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Speaker slams politics of defectlons !n State
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Speaker slams politics of defectlons !n State

After disallowing two disqualification petitions against the eight MLAs, who jumped to BJP in 2022, the Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar strongly criticised such crossovers in a stern message to his own ruling party BJP stating that \"those accepting the defectors need to understand the limitations of politics\".

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November 19, 2024
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Elephants kill three in separate TN attacks

An elephant of the famed Tiruchendur Subramania Swamy temple near Tamilnadu in Thoothukudi attacked its caretaker and another man on Monday, resulting in their death, an official said.

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November 19, 2024
MAN RUNS OVER WEDDING GUESTS; l DEAD, 9 WOUNDED
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MAN RUNS OVER WEDDING GUESTS; l DEAD, 9 WOUNDED

In a minor dispute over fire-crackers at a wedding, a man from the groom side ran over nine people with his car.

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November 19, 2024
Martin raids: ₹12 crore in cash, FDs seized
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Martin raids: ₹12 crore in cash, FDs seized

The ED has seized ₹12 crore of \"unexplained\" cash and frozen FDs worth ₹6.42 crore during multi-state searches against Chennai-based 'lottery king' Santiago Martin and his aides.

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November 19, 2024
Atishi attacks BJP over air pollution
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Atishi attacks BJP over air pollution

Says north facing med emergency

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November 19, 2024
EFFIGIES BURNT, OFFICES LOCKED
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EFFIGIES BURNT, OFFICES LOCKED

MAN IPUR VIOLENCE | Unrest sees heightened civil action, call for urgent Centre intervention

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November 19, 2024
SILENCE TILL D-DAY!
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SILENCE TILL D-DAY!

The high-decibel campaigning for the second phase of Jharkhand Assembly polls, UP bypolls at nine constituencies and Assembly bypolls at four seats in Punjab came to an end on Monday.

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November 19, 2024
Must prioritise need, says PM Modi at G2O
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Must prioritise need, says PM Modi at G2O

Stresses on food, fuel & fertiliser crisis caused by global conflicts

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November 19, 2024
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Jhansi inferno: Blame it on...?

Even after 72 hours of horror no accountability fixed, death toll 12

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November 19, 2024
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LeT terrorist, associate held

Security forces have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist and a terrorist associate in two separate operations in Pulwama and Baramulla districts, officials said on Monday.

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November 19, 2024
Maha Kumbh: Call for ban on Muslims triggers row
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Maha Kumbh: Call for ban on Muslims triggers row

Ravindra Puri, President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad, has stirred controversy by calling for a ban on Muslim participation in the upcoming 2025 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

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November 19, 2024
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Over 86 lakh pilgrims visit Vashno Devi

Over 86 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop Trikuta Hills of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district so far this year, a senior official of the shrine board said.

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November 19, 2024
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Father slams school for taking ₹4.27L annual fees in flrst std

A recent social media post by concerned parent Rishabh Jain has sparked outrage over the rising cost of education in India.

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November 19, 2024
Ex-Delhi minister Gahlot joins BJP
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Ex-Delhi minister Gahlot joins BJP

Says, AAP has compromised values, AAP claims he joined BJP under 'pressure' due to repeated raids

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November 19, 2024
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Punjab: 2 from Assam held for 'digital arrest' frauds

Punjab police's Cybercrime Division on Monday claimed to have busted an inter-state gang involved in digital arrest cyber fraud with the arrest of two Assam-based persons for their involvement in this fraud.

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November 19, 2024
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FIR against 15 seniors after death of MBBS student due to ragging

Police have registered an FIR against 15 students of a medical college in Gujarat's Patan district following the death of an 18-year-old student who was allegedly ragged by them, officials said on Monday.

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November 19, 2024
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'BJP luring Gong MLAs with ₹'100cr each'

MLA Ganiga Ravi has claimed that the BJP is offering Rs 100 crore each to Congress MLAs to dislodge the Siddaramaiah headed government in Karnataka.

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November 19, 2024
BSF, CSR Educational Trust Bengaluru sign MoU
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BSF, CSR Educational Trust Bengaluru sign MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Border Security Force (BSF) and CSR Educational Trust Bengaluru, a charitable trust and non-profit organisation, has been signed on Monday.

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November 19, 2024
Nifty drops below 200 DEMA, may test 23350
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Nifty drops below 200 DEMA, may test 23350

Till Nifty holds below 23500 zones, weakness could be seen towards 23350 then 23200 zones while hurdles are placed at 23600 and 23750 zones

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November 19, 2024
WHY GOLD LOANS ARE GAINING POPULARITY IN INDIA: A DEEP DIVE
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WHY GOLD LOANS ARE GAINING POPULARITY IN INDIA: A DEEP DIVE

Gold has held cultural and Economic significance in India for centuries.

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November 19, 2024
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Gilts end off highs as 10-yr US yld rise slightly

Government bond prices ended off highs as the yield on the 10-year benchmark US Treasury note inched up towards the end of the domestic trading day.

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November 19, 2024
Govt pushes back on key Reserve Bank proposals fearing hit to credit growth
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Govt pushes back on key Reserve Bank proposals fearing hit to credit growth

The Indian government is pushing back on two key proposals of the central bank, which will require banks to set aside more funds for infrastructure projects and hold more liquid assets against online deposits, according to a government source.

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November 19, 2024
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NGEL, OGL incorporate JV company to work in Renewable Energy sector

ONGC NTPC Green Private Ltd (ONGPL) has been incorporated as a 50:50 joint venture company of NTPC Green Energy Limited and ONGC Green Limited.

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November 19, 2024
The Good Glamm Grp completes acquisition of The Moms Co
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The Good Glamm Grp completes acquisition of The Moms Co

Content-to-commerce company The Good Glamm Group on Monday announced completion of 100 per cent acquisition of The Moms Co.

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November 19, 2024
ESOPs case: REL chief skips EOW summons
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ESOPs case: REL chief skips EOW summons

Religare Enterprises (REL) Chairperson Dr. Rashmi Saluja faces fresh trouble as the Mumbai Police has asked her to join its probe in the case involving Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) granted to her, sources said.

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November 19, 2024
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Bajaj Finance FD book rises 21% to ₹66,131 cr as on Sept-end

Bajaj Finance Ltd (BFL), part of Bajaj Finserv Ltd, has reported a growth of 21 per cent in its Fixed Deposit (FD) book to Rs 66,131 crore as on September 30, 2024, a senior company official has said.

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November 19, 2024
°Adani Group to invest $35 bn to set up solar, wind, hybrid plants,
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°Adani Group to invest $35 bn to set up solar, wind, hybrid plants,

Adani Group will invest about USD 35 billion over the next five years to set up large-scale solar, wind and hybrid plants across different parts of the country, Adani Green Energy Executive Director Sagar Adani said on Monday.

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November 19, 2024
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NTPC pays ₹2,424 crore as dividend to shareholders

State-owned NTPC on Monday said it has paid Rs 2,424 crore as an interim dividend to its shareholders.

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November 19, 2024
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PESB chairperson gets l-yr extension beyond 65 years

PESB is a body that advises government on appointments to highest posts in CPSEs

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November 19, 2024
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HealthKart announces $153 mn investment led by ChrysCapital, Motilal Oswal Alternates

HealthKart, which positions itself as an omnichannel nutrition platform, on Monday announced an investment round of USD 153 million (over Rs 1285 crore) led by ChrysCapital and Motilal Oswal Alternates.

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November 19, 2024