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India exit from men's TT event
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India exit from men's TT event

Veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal showed resistance but India suffered a 0-3 loss to mighty China in the pre-quarterfinals, which also ended their campaign in the men's table tennis team event at the Paris Olympics here here on Tuesday.

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August 07, 2024
Germany break Indian hearts
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Germany break Indian hearts

Germany broke Indian hearts as they beat India 3-2 denying the eight-time Olympic champions the opportunity to make it to an Olympic final after a gap of 44 years.

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August 07, 2024
Chanu sets sights on podium finish
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Chanu sets sights on podium finish

Away from the spotlight owing to an injury-plagued buildup, Mirabai Chanu will be in focus on Wednesday when she attempts to become India's first weightlifter two to win Olympic medals but a challenging field and lingering fitness concerns stand in the way.

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August 07, 2024
CHOPRA DOES IT IN STYLE!
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CHOPRA DOES IT IN STYLE!

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra turned on the style as he stormed into the men's javelin throw final of the Olympic Games with a season's best effort of 89.34m in his very first attempt in the qualification round here on Tuesday.

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August 07, 2024
Rs 10K cr loss due to rains, waterlogging: Farmers' union
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Rs 10K cr loss due to rains, waterlogging: Farmers' union

Rs 10K cr loss due to rains, waterlogging: Farmers union

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August 07, 2024
CGMSC cancels current prevailing contract rate
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CGMSC cancels current prevailing contract rate

Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation Ltd., (CGMSC) on Tuesday in compliance to the notification issue for procurement of meeting consumables, the consumable materials available in GeM portal/eManak portal, the current rate contract prevailing was terminated.

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August 07, 2024
'Union Ministers should take responsibility for restoration of ITIR'
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'Union Ministers should take responsibility for restoration of ITIR'

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) working president T Jagga Reddy has asked both Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay to take responsibility for the re-establishment of the Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) Hyderabad until it is granted.

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August 07, 2024
Rajasthan Cong MLA suspended
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Rajasthan Cong MLA suspended

Congress MLA in Rajasthan, Mukesh Bhakar, was suspended from the legislative assembly of Rajasthan on Tuesday after he refused to leave the House following his suspension from the current session.

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August 07, 2024
Rollback GST on health & life insurance: Lawmakers
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Rollback GST on health & life insurance: Lawmakers

On a day when developments in Bangladesh held centre stage in Parliament, several opposition MPs also held a protest outside Makar Dwar against the imposition of 18 per cent GST on health and life insurance and to seek its rollback.

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August 07, 2024
India imported 18.65L tn urea, 22.58L tn P&K fertilisers from China in 2023-24
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India imported 18.65L tn urea, 22.58L tn P&K fertilisers from China in 2023-24

India imported 18.65 lakh tonne urea and 22.58 lakh tonne phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers from China during 2023-24, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday.

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August 07, 2024
4 friends drown while trying to save each other
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4 friends drown while trying to save each other

NANDED Four friends drowned while attempting to save each other while swimming in a quarry at Zari near Nanded on Tuesday afternoon.

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August 07, 2024
MP Kulkarni discusses Pune's railway issues with Minister Vaishnaw
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MP Kulkarni discusses Pune's railway issues with Minister Vaishnaw

Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni on Tuesday met Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and discussed railway-related issues faced by Punekars.

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August 07, 2024
Pune Rural Police nab serial temple burglar
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Pune Rural Police nab serial temple burglar

Amid rising incidents of thefts in the rural areas, Pune Rural Police have arrested a notorious serial temple thief responsible for 11 thefts in temples and churches across the district and recovered valuables worth ₹4 lakh.

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August 07, 2024
1st trial flight at Navi Mum airport on Oct 31
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1st trial flight at Navi Mum airport on Oct 31

After much delay and deadline extensions, the first aircraft at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will land on October 31, albeit on a trial basis.

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August 07, 2024
Dharavi redvpt project: 8,500 houses surveyed
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Dharavi redvpt project: 8,500 houses surveyed

In the Dharavi redevelopment project, a survey of 8,500 houses has been completed to determine the eligibility of residents for new homes.

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August 07, 2024
BMC announces direct road from Bandra station to WEH
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BMC announces direct road from Bandra station to WEH

The freshly packaged proposal for a direct road connecting Bandra station with Western Express Highway (WEH) was in the 1991-2011 Development Plan (DP) and is also included in the 2014-2034 DP, Asif Zakaria, former corporator from Bandra H-West ward has said.

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August 07, 2024
Some buses are coffins: Activist
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Some buses are coffins: Activist

Fitness certificates of several buses expired, alleges Anand Shirali; BEST official denies charge, says details just not printed on vehicles

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August 07, 2024
Siddhivinayak beautification to be expedited: Shinde
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Siddhivinayak beautification to be expedited: Shinde

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday directed beautification work at Sri Siddhivinayak temple for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi.

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August 07, 2024
PNB case: NCLT's ultimatum to Centre
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PNB case: NCLT's ultimatum to Centre

In the Rs12,800 crore Punjab Bank-Nirav Modi National fraud case, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has given a final opportunity to the Central government to specify the roles of each applicant from jewellery retailer Gitanjali Gems, owned by alleged fugitive economic offender Mehul Choksi.

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August 07, 2024
UK Police brace for more riots
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UK Police brace for more riots

More than 400 people have now been arrested in connection with riots and disorder around the country, PA has reported, citing police sources. The number is expected to continue to rise in the coming days.

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August 07, 2024
Battered Bangladesh on crutches
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Battered Bangladesh on crutches

Over 100 killed and several police stations torched during Monday's mayhem; schools and colleges reopen

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August 07, 2024
Lured by promise of modelling, 19-yr-old raped and blackmailed
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Lured by promise of modelling, 19-yr-old raped and blackmailed

Father forced to shell out ₹45L to daughter's assailant

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August 07, 2024
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Relief for homeowners in long term capital gain tax regime

In a major relief to home buyers, the government on Tuesday proposed an amendment to the long-term capital gains (LTCG) regime, which will allow taxpayers to choose between a lower tax rate of 12.5 per cent without indexation or a higher rate of 20 per cent with indexation for properties acquired before July 23, 2024.

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August 07, 2024
Nobel laureate Yunus to head interim govt
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Nobel laureate Yunus to head interim govt

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to lead the interim government in Bangladesh.

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August 07, 2024
India in wait-and-watch mode
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India in wait-and-watch mode

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday addressed both Houses of Parliament on the \"still evolving\" situation in Bangladesh and said the government was keeping a close watch with regard to the status of minorities and its nationals, mostly students.

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August 07, 2024
'VINASH' KAAL ON THE MAT
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'VINASH' KAAL ON THE MAT

Vinesh Phogat in sight of gold

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August 07, 2024
RBI Lays Down Regulatory Principles For Credit Risk Models
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RBI Lays Down Regulatory Principles For Credit Risk Models

REs generally use various models as part of their credit management, including for credit appraisal, borrower scoring, pricing, and risk management, among others

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August 06, 2024
E-Nugget Scam: ED Struggles To Liquidate Crypto Worth ₹93cr
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E-Nugget Scam: ED Struggles To Liquidate Crypto Worth ₹93cr

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is facing a unique challenge to liquidate 300 crypto coins, worth approx Rs93 crore, seized as part of crackdown on E-Nugget, an app which masqueraded as a gaming platform and cheated users on the pretext of high returns.

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August 06, 2024
Bhaag Hasina Bhaag
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Bhaag Hasina Bhaag

Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's longest-serving prime minister, on Monday resigned, fled the country, and landed at Hindon Air force base in Ghaziabad near New Delhi.

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August 06, 2024
Ex-England batter Thorpe dies
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Ex-England batter Thorpe dies

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe has died aged 55 after battling a \"serious illness\" since 2022, the country's cricket board announced on Monday.

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August 06, 2024