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Railways plans to set up EV charging points at major stations in 3 years
Over the next three years, the Indian Railways will install EV charging points at all major stations across the country under a new policy
 "Railways plans to set up EV charging points at major stations in 3 years")
India 5G download speeds hit 500 Mbps on test networks, show Ookla's data
The latest data by the internet testing firm Ookla highlighted that telecom operators across India are still revamping their networks to strengthen the 5G download speed
 "India 5G download speeds hit 500 Mbps on test networks, show Ookla's data")
TCS to give full variable pay to 70 per cent employees in Q2FY23: Report
In Q2FY23, TCS saw an eight per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in its net profit to Rs 10,465 crore, beating the estimates
 "TCS to give full variable pay to 70 per cent employees in Q2FY23: Report")
OECD releases global framework for exchange of info on cryptocurrencies
The exchange of information on cryptocurrency between countries will become automatic under the new framework propsed by OECD
 "OECD releases global framework for exchange of info on cryptocurrencies")
EVs, green hydrogen to soon come under priority sector lending: Report
Currently, 8 sectors are eligible to get lending under the PSL mechanism including agriculture, MSMEs, export credit, housing, education, renewables, and social infrastructure sectors
 "EVs, green hydrogen to soon come under priority sector lending: Report")
With 'Soul of India' as key theme; India gets ready for G20 presidency
All government departments are preparing a workforce to host the G20, scheduled to start from December 1, where India's policies and positions on critical issues will be discussed
 "With 'Soul of India' as key theme; India gets ready for G20 presidency")
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking declaration of cow as national animal
'It is not the job of the court to decide on such matters,' the SC bench commented while enquiring which fundamental right of the petitioner was affected
 "Supreme Court rejects plea seeking declaration of cow as national animal")
Airtel 5G Plus: What is it, availability, supported devices, and more
Airtel is rolling out its 5G network in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur, and Varanasi in a phased manner. It plans to roll out 5G across India by 2024
 "Airtel 5G Plus: What is it, availability, supported devices, and more")
Jhunjhunwala's firm Rare in talks with Barclays to prepay Rs 500 crore loan
The loan was used to fund the acquisition of Zydus Cadila's animal healthcare business in 2021
 "Jhunjhunwala's firm Rare in talks with Barclays to prepay Rs 500 crore loan")
Indian politicians mourn Mulayam Singh Yadav's death, condolences pour in
The 82-year-old veteran leader was in poor health for some time and was hospitalised in the city on August 22
 "Indian politicians mourn Mulayam Singh Yadav's death, condolences pour in")
Reliance Jio True 5G: What is it, availability, supported devices, and more
Reliance Jio is currently testing its 5G services in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Varanasi. It plans to roll out 5G services across India by the end of 2023
 "Reliance Jio True 5G: What is it, availability, supported devices, and more")
Bubble Nebula: All you need to know about Nasa's Cosmic Bubble wrap
In a post on its social media handle on Instagram, Nasa shared another one of its mesmerising discoveries-The Cosmic Bubble wrap
 "Bubble Nebula: All you need to know about Nasa's Cosmic Bubble wrap")
Retirees can now opt to continue with 'default' investment plan under NPS
After the new rule kicks in, retirees will be able to choose to continue with the existing plan or choose a new PFM and investment plan
 "Retirees can now opt to continue with 'default' investment plan under NPS")
Why India needs a central regulatory framework for online gaming?
In September, the I-T department issued show cause notices to seven online gaming firms and about three dozen high-value players for a possible evasion of Rs 28,000 crore
 "Why India needs a central regulatory framework for online gaming?")
World Mental Health Day: Know all about theme, history and significance
Every year on October 10, nations and organisations across the world observe mental health day to raise awareness about mental health issues
 "World Mental Health Day: Know all about theme, history and significance")
Funds mismatch under new settlement process may invite stricter Sebi norms
According to the new mandate, stock market brokers are required to transfer unused funds back to the client's account at least once each quarter
 "Funds mismatch under new settlement process may invite stricter Sebi norms")
1,000 underpasses, over bridges: Rail Ministry's plan to prevent mishaps
The DFC has identified 46 crossings where the rail flyovers are to be constructed to prevent rail crossing accidents
 "1,000 underpasses, over bridges: Rail Ministry's plan to prevent mishaps")
Reliance Industries, Jio in talks to raise funds through foreign loans
The loans, which are likely to have a five-year term, are anticipated to be priced 130-150 basis points higher than the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), a benchmark rate used around the world
 "Reliance Industries, Jio in talks to raise funds through foreign loans")
Adani group eyeing to raise $10 billion for renewables, cement arms
Small investors may look at gaining small stakes in the Adani group. However, bigger firms may soon launch joint ventures with the group in the coming days
 "Adani group eyeing to raise $10 billion for renewables, cement arms")
Xiaomi rejects speculation over India operations being moved to Pakistan
Rumours started with a portal's tweet that the Chinese cellphone manufacturer may shift its operations from India to Pakistan after its assets worth $676 million were seized
 "Xiaomi rejects speculation over India operations being moved to Pakistan")
