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Tuesday, 1 May 2018

Govt asks states to allow private licence for taxis, autos to conform to SC order

May 01, 2018 0

Govt asks states to allow private licence for taxis, autos to conform to SC order

However, commercial driving licences are required for trucks, buses and other medium and heavy commercial vehicles.

Govt asks states to allow private licence for taxis, autos to conform to SC order
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To ensure compliance with a Supreme Court order, the government has asked states to allow drivers to use private licence for driving taxis and light vehicles for commercial purposes. 
However, commercial driving licences are required for trucks, buses and other medium and heavy commercial vehicles. 
"ln view of the legal position as settled by the Supreme Court ..., the requirement under the Motor Vehicles Act, '1988 to obtain the transport licence would arise in case of medium/ heavy goods and passenger vehicles only. 
"No other vehicle will require any separate endorsement, even if they are used for commercial purposes," Ministry of Transport said in an advisory to states. 
The advisory also said the exemption from obtaining the endorsement for commercial vehicles would apply to motor cycles and light motor vehicles like taxis, e-rickshaw/e-cart. 
The ministry has also asked states to issue appropriate instructions to the licensing and enforcement authorities for compliance with the directions of the apex court.

The Supreme Court in July 2017 had ruled that a person having a licence to drive certain class of "light motor vehicle" is competent to drive a transport vehicle or omnibus, provided the gross vehicle weight does not exceed 7,500 kilogram. 
It would also be applicable for motor car or tractor or road-roller, where the "unladen weight" of the vehicle concerned is not more than 7,500 kilogram, as per the order.

Quoting the order, the ministry said," no separate endorsement on the licence is required to drive a transport vehicle of light motor vehicle class as enumerated above." 
Earlier, getting a commercial licence was necessary to drive any transport vehicle.
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JEE Advanced 2018: Registration from May 2, will be done on May 20

May 01, 2018 0

JEE Advanced 2018: Registration from May 2, will be done on May 20

JEE Advanced 2018: This year, 10,43,739 students had passed the JEE Main exam, out of which 2,31,024 students passed for JEE Advanced exams.





CBSE has declared the results of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2018 on Monday. According to official notification, after the results of JEE Main, registration process for JEE Advanced will start on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Candidates, who cleared the JEE Main examinations, will be able to make registration for JEE Advanced by May 7 at 5pm on jeeadv.ac.in .

This year, 10,43,739 students had passed the examination of JEE Main, out of whom 2,31,024 students passed for JEE Advanced exams. At the same time, if the year 2017 did, then 2,20,000 students were successful in qualifying JEE Advanced Examination. JEE Advanced Examination is taken for admission in IITs.

CBSE is going to take JEE Advanced 2018 exam on May 20. JEE Advanced exams will be given to same students, who have scored at least 75% marks in their board exam.

Admission in these programs through JEE Advanced

BTech: 4 years 
Bachelor of Science: 4 years 
BArch: 5 years 
Dual Degree BTech-MTech: 5 years 
Dual Degree BS-MS: 5 years 
Integrated MTech: 5 years 
Integrated MSc: 5 years

Results of JEE Advanced 2018

According to official notification, the results of JEE Advanced Examination 2018 will be announced on June 10, 2018. On the official website, the category Wise All India rank will also be made available with the result.
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Geeta Modha travels 4,200 miles from Manchester to India on husband’s passport

May 01, 2018 0

Geeta Modha travels 4,200 miles from Manchester to India on husband’s passport

She didn’t notice that she picked up her husband Dilip’s passport, she only realized that she has made a blunder when she was filling out an immigration form in Delhi.

Geeta Modha travels 4,200 miles from Manchester to India on
Geeta Modha travels 4,200 miles from Manchester to India on husband’s passport
It is not every day that a person board on a flight and roams around with a wrong passport in hand. Geeta Modha, who left for the airport in hurry on a business trip to India, picked up her husband’s passport unknowingly and traveled 4,200 miles, from Manchester to India, without even getting caught.
The lady didn’t notice that she picked up her husband Dilip’s passport, she only realized that she has made a blunder when she was filling out an immigration form in Delhi, reports Manchester Evening News.
The 55-year-old lady was out of words when she found out what happened. She showed the passport at check-in and again before boarding the Emirates plane. Interestingly, she even went through the customs without a hitch. At the stop-off in Dubai, Geeta didn’t have to show her passport to anyone because she had an Overseas Citizenship of India card, so she flew from there also, effortlessly.
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Geeta Modha travels 4,200 miles from Manchester to India on husband’s passport
Other than being shocked at the incident, it leaves us thinking about the lack of security and procedure at the airport. Disturbed by the incident, Geeta said, “It’s scary and worrying that people aren’t checking properly. The fact they say they are so strict on security in airports but you can do this in 2018 is terrible.”
“At check-in, the staff member even made me move stuff from one bag to another because it was 2kg over - and yet let me travel with the wrong passport,” Geeta further claimed.
However, Indian officials made Geeta travel back to Dubai and wait for her original passport which was flown to her by Emirates itself. Geeta’s 32-year old son Sagar had to take the passport to the airport.
Geeta, who is a regular flyer, revealed, “They only looked at my surname - not at my first name or the picture. If I got through who else could get through?”
Throwing some light on the terrible blunder made by the airlines, a spokesman for Emirates said,"Like all airlines, we work closely with our airport handlers to ensure that all regulations relating to passport checks are taken very seriously. In this instance, our usual high standards were not followed and we would like to apologize to Ms. Modha.”
They further revealed, "We are currently investigating how this incident occurred and are working closely with them to ensure that all training materials are properly reviewed and full retraining is provided for the staff involved."
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The partnership between Google and CBSE has been started from the Joint Entrance Examination Main 2018.

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The results of CBSE and Google partnerships will be found in search only.

The partnership between Google and CBSE has been started from the Joint Entrance Examination Main 2018.


Tech Giant Website Google has made a new partnership for the results with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). After this partnership, the results of CBSE exams can be seen directly on Google.

The partnership between Google and CBSE has been started from the Joint Entrance Examination Main 2018. CBSE has given its students the ability to see the results of the exam on Google's search page.

It has been stated in the statement that Google has made sure that the data can be safely seen in partnership with CBSE. Its aim is to give results of CBSE exam results only on Google. Results on Google will only be available until this feature is live.

Apart from this, Google has added some other features to this partnership. This will allow students to get the date of registration, date of registration, important links and other important information on Google search. Students will also be able to get this information while searching for students gate, SSC, CGL, CAT and other exams.
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NEET 2018: Apart from MBBS, BDS, Veterinary and Ayush program will also get admission from merit list.

May 01, 2018 0

NEET 2018: Apart from MBBS, BDS, Veterinary and Ayush program will also get admission from merit list.

The AYUSH Ministry has also decided to give admission to the undergraduate level for the 2018-19 academic session only through NEET.



National Eligibility Low Entrance Test (NEET) 2018 exam for admission in MBBS and BDS programs in medical colleges across the country is going to be May 6, 2018. This year the merit list of NEET 2018 will also be used for Admission in the College of Veterinary Science Animal Husbandry.

The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) has issued a public notice that it will get admission in the candidates of NEET exam for CBSE going to 15% seats.

The AYUSH Ministry has also decided to give admission to the undergraduate level for the 2018-19 academic session only through NEET. Last year, the AYUSH Ministry had given admission through NEET exam in its postgraduate program.


The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has already announced that this year's NEET exam will be held on May 6. For the NEET 2018 exam, the time has been fixed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A few days ago, CBSE had issued admit cards for NEET 2018.
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Telecom Commission allows in-flight WiFi, voice services

May 01, 2018 0

Telecom Commission allows in-flight WiFi, voice services

The minister said that he will ensure "earliest implementation" of the proposal as the government remains committed to improving services of air passengers and making their travel delightful and hassle-free.

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In a landmark division, Telecom Commission has given nod to in-flight connectivity allowing air passengers access to WiFi connections and voice services onboard aircraft.
"Exciting times ahead in Indian skies as Telecom Commission approved data and voice services in flights over Indian airspace," Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said, announcing the Telecom Commission's decision. 
The minister said that he will ensure "earliest implementation" of the proposal as the government remains committed to improving services of air passengers and making their travel delightful and hassle-free. 
The pricing of providing the services would be left to respective airlines, sources told PTI
The Home Ministry has already given its nod to the proposal. 
The Department of Telecom had last year asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to give its recommendations on licensing terms and modalities for providing in-flight data and voice services.
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Where should you invest your retirement money?

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Where should you invest your retirement money?

Safe, secure and guaranteed returns: that’s what FDs promise you. Adding FDs to your retirement investment portfolio reduces your risk exposure and helps you gain from steady earnings.

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Photo for representation.
Pooling your monthly savings, salary bonus, gratuity and income from other sources into a retirement fund helps secure the later years of your life. The common question, however, is where you should invest your retirement funds for the best results. 
 
Whereas there is no one right answer to this question, what you can do is invest in a variety of options based on your risk appetite, tax saving options, and other criteria, such as lock-in period and scope of returns. You can then use this money to fund your post-retirement years with ease, living an independent life. 
 
Take a look at some worthy investments options for your retirement funds. 
 
1. Fixed deposits:
 
Safe, secure and guaranteed returns: that’s what FDs promise you. Adding FDs to your retirement investment portfolio reduces your risk exposure and helps you gain from steady earnings. If you invest in a senior citizen FD, you can get a higher rate of interest with a lock-in of 5 years as well as tax-savings. Investing in a company FD gets you higher returns compared to bank FDs. 
 
For example, the Bajaj Finance FD gives you up to 8.20% interest along with the right to take a loan against your FD when you face an urgent need for funds. It also has the highest safety ratings by credit agencies like ICRA. You can also choose to invest in a non-cumulative FD after you retire to get periodic interest payouts that you can use for funding daily expenses. Choose short-term FDs of 5 years or less to ensure your earnings beat inflation. 
 
2. Tax-free bonds:
 
These are securities issued by governments to raise finance for various projects like construction of infrastructure and amenities. These bonds are completely tax-free irrespective of your income, and are secure as they are backed by the government. However, remember this form of investment comes with a lock-in period of 10 to 20 years. If you choose to sell them before this time, you will need to pay capital gains tax.
 
3. Recurring deposits:
 
These are a type of term deposits that you can invest your monthly income in for good returns. These deposits require investment on a monthly basis rather than a lump sum investment. It is a good option for you if you want to make good use of your monthly pension or FD payouts. They offer you a rate of return of up to 6.75%. You can hold this deposit for a period of up to 4 years, after which you can either renew it or liquidate it. 
 
4. Cash reserves via a savings account: 
 
No matter what your investment portfolio is, save some amount of money in a savings account since it offers you a high amount of liquidity. This means that you receive the freedom to withdraw your funds as and when you desire. Funds from a cash reserve are extremely useful in times of financial crisis and emergency situations like sudden hospitalisations, accidents or even in event of repairs of your home or vehicle.
Depending on your financial institution, savings accounts can offer you an interest rate of up to 6% to 7%. 
 
5.       Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana: 
 
The PMVVY is a good way for you to earn fixed income at a rate of around 8%. This scheme has been designed by the government for those over 60 and may be purchased via LIC. You can invest a maximum of Rs.15 lakh in this scheme, which pays pension periodically for a term of 10 years at your chosen frequency.
 
For example, when you invest Rs.7.5 lakh, you can a monthly interest of Rs.5000. At the end of tenor, you get back the invested sum along with the final pension. 
 
These are some ideal Investment Options for retired persons that you can choose from. Before you select a mix of these options, ensure you read all the terms and conditions carefully. Only proceed with investment when you have ensured that the terms match all your requirements. This would enable you to make the best use of the investment schemes.
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