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'If not now, when' moment for youngsters

ORNE Morkel was at the start of his short run-up, ready to jog in at the outdoor nets of The Gabba on Friday afternoon.

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December 14, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Rahane, Patidar sizzle as Mumbai, MP enter final

AJINKYA RAHANE and Rajat Patidar played whirlwind knocks as their respective sides - Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh - stormed into the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday.

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December 14, 2024
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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
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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
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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
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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 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
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
Gen Z accounts for one-third of Meesho's customer base
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
Mobikwik, Vishal IPOs overbooked
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Mobikwik, Vishal IPOs overbooked

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

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December 14, 2024
Forex reserves decline by $3.23 bn to $654.86 bn; rupee surges 10 paise
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
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Four desis among Biden's pardon picks

FOUR Indian-Americans facing sentences ranging from 17 years to life imprisonment are among nearly 1,500 people granted clemency by President Joe Biden.

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December 14, 2024
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Four desis among Biden's pardon picks

FOUR Indian-Americans facing sentences ranging from 17 years to life imprisonment are among nearly 1,500 people granted clemency by President Joe Biden.

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December 14, 2024
Thousands in Syria celebrate Assad's fall
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Thousands in Syria celebrate Assad's fall

THOUSANDS of Syrians gathered Friday in Damascus' historic main mosque for the first Muslim Friday prayers since the downfall of former President Bashar Assad, while giant crowds celebrated in the capital's largest square.

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December 14, 2024
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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
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Satellite phones for trekkers in J&K mountains

THE tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Sinthan Top in the Valley are currently blanketed in snow after the recent snowfall, leading to a vibrant atmosphere filled with tourists. Authorities are hopeful of an all-time high tourist inflow into the Valley in 2024, surpassing last year's 2.3 million visitors.

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December 14, 2024
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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

Employment dip

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December 14, 2024
Mahakumbh a spectacle of unity
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
Chirag says will focus more on Bihar, contest assembly polls in 2030
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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
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
91 dists face high drought risks, 51 flood: Report
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
Of 9.5L CAPF personnel, only 42K availed 100-day leave in 4 yrs, House told
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
PM to chair national conference of chief secretaries on Dec 14 and 15
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
LET'S STOP SPEAKING IN TONGUES ABOUT ENGLISH
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
READ THE DANGER SIGNALS BLINKING ON ECONOMIC HORIZON
The New Indian Express Kottayam

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
To feature 67 films today
The New Indian Express Kottayam

To feature 67 films today

IN A note of appreciation to the impeccable taste of the Kerala audience, award-winning actress Shabana Azmi said the International Film Festival of Kerala remains one of the most important film festivals in the country because of the tradition of appreciating art in the state.

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December 14, 2024