NEET paper leak row: Ex-Isro chief-led high-level panel to look into NTA functioning

The Ministry of Education said Saturday it has constituted a high-level committee of experts led by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through the National Testing Agency (NTA). The seven-member committee will make recommendations on reforms in the mechanism of the examination process, improvement in data security protocols and the structure and functioning of the NTA. Read more here

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International Olympic Day
United Nations Public Service Day
International Widow's Day
Google Podcasts shutting down
Kozhikode to be declared as the Unesco's 'City of Literature'
ATMA 2024 exam
T20 World Cup 2024: WI vs SA
Tomorrow
Adani Ports is going to debut on Sensex
Shivalic Power Control IPO to open
Sylvan Plyboard IPO to open
First session of the 18th Lok Sabha to begin
First Cabinet meeting of new Andhra Pradesh govt
Sex tape case: Former JDS MP Prajwal Revanna's custody hearing
BMW 5 Series LWB launch
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G launch
Honor Play 60 Plus launch

Broader indices hit fresh highs; 70 small-caps rise between 10-40%

The broader indices showed mixed performance despite hitting fresh highs during the truncated week ended June 21. The benchmarks also ended with marginal gains amid volatility due to mixed global cues, slow progress of the monsoon, expectation over upcoming Union budget and renewed foreign institutional investor (FII) interest. The BSE Small-cap index rose 1.5 percent with Moschip Technologies, Bhansali Engineering Polymers, Hester Biosciences, C. E. Info Systems (MapmyIndia), Heubach Colorants India, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers, Punjab Chemicals & Crop Protection, National Fertilizers, Shakti Pumps (India) and Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals gained 20-40 percent. Read here

Highlights from 53rd GST Council Meeting: What you should know

The 53rd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held on June 22 in New Delhi. Several recommendations were made at the meet to refine tax rates and service exemptions under the GST regime. Know about key decisions here.

Everything you need to know about Hyundai Motor's mammoth IPO

India is set to witness its largest-ever IPO as Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), the country's second-largest carmaker, filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI on June 14.
The public issue comprises an offer for sale (OFS) of 142.2 million equity shares of Rs 10 each in face value, representing a 17.5 percent stake dilution by the promoters. Here are some key details about the IPO.

MSMEs highlight issues in raising capital, seek reforms during pre-Budget discussion with FM

Micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs) on June 21 raised several issues faced by the sector in raising capital and demanded reforms in the bank loan rating and NPA (non-performing assets) classification policy during the pre-budget discussions held with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Read details here

Can PPF give you pension income in retirement?

Can PPF work for you when you need regular income in your retirement years? Let’s see how it works.