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and Pearson, the world’s lifelong learning company, have entered into multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate the transformation of learning, skills and workforce readiness in an AI-driven world. The partnership combines Pearson’s global expertise and scale in learning and assessment with HCL Technologies’ strengths in digital transformation, product engineering, and AI. Together, the companies will co-develop AI-powered products and services designed to close skills gaps, empower individuals to advance their careers, and help organizations adapt and succeed amid rapid technological change. Microfin has opened its first branch in Mirza, Guwahati, Assam, taking the total count to 21 states and union territories. Strategically located, the branch is well-positioned to serve the greater Guwahati metropolitan area along with surrounding rural communities, thereby enhancing access to rural credit and contributing to the strengthening of the local financial ecosystem. This expansion represents a pivotal step in the company's mission to reach new untapped markets and deliver vital financial services to underserved communities across India's Northeast region. (RIL) has entered into a Joint Operating Agreement with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and BP Exploration (Alpha) (BP) for the exploration Block GS-OSHP-2022/2 (Block). This Block in located off the western coast in Saurashtra basin and was awarded to RIL, ONGC and BP as part of Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy. Parties will pursue exploration operation in the Block pursuant to the terms of award of the Block.