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Certification reform: Sebi proposes new norms for market professionals; hybrid learning, tighter exemptions on the cards

Markets regulator Sebi has proposed a major revamp of the certification framework for securities market professionals, aiming to expand participation and upgrade skill standards in line with evolving market needs.In a consultation paper released on Thursday, Sebi suggested broadening the definition of “Associated Persons” to include not only those employed by intermediaries and regulated entities…

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CBSE launches school performance report cards, but what good is accountability without transparency?

The Central Board of Secondary Education has rolled out its School Academic Performance Report Card for the 2024-2025 session. It has been celebrated as a progressive step bolstering the education quality of schools. For the very first time, a detailed analysis of how every affiliated school fares academically and holistically has been provided. For a…

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‘If they’re going to do it … ‘: Trump doubles down on nuclear testing plan; underground tests on cards?

US President Donald Trump on Friday reaffirmed that the US would resume nuclear testing, following his announcement this week that he was directing the Pentagon to restart the weapons tests.While talking with reporters on Air Force One in midair, Trump gave an indirect answer when asked whether he would include the traditional underground nuclear tests…

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5, 2, 1, 0, 5: India batters collapse like a pack of cards at the MCG; Josh Hazelwood breathes fire! | Cricket News

Sanju Samson (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: India had a terrible start in the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday as their top five batters fell cheaply. The scoreboard read 5, 2, 1, 0 and 5 — a collapse that left the visitors reeling early in the innings.Batting first, India…

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Meeting with Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un: Trump’s Asia tour puts trade tariffs in focus – what’s on the cards

US President Donald Trump embarked on his first Asia tour of his second term on Saturday, seeking to restore economic balance and reaffirm Washington’s influence in a region strained by tariffs and shifting alliances. The week-long trip will take him through Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, with a long-anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping…

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Explained: India launches e-Arrival Cards for foreign travellers — how it works & how to apply

The government has rolled out a new digital system for foreign nationals entering India. Beginning October 1, 2025, travellers can now submit an electronic arrival form instead of the traditional paper card. The initiative aims to simplify entry formalities, improve efficiency at airports, and enhance data accuracy. As per ET, the e-arrival card is part…

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