New York-based investment firm BlackRock in a private assessment has slashed the valuation of edtech major BYJU's to $11.15 billion from its $22 billion valuation that the company keeps referring to, according to a report in The Arc, citing the filings.
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Mahila Samman Savings Certificate scheme comes into effect from today
An account opened under this scheme would be a single holder account. The interest of 7.5 per cent per annum would be compounded on a quarterly basis and credited to the account. The deposit will mature on completion of two years from the date of the deposit.
Illegal weapon supplier nabbed from Bihar; 8 pistols recovered, says Delhi Police
An illegal weapon supplier, who also runs an unauthorised firearms repairing factory in Bihar's Siwan, was arrested by police, an official said on Friday, adding that the accused has been also summoned by central probe agencies for his alleged links with many inter-state criminal groups.
Six die of suffocation after fire breaks out in house in Delhi
According to a senior police official, the police control room received a distress call around 9 a.m. at the Shastri Park police station that fire had broken out in a house at Mazar Wala Road, Machhi Market, Shastri Park.
India records 3,095 new Covid cases
As many as 300 new cases of Covid-19 and two deaths were registered in Delhi on Wednesday. According to the bulletin issued by the state Health Department, there are currently 806 active cases in the national capital and the infection rate is 13.89 per cent.
PM Modi inspects new Parliament building during surprise visit
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The new building, which was earlier expected to be completed by November last year, is likely to be inaugurated soon.
Heavy police deployment in Delhi's Jahangirpuri after permission for yatra denied
A large number of Delhi Police personnel were deployed in the city's Jahangirpuri area on Thursday to maintain law and order in the wake of a yatra to mark Ram Navami for which permission had been denied.
Waning immunity, dropped precautions: IMA Covid Task Force Co-Chairman on rising cases
Daily new Covid cases in India jumped to a 5-month high of 2,151 on Wednesday and health experts have started cautioning the public over the looming threat of the disease's next possible outbreak.
Pay Rs 1,337 crore fine imposed by Competition Commission, NCLAT tells Google
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday said that Google will have to pay the fine of Rs 1,337.76 crore, imposed on it by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
SCO-NSA meet: Doval's firm message to Pak & China on terrorism, territorial integrity
In a veiled attack on Pakistan and China, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday said terrorism in any form is a threat to international peace and security, and that the SCO members should not seek unilateral military superiority.
'All is well, no worries', says Sanjay Raut after meeting Sonia, Rahul
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday called on senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to resolve the differences over the Savarkar fracas which threatened to spoil relations between the two parties.
NPCI clarifies that customers won't be charged for UPI transactions
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Wednesday said that it has now permitted the Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI wallets) to be part of the interoperable UPI ecosystem and there is no charge for customers.
SC issues notice on Delhi govt plea against appointment of 'aldermen' by L-G
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing the Delhi government, along with advocate Shadan Farasat made submissions before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud.
'Rs 5,000 cr from SEBI-Sahara fund to repay depositors', SC allows Centre's plea
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a plea by the central government seeking Rs 5,000 crore allocation out of Rs 24,000 crore, which was deposited by Sahara group with Sebi, to pay back to the depositors.
Karnataka to go to polls on May 10; results on May 13
CEC Rajiv Kumar said the urban apathy and misuse of money power are the two major issues in the state and appropriate initiatives are being taken in this regard. "We have directed all the enforcement authorities on this," said the CEC.
Lok Sabha membership of Mohammed Faizal restored
The Lok Sabha membership of NCP leader P.P. Mohammed Faizal was restored by the Lok Sabha secretariat on Wednesday, on the basis of a stay order by the Kerala High Court on an earlier conviction in a criminal case.
'Bhrashtachari Bachao Abhiyan', PM Modi slams Oppn unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack against the Congress and other like-minded parties, stating that some political outfits have started a 'Bhrashtachari Bachao Abhiyan' under which all corrupt elements have joined hands.
SC permits foreign students to clear MBBS examination in India
The affidavit said the theory examination could be conducted centrally and physically, on the pattern of Indian MBBS examination and practical could be conducted by some designated government medical colleges.
Deadline for linking PAN with Aadhar extended till June 30
According to a notification issued by the Income Tax Department on Tuesday, till June 30, people can intimate their Aadhaar to the prescribed authority for PAN-Aadhaar linking without facing repercussions.
Delhi HC overturns trial court order, frames charges against Sharjeel Imam, 8 others
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday partially set aside a trial court's order dated February 4, which had discharged the 11 accused, including Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha and Safoora Zargar in the 2019 Jamia violence case.
Will abide by eviction notice: Rahul
A day after being asked to vacate his Tughlak lane bungalow, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that he will abide by Lok Sabha Secretariat's eviction notice following his disqualification as an MP.
MEA's Deputy Secretary robbed in South Delhi
Deputy Secretary of Ministry of External Affairs was robbed of his official laptop, diplomatic passport besides other belongings in South Delhi, an official said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday evening.
EPFO fixes 8.15% interest rate on employees' provident fund for 2022-23
Retirement body employee provident fund organisation (EPFO) on Tuesday fixed 8.15 per cent interest rate on the employees' provident fund for 2022-23. The decision was taken by EPFO's board of trustees.
Centre reviews preparedness against Covid, advises states to undertake mock drills in April
Amid the sustained rise of Covid cases across the country, the Union Health Ministry on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness status of the entire spectrum of management of the pandemic with states and UTs through video conferencing.
'Affects right to reputation': SC asks banks give hearing before labelling borrowers as fraudulent
A bench of Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli said the apex court has consistently held that an opportunity of hearing ought to be provided before a person is blacklisted.