Jhalmuri Vendor: ‘Afraid for my life’: Jhalmuri vendor who served PM Modi facing death threats from Pakistan, Bangladesh | India News

NEW DELHI: The jhalmuri vendor from West Bengal’s Jhargram, who recently came into the spotlight after serving jhalmuri to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during state assembly elections, has alleged that he is receiving threatening calls from Pakistan and Bangladesh.Vikram Sao claimed that unknown callers have been repeatedly threatening and abusing him over the phone following…

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Zepto plans to float Rs 11k cr IPO in July

New Delhi : Quick commerce platform Zepto plans to launch its Rs 11,000-crore IPO in July, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. If the listing goes through, Zepto will join rivals Zomato and Swiggy, which are already listed on stock exchanges. The startup secured approval for its maiden public issue from Sebi earlier…

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Re-engage guest faculty, appoint new ones in varsities: Odisha govt | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: The higher education department has allowed all state public universities to re-engage existing guest faculty members and appoint new guest faculty against vacant teaching posts as a temporary measure to address faculty shortage and ensure uninterrupted teaching activities.The department on Thursday informed university registrars that the recruitment process for regular faculty positions has already…

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LIC profit rises 19.3% to Rs 57,419 crore

Mumbai : LIC reported a 19.3% rise in standalone profit after tax to Rs 57,419 crore for FY26, with a 41.6% surge in value of new business, reflecting improved product mix and steady premium growth. The insurer’s total premium income rose 9.8% to Rs 5,35,984 crore in FY26 from Rs 4,88,148 crore a year earlier….

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Odisha govt cracks down on irregular university appointments | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: The higher education department has issued a stern directive to all state public universities, warning against irregular appointments and engagements made without govt approval.Commissioner-cum-secretary Aravind Agrawal on Thursday wrote to the vice-chancellors of all public universities under the department’s administration, stating that it has come to the department’s notice that several universities have been…

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