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Alarm raised over structural safety of key Tivim bridge
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Alarm raised over structural safety of key Tivim bridge

RESIDENTS, P'YAT MEMBERS CALL FOR QUICK ACTION

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September 09, 2024
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Washrooms repaired, spruced up at South Collectorate building

Visitors to the Matanhy Saldanha Administrative Complex in the South district Collectorate may suddenly find the washrooms refurbished and spruced up.

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September 09, 2024
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Legal hurdles may delay dismissal of 2 teachers

EDU DIRECTOR SAYS DEPT'S ROLE IS LIMITED

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September 09, 2024
Govt moves to rein in owners of stray cattle
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Govt moves to rein in owners of stray cattle

TO BE DEBARRED, BLACKLISTED FROM SCHEMES IF ANIMALS FOUND ON ROADS, PUBLIC PLACES

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September 09, 2024
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Accused wanted to discredit Indian democracy

The December 13. 2023 Parliament security breach accused wanted to discredit India's democracy, gain instant global fame, usurp power and achieve \"richness and glory\" by targeting the \"very symbol of democracy\", according to the chargesheet filed in court by Delhi Police.

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September 09, 2024
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary likely to get cheetahs after monsoon
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Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary likely to get cheetahs after monsoon

Discussion underway at higher level

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September 09, 2024
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Cycles for schoolgirls become saffron again

As the BJP took over in Rajasthan, the colour of the bicycles given to school girls has been changed from black to saffron again.

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September 09, 2024
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4K CRPF troops to take on Naxals in Chhattisgarh

The CRPF is moving in four battalions comprising over 4,000 personnel in the worst Naxal-violence affected areas of Bastar in Chhattisgarh as part of a strategy to launch a \"decisive battle\" to match the Union government's latest resolve of ending the Maoist problem by March 2026.

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September 09, 2024
8 dead as 3-storey bldg collapses in Lucknow
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8 dead as 3-storey bldg collapses in Lucknow

In a tragic incident in Lucknow's Transport Nagar, a three-storey building collapsed on Saturday evening, resulting in eight fatalities.

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September 09, 2024
Twelve dead in Kutch district
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Twelve dead in Kutch district

UNDIAGNOSED FEVER | Officials are gauging the primary cause of death as pneumonitis

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September 09, 2024
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Waqf panel meets contest claims

The Joint Committee of Parliament meetings on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill have turned out to be a battleground for contesting claims, as several government bodies have accused Waqf boards in the country of laying ownership on properties belonging to them and drawn sharp counterclaims.

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September 09, 2024
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BJP may elevate Paras to 'curb' Chirag barbs

BJP may elevate the status of Lok Janshakti Party chief Pashupati Paras in the NDA to keep his estranged nephew and union minister Chirag Paswan in check in view of the latter expressing his concerns over central policies.

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September 09, 2024
Bihar boy dies as 'doc' takes YT guidance for op
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Bihar boy dies as 'doc' takes YT guidance for op

A 15-year-old boy lost his life after a fake doctor allegedly performed a surgery to remove a stone from his gall bladder by watching Youtube videos on his cellphone in Bihar's Saran.

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September 09, 2024
Bhajanlal leaves for Japan, South Korea
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Bhajanlal leaves for Japan, South Korea

Bid to showcase Raj as investment hub

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September 09, 2024
Vijayan 'emissary' met RSS to hush up daughter's case?
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Vijayan 'emissary' met RSS to hush up daughter's case?

Even before the storm over the Hema Committee report is to settle down, ruling CPI-M in Kerala found itself in another major controversy as ADGP in charge of crime MR Ajith Kumar reportedly admitted to meeting RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale in Thrissur in May 2023.

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September 09, 2024
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'U'khand staff can join RSS activities

In a significant decision, the Pushkar Singh Dhami government has allowed Uttarakhand government employees to take part in the morning and evening branches (shakhas) of the RSS.

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September 09, 2024
Fight for Dabwali: Chautala uncles, nephew in the fray
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Fight for Dabwali: Chautala uncles, nephew in the fray

Aditya Devi Lal, the grandson of former deputy prime minister late Devi Lal quit BJP and joined Indian National Lok Dal on Sunday.

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September 09, 2024
Show of strength by Jamaat-backed nominee
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Show of strength by Jamaat-backed nominee

J&K ELECTION | NC-Cong alliance has not fielded any candidate from Kulgam assembly constituency in support of Tarigami

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September 09, 2024
Breaking the myth of cultural difference
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Breaking the myth of cultural difference

Before moving to Canada, I knew it would be a different experience.

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September 09, 2024
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Cap on international students could hurt Australia's reputation, economy

Kanchan Adhikari, a student at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in the suburbs of Australia's Sydney, expressed her dismay over the Australian government's recent policy changes.

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September 09, 2024
Canada's new work hours rule worries Indian students
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Canada's new work hours rule worries Indian students

Effective this Fall Semester (August-December academic period), the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a new rule for international students concerning off-campus work hours, creating glaring concerns among international students.

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September 09, 2024
Adani floats China subsidiary for providing project mgmt services
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Adani floats China subsidiary for providing project mgmt services

Adani Group has formed a subsidiary in China to carry out business of providing supply chain solutions and project management services, according to a regulatory filing.

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September 09, 2024
App-first Gen Z scripting big shifts in consumption trends
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App-first Gen Z scripting big shifts in consumption trends

The digitally-native, app-first Gen Z cohort is assuming the centre stage in India's consumer markets by scripting \"big shifts\" in consumption trends, including the rise of quick commerce delivery and direct-to-consumer brands, according to a report by Bernstein.

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September 09, 2024
Like-minded nations collaborating with India to make it a chip manufacturing hub: Krishnan
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Like-minded nations collaborating with India to make it a chip manufacturing hub: Krishnan

Due to the prevailing geopolitical situation, like-minded countries are collaborating with India to make it a major semiconductor manufacturing destination, a top Electronics and IT ministry official said on Sunday.

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September 09, 2024
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Shriram Fin plans to raise $1 bn from overseas in next 6 months

NBFC Shriram Finance plans to raise USD 1 billion (about Rs 8,300 crore) from overseas in the next 6 months to fund its business growth.

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September 09, 2024
Vedanta will progress from being asset manager to asset owner with demerger'
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Vedanta will progress from being asset manager to asset owner with demerger'

The proposed demerger of Vedanta's diverse verticals that represent more than 15 commodities, will see the company progress from being asset managers to asset owners, Chairman Agarwal has said.

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September 09, 2024
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FPIs invest ₹11,000 crore in equities in first week of Sep

Foreign investors infused nearly Rs 11,000 crore in domestic equities in the first week of the month owing to resilience of the Indian market and expectations of rate cut in the US.

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September 09, 2024
Inflation data, global trends to drive markets next week
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Inflation data, global trends to drive markets next week

Investors keenly look forward to the US Fed meet scheduled mid-Sep

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September 09, 2024
GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium
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GST Council to deliberate on taxation of insurance premium

The GST Council on Monday is expected to deliberate on a host of issues, including taxation of insurance premium, GoM's suggestions on rate rationalisation, and a status report on online gaming, sources said.

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September 09, 2024
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SpiceJet's Ajay Singh may sell over 10% stake in airline to raise funds

SpiceJet promoter and chairman Ajay Singh may offload more than 10% stake in the struggling carrier as part of the latest funding round that is expected to close by the end of September, according to sources.

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September 09, 2024