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The Hindu
9 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Promote mother tongue-based instruction, says CIIL director
The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, through its National Testing Service–India (NTS-I), organised a one-day orientation programme on 'Basics of testing and evaluation in Kannada with reference to NEP 2020', here on Monday. The programme was specially designed for final-year students from the Government College of Teacher Education (GCTE) here. Speaking at the inauguration, H.N. Geethambha, principal and joint director, GCTE, stressed the importance of assessment and teaching in the learning process and urged students and teachers to adopt reflective teaching practices. Pankaj Dwivedi, assistant director, CIIL and officer in charge of NTS-I, highlighted the relevance of NEP-2020, especially in reference to importance of assessment in contemporary classrooms. He advocated a balanced approach that integrates traditional and modern assessment methods. Dr. Dwivedi encouraged participants to remain committed to lifelong learning and assured continued academic support from the CIIL. P.R. Dharmesh Fernandez, Deputy Director, CIIL, outlined the institute's initiatives in language education and research, including teacher training, language documentation, and multilingual resource development. Presiding over the valedictory session, Shailendra Mohan, Director, CIIL, called upon future educators to embrace the vision of Viksit Bharat by promoting mother tongue-based instruction to boost cognitive development and foster inclusive education. Over 95 students and teachers participated in the programme.
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
Union Bank of India To Raise Rs 6,000 Cr Via Equity And Debt, Shares In Focus
Last Updated: Union Bank of India plans to raise up to Rs 6,000 crore through equity and debt, with Rs 3,000 crore via equity and Rs 3,000 crore through debt, including AT1 and Tier 2 bonds. Union Bank of India to raise Rs 6000 via equity and debt. Union Bank of India Share Price: Shares of Union Bank of India are in the spotlight today, June 26, after the board approved a plan to raise up to Rs 6,000 crore through a mix of equity and debt instruments. The decision was made at the Board meeting on June 25, 2025. As per an exchange filing, the public sector lender will raise up to Rs 3,000 crore via equity capital in one or more tranches. This could be done through methods such as a Further Public Offer (FPO), Rights Issue, Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), Preferential Allotment, or a combination of these. Shares of Union Bank of India settled 1.70 per cent lower on Wednesday to close at Rs 144.59 per share. The scrip opened at Rs 146.50 apiece. Additionally, the bank has received approval to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore through debt instruments. This includes Rs 2,000 crore via Basel III-compliant Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds and Rs 1,000 crore through Tier 2 bonds. The debt instruments may also be issued in foreign currency, according to the bank. Govt Cancels Bank's ED Appointment The Government has cancelled its order on the appointment of Pankaj Dwivedi as executive director (ED) of Union Bank of India and sent him back as General Manager (GM) of Punjab & Sind Bank. The government's decision came amid the pending case against Dwivedi in Delhi High Court. The court highlighted his appointment as ED of Union Bank of India, violating regulations due to the lack of vigilance clearance. Dwivedi had been ceased as ED of Union Bank of India with immediate effect. 'we wish to inform you that the Central Government vide notification no. 12/4/2024-BO.I dated June 24, 2025 has cancelled the appointment of Shri Pankaj Dwivedi as Executive Director of Union Bank of India and consequently he ceases to be the Executive Director of the Bank with immediate effect," Union Bank of India announced in the press release. First Published:
India Today
6 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Stocks to watch on June 25: Infosys, Union Bank, RITES, Aurobindo Pharma
Stock market investors are expected to keep a close watch on several key companies during Tuesday's trade, after a volatile session on Tuesday as it tracked the developments in the Middle East. The benchmark indices showed sharp ups and downs before closing with small a detailed look at the stocks that may move today based on company announcements and market has announced a strategic partnership with Zoetis, the world's leading animal health company. The collaboration will help Zoetis improve its IT operations by using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and automation tools. The move is aimed at improving efficiency and supporting Zoetis' growth through better digital BANK OF INDIAThe government has cancelled the appointment of Pankaj Dwivedi as Executive Director of Union Bank. Dwivedi, who was earlier a general manager at Punjab & Sind Bank, was appointed in March 2023 for a three-year term. His removal may raise questions about management changes at the public sector GROUP INDIAPromoter Timex Group Luxury Watches BV, Netherlands, will sell up to 15% stake in Timex Group India through an Offer for Sale (OFS). The base offer is 7.5% or around 75.71 lakh shares. The OFS opens for non-retail investors on June 25 and for retail investors on June 26. The floor price has been set at Rs 175 per PHARMAAurobindo Pharma's subsidiary CuraTeQ Biologics has received approval from the UK's drug regulator MHRA for its biosimilar medicine, Dyrupeg. This drug is used to treat cancer patients suffering from neutropenia, a condition that lowers white blood cell count. The product had earlier received authorisation in the European Union in April is the third biosimilar from CuraTeQ to get approval from MHRA, after Bevqolva in December 2024 and Zefylti in May MOTORSTata Motors said that its production process has not yet been impacted by China's restrictions on exports of rare-earth magnets. These magnets are important for electric vehicles. The company is actively looking at other options for sourcing and developing new technologies to reduce dependency on has received a Letter of Intent worth Rs 28.5 crore from Gujarat Urban Development Company. The company will work as a third-party inspection agency for various water supply and sewage treatment projects in the state under Amrut 2.0 and other INDUSTRIESPTC Industries' subsidiary, Aerolloy Technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Safran Aircraft Engines. The deal is for producing parts and materials used in military aircraft engines. This move is likely to boost defence manufacturing under the 'Make in India' TECHNOLOGIESThe board of KFin Technologies has approved the re-appointment of Vishwanathan Mavila Nair as Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of the company. His second term will begin from October 1, 2025, and will last for one TECHNOLOGY INDIAKaynes Technology has raised Rs 1,600 crore by allotting 28.72 lakh shares to qualified institutional buyers at an issue price of Rs 5,569.50 per share. The fundraise was part of a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) that closed on June 24. Some of the investors include Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund, Nomura Funds, HSBC Mutual Fund, Kotak Mahindra AMC, and HDFC Life Insurance WELLNESSZydus Wellness' board has approved the voluntary closure of its subsidiary Naturell (India) Private Limited. The decision is part of a plan to simplify the company's structure and bring operational efficiency by merging Naturell with the main entity.- Ends advertisement
Time of India
23-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
CIIL workshop to finalise language handbooks for Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Mysuru: The city-based Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) director Shailendra Mohan on Monday highlighted the significance of academic collaboration between Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) and CIIL, which aligns with the vision of NEP-2020 to promote multilingualism and cultural literacy among young learners. Speaking after the inauguration of the CIIL's National Testing Service-India (NTS-I) five-day national level workshop on the finalisation of language and cultural handbooks for NVS, he stated: "The initiative is a step towards strengthening national unity through a better understanding of India's cultural and linguistic richness." The workshop aims at promoting linguistic and cultural education in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Officer-in-Charge, NTS-I and coordinator of the workshop Pankaj Dwivedi provided a detailed overview of the workshop objectives and the structure of the handbooks. He emphasised that the content was carefully designed to nurture inclusivity, foster mutual respect, and celebrate the diverse heritage of India. These handbooks will enable students to appreciate and connect with the cultures of the regions they are posted to, thereby fostering harmony and a shared national identity, he noted. This initiative aims to finalise 16 language and cultural handbooks. NTS-I prepared 16 books on the cultural components of scheduled Indian languages for the NVS for classes 6, 7, 8, and 9 studying in Navodaya Vidyalayas across the country. The languages covered under this workshop are Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Garo, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Santali, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The workshop brings together 29 eminent resource persons, including scholars, researchers, and educationists from AIISH, RIE, CIIL, NTS-I, Mysuru, and central and state universities, and colleges across India. These experts bring in deep knowledge of language, literature, culture, and pedagogy related to the 16 languages represented.
