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Would request non-Hindu staff to take VRS or transfer: TTD

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) chairman B.R. Naidu on Tuesday said that they have identified non-Hindu employees in the TTD and will request them either to take voluntary retirement or shift them to other government departments like revenue, municipality or corporations.

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November 20, 2024
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ANI-' guns down most-wanted Naxal

Most wanted Maoist naxal leader in Karnataka Vikram Gowda was killed in an encounter by the Anti Naxal Force (ANF) in a forest near Udupi.

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November 20, 2024
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Aloof Nitish triggers speculation

Much to the surprise of one and all, Bihar chief minister and JD (U) president Nitish Kumar did not address a single election rally to seek votes for NDA candidates in the ongoing Jharkhand assembly election.

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November 20, 2024
Modi bats for strong bilateral ties with UK, Italy and France
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Modi bats for strong bilateral ties with UK, Italy and France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders of several countries, including those from the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Indonesia, Norway, Portugal, Egypt and South Korea on the sidelines of the G20 Summit and discussed ways to improve and strengthen bilateral ties.

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November 20, 2024
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IIx-BJP union min in a spol over 'belittling' Wayanad

Former Union minister of state for external affairs and senior BJP leader V Muraleedharan Tuesday ran into a controversy over a needless remark on the wayanad landslide tragedy.

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November 20, 2024
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Palestine thanks India for $2.5m aid

Palestine on Tuesday expressed its deep gratitude to India for releasing the second tranche of $2.5 million financial aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRw A), thus fulfilling its pledged annual contribution of $5 million for the year 2024-2025.

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November 20, 2024
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'My faith not linked to my ability to dispense iustiee'

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, in an exclusive interview to CNNNews18, cleared his stance on the controversy over his \"prayer\" ahead of the Ayodhya verdict, saying he was a \"person of faith\".

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November 20, 2024
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Six Bangladeshis held in Karnataka

Six Bangladeshis were arrested for allegedly staying illegally in Chirtadurga, police said on Tuesday.

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November 20, 2024
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UP to get country's first night safari soon: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the country's first night safari in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow will become operational by December 2026.

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November 20, 2024
Why delay in delimitation process for NE states: SC
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Why delay in delimitation process for NE states: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday raised concerns over the delay in carrying out the delimitation exercise in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Assam, despite a 2020 presidential order rescinding the deferment of the process.

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November 20, 2024
Nifty breaks lower lows formation of last 7 sessions
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Nifty breaks lower lows formation of last 7 sessions

Till Nifty holds below 23500 zones, weakness could be seen towards 23350 then 23200 zones while hurdles are placed at 23650 and 23750 zones.

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November 20, 2024
Korean Cuisine's Phenomenal Rise in India: What's Fueling the Trend?
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Korean Cuisine's Phenomenal Rise in India: What's Fueling the Trend?

Korean cuisine has taken India by storm, transforming from a niche interest into a full-fledged culinary phenomenon.

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November 20, 2024
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Meta to appeal against CCI penalty

Meta plans to appeal against the Rs 213.14 crore penalty imposed on it by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for charges of abusing its dominant position.

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November 20, 2024
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CCPA to bring regulatory framework for diamond industry

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will soon release guidelines on the diamond sector to ensure explicit labelling and certification of all diamonds and prohibit the use of misleading terms in trade.

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November 20, 2024
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Global economy to see subdued growth amid geopolitical uncertainty in 2025: Barclays

The global economy faces a challenging landscape in 2025 characterized by subdued growth and heightened uncertainty, according to a report from Barclays Bank.

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November 20, 2024
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Sebi proposes increase in application size to up to ₹4L for SME IPOs

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed increasing the minimum application size for SME IPOs to up to Rs 4 lakh, to ensure that only informed investors with adequate risk appetite and investment capacity can apply.

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November 20, 2024
Adani Infra to buy 30% stake in PSP Projects for ₹685 crore
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Adani Infra to buy 30% stake in PSP Projects for ₹685 crore

Billionaire Gautam Adani's Adani Infra will buy a 30.07 per cent stake in construction firm PSP Projects for Rs 685.36 crore as it looks to consolidate its construction capabilities.

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November 20, 2024
Nissan ships 2,700 units ofits latest Magnite compact SUVs to South Africa
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Nissan ships 2,700 units ofits latest Magnite compact SUVs to South Africa

Nissan has commenced exports of its latest compact SUV, the 'Magnite,' to South Africa, reinforcing India's position as an export hub for the Japanese automaker said.

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November 20, 2024
Paytm UPI goes global
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Paytm UPI goes global

One97 Communications (OCL), that owns Paytm brand, on Tuesday said Paytm users will be able to make UPI payments at select international locations, including popular spots in the UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, Bhutan, and Nepal.

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November 20, 2024
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PURE EV ties up with Arva Electric to expand presence in Middle East, Africa

PURE EV, a prominent electric two-wheeler manufacturer, announced a strategic collaboration with Arva Electric Vehicles Manufacturing LLC, on Tuesday, to boost the distribution and sales of its electric motorcycles in the Middle East and Africa.

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November 20, 2024
IHCL lines up ₹5,000 crore for doubling hotels, revenue by 2030
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IHCL lines up ₹5,000 crore for doubling hotels, revenue by 2030

Tata Group hospitality firm Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has earmarked capex of Rs 5,000 crore to double its number of properties to over 700 by 2030, its Managing Director and CEO Puneet Chhatwal said on Tuesday.

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November 20, 2024
Follow KYC guidelines or face regulatory action: RBI DG to banks
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Follow KYC guidelines or face regulatory action: RBI DG to banks

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J has asked banks to follow KYC guidelines with both \"precision and empathy\", failing which regulatory actions will be taken against them by the central bank.

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November 20, 2024
Steel cos may see hiked demand, better margins in QBFY25: Report
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Steel cos may see hiked demand, better margins in QBFY25: Report

Steel companies may see improved demand and better margins in quarter three of the current fiscal year, according to a report by Centrum.

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November 20, 2024
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ESIC new member addition rises 9% to 20.58L in Sep

Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) logged over nine per cent on-year rise in new workers enrolment at 20.58 lakh under its ESI Scheme in September, 2024, according to payroll data.

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November 20, 2024
Tata Power, Druk Green to develop 5,000 Mw clean energy projects
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Tata Power, Druk Green to develop 5,000 Mw clean energy projects

Tata Power on Tuesday said it has entered into a strategic partnership with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) for the development of 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity in the Himalayan nation.

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November 20, 2024
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RBI cautions public over deepfake videos of its top mgmt

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned the public over deepfake videos of its top management being circulated over social media giving financial advice.

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November 20, 2024
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India looks for equity, balance, fair trade in FTA talks: Goyal

India looks for equity, balance and fair trade while negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA), Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.

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November 20, 2024
Majority of corporates want govt to enable real-time reporting for audit
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Majority of corporates want govt to enable real-time reporting for audit

About 74 per cent of high-end corporate taxpayers want the income tax department to enable near real-time reporting and compliance monitoring, Deloitte India said on Tuesday.

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November 20, 2024
India's RE capacity to touch 250 GW mark by Mar 2026
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India's RE capacity to touch 250 GW mark by Mar 2026

The capacity addition will be driven by the large project pipeline of over 80 GW

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November 20, 2024
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Gilts surge on fall in US yields; Ukraine attack news caps gains

Government bond prices ended higher, but profits were capped even as US Treasury yields fell intraday.

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November 20, 2024