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NSDC, TCS iON ink MoU to launch National Proficiency Tests

Kolkata, Nov 8 (UNI) The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and TCS iON have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the National Proficiency Tests (NPTs) and provide industry-recognized certifications to enhance skills and boost youth employability across India.
NPTs are nationwide assessments that enable students, job seekers and professionals to validate their skills and earn recognition in specific areas of expertise through Skill India Digital Hub, according to a media statement here on Friday.
The collaboration combines the strengths of two of India’s most trusted organizations and initially focuses on sectors such as IT, BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare along with domains including HR, Finance, Sales & Marketing and many more to follow.
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Jharkhand to witness dry weather for a Week

19 Nov 2025 | 2:59 PM

Ranchi, Nov 19 (UNI) Jharkhand is expected to experience dry weather over the next week, even as morning fog and night-time chill are set to intensify across most districts. According to the Meteorological Centre, Ranchi, residents may get partial relief from the cold during the day, but foggy mornings and cooler nights will continue to dominate the weather pattern.

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Fire erupts at city centre in Bokaro; over a dozen pavement shops destroyed

19 Nov 2025 | 1:50 PM

Bokaro, Nov 20 (UNI ) A fire broke out late Tuesday night at City Centre in Sector-4 in Bokaro district, reducing more than a dozen pavement shops to ashes. The blaze spread rapidly, engulfing several small establishments before firefighters could bring it under control.

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Samrat Chaudhary elected leader of BJP legislature party in Bihar, Vijay Sinha named deputy leader

19 Nov 2025 | 1:39 PM

Patna, Nov 19(UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary was on Wednesday unanimously elected leader of the BJP legislature party in the state Assembly, while Vijay Kumar Sinha was chosen as its deputy leader in the Legislative Council.

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FIR lodged against Kalyan Banerjee for alleged remark targeting Governor Bose

19 Nov 2025 | 1:23 PM

Kolkata, Nov 19 (UNI) The Raj Bhavan, on behalf of West Bengal Governor Dr. C V Ananda Bose, has filed an FIR against ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee in Hare Street Police station for his alleged remark accusing the Governor of storing arms and bombs in Raj Bhavan and supplying to the BJP to kill TMC leaders.

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Nitish Kumar re-elected leader of JD(U) legislature Party in Bihar Assembly

19 Nov 2025 | 12:37 PM

Patna, Nov 19 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was unanimously elected as the leader of the JD(U) legislature party in the state assembly on Wednesday.

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