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Delta Poly Ozoro ND Admission List 2018/2019 is Out – Check Here Delta State Poly Ozoro ND Admission List 2018/2019 Session Released. The Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro Management has released the admission list of candidates admitted into the National Diploma (ND) full-time programmes of the institution for 2018/2019 academic session. The released list is for first batch. The DeltaPoly Ozoro admission list is now available on the school notice board. Candidates are therefore advised to proceed to the school’s notice board to check if they have been offered admission. Congratulations to the successful students… CampusPortalNG Team

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Banco Santander México falls 3.4% after Q3 EPS slips from Q2 [unable to retrieve full-text content]

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SoCal Edison says equipment linked to Thomas Fire ignition [unable to retrieve full-text content]

Barrick boosts dividend payout offer to Randgold shareholders ahead of vote TORONTO — Barrick Gold Crop. has enriched its offer to shareholders of Randgold Resources Ltd. ahead of a vote on a proposed merger. Toronto-based Barrick says Randgold shareholders will receive US$2.69 per share, up from the original proposal of US$2 per share. The company says the increased offer would match what Randgold shareholders would expect to receive as dividend payments without the merger. The boost sweetens a deal that was proposed as a no-premium takeover by Barrick chief executive John Thornton, in a divergence from the norm of the mining industry. Shareholders of Barrick itself will also see their fourth-quarter dividend boosted to seven cents, up from the originally agreed five cents. Barrick shareholders are set to vote Monday on the merger, while Randgold has pushed back its vote by two days in light of the late change to the offer. Companies in this story: (TSX:ABX)

Psychemedics goes ex-dividend tomorrow [unable to retrieve full-text content]

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EasyJet revives Alitalia interest EasyJet has rekindled its interest in buying parts of Alitalia as the Italian government attempts to find a solution for its lossmaking national carrier. EasyJet said it had submitted a revised expression of interest for a restructured Alitalia with a proposal that was consistent with its “existing strategy for Italy”. Any private bid for Alitalia’s assets will be a test of the current populist Italian government’s ability to attract foreign investment, at a time when its economic policy has prompted a stand-off with Brussels . Alitalia was placed into special administration last year, the latest in a string of restructurings for the struggling airline over the past decade, but its sale was delayed following the change of government in Rome. Johan Lundgren, easyJet’s chief executive, said during the summer that the company was interested in buying parts of Alitalia’s operations. Luigi Di Maio, leader of the Five Star party in Italy’s populist coalit

Telefonica +2.6% on raised outlook, brighter home results [unable to retrieve full-text content]

Volkswagen and Ford close to EV/AV partnership Volkswagen ( OTCPK:VWAGY ) and Ford ( F +0.8% ) are planning on "extensive cooperation" in developing electric car and self-driving technology, according to Handelsblatt ( link in German ). The report follows on speculation earlier this summer that Volkswagen and Ford were close to announcing a major collaboration, which at the time was believed to be involving commercial trucks. The two automakers could save billions on R&D costs and platform investments through the autonomous vehicle pact. Details on the plan could be unveiled as early as Volkswagen's supervisory board meeting scheduled for November 16.

Intersections soars over 100% on acquisition offer [unable to retrieve full-text content]

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Kerala’s Pravasi Chits garner 1,000 NRI subscribers in 5 days “On an average, a chit scheme takes about two months to attain a critical minimum of subscribers. Pravasi Chits, which the Kerala government floated to fetch funds for big-billed infrastructure projects, has garnered initial momentum, if its response from NRIs is any indicator. Within five days of the launch, the first cluster of 25 chit schemes has garnered 1,000 Gulf-based subscribers. “On an average, a chit scheme takes about two months to attain a critical minimum of subscribers. However, 25 Pravasi Chitty schemes got their essential minimum of subscribers and got activated within five days. The first auction is on November 25,” Kerala State Financial Enterprises (the Kerala government’s chit-fund arm) chairman Phillipose Thomas said. Get live Stock Prices from BSE and NSE and latest NAV, portfolio of Mutual Funds , calculate your tax by Income Tax Calculator , know market’s Top Gainers , Top Losers & Best Eq

FUTA Merit Admission List for 2018/2019 Session is Out FUTA Admission List 2018/2019 Session Released – How To Check. The management of  Federal University of Technology Akure  (FUTA) has released the first batch list of candidates offered provisional admission into various undergraduate courses of the institution for the 2018/2019 academic session. Candidates are being notified of their admission status via SMS but can also check their status online. How To Check 2018 FUTA Admission List: Visit the Futa Admission Status checking portal via the link below; >>  http://www.futa.edu.ng/firars/welcome/admissions Enter your UTME/DE Registration Number, Then click the SUBMIT button to request for your admission information. Important Information: Candidates who score below 180 in the Universities Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME and below 50 in the FUTA’s Post UTME Screening Exercise will not be considered for admission by the University. This information is for the attention

Pittsburgh buries 3 more shooting victims as suspect faces new charges PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors added more charges, including religious hate crimes, against the man accused of killing 11 Jews in a Pittsburgh synagogue, according to an indictment filed on Wednesday, as the city held funerals for three more victims. “Today begins the process of seeking justice for the victims of these hateful acts,” U.S. Attorney Scott Brady said in a statement, adding that his office “will spare no resource” to do so. Eleven worshippers were gunned down on Saturday morning by a man who stormed into the Tree of Life Synagogue and opened fire, yelling anti-Semitic statements including: “All Jews must die.” The attack, believed to be the deadliest against Jews in the United States in recent history, has fuelled a fierce political debate about white nationalism and anti-Semitism ahead of hotly contested U.S. congressional elections next week. Mourners gathered for the funerals of Melvin W

Vedanta Q2 net profit drops 34% to Rs 1,343 cr as finance cost spikes In June, Vedanta acquired the management control of debt-laden Electrosteel Steels. Metals and mining giant Vedanta Ltd Wednesday reported a 34.32 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,343 crore for the July-September quarter due to higher finance cost and expenses. The Anil Agarwal-led company had clocked a profit of Rs 2,045 crore during the corresponding quarter previous fiscal. Its total income during the quarter rose to Rs 23,297 crore as against Rs 22,509 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal. Total expenses also rose to Rs 20,999 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 18,854 crore in the year-ago period. The company said in a statement that its balance sheet was strong and the net debt reduced by Rs 3,553 crore in the second quarter of FY2019. Net debt was at Rs 26,357 crore at September-end, down quarter-on-quarter on account of cash generation from operations and work

EasyJet revives Alitalia interest EasyJet has rekindled its interest in buying parts of Alitalia as the Italian government attempts to find a solution for its lossmaking national carrier. EasyJet said it had submitted a revised expression of interest for a restructured Alitalia with a proposal that was consistent with its “existing strategy for Italy”. Any private bid for Alitalia’s assets will be a test of the current populist Italian government’s ability to attract foreign investment, at a time when its economic policy has prompted a stand-off with Brussels . Alitalia was placed into special administration last year, the latest in a string of restructurings for the struggling airline over the past decade, but its sale was delayed following the change of government in Rome. Johan Lundgren, easyJet’s chief executive, said during the summer that the company was interested in buying parts of Alitalia’s operations. Luigi Di Maio, leader of the Five Star party in Italy’s populist coalit

SoCal Edison says equipment linked to Thomas Fire ignition [unable to retrieve full-text content]

Kerala’s Pravasi Chits garner 1,000 NRI subscribers in 5 days “On an average, a chit scheme takes about two months to attain a critical minimum of subscribers. Pravasi Chits, which the Kerala government floated to fetch funds for big-billed infrastructure projects, has garnered initial momentum, if its response from NRIs is any indicator. Within five days of the launch, the first cluster of 25 chit schemes has garnered 1,000 Gulf-based subscribers. “On an average, a chit scheme takes about two months to attain a critical minimum of subscribers. However, 25 Pravasi Chitty schemes got their essential minimum of subscribers and got activated within five days. The first auction is on November 25,” Kerala State Financial Enterprises (the Kerala government’s chit-fund arm) chairman Phillipose Thomas said. Get live Stock Prices from BSE and NSE and latest NAV, portfolio of Mutual Funds , calculate your tax by Income Tax Calculator , know market’s Top Gainers , Top Losers & Best Eq

26 Inmates Of Agodi Prison Ibadan To Write 2018 NECO Exam 26 inmates of Agodi Prison in Ibadan, Oyo State, will write the 2018 National Examination Council (NECO) examination. The inmates were registered to take examinations in Science, Arts and Commercial subjects, a statement issued by the Prison Command’s Public Relations Officer, Anjorin Olanrewaju, said. “The examination will be a maiden one in the prison. It is one of the reformatory tools deployed by the Nigerian Prison Service to ensure inmates’ reformation and reintegration into the society. Registration for the forthcoming examination is tremendously supported by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) as well as some religious bodies,” he said.

Official: ABU Zaria Merit Admission List 2018/2019 is Out ABU Undergraduate Admission List 2018/2019 Session Released. The management of  Ahmadu Bello University , Zaria has released the merit admission list of candidates admitted into various undergraduate courses for the 2018/2019 Academic Session on the school website. Post-UTME candidates can now check their admission status online. How To Check ABU Admission List: Candidates are to visit the Abu Zaria admission status portal via >> https://putme.abu.edu.ng Enter your JAMB Reg. Noumber in the spaces provided Select your State or Origin Then click on the LOGIN button to check your admission status. NB:- Successful candidates are to accept their admission on the JAMB CAPs portal immediately. Collection of admission letters and registration will commence soon at your respective faculties. You are to come along with original credentials and scratch card(s) of your respective O-levels result for screening. Congratulations to the

Delta Poly Ozoro ND Admission List 2018/2019 is Out – Check Here Delta State Poly Ozoro ND Admission List 2018/2019 Session Released. The Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro Management has released the admission list of candidates admitted into the National Diploma (ND) full-time programmes of the institution for 2018/2019 academic session. The released list is for first batch. The DeltaPoly Ozoro admission list is now available on the school notice board. Candidates are therefore advised to proceed to the school’s notice board to check if they have been offered admission. Congratulations to the successful students… CampusPortalNG Team

Education trade union community strongly condemns the persecution of educators in Brazil Education International fully supports its Brazilian affiliate, the Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores em Educação, in its denunciation of a newly elected parliamentarian’s attempt to shackle teachers’ freedom of speech. The Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores em Educação (National Confederation of Education Sector Workers-CNTE), which represents over 4 million public school workers in Brazil, vehemently condemned on 29 October the statement by newly elect congresswoman Ana Caroline Campagnolo, a member of the president-elect’s Social Liberal Party (PSL) calling on students to make audio and video recording of what she defines as “indoctrinating teachers”. “Her statement is a clear attack on the teaching profession and shows disregard for principles enshrined in law and our constitution,” CNTE’s National Executive Board firmly condemned . The trade union went on noting that the mov

Psychemedics goes ex-dividend tomorrow [unable to retrieve full-text content]

SoCal Edison says equipment linked to Thomas Fire ignition [unable to retrieve full-text content]

PM Modi unveils Statue of Unity: ‘Our govt striving to achieve Sardar’s dream of One India’ Claiming that his government was taking forward Patel’s legacy of unifying the nation, he said, “Sabka saath, sabka vikas is our guiding principle. By Parimal Dabhi Dedicating the Statue of Unity to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the statue was not only a tribute to the valour and ability of  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, but also an expression of New India’s confidence. Modi also said Sardar had given every Indian the responsibility to defeat any attempt to divide the country in the name of caste and religion and stay united. Built at a cost of `2,989 crore, the statue is 182-metre high, including the 25-metre base. Said to be tallest in the world, the statue was also built in record time. Remembering the efforts of Patel to unify the country after Independence, Modi said, “We had been carrying on this legacy of not providing a deserving place to a massive personali

Intersections soars over 100% on acquisition offer [unable to retrieve full-text content]

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Kerala’s Pravasi Chits garner 1,000 NRI subscribers in 5 days “On an average, a chit scheme takes about two months to attain a critical minimum of subscribers. Pravasi Chits, which the Kerala government floated to fetch funds for big-billed infrastructure projects, has garnered initial momentum, if its response from NRIs is any indicator. Within five days of the launch, the first cluster of 25 chit schemes has garnered 1,000 Gulf-based subscribers. “On an average, a chit scheme takes about two months to attain a critical minimum of subscribers. However, 25 Pravasi Chitty schemes got their essential minimum of subscribers and got activated within five days. The first auction is on November 25,” Kerala State Financial Enterprises (the Kerala government’s chit-fund arm) chairman Phillipose Thomas said. Get live Stock Prices from BSE and NSE and latest NAV, portfolio of Mutual Funds , calculate your tax by Income Tax Calculator , know market’s Top Gainers , Top Losers & Best Eq

Banco Santander México falls 3.4% after Q3 EPS slips from Q2 [unable to retrieve full-text content]

What If Maxine Waters Takes the Gavel, And Wall Street Loves It? Bloomberg Bloomberg | Quint is a multiplatform, Indian business and financial news company. We combine Bloomberg’s global leadership in business and financial news and data, with Quintillion Media’s deep expertise in the Indian market and digital news delivery, to provide high quality business news, insights and trends for India’s sophisticated audiences. Customer Support Americas +1 212 318 2000 Europe, Middle East, & Africa +44 20 7330 7500 Asia Pacific +65 6212 1000

Telefonica +2.6% on raised outlook, brighter home results [unable to retrieve full-text content]

Typing In Hell: A Laptop Lover’s Guide to the New MacBook Air and iPad Pro Welcome! To bring you the best content on our sites and applications, Meredith partners with third party advertisers to serve digital ads, including personalized digital ads. Those advertisers use tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our sites and applications and across the Internet and your other apps and devices. You always have the choice to experience our sites without personalized advertising based on your web browsing activity by visiting the DAA’s Consumer Choice page , the NAI's website , and/or the EU online choices page , from each of your browsers or devices. To avoid personalized advertising based on your mobile app activity, you can install the DAA’s AppChoices app here . You can find much more information about your privacy choices in our privacy policy . 

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Kerala’s Pravasi Chits garner 1,000 NRI subscribers in 5 days “On an average, a chit scheme takes about two months to attain a critical minimum of subscribers. Pravasi Chits, which the Kerala government floated to fetch funds for big-billed infrastructure projects, has garnered initial momentum, if its response from NRIs is any indicator. Within five days of the launch, the first cluster of 25 chit schemes has garnered 1,000 Gulf-based subscribers. “On an average, a chit scheme takes about two months to attain a critical minimum of subscribers. However, 25 Pravasi Chitty schemes got their essential minimum of subscribers and got activated within five days. The first auction is on November 25,” Kerala State Financial Enterprises (the Kerala government’s chit-fund arm) chairman Phillipose Thomas said. Get live Stock Prices from BSE and NSE and latest NAV, portfolio of Mutual Funds , calculate your tax by Income Tax Calculator , know market’s Top Gainers , Top Losers & Best Eq

Manmohan's integrity is unquestionable: Kher NEW DELHI: Veteran actor Anupam Kher told ET on Wednesday that his “perception” of former PM Manmohan Singh “has changed”. “I am honest enough to admit that,” Kher added, days after wrapping up the shooting of his new film, The Accidental Prime Minister , which is based on a book of the same name written by Singh’s media advisor (2004-2008) Sanjaya Baru. “My views on the scams that happened during the UPA era remain unchanged. 2-G, coal scams shouldn’t have happened. The movement against corruption was real. But I do feel Manmohan Singh’s personal integrity is unquestionable,” he added. Kher added over the last one year, while shooting for the film, he completely internalised Singh’s character, mainly by studying and watching all that was available on the ex-PM. “Honestly, I had reservations when the film came to me because there was this huge notion around Singh’s character that he was corrupt or gave way to corrupt people. But it

SoCal Edison says equipment linked to Thomas Fire ignition [unable to retrieve full-text content]

Kerala’s Pravasi Chits garner 1,000 NRI subscribers in 5 days “On an average, a chit scheme takes about two months to attain a critical minimum of subscribers. Pravasi Chits, which the Kerala government floated to fetch funds for big-billed infrastructure projects, has garnered initial momentum, if its response from NRIs is any indicator. Within five days of the launch, the first cluster of 25 chit schemes has garnered 1,000 Gulf-based subscribers. “On an average, a chit scheme takes about two months to attain a critical minimum of subscribers. However, 25 Pravasi Chitty schemes got their essential minimum of subscribers and got activated within five days. The first auction is on November 25,” Kerala State Financial Enterprises (the Kerala government’s chit-fund arm) chairman Phillipose Thomas said. Get live Stock Prices from BSE and NSE and latest NAV, portfolio of Mutual Funds , calculate your tax by Income Tax Calculator , know market’s Top Gainers , Top Losers & Best Eq

Railways hikes freight rates Indian Railways has rationalised its freight rates to ensure additional revenue generation across the network for improved passenger amenities. The rationalisation of freight rates will result in an 8.75 per cent increase in freight rates for major commodities such as coal, iron and steel, iron ore, and raw materials for steel plants. Furthermore, the haulage charges of containers has been increased by 5 per cent and the freight rates of other small goods have been increased by 8.75 per cent. However, the freight rates of food grains, flours, pulses, fertilisers, salt, and sugar have not been increased, keeping in mind farmers and the common man. Additionally, the freight rates of cement and petroleum (including diesel) have not been increased. The decision to rationalise freight rates will result in additional revenue generation for Indian Railways to the tune of ₹3,344 crore. The additional revenue will further help enhance various aspects of Railways in

RBI board to meet on Nov 19 In an indication that he is ready to resolve the recent differences between the government and the central bank, Governor Urjit Patel has called a meeting of the central bank’s board on November 19. The stand-off between the government and the RBI started with some non-official directors reportedly pressing for relaxation in the prompt correction action framework for weak banks, increased flow of credit to micro, small and medium enterprise sectors, and a special liquidity window for non-banking finance companies at the RBI’s last board meeting. The RBI brass did not take this demand kindly with Viral Acharya, Deputy Governor, cautioning that “governments that do not respect central bank independence will sooner or later incur the wrath of financial markets, ignite economic fire, and come to rue the day they undermined an important regulatory institution.” The stand-off between the government and the RBI got exacerbated as there were reports that the former

Jolt before Diwali! LPG price hiked by Rs 2.94 for subsidised cylinder and Rs 60 non-subsidised cylinder The non-subsidised or market price LPG rates have also gone up by Rs 60 per cylinder to Rs 880. The price of subsidised cooking gas LPG has been hiked by Rs 2.94 per cylinder due to the tax impact on the change in base price. For consumers, a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder will cost Rs 505.34 from midnight tonight against Rs 502.40 now. The non-subsidised or market price LPG rates have also gone up by Rs 60 per cylinder to Rs 880. This is the sixth straight monthly increase in rates since June this year. The rates have gone up by Rs 14.13 per cylinder since then. The government provides subsidy on 12 cylinders per household in a year by crediting the subsidy amount directly in bank accounts of the consumers. Other LPG consumers have to buy the fuel at non-subsidised rates. According to news agency PTI, the subsidy amount varies every month, depending on the changes in the averag

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Marathon Petroleum declares $0.46 dividend [unable to retrieve full-text content]

Official: ABU Zaria Merit Admission List 2018/2019 is Out ABU Undergraduate Admission List 2018/2019 Session Released. The management of  Ahmadu Bello University , Zaria has released the merit admission list of candidates admitted into various undergraduate courses for the 2018/2019 Academic Session on the school website. Post-UTME candidates can now check their admission status online. How To Check ABU Admission List: Candidates are to visit the Abu Zaria admission status portal via >> https://putme.abu.edu.ng Enter your JAMB Reg. Noumber in the spaces provided Select your State or Origin Then click on the LOGIN button to check your admission status. NB:- Successful candidates are to accept their admission on the JAMB CAPs portal immediately. Collection of admission letters and registration will commence soon at your respective faculties. You are to come along with original credentials and scratch card(s) of your respective O-levels result for screening. Congratulations to the

Education trade union community strongly condemns the persecution of educators in Brazil Education International fully supports its Brazilian affiliate, the Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores em Educação, in its denunciation of a newly elected parliamentarian’s attempt to shackle teachers’ freedom of speech. The Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores em Educação (National Confederation of Education Sector Workers-CNTE), which represents over 4 million public school workers in Brazil, vehemently condemned on 29 October the statement by newly elect congresswoman Ana Caroline Campagnolo, a member of the president-elect’s Social Liberal Party (PSL) calling on students to make audio and video recording of what she defines as “indoctrinating teachers”. “Her statement is a clear attack on the teaching profession and shows disregard for principles enshrined in law and our constitution,” CNTE’s National Executive Board firmly condemned . The trade union went on noting that the mov

Philippines: teacher unions commit to take action for inclusion and safe schools for all Educators from Education International’s Filipino affiliates have crafted action plans aiming to embrace diversity and promote safe schools for all, including lesbian, gay, transgender and intersex teachers and learners, as a follow-up to the 2017 Resolution on Advancing LGBTI Rights of Education International’s Asia-Pacific region. Dispelling the myths developed around LGBTI people A capacity-building workshop entitled “Teacher Unions for Inclusion: Embracing diversity and promoting safe schools”, led by Education International Asia-Pacific (EIAP) regional office and supported by UNESCO Bangkok, aimed to increase teachers’ awareness of the rights and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and intersex (LGBTI) people and to discuss the role of unions in promoting inclusive education. It was held from 24–25 October in Quezon City. Chief Regional Coordinator Shashi Bala Singh and facilitator Gi

RBI board to meet on Nov 19 In an indication that he is ready to resolve the recent differences between the government and the central bank, Governor Urjit Patel has called a meeting of the central bank’s board on November 19. The stand-off between the government and the RBI started with some non-official directors reportedly pressing for relaxation in the prompt correction action framework for weak banks, increased flow of credit to micro, small and medium enterprise sectors, and a special liquidity window for non-banking finance companies at the RBI’s last board meeting. The RBI brass did not take this demand kindly with Viral Acharya, Deputy Governor, cautioning that “governments that do not respect central bank independence will sooner or later incur the wrath of financial markets, ignite economic fire, and come to rue the day they undermined an important regulatory institution.” The stand-off between the government and the RBI got exacerbated as there were reports that the former

LPG Price Hiked By Rs 2.94 Per Cylinder The price of subsidised cooking gas was today hiked by Rs 2.94 per cylinder due to tax impact on the change in base price. Starting on Nov. 1, the standard 14.2 kilogram subsidised LPG cylinder will set you back by Rs 505.34, Indian Oil Corporation, the nation’s biggest fuel retailer, said in a statement. This is the sixth straight monthly increase in rates since June from when prices have increased by Rs 14.13 per cylinder. All liquefied petroleum gas consumers have to buy the fuel at market price. The government, however, subsidises 12 cylinders of 14.2-kg each per households in a year by providing the subsidy amount directly in bank accounts of users. This subsidy amount varies every month depending on the changes in the average international benchmark LPG rate and foreign exchange rate. When international rates move up, the government provides a higher subsidy. But as per tax rules, the Goods and Services tax on LPG has to be calculated at t

Jolt before Diwali! LPG price hiked by Rs 2.94 for subsidised cylinder and Rs 60 non-subsidised cylinder The non-subsidised or market price LPG rates have also gone up by Rs 60 per cylinder to Rs 880. The price of subsidised cooking gas LPG has been hiked by Rs 2.94 per cylinder due to the tax impact on the change in base price. For consumers, a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder will cost Rs 505.34 from midnight tonight against Rs 502.40 now. The non-subsidised or market price LPG rates have also gone up by Rs 60 per cylinder to Rs 880. This is the sixth straight monthly increase in rates since June this year. The rates have gone up by Rs 14.13 per cylinder since then. The government provides subsidy on 12 cylinders per household in a year by crediting the subsidy amount directly in bank accounts of the consumers. Other LPG consumers have to buy the fuel at non-subsidised rates. According to news agency PTI, the subsidy amount varies every month, depending on the changes in the averag

Trump rips Paul Ryan over birthright citizenship comments, with days to go before midterms President Donald Trump on Wednesday ripped Speaker of the House Paul Ryan , R-Wis., a day after Ryan said the president could not eliminate birthright citizenship with an executive order. The comments come just six days before the midterm elections. "Paul Ryan should be focusing on holding the Majority rather than giving his opinions on Birthright Citizenship, something he knows nothing about!" the president said. "Our new Republican Majority will work on this, Closing the Immigration Loopholes and Securing our Border!" Trump tweet Ryan, a prolific party fundraiser, is retiring and not seeking re-election. On Tuesday, the president said that he was preparing an executive order that would eliminate birthright citizenship for children of noncitizens and undocumented immigrants. The comments, which represent a legal view at odds with mainstream scholars , drew rebukes fr

RBI governor should work with Indian govt or quit, says RSS The governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should work in sync with the nation's government to support economic growth or he should resign, said the head of the economic wing of the RSS. RBI Governor Urjit Patel should also “restrain his officials from making differences public,” said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) official, Ashwani Mahajan, in an interview on Wednesday. “If he doesn't follow discipline it would be better for him to resign,” he added. Mahajan is chief of the RSS's Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) economic group. Earlier in the day, some local TV channels reported that Patel could consider resigning from his post given a breakdown in relations with the government, sparking a sell-off in the rupee and bonds. Tensions between the RBI and the government have become increasingly public after the bank's Deputy Governor Viral Acharya said last Friday night that undermining central bank independen

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IL&FS board proposes sale of subsidiaries, capital infusion The new board of the debt-laden IL&FS has proposed a multi-pronged strategy to revive the beleaguered company, including significant capital infusion at the group level from credible and financially strong investors, selling of subsidiaries at the vertical level and resolution at the asset level. The board said that while a resolution at the group level will be complex, asset-level sale may not find any buyers. “The stakeholder engagement for Vertical Level Resolutions may be less complex than Group Level Resolution, given the potential inter-linkages within the same vertical,” stated a report submitted to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday by the company board headed by Uday Kotak. According to the report, the board will work towards the final resolution, in stages and parts, over the next 6-9 months. Next hearing on Dec 3 The Tribunal set December 3 as the next date of hearing. It asked the MCA to

Official: ABU Zaria Merit Admission List 2018/2019 is Out ABU Undergraduate Admission List 2018/2019 Session Released. The management of  Ahmadu Bello University , Zaria has released the merit admission list of candidates admitted into various undergraduate courses for the 2018/2019 Academic Session on the school website. Post-UTME candidates can now check their admission status online. How To Check ABU Admission List: Candidates are to visit the Abu Zaria admission status portal via >> https://putme.abu.edu.ng Enter your JAMB Reg. Noumber in the spaces provided Select your State or Origin Then click on the LOGIN button to check your admission status. NB:- Successful candidates are to accept their admission on the JAMB CAPs portal immediately. Collection of admission letters and registration will commence soon at your respective faculties. You are to come along with original credentials and scratch card(s) of your respective O-levels result for screening. Congratulations to the