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SpiceJet clears pending PF dues of ₹160 cr

SPICEJET on Friday said it has cleared all pending employee provident fund (PF) dues of ₹160.07 crore, spanning over two years.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Vijayawada

Max Life Insurance rebranded as Axis Max Life

MAX Life Insurance Company Ltd has been rebranded as Axis Max Life after Axis Bank increased its stake in the Delhi-based life insurer to 19.99% earlier this year.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Vijayawada

Sensex gains 1% as Nov CPI inflation moderated to 5.48%

IN a highly volatile trading session, the BSE Sensex recovered more than 2,000 points from the day's low and the NSE Nifty50 recouped over 600 points.

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December 14, 2024
No plans of 35% slab yet under GST: MoS Finance
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No plans of 35% slab yet under GST: MoS Finance

THERE are no plans yet to have a 35% tax slab under the goods and services tax (GST), and any decision on this would be taken together in consultation with the GST Council, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary told reporters here on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
VIL to invest ₹50,000-55,000 cr to strengthen 4G, 5G network rollout
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VIL to invest ₹50,000-55,000 cr to strengthen 4G, 5G network rollout

VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED (VIL) on Friday announced that it plans to invest nearly ₹50,000-₹55,000 crore over the next three years to expand its 4G network across 17 priority circles.

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December 14, 2024
'24 IPO mkt slated for 'Vishal' closing
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'24 IPO mkt slated for 'Vishal' closing

Mobikwik issue booked more than 119 times, Vishal Mega Mart subscribed little over 27 times

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December 14, 2024
Gen Z accounts for one-third of Meesho's customer base
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Gen Z accounts for one-third of Meesho's customer base

FOR Meesho, Gen Z is rapidly emerging as the fastest-growing ecommerce demographic as it accounts for one-third of the company's userbase.

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December 14, 2024
Forex reserves decline by $3.23 bn to $654.86 bn; rupee surges 10 paise
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Forex reserves decline by $3.23 bn to $654.86 bn; rupee surges 10 paise

WITH the rupee plumbing new lows and touching 84.88 to the dollar last week, the Reserve Bank continued to sell the greenback, leading to a further fall in the forex reserves by $3.23 billion to $654.86 billion for the week to December 6.

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December 14, 2024
Sebi proposes framework to enable retail investors to participate in algo trading
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Sebi proposes framework to enable retail investors to participate in algo trading

MARKET regulator Sebi has proposed empanelment and registration of algo providers and traders with the exchanges and also has asked tech-savvy retail investors to register the algos they have developed with the exchanges through their brokers.

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December 14, 2024
Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine
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Massive Russian aerial attack on Ukraine

Power infrastructure targeted using drones and cruise missiles sparking fears of electricity outage amid bitter winter

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Vijayawada

BIDEN'S STRATEGY TO FIGHT ISLAMOPHOBIA

WHITE House has announced what it called the first-ever national strategy to counter Islamophobia, detailing more than 100 steps federal officials can take to curb hate, violence, bias and discrimination against Muslims and Arab Americans.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Vijayawada

8 detained for gang-raping Assam woman

A woman was allegedly gang-raped in Guwahati and eight of the nine people involved have been detained, said police.

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December 14, 2024
Fadnavis makes Maha pitch, says will make economy $1 tn by '30
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Fadnavis makes Maha pitch, says will make economy $1 tn by '30

CHIEF Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Maharashtra will be a trillion dollar economy by 2028-30 and play a key role in India's growth story under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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December 14, 2024
Satellite phones for trekkers in J&K mountains
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Satellite phones for trekkers in J&K mountains

THE Jammu and Kashmir authorities would soon permit use of satellite phones in Valley's high-altitude ridges to ensure trekkers stay connected and avoid any untoward incident in the mountains.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Vijayawada

4 back-to-back suicides in 24 hrs rock MP; BJP & Cong leaders among dead

Couple found dead

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December 14, 2024
No dearth of Central grants, yet jobs in Gujarat take a hit: Data
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No dearth of Central grants, yet jobs in Gujarat take a hit: Data

Dip in employment

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December 14, 2024
Chirag says will focus more on Bihar, contest assembly polls in 2030
The New Indian Express Vijayawada

Chirag says will focus more on Bihar, contest assembly polls in 2030

UNION minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Friday said he will focus more on Bihar in the days to come and also contest assembly elections in 2030 to be elected as a member of the House.

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December 14, 2024
Mahakumbh a spectacle of unity
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Mahakumbh a spectacle of unity

PM launches projects worth ₹5.5K cr during his Prayagraj visit ahead of religious congregation

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December 14, 2024
House adjourned twice during Constitution debate
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House adjourned twice during Constitution debate

THE proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned twice after a row over Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's reference to the death of judge BH Loya \"long before his time\".

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December 14, 2024
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Oppn MPs submit notice to impeach Allahabad judge

AS many as 55 Opposition MPs on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha calling for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged remarks at an event organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP).

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December 14, 2024
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Shortage of IAS, IPS officers slows decision-making process

THE country's administrative and police services have been gripped by a significant shortage of civil servants, official data showed.

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December 14, 2024
Of 9.5L CAPF personnel, only 42K availed 100-day leave in 4 yrs, House told
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Of 9.5L CAPF personnel, only 42K availed 100-day leave in 4 yrs, House told

NEARLY 42,000 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles personnel have availed of 100-day leaves between 2020 and October 2024, data compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed.

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December 14, 2024
91 dists face high drought risks, 51 flood: Report
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91 dists face high drought risks, 51 flood: Report

INDIA'S 91 districts face high risks of drought, 51 districts are at high flood risks and 11 face \"very high\" risks of both, a new report released by the department of science and technology says, emphasizing the need for immediate interventions to address challenges posed by climate change.

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December 14, 2024
PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15
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PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15

THE fourth three-day National Conference of Chief Secretaries (NCCS) commenced on December 13 in the national capital, focusing on establishing a unified development agenda and a blueprint for cohesive action in collaboration with the states.

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December 14, 2024
READ THE DANGER SIGNALS BLINKING ON ECONOMIC HORIZON
The New Indian Express Vijayawada

READ THE DANGER SIGNALS BLINKING ON ECONOMIC HORIZON

We must realise corporate tax cuts don't create jobs to the extent hoped for. With the supply side failing to spur growth, we need to stimulate demand

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December 14, 2024
LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH
The New Indian Express Vijayawada

LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH

HERE is a funny line in the BBC comedy series, To the Manor Born, when a feudal aristocrat fallen on difficult days sells her country mansion to a Czech-born tycoon.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Vijayawada

Approach BC panel for 2A quota, Panchamasalis told

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah urged the Panchamasali community to seek reservation under the 2A category through the Permanent Commission for Backward Classes.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Vijayawada

Woman killed and abandoned on Kathajodi river bank

A woman was murdered and abandoned on the Kathajodi river banks near Paramhansa within Kandarpur police limits.

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December 14, 2024
Guv nod to ACB probe on KTR likely
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Guv nod to ACB probe on KTR likely

Probe to focus on releasing ₹55 crore to a firm sans Cabinet approval for Formula-E race

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December 14, 2024
Madras High Court clears way for MS award to TM Krishna
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Madras High Court clears way for MS award to TM Krishna

THE Madras High Court on Friday set aside an injunction by a single judge, allowing the Sangita Kalanidhi MS Subbulakshmi Mirror Award to be presented to acclaimed musician TM Krishna.

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December 14, 2024