(PTI) Markets regulator Sebi introduced a new incentive structure for mutual fund distributors, whereby they will receive additional commission for bringing in new individual investors from B-30 cities and new women investors from any city. The new incentive structure, aimed at promoting wider outreach and awareness, will become effective from February 1, 2026, Sebi said in its circular. Under this, asset management companies (AMCs) will pay these distributors 1 per cent of the first lump-sum investment or the first-year SIP amount, up to Rs 2,000, provided the investor stays invested for at least a year.
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The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar has appointed award-winning communications professional Nikhil Swami as its Public Relations Officer, marking a strategic move to strengthen the institution’s media outreach and brand visibility across national and international platforms. Swami, who assumed charge in October 2025, brings over six years of experience in developing integrated communication strategies for government and public sector organizations. He will lead strategic communication and PR initiatives to enhance IIT Ropar’s institutional reputation. Prior to joining IIT Ropar, Swami served as Assistant Manager Corporate Communications at NBCC (India) Limited, where he spearheaded 360-degree communication campaigns for the PSU utilizing…
(TH) Electoral fortunes of 1,302 candidates, including over half a dozen Ministers in the Nitish Kumar government, will be sealed on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) with 3.70 crore voters eligible to exercise their franchise across 122 Assembly segments in the second and final phase of the Bihar polls. Electoral fortunes of 1,302 candidates, including over half a dozen Ministers in the Nitish Kumar government, will be sealed on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) with 3.70 crore voters eligible to exercise their franchise across 122 Assembly segments in the second and final phase of the Bihar polls.The districts going to polls include…
(PTI) Recycling player Lohum on Monday announced the launch of a rare earth element magnet production facility set up at an investment of Rs 500 crore in Uttar Pradesh. The plant will have a production capacity of 2,000 metric tonnes. “The facility, which has been established with an investment of Rs 500 crore, marks a transformational step toward building India’s self-reliance in rare earth magnets and critical minerals. The facility will refine and produce both light and heavy rare earth elements, key for advanced technology, electric mobility, renewable energy, aerospace, defense, electronics; and more,” a company statement said.
A major win under the Ministry of Defence, the project cements NBCC’s leadership in executing mission-critical, future-ready infrastructure for India’s strategic establishments. In a landmark achievement reaffirming its dominance in defence and public infrastructure development,NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, has secured a Rs.350crore Project Management Consultancy (PMC) assignment from the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Ministry of Defence, located at Avadi, Chennai. The assignment, awarded through a highly competitive Quality-cum-Cost Based Selection (QCBS) process, covers the design, engineering and management of major capital civil works that will bolster the…
Justice Surya Kant appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India and will assume charge on November 24. The Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry issued a notification announcing his appointment. Justice Surya Kant succeeds Justice Bhushan R Gavai, who demits office on November 23.
बिहार विधानसभा चुनाव के मद्देनजर उत्तराखंड के मुख्यमंत्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी गुरुवार को पूर्वी चंपारण जिले के कोटवा पहुंचे। उन्होंने यहां बीजेपी प्रत्याशियों के समर्थन में जनसभा को संबोधित किया और कहा कि बिहार का विकास केवल डबल इंजन की सरकार से ही संभव है। सीएम धामी अपने एक दिवसीय बिहार दौरे पर सुबह पटना पहुंचे, जहाँ से वे हेलीकॉप्टर द्वारा कोटवा पहुंचे। वहां हजारों की भीड़ ने उनका जोरदार स्वागत किया। मंच पर पहुंचते ही जय श्रीराम, भारत माता की जय और मोदी-धामी जिंदाबाद के नारों से पूरा मैदान गूंज उठा। अपने संबोधन में मुख्यमंत्री धामी ने बिहार की जनता से…
The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking (AI & CT) as essential components of future-ready education. The Department is supporting institutions such as CBSE, NCERT, KVS, and NVS, along with States and Union Territories, in designing a meaningful and inclusive curriculum under the broad ambit of the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF SE) 2023 through a consultative process. Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking (AI & CT) will reinforce the concept of learning, thinking, and teaching, and will gradually expand towards the idea of…
In order to enhance convenience and improve the overall customer experience, NHAI has simplified the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag users. Under the revised guidelines issued by Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), FASTag services will not be discontinued for non-compliant vehicles and users will be provided sufficient opportunity to complete the KYV process. Under the simplified KYV guidelines, side photographs of Car/Jeep/Van will no longer be required. Only the front picture showing the number plate and FASTag will be required to be uploaded. Also, provisions will be made to automatically fetch RC details from Vahan when the user enters…
(NDTV) Jeers from the Grand Alliance flying left and right over “un-named” Chief Ministerial candidate of the NDA, Union Home Minister and the BJP’s chief strategist Amit Shah cleared the air today, confirming that Nitish Kumar will continue to occupy Bihar’s top post if the ruling alliance retains power. “Bihar mein na CM ka pad khali hain a Delhi mein PM ka pad khali hai… yahan Nitish Kumar hain, aur Lalu ji, Sonia ji, wahan PM Modi hain (neither the Chief Minister post in Bihar nor the Prime Minister’s seat in Delhi is vacant. Nitish Kumar is here and Lalu…