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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025: Apply for 500 posts at orientalinsurance.org.in, direct link here
The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd has invited applications for Assistant posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of OICL at This recruitment drive will fill up 500 posts in the organisation. OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025: Apply for 500 posts at direct link here The last date to register is August 17, 2025. The tentative date of Tier I exam is September 7, 2025 and Tier II is October 28, 2025. Read below for eligibility, selection process and other details. Eligibility Criteria To apply for the post mentioned above, the candidate must possess the minimum qualification of Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. The candidate should have passed in English as one of the subjects at SSC/HSC/Intermediate/Graduation level. The age limit of the candidate should be between 21 years to 30 years as on July 31, 2025. Candidates born not earlier than 31.07.1995 and not later than 31.07.2004(both days inclusive) are eligible to apply. Selection Process The selection process comprises of online test (Preliminary & Main Examination). Candidates qualifying in the Main Examination will be further shortlisted for Regional Language Test before the final selection. The Preliminary Examination for 100 marks would be of one hour duration and will consist of 3 sections - English language, Reasoning and Numerical Ability. A total of 100 questions will be asked for 100 marks. The exam duration is for 60 minutes. Application Fee The application fee is ₹100/- for SC/ST/PWD/EX-SER category and ₹850/- for all candidates other than SC/ST/PWD/EX-SER category. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (Rupay/ Visa/ MasterCard/Maestro), Credit cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets. For more related details candidates can check the official website of OICL.
Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Indian Express
J&K Governor who oversaw Article 370 abrogation, Satya Pal Malik became vocal BJP critic in his last years
A former BJP leader from western Uttar Pradesh's Jat belt who started his political journey in socialist circles, Satya Pal Malik was the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir when the Centre abrogated Article 370 and scrapped its special Constitutional status on August 5, 2019. Exactly six years since that day, Malik passed away in New Delhi on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was 79. In the last few years, Malik had been publicly critical of the Narendra Modi government, making statements ranging from the allegation that the Centre had asked him to keep quiet on the lapses that led to the Pulwama attack in 2019 to corruption in Goa, where he was the Governor after his J&K stint. This May, the CBI filed a chargesheet against Malik in an alleged case of corruption in the Kiru hydel project in Kashmir. Ironically, it was the veteran leader himself who had publicly spoken of the alleged corruption in the project in 2021 while he was serving as Meghalaya Governor. The statement had left the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre red-faced as he alleged the involvement of an RSS leader. His critics had dismissed all these statements, claiming he wanted to resurrect his political career in Uttar Pradesh. 'Saddened by the passing away of Shri Satyapal Malik Ji. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X. Born on July 24, 1946, in Hisawada village in UP's Baghpat district, Malik started as a student union leader in Meerut in 1968-69. 'In the late 1960s, he was president of the student union of Meerut College. This was the time of anti-Congressism and the 'Angrezi Hatao (remove English)' movement in UP. He started as a follower of (Ram Manohar) Lohia ji and joined the socialist youth organisation, Yuvjan Sabha,' JD (U) leader KC Tyagi, who knew Malik for 50 years, told The Indian Express. Tyagi recalled that Malik was always a straight talker and a good orator. Malik won the Baghpat Assembly seat in 1974 as a nominee of Chaudhary Charan Singh's Bharatiya Kranti Dal. He later joined the Bharatiya Lok Dal under Charan Singh and became its general secretary. During the Emergency, Tyagi recalled, Malik and he were in Meerut jail. In 1980, Malik entered the Rajya Sabha on a Lok Dal ticket. By 1984, he had moved to the Congress, which sent him to the Rajya Sabha in 1986. The following year, in the wake of the Bofors scam, he resigned from the Congress. Malik joined V P Singh and two years later won the Lok Sabha election from Aligarh as a Janata Dal candidate. In 1990, he briefly served as the Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism. Malik briefly joined the Samajwadi Party before moving to the BJP in 2004. He unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha elections, losing to Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh from Baghpat. In its first term, the Modi government appointed Malik head of a parliamentary team that looked into the Land Acquisition Bill. After the panel gave its recommendations against the Bill, the government put it in cold storage. Run as Governor In October 2017, the government appointed Malik as the Bihar Governor, but transferred him to J&K just over a year later. With that, he became the first politician appointed to the post since militancy began in Kashmir. His tenure was a controversial one. First came 'faxgate'. In November 2018, when Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti staked claim to form the government with the support of the National Conference and the Congress and sent a fax to the Raj Bhavan, it went unacknowledged. A representation by People's Conference leader Sajad Lone also went unanswered. Malik dissolved the Assembly that evening, citing the 'impossibility of forming a stable government by the coming together of political parties with competing ideologies', the 'fragile' security situation, and reports of horse-trading. Later, he said history would have remembered him as a 'dishonest man' had he allowed Lone to form the government. 'So, I ended the matter once and for all. Those who abuse me will continue to do so, but I am convinced I did the right thing,' he said. Months after the Assembly's dissolution, J&K's special Constitutional status was revoked and it was made a Union Territory. Just two months after that, Malik was moved out to Goa. This is when his ties with the BJP started souring, and the sense of unhappiness only strengthened when he was shifted to Meghalaya. In March 2020, at a public meeting in Baghpat, Malik said J&K Governors largely just drank and played golf. 'The Governor has no work,' he said. Outspoken by nature, he ruffled feathers in Goa, too, criticising the Pramod Sawant government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. In October 2021, he told the 'India Today' news channel that the government had kept him in the dark about its outbreak. He also alleged large-scale corruption in the Sawant government, saying he had informed PM Modi about it, and was moved because he raised this matter. Malik was in Meghalaya when he levelled the corruption allegations about the hydel project in Kashmir. 'Two files came before me in Jammu and Kashmir. One of them pertained to Ambani and another to a senior RSS functionary. One of the secretaries told me these are fraud files, but he also said you can get Rs 150 crore each in the two deals. I rejected the offer, saying, 'I have come with five kurtas and will go with them,'' he said. The speech created an uproar, and J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered a CBI enquiry into the matter. The CBI subsequently registered two FIRs, conducted multiple searches, and questioned several people, including Malik. Malik was also openly critical of the way the Centre handled the farmers' protests against three farm laws, which were subsequently repealed. He told The Indian Express in February 2021 that farmers should be engaged and not 'sent back insulted'. In January 2022, he targeted the PM in a speech in Dadri in western UP, saying he fought with Modi over the farmers' demands during a meeting. 'He was very arrogant. When I told him that 500 of our own (farmers) had died… he said, 'Did they die for me?'' he was heard saying in a video clip from the function.
NDTV
6 hours ago
- NDTV
50 Powerful Words That Will Instantly Make You Sound Smarter At Work
Getting a job takes hard work, talent, and skill. But simply getting a job does not guarantee success in your professional life. To grow in your career, you need to keep improving, and strong communication skills play a vital role in that journey. English is the global language of the professional world. Having a solid understanding of professional English vocabulary can make you sound more confident, capable, and credible in any workplace. Professional words are different from the everyday language we use in casual conversations. These terms help you express ideas in a formal, clear, and effective way that is suitable for the workplace. According to The London School of English website, here are 50 important words you can start using to improve your professional communication: 1. Team player Someone who works well with others in a group setting. 2. Coworking or shared workspace A place where people from different companies work independently or together. 3. Brand awareness The level at which people recognise and remember your brand. 4. Go public When a private company starts selling its shares to the public. 5. Shareholder A person who owns part of a company through shares. 6. Stakeholder An individual or group that has an interest in a business or project. 7. Digital strategy A plan to use digital tools and platforms to achieve business goals. 8. Overheads Ongoing costs of running a business such as rent and electricity. 9. Balance sheet A financial statement showing a company's assets, liabilities, and capital. 10. Launch To introduce a new product or service to the market. 11. Revenue The total money earned by a business before expenses. 12. Sector A specific part of the economy such as healthcare or finance. 13. Invest To put money into something with the expectation of gaining a return. 14. Leadership The ability to guide, motivate, and manage a team or organisation. 15. Deadline The latest time or date by which a task must be completed. 16. Core business The main activity or area a company focuses on. 17. Go into administration When a company is unable to pay its debts and is placed under management. 18. Added value An extra benefit or improvement that makes something more valuable. 19. Collaborate To work with others to achieve a common goal. 20. Start-up A newly established business, often in its early growth stage. 21. Entrepreneur A person who starts and runs a business, often taking financial risks. 22. Expand To grow in size, scale, or reach. 23. Freelance Working independently for different companies without a long-term contract. 24. Consultant A professional who provides expert advice in a specific field. 25. Skill set A combination of skills and abilities a person has for a particular job. 26. Staff The group of people who work for a company. 27. Impact The effect or influence something has on a situation or outcome. 28. Capital Money used to start, run, or grow a business. 29. Close a deal To successfully complete a business agreement or negotiation. 30. Competitor A company or person offering similar products or services as yours. 31. Conference call A phone or video meeting between people in different locations. 32. Creditor Someone who is owed money by a business or individual. 33. Economies of scale Cost savings achieved by producing larger quantities of a product. 34. Human Resources The department responsible for hiring, training, and managing employees. 35. Network To build professional relationships and contacts for business growth. 36. Project A planned task with specific goals and a timeline. 37. Emerging markets Developing countries with growing economies and opportunities. 38. Agenda A list of topics to be discussed in a meeting. 39. Sustainability Practices that protect the environment and ensure long-term balance. 40. Outsource To hire another company to handle tasks or services for your business. 41. Merger The joining of two companies into one. 42. Takeover When one company gains control of another by buying its shares. 43. Crowdfunding Raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, usually online. 44. Board of Directors A group of people responsible for overseeing a company's activities and decisions. 45. Multinational A company that operates in more than one country. 46. Disruption A change that shakes up the normal way an industry works. 47. Gig economy A job market made up of short-term or freelance work. 48. Budget A financial plan that outlines expected income and expenses. 49. Diversify To enter different markets or offer a variety of products or services. 50. Collaborate To work jointly with others to achieve shared results. These words are commonly used in the corporate world. If you are a working professional and are not familiar with them, this is a good time to start learning. For example, instead of saying "last date," say "deadline." If you want to describe people interested in a business or project, use the term "stakeholders." If you are referring to online marketing and planning, say "digital strategy." One of the best ways to master these words is to use them in real office situations. The more you use them, the more naturally they will become part of your professional vocabulary.
