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Pvt sector refiners cut Russian imports as oil discounts fall

PRIVATE sector refiners, including Reliance Industries and Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy, have reduced their imports of Russian crude by 18% month-on-month in November 2024, as the discount on oil from the country has narrowed.

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December 05, 2024
Honda to launch three new models by FY27
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Honda to launch three new models by FY27

Models include EV, hybrid, battery-run powertrains

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December 05, 2024
IndiGo ranked among world's worst airlines; co dismisses AirHelp survey
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

IndiGo ranked among world's worst airlines; co dismisses AirHelp survey

INDIGO, country's largest airline, has been ranked among the world's worst airlines in a recent survey conducted by AirHelp, a firm specialising in processing compensation claims for flight disruptions and lost luggage.

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December 05, 2024
State-run banks to mop up ₹55K crore this fiscal
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

State-run banks to mop up ₹55K crore this fiscal

PUBLIC sector banks have chalked out major debt-fund raising plans to the tune of ₹54,800 crore by selling additional tier-1 (AT-1) and tier-2 bonds in the remainder of the current financial year to shore up their regulatory capital or core capital.

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December 05, 2024
China+1 plan: India's limited gain
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

China+1 plan: India's limited gain

Niti Aayog report says Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia bigger beneficiaries of the plan

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December 05, 2024
VC funding in start-ups rises to $6.53 bn, PEs invest $4.69 bn in January-November
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

VC funding in start-ups rises to $6.53 bn, PEs invest $4.69 bn in January-November

FOR the past few months, venture capital (VC) funding in Indian start-ups has increased and it has helped the total funding to reach $6.53 billion till November 30, 2024.

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December 05, 2024
Russia helping N Korea's nuke programme for troops: NATO
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Russia helping N Korea's nuke programme for troops: NATO

NATO chief Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that Russia was giving support to North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes in exchange for Pyongyang sending troops to fight in the war with Ukraine.

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December 05, 2024
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Don Trump's Pentagon pick faces scrutiny

PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump's controversial nomination of TV host Pete Hegseth to run the Defence Department was teetering on Wednesday as Republican senators raised questions over his fitness for the powerful role.

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December 05, 2024
Syrian army forces fight back rebels near Hama
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Syrian army forces fight back rebels near Hama

SYRIAN government forces pressed a counterattack against Islamist-led rebels around the key city of Hama on Wednesday after suffering a string of staggering losses further north, a war monitor said.

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December 05, 2024
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Republicans plan agenda for first 30 days

President-elect Donald Trump dialed in to what was described as a 'love fest' Tuesday with Senate Republicans as they begin laying the groundwork for control of government in the new year, and a potential first-30-days agenda.

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December 05, 2024
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Jewish settlers burn homes in West Bank

JEWISH settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troops.

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December 05, 2024
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Sunak, wife plan to set up office to give back to society

FORMER British prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, are believed to be in talks to set up a new private office in the new year to make a positive contribution to Britain, according to a UK media report on Wednesday.

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December 05, 2024
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

HC reprieve to Soren in ED summons case

In a major relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday exempted him from personal appearance before the MP/MLA court in Ranchi in a case related to disobeying summonses by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

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December 05, 2024
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Dismissed woman judge argues case, reinstated

A woman civil judge who was dismissed from service seven years ago challenged the decision by filing a writ petition in the Chhattisgarh High Court and got reinstated.

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December 05, 2024
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Terrorists open fire, injure Army jawan on leave

THE police on Wednesday conducted raids in barracks of high-security Central Jail in Srinagar in connection with a case related to new terror modules, and recovered SIM cards, cellphones and other digital devices. Sleuths of Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) and State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducted the raids.

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December 05, 2024
Oppn tears into CM Mann, says attack on Badal a conspiracy
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Oppn tears into CM Mann, says attack on Badal a conspiracy

OPPOSITION parties on Wednesday condemned the attack on SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple and alleged that law and order has broken down in Punjab.

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December 05, 2024
BJP calls for Maha 'clean' faces
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BJP calls for Maha 'clean' faces

Maha Yuti allies Shiv Sena and NCP told not to recommend 'tainted' MLAs for new cabinet

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December 05, 2024
Tejashwi takes potshot at Nitish's ₹250 cr yatra on women outreach
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Tejashwi takes potshot at Nitish's ₹250 cr yatra on women outreach

Leader of Opposition in Bihar assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday took a jibe at chief minister Nitish Kumar's 'Mahila Samvad Yatra', beginning December 15, and alleged that huge public money is being splurged for the purpose.

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December 05, 2024
Wedding like Shiv-Parvati: Couples make a beeline for U'khand temple
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Wedding like Shiv-Parvati: Couples make a beeline for U'khand temple

IN the heart of Uttarakhand's enchanting Rudraprayag district, the ancient Triyuginarayan Temple has captivated the hearts of couples across the nation, emerging as a sought-after venue for nuptial celebrations.

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December 05, 2024
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

HC: Plant trees to get rid of criminal contempt case

WHILE accepting an unconditional apology in a criminal contempt case, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered the respondent concerned to plant 50 trees of indigenous species in Morena district.

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December 05, 2024
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

1L vacancies in CAPF and Assam Rifles, RS informed

OVER 1 lakh vacancies exist in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles, with the Central Reserve Police Force having the highest at 33,730, the government revealed on Wednesday.

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December 05, 2024
Akhilesh says Sambhal bigger than Adani row, skips INDIA bloc stir
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Akhilesh says Sambhal bigger than Adani row, skips INDIA bloc stir

CRACKS in the Opposition ranks were bared on Wednesday when key INDIA bloc partner Samajwadi Party (SP) skipped the joint protest over \"Adani bribery charges\" for the second day in a row.

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December 05, 2024
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Don't privatise rlys, Oppn urges govt

THE Opposition members on Wednesday said the Centre should not privatise Indian Railways as it will hurt the interest of poor people.

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December 05, 2024
EAM: Border peace crucial for India-China relations
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

EAM: Border peace crucial for India-China relations

In the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar says de-escalation to be discussed in coming days

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December 05, 2024
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Cyber fraud: CBI raids 10 locations to probe ₹117 cr embezzlement

Modus operandi

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December 05, 2024
SC may review orders barring HCS from hearing coal allocation cases
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

SC may review orders barring HCS from hearing coal allocation cases

The Supreme Court Wednesday said it would consider pleas seeking modification of its earlier orders that barred high courts from hearing appeals against trial court orders passed in cases related to alleged illegal coal block allocations.

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December 05, 2024
Nehru took up Herculean task of lifting India from dirt left behind by British
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Nehru took up Herculean task of lifting India from dirt left behind by British

THE Nehruvian model is a unique model in the world history, where you make the transition to industrialism and to modernisation with democracy and sovereignty intact, said author Aditya Mukherjee during the release of his book 'Nehru's India: Past, Present & Future'.

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December 05, 2024
THE NORTHEAST DARES INDIA TO REINVENT ITSELF
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

THE NORTHEAST DARES INDIA TO REINVENT ITSELF

The attitude of treating the Northeast as an alien territory started with British colonialism. Today, it challenges the independent nation's capacity to fuse its fringes with the mainstream

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December 05, 2024
APOCALYPSE NOW: FUTURE OF WARFARE IN THE PRESENT
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

APOCALYPSE NOW: FUTURE OF WARFARE IN THE PRESENT

Imagine a future war, not too far in the future. Say, 10 years from today. Now, take a step back and imagine the ongoing wars. You might find that the future is now.

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December 05, 2024
Siddu calls ED probe politically motivated
The New Indian Express Vishakapatnam

Siddu calls ED probe politically motivated

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday termed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) letter to the Karnataka Lokayukta on MUDA probe politically motivated.

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December 05, 2024