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It's a year since exam was conducted, but Collectorate posts yet to be filled
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It's a year since exam was conducted, but Collectorate posts yet to be filled

Recruitment process saga shows no signs of coming to an early end

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September 11, 2024
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28% GST on betting in casinos has impacted tourism footfalls: CM

Says Goa should be given opportunity to represent case

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September 11, 2024
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HIV cases among youth surge for first time in over a decade

25-35 AGE GROUP OVERTAKES 35-45 GROUP; UNPROTECTED SEX, DATING APPS LINKED TO RISE

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September 11, 2024
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SIT chargesheet against Prajwal

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Investigation Department (CID) probing multiple sexual assault charges against former Lok Sabha member Prajwal Revanna has filed a 1,632 page charge sheet in one case.

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September 11, 2024
Five pilgrims killed en route Kedarnath
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Five pilgrims killed en route Kedarnath

Pilgrims were buried under debris; so far two bodies recovered

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September 11, 2024
BJP drops 2 ministers, 5 MLAs in second list
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BJP drops 2 ministers, 5 MLAs in second list

Cong's Phogat to take on Saffron party's Capt Bairagi

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September 11, 2024
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'Under threat' BJP K'taka office gets extra cover

Security at the Karnataka headquarters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been beefed up following a failed attempt to blast it by the accused in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru.

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September 11, 2024
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Sangh affiliates get key posts in commissions

In an apparent bid to mend ties with its ideological parent, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed several individuals with close ties to the Sangh to key positions in Uttar Pradesh's Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Scheduled Castes (SC) Commissions.

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September 11, 2024
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5TH WOLF CAPTURED IN UP's BAHRAICH

In the ongoing 'Operation Bhediya' campaign, the fifth wolf from a pack that has terrorized Bahraich's Mahsi tehsil was captured on Tuesday near the Ghaghra river close to Harbanpur village, according to officials.

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September 11, 2024
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HC raps Vijayan govt for sitting over Hema report

The Kerala High Court Tuesday took the state government to task for sitting over the crucial Hema Committee report and ordered it to hand it over immediately to the Special Investigation Team.

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September 11, 2024
Rahul remarks: Mixed reaction from Sikh fora
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Rahul remarks: Mixed reaction from Sikh fora

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Sikh community, evoked a mixed reaction from Sikh fora in Punjab on Tuesday with some of the Sikh scholars lauding his stance and others, reminding him of the killings of Sikhs during Congress regime in 1984.

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September 11, 2024
KEJRI-FALL? BJP's heat is on
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KEJRI-FALL? BJP's heat is on

AAP cries foul, alleges another “Operation Lotus” aimed at toppling its elected government

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September 11, 2024
More POCSO courts: WB okays proposal
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More POCSO courts: WB okays proposal

The West Bengal Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to a proposal to set up five more special POCSO courts in the state, taking the total number of such courts to 67.

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September 11, 2024
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Nifty Bank has to hold above 51K for upmove

Nifty Index opened positive near 25000 marks and after a slight slip in the first tick, it took support near 24900 zones and recovered by 230 points from there.

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September 11, 2024
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Infosys partners with Proximus Group to drive new biz opportunities

IT services firm Infosys and Belgium-headquartered digital services and communication solutions provider Proximus Group on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration aimed at unlocking new business opportunities, according to a release.

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September 11, 2024
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Maruti Suzuki to launch over 500-km range e-vehicle in Jan

Maruti Suzuki Suzuki India on Tuesday said the automaker is geared up to launch its first electric vehicle (EV) with a range of 500 km per charge in January next year.

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September 11, 2024
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Top IT cos get over 24 GST demand notices

Top Information Technology (IT) companies including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Tech Mahindra and LTI Mindtree have been slapped with over two dozen GST penalty and tax demand notices from state GST offices of Punjab, UP, Delhi, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru and Mumbai.

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September 11, 2024
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SpiceJet says Carlyle Aviation to write off lease arrears worth $40.17 million

SpiceJet on Tuesday said Carlyle Aviation will write off aircraft lease arrears worth USD 40.17 million as part of a settlement agreement that will also result in the entity hiking stake in the struggling airline.

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September 11, 2024
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IndiGo pays reduced ₹70L fine to BCAS over Mumbai airport incident in Jan

IndiGo has paid the reduced penalty of Rs 70 lakh imposed by regulator BCAS on the airline in connection with the incident of passengers having food on the Mumbai airport tarmac in January this year.

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September 11, 2024
Lockheed Martin, Tata Advanced Systems announce ambitious pact
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Lockheed Martin, Tata Advanced Systems announce ambitious pact

Eyeing Indian Air Force's transport fleet deal

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September 11, 2024
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India's chip leap amid US-China tensions

The global semiconductor industry is growing rapidly, with semiconductors used in computers, mobile phones, vehicles, and many other electronic devices.

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September 11, 2024
Dhaval Buch hired for his expertise: M&M, Dr. Reddy's and Pidilite
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Dhaval Buch hired for his expertise: M&M, Dr. Reddy's and Pidilite

Mahindra & Mahindra, Dr.Reddy's Laboratories, and Pidilite Industries on Tuesday said they had hired the services of Dhaval Buch for his expertise after the Congress accused his wife and Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch of conflict of interest.

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September 11, 2024
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HMSI plans to enter EV space this fiscal

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India is looking to enter the electric vehicle segment this fiscal and eyes one-third of its overall sales to accrue from the segment by 2030.

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September 11, 2024
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Gadkari urges auto industry to support vehicle scrapping policy

Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today urged the auto industry to support the vehicle scrapping policy, which is being promoted by the government in a big way.

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September 11, 2024
Equity MFs attract ₹38,239 crore in Aug; SIP hits new high at ₹23,547 cr
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Equity MFs attract ₹38,239 crore in Aug; SIP hits new high at ₹23,547 cr

Equity mutual funds continued their steady growth in August attracting Rs 38,239 crore fuelled by strong contributions from thematic funds, which was primarily owing to New Fund Offerings (NFOs).

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September 11, 2024
Brent Oil tumbles below $70 for first time since Dec 2021
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Brent Oil tumbles below $70 for first time since Dec 2021

Downbeat economic data from China and the US has stirred fears about oil demand in the top two consumers

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September 11, 2024
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Sensex climbs 362 pts, Nifty closes above 25K

Markets rose for the second straight day following a rebound in US stocks and fresh foreign fund inflows

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September 11, 2024
India pitches with FATF for more disclosures on cross-border payments
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India pitches with FATF for more disclosures on cross-border payments

India is pitching for greater disclosures by fintech firms, credit card companies and payment aggregators (PAs) at the Financial Action Task Force whereby the sender and recipient in a cross-border financial transaction can be identified and shared with law enforcement agencies as and when sought.

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September 11, 2024
PM asks automakers to bring global best practices to India
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PM asks automakers to bring global best practices to India

Focus on clean mobility, says PM Modi

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September 11, 2024
Govt working on policy for scrappage of vehicles based on pollution, not age: Official
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Govt working on policy for scrappage of vehicles based on pollution, not age: Official

The government is working on a policy for scrappage of vehicles to be based on pollution and not on the age of the automobiles, an official said on Tuesday.

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September 11, 2024