MoS Meenakshi Lekhi denies signing LS reply on designating Hamas as terror group, calls for inquiry
Answer attributed to Lekhi is available on both Lok Sabha and MEA websites. It refers to designation of an organisation as terrorist being covered under UAPA. Key Points
ThePrintMan puts out video message claiming responsibility for multiple blasts at religious gathering in Kerala
Identifying himself as Martin in the video, which was aired on various TV channels, the man alleged that he took the decision as the teachings of the organisation were seditious. No one from the organisation has reacted to his allegations. Meanwhile, a person claiming to be a member of the religious group told a TV channel that no such person was part of their organisation presently. Key Points
Economic TimesSouth Indian Bank MD on not opting for reappointment & transition to new leadership
Murali Ramakrishnan, MD and CEO of South Indian Bank, has announced that he will not seek re-appointment when his tenure ends in September. Ramakrishnan explained that his decision was purely personal, and that he had finished implementing organisational changes that would keep the bank running smoothly until his tenure ends. He added that he would spend the next six months ensuring a smooth transition for his successor, who must manage challenges created by changes in the banking sector . Key Points
Economic TimesServing your notice period gracefully can land you a better job opportunity
Resigning from your job does not mean you can slack off during your notice period. In fact, it is important to maintain productivity levels, show gratitude towards your employer and inform colleagues and clients. It is also crucial not to take any company belongings and not to brag about your new job. Instead, finish your tasks on time and help the person taking your position understand their duties. Key Points
Economic TimesSupreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA
Supreme Court of India bench led by Justice M.R. Shah clarifies that ‘mere membership’ of banned organisation will make people criminally liable under UAPA, setting aside its previous judgments. Key Points
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New Tech Mahindra structure to help drive innovation, improve margins & growth: CEO Designate Mohit Joshi
Tech Mahindra's CFO, Rohit Anand, discussed the impact of the current demand environment on the company's operational drop and revenue. He mentioned that while deal wins have improved, it will take time for them to convert into revenue. Anand also highlighted the company's focus on defining its core areas of focus and continuing the cost and revenue restructuring exercise. CEO Designate, Mohit Joshi, emphasized the importance of service resilience, service line innovation, and improving margins in the company's new organization structure. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia Inc tailors benefits to what employees want
Companies are continuously tapping new talent groups, including stay-at-home women, transgender persons, people with disabilities etc. Also, the demographic of the typical organisation is fast changing with a high proportion of young and mobile people. Key Points
Economic TimesPros and cons of returning to your old job
Boomeranging - returning to a former employer - is becoming a common practice, with such employees comprising 4.3% of all job switches in 2021, says a report by LinkedIn. But before going back, consider possible pros and cons. Returning to a company with advanced technology, improved culture, and employee-friendly policies can offer personal growth and a higher salary. Rejoining old team members and familiar systems in a welcoming environment can ease the transition. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt bans J&K Tehreek-e-Hurriyat under UAPA for trying to 'establish Islamic rule'
Once headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Tehreek-e-Hurriyat J&K declared an ‘unlawful association’. Outfit involved in 'activities to separate J&K from India', says Amit Shah. Key Points
ThePrintExperts allay fears on JN.1 Covid variant in India
Official sources state that one case each in Kerala and Maharashtra and nineteen cases in Goa have been linked to JN.1. 16 COVID-19-related deaths in the last two weeks have been reported, and the victims had significant co-morbidities Key Points
Firstpost
Chandrayaan-3 moves closer to moon as it undergoes another successful orbit reduction
The Indian Space Research organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday said that Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has undergone another successful orbit reduction. This means the spacecraft has moved one step closer to the moon. The organisation took to X (formerly Twitter) account and said, Even closer to the moons surface. Chandrayaan-3's orbit is reduced to 174 km x 1437 km following a manuevre performed today. Key Points
Economic TimesThe role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape
This article explores the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape. It highlights the responsibilities of a CTO, including technology strategy development, driving innovation, managing technology infrastructure, fostering collaboration, and talent management. This article also discusses the skills and qualifications required for a CTO, such as technical expertise, strategic vision, leadership, and business acumen. Additionally, it emphasises the impact a CTO can have on driving digital transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing competitive advantage within an organisation. Key Points
Economic TimesThe role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape
This article explores the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape. It highlights the responsibilities of a CTO, including technology strategy development, driving innovation, managing technology infrastructure, fostering collaboration, and talent management. This article also discusses the skills and qualifications required for a CTO, such as technical expertise, strategic vision, leadership, and business acumen. Additionally, it emphasises the impact a CTO can have on driving digital transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing competitive advantage within an organisation. Key Points
Economic TimesThe role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape
This article explores the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape. It highlights the responsibilities of a CTO, including technology strategy development, driving innovation, managing technology infrastructure, fostering collaboration, and talent management. This article also discusses the skills and qualifications required for a CTO, such as technical expertise, strategic vision, leadership, and business acumen. Additionally, it emphasises the impact a CTO can have on driving digital transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing competitive advantage within an organisation. Key Points
Economic TimesThe role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape
This article explores the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape. It highlights the responsibilities of a CTO, including technology strategy development, driving innovation, managing technology infrastructure, fostering collaboration, and talent management. This article also discusses the skills and qualifications required for a CTO, such as technical expertise, strategic vision, leadership, and business acumen. Additionally, it emphasises the impact a CTO can have on driving digital transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing competitive advantage within an organisation. Key Points
Economic Times
The role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape
This article explores the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape. It highlights the responsibilities of a CTO, including technology strategy development, driving innovation, managing technology infrastructure, fostering collaboration, and talent management. This article also discusses the skills and qualifications required for a CTO, such as technical expertise, strategic vision, leadership, and business acumen. Additionally, it emphasises the impact a CTO can have on driving digital transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing competitive advantage within an organisation. Key Points
Economic TimesISKCON says it sent Rs 100-crore defamation notice to Maneka Gandhi
ISKCON on Friday sent a Rs 100-crore defamation notice to BJP's Maneka Gandhi for questioning the religious organisation over its upkeep of cows in its gaushalas (cowsheds). The organisation has called her remarks malicious accusations . Key Points
Economic Times'Islamophobic act': Swedish government condemns Quran burning
The Swedish government on Sunday took a stand against the recent acts of burning of the Quran in the country and labelled them "Islamophobic". It said that it "understood" why Muslims were offended by the burning of the Quran and condemned such acts. Key Points
India TodayChandrayaan-3's Vikram lander to be deboosted today
India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft's Vikram lander is set to conduct a crucial deboosting manoeuvre today. The lander has been named after Vikram Sarabhai, regarded as the father of the Indian space programme. It has been a month and three days since the Indian Space Research organisation launched the Chandrayaan-3 mission on July 14. The spacecraft was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. Key Points
Economic TimesCM Bommai slams Rahul Gandhi for calling RSS a fascist organisation
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his stating that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is a "fundamentalist" and "fascist" organisation. Bommai said the way Rahul Gandhi speaks on foreign soil makes me doubt his integrity. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan Times
Waiting for your probation period to get over? This factor is a make or break deal
Probation period is a phase of trial with new employees where they are helped and tested by the organisation. For employees, it's a chance to understand the company's culture and policies and build relationships with colleagues and seniors. During this period, employees should observe, learn, follow and repeat, be enthusiastic, approachable and social; create opportunities; journal their progress and ask for feedback. Key Points
Economic TimesThe role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape
This article explores the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape. It highlights the responsibilities of a CTO, including technology strategy development, driving innovation, managing technology infrastructure, fostering collaboration, and talent management. This article also discusses the skills and qualifications required for a CTO, such as technical expertise, strategic vision, leadership, and business acumen. Additionally, it emphasises the impact a CTO can have on driving digital transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing competitive advantage within an organisation. Key Points
Economic TimesThe role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape
This article explores the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in today's digital landscape. It highlights the responsibilities of a CTO, including technology strategy development, driving innovation, managing technology infrastructure, fostering collaboration, and talent management. This article also discusses the skills and qualifications required for a CTO, such as technical expertise, strategic vision, leadership, and business acumen. Additionally, it emphasises the impact a CTO can have on driving digital transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing competitive advantage within an organisation. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia will work to maintain WTO guiding principles, says Piyush Goyal
India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, stated that at the upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi, India will advocate for upholding the guiding principles of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Goyal also mentioned plans to address the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) both at the WTO and through bilateral discussions with the EU. Key Points
Economic TimesMuslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) declared as ‘unlawful’ for ‘anti-national activities’
The Centre has declared the organisation as 'unlawful association' under UAPA. Union home minister Amit Shah says it was inciting people 'to establish Islamic rule in J&K'. Key Points
ThePrint
Diwali pollution: What can you do to stay healthy amid Delhi's ‘very poor’ AQI?
The concentration of PM 2.5 in Delhi has been recorded at 31 times the limit prescribed by the World Health organisation (WHO). | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesISRO announces Chandrayaan-3's landing date, time & where to watch it; Check details
The Indian Space Research organisation (ISRO) on Sunday said Chandrayaan-3 is expected to land on the moon on August 23, 2023 (Wednesday), around 6:04 pm. The spacecraft is now just three-day away from its final destination, the moon's south pole. Key Points
Economic TimesChandrayaan-3's Vikram lander undergoes first successful deboosting
India's spacecraft Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander underwent a crucial deboosting manoeuvre, positioning itself in an orbit where the closest point to the Moon is 30 km and the farthest point is 100 km. The lander has been through a series of orbital manoeuvres and its scheduled landing is on August 23. Chandrayaan-3 follows up on India's Chandrayaan-2 mission, which faced challenges during its soft landing on the lunar surface in 2019. Key Points
Economic TimesCBIC mulling organisational restructuring to make it more effective, do away with overlapping
The CBIC is mulling a comprehensive restructuring of the organisation to make it more effective and remove overlapping, if any, as many of its functions have undergone transformation. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs or CBIC (formerly knows as Central Board of Excise and Customs) was set up in 1964. Key Points
Economic TimesNot just UCC and triple talaq, AIMPLB has let down Muslim women every time
AIMPLB’s own existence lies in preserving patriarchal interpretation of sharia, even though they lack legal or official approval. They can be likened to khap panchayats. Key Points
ThePrint
RSS body to launch 'Garbha Sanskar' campaign to encourage women to read Gita, Ramayana for birth of 'sansk
The Garbha Sanska programme has been developed with a holistic and scientific approach towards pregnancy, right from the conception to delivery to ensures babies learn sanskar (culture and values) in womb. The process will continue till they attain the age of two, a RSS affiliate organisation Samvardhinee Nyas functionary told PTI. Key Points
Economic TimesEC notice to minister for 'doling out money' in poll-bound Meghalaya
Elections to the 60-member assembly will be held on February 27. Votes will be counted on March 2. | Latest News India Key Points
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