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According to Prime Database data, 21 IPOs are opening in August, up from 12 in July. This marks a sharp spike from the first half of the year.

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The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and the state government on a plea seeking an independent, time-bound probe by the CBI into alleged malpractices in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana sought a response from the Union of India, the Jharkhand government, the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and others.
Senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that the plea seeks a CBI inquiry or an inquiry by a former judge of this court.
The top court was hearing a petition filed by activist Harisharan Devgan, through advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, for a hearing.
"The present writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India is being preferred in public interest seeking urgent intervention of this court in relation to serious and substantial concerns regarding the integrity, fairness, transparency and credibility of the ...

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IDFC First Bank has partnered with the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) to launch a pan-India programme aimed at nurturing enterprises working on sustainable business solutions, officials said on Monday.
The 'IGNITE' programme will provide total financial and operational support of Rs 2 crore, including a direct startup grant corpus of Rs 1.36 crore, they said.
It aims to help early-stage ventures strengthen their business models, expand market reach, and deliver measurable environmental and social outcomes, according to an official statement.
Under the programme, 16 startups from across the country will be selected through a competitive evaluation process, it said.
The focus areas include green manufacturing, waste recycling and upcycling, cleantech, renewable energy, water management, environmental technologies, and the sustainable use of indigenous resources.
The selected startups will undergo a structured incubation journey comprising business diagnostics, expert mentorin

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Sebi has asked the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to recognise the issuance and holding of fractional shares, which could widen investment options for retail investors

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MoRTH is considering phased safety rules for two-wheelers, including speed alerts, reflective tyres, pedestrian warnings and leg guards, to reduce road deaths

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India's push for clearer nutritional warnings has faced resistance from food giants, even as similar companies use prominent labels in overseas markets

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Indian exporters fear Trump's proposed "economic D-Day" plan, likely to be unveiled later on Monday, could further squeeze trade weakened by sanctions, banking caution and shipping constraints

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Taking note of complaints from employees about delays in processing pension papers, NDMC chairman Manoj Kumar Dwivedi on Wednesday said he will personally hand over pension documents to retiring staff and ensure their pension is credited without delay.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) chairman posted on X that the decision was taken after several employees and associations approached him and highlighted that pension paperwork was often taking months to complete, forcing retirees to make repeated trips to offices even after their service had ended.
"On the last day of the month I will personally give away pension documents and pension will be credited in the account of retirees without fail. No more running around for this," Dwivedi said in a post on X. He added that he will post pictures of it.
The official said the move was aimed at recognising the contribution of employees who had spent years serving the NDMC, noting that many of those retiring were low-paid workers, includi

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