Top table rejig: Rabi Sankar appointed to 16th Finance commission as part-time member; after Ajay Jha’s mid-term exit

A key change in the 16th Finance Commission lineup was announced on Saturday with RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar appointed as a part-time member, following the resignation of Ajay Narayan Jha on personal grounds.In a notification issued by the Department of Economic Affairs, the Finance Ministry stated, “In pursuance of clause (1) of article…

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WTC Final: Josh Hazlewood confident ahead of Lord’s clash, eyes return after injury layoff | Cricket News

Josh Hazelwood (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expressed confidence about bowling in England ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on June 11. Having taken 52 wickets in 12 Tests in England at an average of 26.07, including five wickets in his recent Ashes appearance…

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Procurement boost: Centre doubles cap for direct scientific purchases; researchers get more autonomy

In a bid to speed up scientific research and enhance institutional autonomy, the Centre has revised financial ceilings under the General Financial Rules (GFRs) for procurement of scientific equipment and consumables, ANI reported on Friday. The Finance Ministry notified that vice-chancellors, directors, and academic institutions under specified departments and ministries will now be allowed to…

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