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Gold up by Rs 270 in early trade; silver rises, trading at Rs 62,200 per kg
Gold price on Friday increased by Rs 250 from the previous day's close, with 10 gram of 24-carat gold trading at Rs 52,310
 "Gold up by Rs 270 in early trade; silver rises, trading at Rs 62,200 per kg")
NEET 2021 counselling: SC quashes plea to hold stray round for vacant seats
The bench said that granting a stray round of counselling for NEET 2021 would have public health implications
 "NEET 2021 counselling: SC quashes plea to hold stray round for vacant seats")
Meghalaya Board Result 2022: Class 10th, 12th Arts results out now
Meghalaya Board of School Education declared the results of SSLC, HSSLC results today
 "Meghalaya Board Result 2022: Class 10th, 12th Arts results out now")
Latest news LIVE: Rajya Sabha elections underway, tough fights in 4 states
From Rajya Sabha elections to rising coronavirus cases, catch all the latest developments from across the globe here
 "Latest news LIVE: Rajya Sabha elections underway, tough fights in 4 states")
With commercial surrogacy banned in India, couples find refuge in Georgia
After the ban on commercial surrogacy in India, the business has been booming in the former Soviet republic of Georgia
 "With commercial surrogacy banned in India, couples find refuge in Georgia")
Iran, Taiwan reject Indian tea shipments citing phytosanitary issues
Taiwan and Iran have rejected three containers of tea sent from India due to phytosanitary issues and presence of pesticides beyond permissible limits
 "Iran, Taiwan reject Indian tea shipments citing phytosanitary issues")
At Rs 79.8 crore, Wipro CEO Delaporte highest paid in Indian IT sector
The Wipro CEO's package in FY22 was Rs 79.8 crore while the Infosys CEO, Salil Parekh drew Rs 71 crore, and the TCS CEO & MD, Rajesh Gopinathan drew 25.8 crore
 "At Rs 79.8 crore, Wipro CEO Delaporte highest paid in Indian IT sector")
Canada issues new rules, some students to soon be ineligible for PGWP
The Canadian government has said that from September 1, 2023, international students studying at Quebec's unsubsidised private institutions will become ineligible for post-graduation work permit
 "Canada issues new rules, some students to soon be ineligible for PGWP")
Rajya Sabha election 2022: Polling for 16 seats in 4 states today
The polls for 16 Rajya Sabha seats come ahead of the election for the next Preisdent of India, which is due to be held in July
 "Rajya Sabha election 2022: Polling for 16 seats in 4 states today")
West Bengal HS result 2022 out on wbchse.nic.in: 88.44% pass; know details
WBCHSE WB HS Result 2022 has been announced. West Bengal Board of Secondary Education declared West Bengal HS result 2022 in Kolkata. Know steps to download marks, toppers' list and more
 "West Bengal HS result 2022 out on wbchse.nic.in: 88.44% pass; know details")
Sri Lanka amends law to eliminate competitive bidding for energy projects
The move to remove competitive bidding for energy projects has run afoul of the Opposition parties and electricity board trade unions
 "Sri Lanka amends law to eliminate competitive bidding for energy projects")
Indian PSBs plan to exit Hong Kong as strict regulations, Covid woes pinch
State Bank of India (SBI) will likely be the only PSB in Hong Kong, alongside private sector banks ICICI and HDFC
 "Indian PSBs plan to exit Hong Kong as strict regulations, Covid woes pinch")
As FDI gets pricey, China rushes to calm frustrated foreign investors
In recent weeks, Chinese leaders, while denying that there is an exodus of foreign firms, are putting more emphasis on the concerns of foreign investors and have pledged to support them
 "As FDI gets pricey, China rushes to calm frustrated foreign investors")
Abu Dhabi's ADIA invests Rs 2,200 cr in IIFL Home Finance for 20% stake
This would be one of the largest equity investments in the affordable housing finance segment in India by a financial investor
 "Abu Dhabi's ADIA invests Rs 2,200 cr in IIFL Home Finance for 20% stake")
Untaxed digital imports like video games cost India $4.9 bn in 4 years
According to a report by a Geneva-based think tank, the loss of revenue was from the import of just 49 products like movies, music, and video games
 "Untaxed digital imports like video games cost India $4.9 bn in 4 years")
Top Headlines: Battle for IPL rights, India's ties with Islamic nations
Two of the world's richet men, Jeff Bezos and Mukesh Ambani are set to clash over media rights of the Indian Premier League, which has a brand value of almost $6 billion
 "Top Headlines: Battle for IPL rights, India's ties with Islamic nations")
IND vs SA 1st T20I Highlights: Miller, Rassie register historic win for SA
IND vs SA 1st T20I Highlights: David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen played brilliant innings, hitting 64* and 75* respectively to lead South Africa to their highest ever T20I chase
 "IND vs SA 1st T20I Highlights: Miller, Rassie register historic win for SA")
Cred raises $80 mn in funding led by GIC at $6.4-bn valuation: Report
The existing investors Tiger Global, Sofina Ventures, Alpha Wave Ventures and DF International also participated in the funding round, said a news report
 "Cred raises $80 mn in funding led by GIC at $6.4-bn valuation: Report")
HDFC raises Retail Prime Lending Rate on housing loans by 50 bps
Following the RBI MPC's decision to raise benchmark policy rate by 50 bps, many lenders, including ICICI Bank and BoB, have also raised their external benchmark linked loan rates by an equal amount
 "HDFC raises Retail Prime Lending Rate on housing loans by 50 bps")
Top headlines: CIL issues import tender; Presidential election on July 18
Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Thursday
 "Top headlines: CIL issues import tender; Presidential election on July 18")
