapon systems are advanced military technologies that can travel at speeds of Mach 5 or higher. Mach 1 defines the speed of sound
Amid constant fear of layoffs, employees at startups looking for a way out
People working at these firms have witnessed their colleagues being shown the door. Many have left on their own or are looking for options
 "Amid constant fear of layoffs, employees at startups looking for a way out")
Donald Trump to appear in New York court today: What happens next?
Donald Trump has denied all wrongdoings in connection with the payments made to Stormy Daniels, 44, ahead of the 2016 presidential election
 "Donald Trump to appear in New York court today: What happens next?")
Stock markets closed today; check full list of 2023 market holidays here
Share market holiday: According to the list of trading holidays on the website of BSE, apart from today's holiday, the stock market will remain closed for 11 more days in 2023
 "Stock markets closed today; check full list of 2023 market holidays here")
Endeavor group to acquire Vince McMahon's WWE for $9 billion: Report
Endeavor has been pursuing Vince McMahon's WWE for the past few months, eager to combine the wrestling league with its UFC and become the undisputed king of combat entertainment
 "Endeavor group to acquire Vince McMahon's WWE for $9 billion: Report")
CCI approves demerger of FMCG biz of Haldiram Snacks and Haldiram Foods
The existing shareholders of Haldiram Snacks and Haldiram Foods have acquired a 56% and a 44% stake, respectively, in Haldiram Snacks Food
 "CCI approves demerger of FMCG biz of Haldiram Snacks and Haldiram Foods")
The one device: 50 years of the cellphone; here's how it has evolved
From brick-sized handsets used by stockbrokers, devices have become powerful computers sitting in our pockets
 "The one device: 50 years of the cellphone; here's how it has evolved")
IPL 2023: Digital viewers on opening weekend top total viewership in 2022
The average time spent per viewer per match was 57 minutes, which was 60% higher than the average viewer per match during the opening weekend of last season
 "IPL 2023: Digital viewers on opening weekend top total viewership in 2022")
New York Times loses gold tick on Twitter; Musk calls its feed 'diarrhea'
The New York Times lost its gold "verified" tick from its main account on Twitter on Sunday
 "New York Times loses gold tick on Twitter; Musk calls its feed 'diarrhea'")
Centre planning to set up National Public Health Museum soon: Report
In the project, the ministry of health is expected to collaborate with the ministry of culture
 "Centre planning to set up National Public Health Museum soon: Report")
Rahul Gandhi to appeal against his conviction today; all you need to know
Gandhi will be accompanied by several other Congress leaders including Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
 "Rahul Gandhi to appeal against his conviction today; all you need to know")