Infosys returns 1.1 lakh crore to shareholders in 5 fiscal years
Infosys returned Rs 1.1 lakh crore to shareholders in 5 years, equals $12.8B. Unchanged 85% distribution policy. 15 payouts made, Rs 80,000 crore through dividends. Investor receipt by FY24: Rs 377.5/share. Rs 26,800 crore returned via buybacks. Source: Times of India/TOI Read More
Tata Motors to make Land Rover cars at new Tamil Nadu plant
Tata Motors to build $1 billion plant in Tamil Nadu for JLR cars. JLR contributes two-thirds of Tata Motors’ revenue, with strong global sales growth in 2023. Source: Times of India/TOI Read More
JNU VC denies anti-national label, stresses on diversity and dissent
JNU Vice-Chancellor Pandit rejects ‘anti-national’ label, advocates for dissent, democracy. She reflects on past controversies, highlights JNU’s inclusive values, and discusses the positive influence of RSS on her life and values. Source: Times of India/TOI Read More
UP education department introduces question banks for 25 lakh students in classes 9 and 10
UP education dept created question banks for 25 lakh students in 27,000 schools to enhance exam prep for engineering and medical entrances. Collaboration with NCERT, SISE, and experts ensured comprehensive content for students’ success. Source: Times of India/TOI Read More
Google Doodle marks start of Lok Sabha elections 2024
Google has unveiled a new Doodle to commemorate the start of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which began in India on Friday. The Google Doodle, which replaces the iconic “Google” logo on the search engine’s homepage, features an uplifted index finger marked with indelible ink, symbolizing the essence of Indian elections. Source: Times of India/TOI […]
Join Indian Army as Officer: Apply for TGC-140 Technical Graduate Course Now!
The Indian Army invites unmarried male engineering graduates to join as officers through the 140th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-140). With 30 vacancies available, applications are accepted online from April 10 to May 09, 2024. Eligible candidates will undergo an SSB interview and medical test. This Permanent Commission opportunity begins in January 2025 at the Indian […]
Sensex plunges 600 points to below 72,000; Nifty around 21,800
Stock market crash today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50 continued their losing streak on the last trading day of the week. Driven by global cues and the Iran-Israel conflict, the BSE Sensex plunged 600 points below the 72,000 level and Nifty50 went close to 21,800. Source: Times of India/TOI Read More
JEE Main 2024 Session 2 Final Answer Key Expected Soon: Here’s How to Check
Aspiring engineers awaiting the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 final answer key can expect its imminent release on jeemain.nta.ac.in. This key, refined from the provisional version, is crucial for evaluating candidates’ exam responses. Conducted from April 4th to April 9th, 2024, the Session 2 exam’s provisional answer key was released on April 12th, 2024, with […]
IIM Indore launches ‘ABHYUDAYA’ project to enhance its educational infra
IIM Indore has initiated its Group VIII Project, ‘ABHYUDAYA’, aimed at enhancing its educational infrastructure with a budget of Rs. 432 Crores. The inauguration, conducted in a traditional Vaidik manner by Prof. Himanshu Rai, the Institute’s Director, emphasizes the project’s cultural significance. Prof. Rai expressed excitement about the project’s potential to elevate academic offerings and […]
‘Need for reform’: US on Musk’s ‘India permanent UNSC seat’ tweet
Tesla and Space X CEO Elon Musk’s tweet from January has caught the attention of the US, possibly paving the way for India to get a permanent seat at the UNSC. Musk said in his tweet that it’s ‘crazy’ that India doesn’t have a permanent UNSC seat. He also said that powerful nations are hesitant […]