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Bhatti condemns distortion of Indira Gandhi°s history
The Free Press Journal

Bhatti condemns distortion of Indira Gandhi°s history

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka strongly condemned the distortion of the history of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

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November 20, 2024
South Goa coast more prone to erosion: Study
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South Goa coast more prone to erosion: Study

A recent Goa shoreline study conducted by the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) on beach erosion has revealed that all the beaches undergo both erosion and accretion, with the study pointing out that South Goa coast is comparatively more prone to erosion.

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November 20, 2024
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Spiritual tourism faces key test

STAKEHOLDERS PIN HOPES ON SACRED AURA OF ST XAVIER TO MAKE UP FOR LACKLUSTRE PUSH; RISING FLIGHT FARES, ACCOMMODATION A CONCERN

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November 20, 2024
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Goa govt mulls 'digital rupee' for Griha Aadhar payments

Plans to link scheme on pilot basis to RBI's digital currency

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November 20, 2024
100-member brass band to tail carriage of St Xavier's relics
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100-member brass band to tail carriage of St Xavier's relics

Anil Couto, the Archbishop of Delhi who will lead the congregation and 10 other Bishops including Cardinal Felipe Neri Ferrao and Goa's auxiliary bishop Simiao Purificacao Fernandes, will not be the only ones lending a slice of spiritual aura to the e-carriage taking the relics of St Francis Xavier from the Basilica of Bom Jesus to the Se Cathedral at Old Goa after the inaugural mass of the Exposition on Thursday morning.

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November 20, 2024
Lobo hints at political shift to Mandrem for 2027 polls
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Lobo hints at political shift to Mandrem for 2027 polls

SPECULATIONS OF SON'S ELECTORAL ASPIRATIONS

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November 20, 2024
IIM Ranchi hosts Management Development Programme for Navodaya Vidyalaya leaders
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IIM Ranchi hosts Management Development Programme for Navodaya Vidyalaya leaders

IIM Ranchi inaugurated a five-day Management Development Programme (MDP) for the Principals and Vice-Principals of PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) from the Patna Region.

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November 20, 2024
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Ex-IAS officer held for taking ₹45 lakh bribe

A retired IAS officer from Chhattisgarh has been accused of accepting a bribe to secure a Deputy Collectors position for an individual.

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November 20, 2024
70% drop in violence in Kashmir, North East: HM
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70% drop in violence in Kashmir, North East: HM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that violence in Jammu and Kashmir, the North East, and Naxal territories has decreased by 70% in the last ten years, and the country's internal security will be strengthened.

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November 20, 2024
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Rahul takes a dig at Sebi chief Madhuri, Adani

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that there was a \"fixed match\" going on to protect crony capitalists and said ordinary investors will be the biggest loser in it.

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November 20, 2024
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Prasad sold at Himachal temple shop unfit to consume: Report

Samples of 'rotes' sold as 'prasad' at the Baba Balak Nath temple trust shop at Deothsidh in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district have been found to be unfit for consuming.

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November 20, 2024
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SP's 'veiled threat' a day before bypolls

A day before voting begins for nine assembly seats in UP, the Samajwadi Party has raised serious concerns with the Election Commission, demanding that Muslim women voters should not be asked to remove their burqas during identity verification.

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November 20, 2024
The Free Press Journal

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
The Free Press Journal

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
The Free Press Journal

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