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Rise above politics: Priyanka to Shah

A delegation of parliamentarians from Kerala led by Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Wednesday, seeking the Centre's support for landslide-affected people while urging him to rise above politics and be more forthcoming in providing relief.

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December 05, 2024
Soren cabinet expansion today
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Soren cabinet expansion today

After a week-long wait, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren will be expanding his cabinet on Thursday.

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December 05, 2024
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Rlys gives ₹56k cr subsidy on tickets

A total subsidy of Rs 56,993 crore is given every year by the Indian Railways to all categories of passengers, with a 46% rebate on every ticket, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

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December 05, 2024
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Oppn walkout on China clarification

The Opposition members walked out of the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar refused to allow them to ask questions of Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar following his statement in the House on the China border issue.

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December 05, 2024
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YSRCP regime: Now, cops face Naidu ire for 'abuses'

A wave of disciplinary action has been initiated against senior police officers in Andhra Pradesh for alleged misuse of power and procedural lapses during the previous YSR Congress Party government.

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December 05, 2024
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Foreign secy likely to visit B'desh soon

Manish Godha, Aritra Singha and Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar

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December 05, 2024
Tharoor ka 'suroor' as monkey lazes on his lap
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Tharoor ka 'suroor' as monkey lazes on his lap

Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday shared an \"extraordinary experience\" at his home when a monkey ran towards him, hugged him and after being treated to a couple of bananas, rested his head on the Congress MP's chest and dozed off.

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December 05, 2024
Centre of Excellence for Neuromodulation Opens at SRM Medical College Hospital
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Centre of Excellence for Neuromodulation Opens at SRM Medical College Hospital

The Department of Psychiatry at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (SRMCH&RC) has inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Neuromodulation, offering advanced treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia, headaches, nerve pain, and trigeminal neuralgia, among others.

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December 05, 2024
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Nifty forms indecisive 'Doji' candle

Nifty has to hold above 24400 zones for an up move towards 24650 then 24750 zones whereas supports can be seen at 24350 and 24250 zones

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December 05, 2024
HOW INDIA IS BECOMING GLOBAL HUB FOR AUTO COMPONENTS
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HOW INDIA IS BECOMING GLOBAL HUB FOR AUTO COMPONENTS

India's auto components industry plays a significant role in the global automotive sector.

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December 05, 2024
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Antler India plans to invest ₹211 cr in 50 startups in 2025

Venture capital firm Antler India is planning to invest USD 25 million, or about Rs 211 crore, in 50 startups in 2025, the company said on Wednesday.

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December 05, 2024
Royal Enfield commences operations at Thailand-based CKD plant
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Royal Enfield commences operations at Thailand-based CKD plant

Eicher Motors on Wednesday said Royal Enfield has commenced operations of a new CKD (Completely Knocked-down) assembly facility in Thailand.

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December 05, 2024
DGCA to streamline norms for Indian airlines' wet-leased plane Ops
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DGCA to streamline norms for Indian airlines' wet-leased plane Ops

Aviation watchdog DGCA will soon come out with streamlined regulations for wet-leasing of planes by Indian airlines that will also entail enhanced oversight of the aircraft, amid airlines looking to operate more planes to meet rising travel demand.

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December 05, 2024
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Kotak aims to raise ₹2,000 cr pvt credit AIF

Kotak Mutual Fund is targeting to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore through its maiden private credit AIF, a senior official said on Wednesday.

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December 05, 2024
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Need to build capabilities for assessment of climate risks: RBI Dy Guv Rao

It is essential to build capabilities to ensure correct assessment of climate-related risks and put in place suitable adaptation and mitigation measures, Reserve Bank of India's Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao said at the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore, Delhi on Wednesday.

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December 05, 2024
Honda launches 3rd-Gen Amaze
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Honda launches 3rd-Gen Amaze

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) unveiled the all-new third-generation Honda Amaze on Wednesday, marking its global debut in India.

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December 05, 2024
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1.6 cr customer records of HDFC Life being sold on Dark Web

Last month, HDFC Life said there have been some instances of data leaks and they are assessing the potential impact of this breach

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December 05, 2024
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DoT seeks views from Trai on allocation of satellite spectrum: MoS

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has sought views on norms for allocating satellite spectrum from sector regulator Trai.

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December 05, 2024
SBI writes to RBI to consider non-financial transactions as well for tagging an a/c as operative
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SBI writes to RBI to consider non-financial transactions as well for tagging an a/c as operative

Faced with the challenge of ensuring an account remains operative, the State Bank of India (SBI) has written to the Reserve Bank, requesting a change in rules, and to consider non-financial transactions like balance checking as well for tagging an account as operative.

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December 05, 2024
India's logistics sector set to reach ₹47.12L cr by 2030: Study
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India's logistics sector set to reach ₹47.12L cr by 2030: Study

India's logistics sector, already one of the largest in the world, is undergoing a profound transformation.

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December 05, 2024
Vodafone to sell 3% stake in Indus Towers for ₹2,841 cr to clear Vi debt
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Vodafone to sell 3% stake in Indus Towers for ₹2,841 cr to clear Vi debt

Post this, Vodafone's stake in Indus Towers will fall below 1%. Before this transaction Vodafone had 82.5 million shares or 3.1% stake in Indus Towers

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December 05, 2024
Ericsson wins multi-billion 4G, 5G deal from Bharti Airtel for India ops
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Ericsson wins multi-billion 4G, 5G deal from Bharti Airtel for India ops

Telecommunications giant Ericsson on Wednesday said it has been awarded a multi-billion, 4G and 5G extension deal by Bharti Airtel for its India operations.

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December 05, 2024
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AI-driven, deepfake-enabled cyberattacks to rise in 2025

AI-driven and deepfake-enabled cyberattacks are anticipated to become increasingly prevalent in 2025 with sectors like healthcare and finance most prone targets, according to a recent report.

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December 05, 2024
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IndiGo says it has consistently scored high on punctuality; refutes survey findings

IndiGo on Wednesday said it has consistently scored high on punctuality, and refuted a survey that claimed the airline is among the worst on the basis of certain parameters, including punctuality.

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December 05, 2024
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Simplify ITR forms, bring 'one rate one section' for TDS: Survey

A vast majority of income tax filers want simplified ITRs for individuals, easier ways for computing incentives and deductions, and simplification of TDS framework for 'one rate one section', a Deloitte survey said on Wednesday.

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December 05, 2024
Keep interest of economy before revenue in high-pitched tax notices: Revenue Secy to DRI officers
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Keep interest of economy before revenue in high-pitched tax notices: Revenue Secy to DRI officers

Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday asked officers to nab the masterminds behind smuggling rackets, but keep the interest of the economy in mind before issuing high-pitched notices in commercial fraud cases.

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December 05, 2024
Affordable hsg shortage to touch 31.2 mn units by 2030
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Affordable hsg shortage to touch 31.2 mn units by 2030

CII and Knight Frank report

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December 05, 2024
Rupee plummets to all-time low of 84.75 per USD
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Rupee plummets to all-time low of 84.75 per USD

The rupee slumped by 7 paise to hit its lowest-ever closing level of 84.75 against the US dollar on Wednesday amid a strengthening greenback and increase in crude prices.

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December 05, 2024
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Sebi notifies rules on uniform standards for nomination facilities across securities mkts

Markets regulator Sebi has notified rules on nomination allowing nominees to act on behalf of incapacitated investors.

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December 05, 2024
Sensex advances 110 points in choppy trade, banks gain ahead of RBI policy
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Sensex advances 110 points in choppy trade, banks gain ahead of RBI policy

Benchmark Sensex advanced 110 points in a choppy trade on Wednesday, extending its gains to the fourth day in a row helped by buying in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and fresh foreign fund inflows.

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December 05, 2024