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Cabinet approves extension of ABRY deadline

 New Delhi:The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved extension of last date of registration under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) by nine months till March 31, 2022, which would boost fresh hiring amid the pandemic.

  “The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for extending the terminal date for registration of beneficiaries for availing the benefit under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) for another nine months i.E. From June 30, 2021, to March 31, 2022,” according to an official statement.

Consequent upon this extension, it is expected that 71.8 lakh jobs will be generated in the formal sector as against the earlier projection of 58.5 lakh, it added.

Sensex skids for 3rd day as bank, finance stocks tumble

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex surrendered early gains to finish in the red for the third session on the trot on Wednesday as investors booked profits at higher levels amid a largely negative trend in global markets.  A depreciating rupee and lack of fresh buying triggers also kept sentiment at a low ebb, traders said.

UG-PG programmes in Gujarat’s NAAC A+ institution

New Delhi:  Gujarat’s only NAAC A+ accredited institution “Marwadi Education Foundation’s Group of Institutions” has opened admissions for UG & PG programmes in science, engineering, computer applications, business management, law, liberal studies, arts, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and agricultural science. Admission process for Marwadi University, bestowed with “Centre of Excellence”, will continue till August. “In addition to vibrant campus life and holistic year-round development, what sets Marwadi University apart is its dedicated placement cell, which places students in top corporate houses at reputable positions and packages,” said Sandeep Sancheti, Provost, Marwadi University.