Changes to CUET 2025: In December 2024, the University Grants Commission (UGC) introduced significant changes to the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET-UG) effective in 2025. These include a shift to Computer-Based Testing, reduction of subjects from 63 to 37, a standardized exam duration of 60 minutes, and allowing cross-disciplinary subject choices.
Month: December 2024
Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a series of stunning selfies on Instagram, showcasing her natural beauty to end 2024. Her fans adored the photos, expressing their love and admiration. Kareena had a successful year professionally with notable roles in ‘Crew’, ‘The Buckingham Murders’, and ‘Singham Again’, earning widespread acclaim for her performances.
A seven-month-old foetus was discovered in a garbage bin in Mumbai’s Charkop area, prompting police to investigate. The foetus was sent for a post-mortem, and authorities are gathering information about local pregnant women or those who recently gave birth. Further action will be determined based on the post-mortem report.
India’s current account deficit is expected to remain at approximately 1 per cent of GDP for fiscal 2025, up from 0.7 per cent last year, according to CRISIL. Strong financial inflows and a steady services trade surplus are contributing factors, despite a rising merchandise trade deficit and pressures from geopolitical risks.
On Tuesday, Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd shares debuted on the stock exchange with a notable 90% premium above its Rs 785 issue price, listing at Rs 1,491 on the BSE and Rs 1,460 on the NSE. The company’s IPO was significantly oversubscribed, achieving a market capitalisation of Rs 6,956.20 crore.
Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd has secured a 2 GW solar project from Sunbreeze Renewables Nine Pvt Ltd, a Jindal Renewables SPV, to be implemented in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The project, valued at WRTL’s largest-ever order, will enhance energy efficiency using advanced technologies. Jindal Renewables aims to be a leader in renewable energy, targeting 12 GW of…
India experienced a dramatic 99% drop in Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) inflows in 2024, predominantly due to robust US economic performance and tightened Indian market conditions. Analysts highlight factors like India’s high valuations and economic uncertainties. Despite this, domestic investor presence maintained market stability, while FPIs showed interest in long-term prospects.
Indo Farm Equipment’s IPO gets nearly 6 times subscription on opening day. Retail investors subscribed 8.54 times, and non-institutional investors 7.61 times, while QIBs received 1% subscription. The company plans to use the proceeds for manufacturing capacity expansion, debt payment, and investment in its NBFC subsidiary.
The century-old Koraput district jail in Odisha is blending punishment with reform by enabling inmates to produce and sell handicrafts, agricultural products, and fabricated items. With skill development initiatives, this approach aims to rehabilitate inmates and ensure self-sustenance post-release, benefiting around 128 prisoners and generating significant revenue.
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