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Market valuation of 9 of top 10 most valued firms surges to over ₹2.29 lakh crore

Last week, the combined market valuation of nine of the top 10 most valued firms surged to Rs 2,29,589.86 crore.

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December 02, 2024
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Foreign investors pull out $ 2.56 billion from Indian equity market in November

The foreign investors pulled out Rs 21,612 crore (USD 2.56 billion) from the Indian equity market in November, data by the National Securities Depository Limited said.

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December 02, 2024
Market outlook: RBI MPC, PMI and global economic data key factors for next week
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Market outlook: RBI MPC, PMI and global economic data key factors for next week

Last week, Nifty increased by 223 points or 0.94 per cent to close at 24,131 and Sensex increased by 685 points or 0.87 per cent to close at 79,802.

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December 02, 2024
UN halts aid shipments through Gaza's main crossing after looting, blames the crisis on Israel
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UN halts aid shipments through Gaza's main crossing after looting, blames the crisis on Israel

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees said Sunday it is halting aid deliveries through the main cargo crossing into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip because of the threat of armed gangs who have looted recent convoys.

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December 02, 2024
Syria sends in reinforcements to halt insurgents from advancing after seizing Aleppo
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Syria sends in reinforcements to halt insurgents from advancing after seizing Aleppo

The Syrian military rushed in reinforcements Sunday to push back insurgents from advancing farther into the northern Hama countryside after they seized Aleppo and surrounding strategic locations in an adjacent province in a surprise offensive.

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December 02, 2024
A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS, but will it get to everyone who needs it?
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A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS, but will it get to everyone who needs it?

It's been called the closest the world has ever come to a vaccine against the AIDS virus.

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December 02, 2024
Social Democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland's election
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Social Democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland's election

Voters in Iceland appeared to have rejected incumbent parties in a parliamentary election, partial results showed Sunday, with a center-left party leading the contest in the North Atlantic island nation.

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December 02, 2024
Rajasthan to launch a Centre-state joint venture for metro rail projects
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Rajasthan to launch a Centre-state joint venture for metro rail projects

To give a boost to setting up and launching metro rail projects in Rajasthan, a new Centre-state joint venture company will be formed soon.

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December 02, 2024
'Disgusting, backward thinking': Congress hits out at RSS chief's population remarks
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'Disgusting, backward thinking': Congress hits out at RSS chief's population remarks

The Congress on Sunday slammed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his remarks advocating an increase in fertility rates to ensure the \"survival of society.\"

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December 02, 2024
Ram temple chief priest demands govt's intervention in Bangladesh to save Hindus
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Ram temple chief priest demands govt's intervention in Bangladesh to save Hindus

Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Das, has demanded that the Central government should intervene to protect the Hindus and monks in Bangladesh.

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December 02, 2024
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Electricity privatisation in Uttar Pradesh: Employees to go on strike on 6 December

Even as state power employees were on a warpath over privatisation of electricity distribution companies, the Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday announced a major change in the power administration with appointment of the chief secretary as chairman of the five new companies to be formed by disintegrating the Dakshinanchal and Purvanchal electricity distribution corporations.

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December 02, 2024
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History cannot be nurtured by crediting a few: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said that history cannot be nurtured by bestowing indulgent, sycophantic credit on a few, and added that it is imperative to present unvarnished historical accounts to ignite patriotic fervour for current and future generations.

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December 02, 2024
Sambhal: Judicial panel visits violence-hit areas
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Sambhal: Judicial panel visits violence-hit areas

Panel member A K Jain said that the investigation would reach to the bottom of the incidents

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December 02, 2024
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma challenges Congress on beef ban
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma challenges Congress on beef ban

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has stated that he is ready to impose a statewide ban on beef if the Congress leader Bhupen Kumar Borah formally requests it in writing.

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December 02, 2024
Perhaps an insight
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Perhaps an insight

'My grandmother was dying,\" said Evelyn.

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December 02, 2024
USA, Brazil have gained from ethanol blending
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USA, Brazil have gained from ethanol blending

In the United States, the blending of ethanol into gasoline for use as an automotive fuel began in the 1970s due to high petroleum prices and growing health and environmental concerns over the use of lead in gasoline which created a need for a new source of \"octane\"

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December 02, 2024
Enforcement the key
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Enforcement the key

An increasing number of arbitral awards are now being challenged, resulting in protracted enforcement proceedings. It is therefore essential for the parties, their counsel, and the arbitrators to focus on enforcement right from the start - from the drafting of the arbitration clause, through the arbitral proceeding that leads to the arbitral award, and during the enforcement proceedings

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December 02, 2024
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Deterrence Unleashed

India's successful test of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine is a landmark event in its defense evolution, highlighting strides in indigenous capabilities and its commitment to a robust nuclear deterrence strategy.

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December 02, 2024
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Tariff woes

The recent reiteration by President-elect Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China signals a potential shift in US trade and foreign policy.

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December 02, 2024
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Nadda cautions youth against tattooing, flags HIV risks on World AIDS Day

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday cautioned people, especially the youth, against getting tattooed, emphasising that tattoos are known to pose the danger of acquiring HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

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December 02, 2024
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Migrant Kashmiri woman will not lose migrant status after marrying non-migrant: J&K HC

J&K and Ladakh High Court observed that there will be no change in the migrant status of Kashmiri Pandit women if they marry non-migrants.

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December 02, 2024
Rajasthan to have Anti-Conversion law
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Rajasthan to have Anti-Conversion law

The proposal for legislating on this subject was approved by the state cabinet at its meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma

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December 02, 2024
PM Modi leaving no stone unturned to break unity of country: Kharge
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PM Modi leaving no stone unturned to break unity of country: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is leaving no stone unturned to \"break\" the unity of the country.

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December 02, 2024
‘We are fighting for the spirit of our nation, soul of India’
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‘We are fighting for the spirit of our nation, soul of India’

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the Congress is now fighting against the force that is weakening the rights of the people, and handing over them to a few businessmen friends.

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December 02, 2024
BJP central leadership not keen on political gains in Kerala, says former state chief Sandeep Warrier
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BJP central leadership not keen on political gains in Kerala, says former state chief Sandeep Warrier

Former firebrand leader of Kerala BJP Sandeep Warrier, who recently defected to Congress, has stated that state BJP president K Surendran is responsible for the current state of the party in the state.

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December 02, 2024
Seema Praharis: PM leads the nation in greeting BSF on its 60th Raising Day
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Seema Praharis: PM leads the nation in greeting BSF on its 60th Raising Day

Lauding the Border Security Force (BSF) for standing as a critical line of defence and embodying courage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the frontal force on their 60th Raising Day.

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December 02, 2024
IFFI 2024 sees a 12 pc increase in participation
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IFFI 2024 sees a 12 pc increase in participation

The 2024 edition of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa saw a participation of 11,332 delegates, marking a 12 per cent increase as compared to IFFI 2023, said the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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December 02, 2024
Mumbai Cyber Police register FIR against man claiming to hack EVMs
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Mumbai Cyber Police register FIR against man claiming to hack EVMs

The Mumbai Cyber Police have registered an FIR against Syed Shuja, who is reportedly hiding in another country, for allegedly making claims to hack and tamper with the EVMs.

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December 02, 2024
Seven Maoists killed in encounter with police in Telangana
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Seven Maoists killed in encounter with police in Telangana

Seven Maoists were killed in a major exchange of fire with police in Telangana's Mulugu district on Sunday.

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December 02, 2024
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Kerala Congress-Mani not to realign with UDF: Stephen George

Kerala Congress-Mani (KC-M) General Secretary Stephen George on Sunday ruled out his party rejoining the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).

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December 02, 2024