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BCCI gives nod to women's IPL at 9th annual general meeting in Mumbai
Although BCCI has not finalised the WIPL schedule, it will end before the men's IPL
 "BCCI gives nod to women's IPL at 9th annual general meeting in Mumbai")
Physical inactivity may cost the world $300 bn between 2020 and 2030: WHO
Around 500 mn people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to physical inactivity, WHO's 'Global Status Report on Physical Activity 2022' says
 "Physical inactivity may cost the world $300 bn between 2020 and 2030: WHO")
CEOs of Indian companies get nearly 4% compensation hike in FY22
According to members of nomination and pay committees of several blue-chip corporations, there is a growing trend of linking CEO salaries to results and performance
 "CEOs of Indian companies get nearly 4% compensation hike in FY22")
India ranks 41th spot out of 44 in Mercer CFS Global Pension Index
Mercer CFS Global Pension Index pointed out that the country needs to strengthen its regulatory framework and boost the coverage under private pension arrangements
 "India ranks 41th spot out of 44 in Mercer CFS Global Pension Index")
DoT to address Trai's concerns on dilution of power by draft telecom bill
DoT has also sought feedback on the bill from all ministries of the Central government, state government and the public along with Trai
 "DoT to address Trai's concerns on dilution of power by draft telecom bill")
Delhi CM Kejriwal announces 100 EV charging stations, one every 2 km
Nearly 70 per cent of these charging stations have been set up at Delhi Metro parking areas where EV users can easily park their vehicles for charging, Kejriwal said while inaugurating 11 stations
 "Delhi CM Kejriwal announces 100 EV charging stations, one every 2 km")
IDBI stake sale: To help the buyer, centre asks Sebi to ease norms
The government offered to sell a total of 60.72% stake in the IDBI bank, in early October
 "IDBI stake sale: To help the buyer, centre asks Sebi to ease norms")
Down 66% YoY, total deal value in Q3FY23 second lowest since 2017: Report
According to Grant Thornton Bharat's Dealtracker September 2022 report, a total of 450 deals worth $10.2 billion were recorded in Q3FY23, 25 per cent below the 600 deals recorded in Q3FY22
 "Down 66% YoY, total deal value in Q3FY23 second lowest since 2017: Report")
Compaq launches Ultra HD LED smart Android TV at Rs 17,499: Details here
Compaq Ultra HD LED smart Android TV boots Android operating system and has in-built support for Google Assistant & Chromecast
 "Compaq launches Ultra HD LED smart Android TV at Rs 17,499: Details here")
High court dismisses Umar Khalid's bail plea in 2020 Delhi riots case
Khalid has been in custody for more than 2 years now as he was arrested on September 13, 2020 in larger conspiracy case of Northeast Delhi riots
 "High court dismisses Umar Khalid's bail plea in 2020 Delhi riots case")
Apple to launch iPad with foldable screen in 2024, predicts CCS Insight
CCS Insight also predicted that Apple is likely to integrate its 5G modem into the processor for a single-chip solution for iPhones in 2025
 "Apple to launch iPad with foldable screen in 2024, predicts CCS Insight")
Musk's SpaceX seeks DoT's nod for Starlink broadband-from-space services
Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and Reliance Jio have already received DoT's approval for GMPCS licences
 "Musk's SpaceX seeks DoT's nod for Starlink broadband-from-space services")
Digital Banking Units to boost financial inclusion: All you need to know
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Rajasthan will get four DBUs each, followed by Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Sikkim and Telangana, with three DBUs each
 "Digital Banking Units to boost financial inclusion: All you need to know")
India unlikely to join G7 push to cap Russian oil prices to counter Putin
The move to cap prices of Russian oil comes amid efforts to reduce Russia's revenue to counter its advances in Ukraine war, with minimum impact on global energy crisis
 "India unlikely to join G7 push to cap Russian oil prices to counter Putin")
Omicron sub-variant BF.7 behind China surge sparks concerns in India
Amid rising concerns around Omicron sub-variant that caused surge in China, the network of government scientists and labs responsible for genome-sequencing strains of Covid-19 virus are likely to meet
 "Omicron sub-variant BF.7 behind China surge sparks concerns in India")
OnePlus Nord Watch review: Not perfect, yet makes a good budget smartwatch
The One Nord Watch is not perfect, yet it makes a good purchase at Rs 4,999 because the smartwatch covers the fundamentals right in terms of design and features
 "OnePlus Nord Watch review: Not perfect, yet makes a good budget smartwatch")
WhatsApp tests edit message feature ahead of final release: Details here
WhatsApp is working on a number of updates and improvements to enhance user experience and security on the platform, including an option to edit sent messages
 "WhatsApp tests edit message feature ahead of final release: Details here")
Less than 1% of illegal money gets recovered by agencies: Interpol
On a global level, the most significant rise was seen in organised crime which was prevalent in both, the digital as well as the physical world
 "Less than 1% of illegal money gets recovered by agencies: Interpol")
Centre will now define minimum work requirement under MGNREGA: Report
Earlier, state governments had the responsibility to define the minimum quantum of work required to earn a day's wages
 "Centre will now define minimum work requirement under MGNREGA: Report")
Parle in talks to acquire Polish biscuit brand dr Gerard, says report
dr Gerard was launched in 1993 and has over 200 varieties of biscuits and salty snacks. In 2013, it was acquired by Bridgepoint for an undisclosed sum
 "Parle in talks to acquire Polish biscuit brand dr Gerard, says report")
