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Expedition from Siachen to Indira Point

A first-ever expedition from icy Siachen Glacier to the Indira Point, the southernmost tip of India, traversing 5,500 kms through land, air and sea by cycling, sailing and scuba diving was held to mark 75 years of the Territorial Army.

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September 23, 2024
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UP mandates salary halt for defaulters

State government employees must declare property by September 30

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September 23, 2024
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Kolkata awaits Padma llish

After Bangladesh’s interim government on Saturday announced plans to export 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India in time for Durga Puja, which will begin from October 9 to 13, anxious fisheaters in Kolkata and several big names in the eatery business are keenly awaiting the first lot to reach the city.

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September 23, 2024
Andhra govt appoints SIT to probe Laddugate
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Andhra govt appoints SIT to probe Laddugate

He alleged appointments to the TTD board became like “gambling” during the previous government and there were instances of appointing people who had no faith and giving preferences to nonHindus on the board.

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September 23, 2024
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BJP govt a must to teach Pak 'lesson'

There will be no talks with Pakistan till terrorism is eliminated, home minister Amit Shah said on Sunday, asserting it is imperative BJP comes to power in J&K to ensure peace and teach the neighbouring country a lesson.

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September 23, 2024
Poll for stability to make India strong: Nadda
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Poll for stability to make India strong: Nadda

ELECTION | If Pakistan fires a bullet, we will respond with a shell, roars Shah; dynasties promoted scams, says minister

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September 23, 2024
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Pak in pain as it watches Indian democracy flourish: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded people of J&K on Sunday for overwhelmingly taking part in the first phase of polling on September 18 and said Pakistan is feeling “pain in its belly” watching democracy flourishing in the UT after the abrogation of Article 370.

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September 23, 2024
'Alliance with Cong to avoid hung assembly'
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'Alliance with Cong to avoid hung assembly'

The NC's pre-poll alliance with Congress for the J&K assembly election was formed to give people an option to avoid a hung House, party vice-president Omar Abdullah said on Sunday.

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September 23, 2024
Indian students look at Italy as alternate study abroad target
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Indian students look at Italy as alternate study abroad target

EXPLORING OPTIONS | Restrictions Grow Elsewhere

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September 23, 2024
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South Korea sees 15% surge in international students

Experts credit country's ambitious 300K project and K-Pop culture for the rise, as well as growing demand for Indian graduates who speak Korean

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September 23, 2024
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Crossing Borders: Studying Medicine in Bangladesh

Hi there, my name is Jayshree, and I am attending National Medical College in Bangladesh to pursue my MBBS. You may ask why am I studying medicine in Bangladesh when the majority of Indian students are going to Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Ukraine.

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September 23, 2024
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India to clock 7% growth in FY25: Deloitte

India continues to be a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy global outlook and the country could clock a 7% growth in the current fiscal despite the headwinds, Deloitte South Asia CEO Romal Shetty has said.

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September 23, 2024
Vi awards ₹30k-cr contracts to Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung for 4G, 5G gear supply
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Vi awards ₹30k-cr contracts to Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung for 4G, 5G gear supply

Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea on Sunday said it has awarded contracts worth about Rs 30,000 crore to Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of 4G and 5G network equipment for three years.

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September 23, 2024
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India signs IPEF's clean, fair economy agreements

India on Sunday signed the 14-member IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity) bloc's agreements on a clean and fair economy with an aim to enhance cooperation in these areas.

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September 23, 2024
Adani Airport Holdings expands lounge access amid Dreamfolks disruption
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Adani Airport Holdings expands lounge access amid Dreamfolks disruption

Adani Group's subsidiary Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) on Sunday said passengers at airports across the country have been experiencing disruptions in accessing airport lounge, owing to suspension of services by Dreamfolks.

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September 23, 2024
Govt to kick off FY26 Budget making exercise from 2nd week of Oct
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Govt to kick off FY26 Budget making exercise from 2nd week of Oct

The finance ministry will commence the exercise to prepare the annual budget for 2025-26 from the second week of next month in the backdrop of the Indian economy recording 7 per cent growth rate for the fourth consecutive year.

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September 23, 2024
Global trends, FII trading activity to drive mkts this week
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Global trends, FII trading activity to drive mkts this week

Investors will keep a track on global trends and trading activity of foreign investors with no major domestic trigger in sight this week, analysts said, and added that markets may face volatility amid the monthly derivatives expiry.

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September 23, 2024
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US firm ties up with Saankhya Labs for rollout of affordable D2M tech mobiles

A US-based company has joined hands with Indian firm Saankhya Labs and an IIT, Kanpur-incubated startup to design and roll out value-for-money mobile phones with augmented direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcast capability.

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September 23, 2024
Anil Ambani's Reliance Group starts transformation journey
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Anil Ambani's Reliance Group starts transformation journey

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group has in recent years seen marquee firms being auctioned in insolvency proceedings and piling debt-fold businesses.

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September 23, 2024
AICTE IDE Bootcamp organised at MGM University
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AICTE IDE Bootcamp organised at MGM University

The first phase of the second edition of the IDE Boot Camp, jointly organized by the Innovation Cell of Ministry of Education and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), will be inaugurated on September 23. AICTE Chairman, Prof.T.G. Sitharam, will be present as the chief guest via video conference.

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September 23, 2024
GST Council to discuss rate rationalisation on Sep 25
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GST Council to discuss rate rationalisation on Sep 25

The ministerial panel will discuss tweaking of tax slabs and rates

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September 23, 2024
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8 booked for man's death

The Ganesh idols were immersed in water during the Ganesh Visarjan on Tuesday amid a grand procession and the sound of DJs.

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September 23, 2024
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MAGIC selected for GENSIS proj

The Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC) has been selected for the implementation of the Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GEN-SIS) project implemented by the Union government's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

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September 23, 2024
Huge funds available for minority: Sattar
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Huge funds available for minority: Sattar

\"The government has made massive provision of funds of Rs500 crore for the educational, financial and vocational development of the minorities.

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September 23, 2024
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Rift in Mahayuti: Mulik claims Wadgaon Sheri

In a sign of growing tensions within the Mahayuti, former BJP MLA Jagdish Mulik has written a letter to the voters of Wadgaon Sheri, urging them to back his candidacy in the upcoming assembly polls.

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September 23, 2024
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SIMMC gets 'A' in NAAC assessment

Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication (SIMMC), run by Suryadatta Education Foundation, has been awarded an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Certification Council (NAAC) in its latest assessment of educational institutions.

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September 23, 2024
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SIMMC gets 'A' in NAAC assessment

Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication (SIMMC), run by Suryadatta Education Foundation, has been awarded an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Certification Council (NAAC) in its latest assessment of educational institutions.

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September 23, 2024
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EY employee's death: Experts stress on need of compassion

As the death of an EY employee allegedly due to 'overwork' has sparked a debate in the corporate world, senior executives from various companies have opened up about workload and stress in the corporate sector and how it can be handled.

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September 23, 2024
'Sirf naam hi kafi hain': Dy CM Fadnavis hails Naam Foundation
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'Sirf naam hi kafi hain': Dy CM Fadnavis hails Naam Foundation

\"Sirf naam hi kaafi hai\" (the name itself is enough), said Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis while praising the work of the Naam Foundation.

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September 23, 2024
Prez visit hits rough patch
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Prez visit hits rough patch

POTHOLES | The PMC's road department has started repair works following the President's complaint to address the pothole issue before PM Modi's visit

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September 23, 2024