UPSC exam: SC denies one more chance to aspirants who exhausted last attempt in 2020, dismisses plea
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SC rejects plea for extra chance to appear in UPSC civil services exam by aspirants who exhausted their last attempt amid COVID-19 pandemic
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave its verdict on the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Prelims 2021 extra attempt.
Dismissing the petition seeking a second shot at the civil service examination due to the Covid-19 pandemic and age bar, the apex court has said that no extra chance will be given to the UPSC candidates who exhausted their last attempt in October 2020.
Supreme Court to hear Airtel, Vi’s plea over AGR recalculation in two weeks
An SC bench had directed telcos to make 10% upfront payment of their AGR dues, with a 10-year payment schedule, beginning 1 April, 2021. (Photo: Mint)
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Ending a 14-year legal battle between the DoT and telecom operators, the apex court, in October 2019, had upheld the department s definition of AGR and ordered telcos to pay levies based on that definition, along with interest on the principal amount and penalty
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear in two weeks Bharti Airtel Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd’s plea seeking recalculation of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.
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New exciting features in Maruti Suzuki Swift 2021.
Maruti Suzuki Swift 2021 available in an array of colours.
New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki on Wednesday launched the all-new Swift 2021 with an advanced powertrain, appealing dual tone exterior and new exciting features.
The all-new Swift is available in an array of colours. There are three dual tone options- Pearl Arctic White with Pearl Midnight Black Roof, Solid Fire Red with Pearl Midnight Black Roof, and Pearl Metallic Midnight Blue with Pearl Arctic White Roof.
Maruti Suzuki Swift 2021 comes at a starting price of Rs 5.73 lakh.
The new Swift is equipped with ‘Next Gen K-Series Dual Jet Dual VVT engine with Idle Start Stop (ISS) technology. The Dual Jet technology (2 injectors per cylinder), coupled with Dual VVT (variable valve timing for both Intake and Exhaust valves) and cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system result in higher fuel efficiency with lower emissions, boasting a fuel efficiency of 23.20 km/l i
The amount people would need to pay for COVID-19 vaccination in private hospitals will be decided by the health ministry within 3-4 days, Javadekar said
Pakistan extends $50mn line of credit for defence to Sri Lanka
Pakistan s Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa during a Trade and Investments conference in Colombo
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The Pakistani delegation invited Colombo to use its Gwadar port, part of the multi-billion dollar CPEC, for trade with China and Central Asia
Interestingly, Pakistan’s extension of the line of credit comes close on the heels of India extending $ 50 million line of credit to neighbouring Maldives
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New Delhi:Pakistan has extended a $ 50 million line of credit for defence to Sri Lanka, a joint statement issued by the two sides said Wednesday, at the end of a two day visit to Colombo by Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan.