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Country manufacturing powerhouse: PM

With his government's flagship 'Make in India' initiative completing 10 years, PM Modi on Sunday said India has become a manufacturing powerhouse and it is because of the country's youth power the \"whole world is looking up to us\".

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September 30, 2024
Ultra killed in Kathua, encounter on in Rajouri
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Ultra killed in Kathua, encounter on in Rajouri

A terrorist, suspected to be affiliated with the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit, was killed in a remote village of J&K's Kathua, officials said on Sunday.

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September 30, 2024
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e-pind daan: Pandas' fracas

Nothing can escape the prying eyes of the online world, not even the sacred ritual of 'Pind Daan', performed by people from across the country and also from foreign countries in Gaya every year.

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September 30, 2024
Cong's 'D' links, Dealers & Damaad, claims Shah
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Cong's 'D' links, Dealers & Damaad, claims Shah

Rahul Gandhi's manifesto guarantees in Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka ‘came a cropper’

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September 30, 2024
Yogi, Yadav war of words escalates
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Yogi, Yadav war of words escalates

As the by-election for 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh approach, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav have ramped up their attacks on each other, signalling an intense political showdown.

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September 30, 2024
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Pilot: BJP trying to derail alliance

Accusing BJP of making every possible effort to derail the Congress-NC alliance, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said the high voter turnout in two phases in J&K \"benefited\" the alliance.

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September 30, 2024
The big move: Ups and downs of the journey from India to Ireland
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The big move: Ups and downs of the journey from India to Ireland

It was last year I decided that it was time to move to a different continent. I packed my bags in late September and flew to gloomy, windy Ireland.

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September 30, 2024
Boosting India ties is core of UOM's global centre
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Boosting India ties is core of UOM's global centre

The Melbourne Global Centre in New Delhi launched last week by the University of Melbourne, a government-run institution in Australia, is aimed to underpin educational ties between India and Australia.

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September 30, 2024
Data reveals 12% increase in Indian students in France
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Data reveals 12% increase in Indian students in France

CAMPUS FRANCE REPORT | Better placements, rich heritage

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September 30, 2024
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Regulatory, policy reforms crucial for future of India's pharma R&D

India's regulatory and policy reforms are crucial for shaping the future of pharmaceutical research and development by streamlining approval processes, strengthening IP protections and incentivising innovation, as several policy challenges continue to hinder the growth of R&D in the sector, according to a report.

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September 30, 2024
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India to boost crude oil refining capacity by 35 to 40 MT by FY30

India's oil marketing companies (OMCs) are expected to increase the country's crude oil refining capacity by 35-40 million tonnes (MT) by the end of fiscal 2030, the Crisil Ratings said.

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September 30, 2024
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Investments in sectors under PLI schemes expected to hit ₹2 lakh cr in coming years

The 14 sectors covered under the production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes have witnessed investments of Rs 1.46 lakh crore till August and the capital infusion is expected to reach Rs 2 lakh crore in the coming years, the commerce and industry ministry said on Sunday.

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September 30, 2024
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India, America to discuss pact to boost collaboration in critical minerals

India and the US are negotiating a pact to enhance collaboration in essential critical minerals, and the issue will figure during the visit of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to Washington this week.

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September 30, 2024
Govt mulls foreign investment regulatory mechanism
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Govt mulls foreign investment regulatory mechanism

For post-investment review and monitoring of FDI in the country

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September 30, 2024
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Mkts to track global cues, FII trading activity in holiday-shortened week

Global trends, trading activity of foreign investors and domestic macroeconomic data announcements would dictate terms in the equity market in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said.

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September 30, 2024
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GE Aerospace plans to increase sourcing of components from India

Engine maker GE Aerospace plans to increase sourcing of components from India, which is a growing aviation market, a senior company official has said.

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September 30, 2024
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Pachagani designates parking zone

To deal with the traffic congestion in the main market and the lack of parking facilities at Pachagani, the Main Market Road from the Old Police Station to the Bus Station has been designated as a parking zone for tourist cars and vehicles, informed the civic body and police.

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September 30, 2024
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Geet Ramayan' in Hindi on Oct 1

The masterpiece 'Geet Ramayan', created by modern Valmiki GD Madgulkar (Gadima) and musician Sudhir Phadke, is a cultural glory of Maharashtra.

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September 30, 2024
PCMC recognises women sanitation workers' efforts
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PCMC recognises women sanitation workers' efforts

swachhatechi paithani

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September 30, 2024
Concerns over bull practice at 'Vetal Tekdi'
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Concerns over bull practice at 'Vetal Tekdi'

Pune residents have been struggling to save Vetal Tekdi, the city's lungs and a popular open space, from being destroyed for developmental purposes, however, in the past few days, bull racing practice sessions have been carried out, claimed the activists.

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September 30, 2024
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Garbage menace exists despite PMC's efforts

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) solid waste department is employing various methods to eliminate chronic garbage spots in Pune, successfully clearing 665 of these locations to date.

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September 30, 2024
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Sudden cardiac death of youth a global concern

On World Heart Day 2024, Dr Jagdish Hiremath, the director of the Cath Lab at Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune, emphasised the rising public health concern of sudden cardiac death (SCD) among young people.

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September 30, 2024
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Runthon participants take oath of voting

4,000 athletes participated in the Runthon of Hope Marathon, organised by the PCMC and Rotary Club of Nigdi, pledging to vote in the elections

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September 30, 2024
Finally, District Court- Swargate Metro opens
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Finally, District Court- Swargate Metro opens

Prime Minister Modi has also laid the foundation stone for the Swargate-Katraj extension of metro's first phase

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September 30, 2024
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Man held for cheating in rental car scam

Suresh Golani

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September 30, 2024
Huge disruption; 150 trains cancelled
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Huge disruption; 150 trains cancelled

SIXTH LINE GOREGAON-KANDIVALI PROJECT| A speed restriction of 30 km per hour will be imposed on all four lines; services are expected to gradually return to normal by October 4

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September 30, 2024
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Man booked for not returning ₹22L transferred by NRI

Complainant had hired services of accused; he was paying him ₹2.5 lakh when expensive error occurred

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September 30, 2024
Harbour Line diversion rejected, CR says will pursue original alignment
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Harbour Line diversion rejected, CR says will pursue original alignment

Alignment will require demolition of 11 private buildings along with the heritage structure of Byculla railway station

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September 30, 2024
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Idle wet-lease buses pile up at Anik depot

BEST official says buses are parked due to legal proceedings and the organisation does not own them

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September 30, 2024
Raising her 'awaaz' to control the city's noise
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Raising her 'awaaz' to control the city's noise

As per the 2022 United Nations Environment Programme report, three of the world's 15 noisiest cities are in India, reflecting our lifestyle where noise is inherent.

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September 30, 2024