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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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Tripura cabinet congratulates PM for Operation Sindoor

16 May 2025 | 1:02 PM

Agartala, May 16 (UNI) The Tripura state cabinet, led by Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, on Friday extended its congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-aided terrorists.

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Protesting teachers regroup after violent police crackdown

Protesting teachers regroup after violent police crackdown

16 May 2025 | 12:42 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (UNI) A day after a violent police crackdown at Salt Lake in West Bengal, teachers who lost their jobs following a Supreme Court verdict regrouped outside Bikash Bhavan — the headquarters of the West Bengal Education Department — on Friday morning to continue their agitation.

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Lightning kills 3, injures 4 in Bengal districts

Lightning kills 3, injures 4 in Bengal districts

16 May 2025 | 12:10 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (UNI) Lightning struck three people to death and injured at least four others in West Bengal's Nadia and Jalpaiguri districts even as intensifying heat conditions threw normal life almost out of gear as people preferred to remain indoors during the day to avoid the scorching sun, official sources said on Friday.

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Eight militants nabbed in Manipur

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16 May 2025 | 10:37 AM

Imphal, May 16 (UNI) Manipur Police and security forces apprehended eight militants in different operations during the last 24 hours.

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Man held with drug in Manipur

Man held with drug in Manipur

16 May 2025 | 10:30 AM

Imphal, May 16 (UNI) Manipur Police arrested a man identified as Md. Abdullah Khan from his residence Khabeisoi Sabal Leikai under Heingang-PS, Imphal East District, for alleged involvement in illegal drug business.

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