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SEBI SIMPLIFIES OFFER DOCUMENT REQUIREMENT FOR AMCs

Sebi on Friday simplified the framework for asset management companies (AMCs) by reducing the requirement to upload draft SIDs to 8 working days from 21 days earlier.

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December 21, 2024
PLI scheme achieves ₹1.46L cr investment, FDI inflows up 26%
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PLI scheme achieves ₹1.46L cr investment, FDI inflows up 26%

From achieving Rs 1.46 lakh crore in investment under the product-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to 26 per cent increase in FDI inflows (year-on-year) in Q1 this fiscal (FY25), the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said on Friday that it has played a pivotal role in 2024 in building a self-reliant and globally competitive India.

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December 21, 2024
SOGI calls for 28% GST on platform fee and not deposits for Indian gaming cos
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SOGI calls for 28% GST on platform fee and not deposits for Indian gaming cos

Real money gaming firms-backed Skill Online Games Institute (SOGI) has demanded that the government levy 28 per cent GST on platform fees instead of on deposit for gaming companies in India, to prevent offshore platforms from taking advantage of significant tax arbitrage.

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December 21, 2024
Steel imports from China hit record high, data shows
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Steel imports from China hit record high, data shows

China, Japan and South Korea accounted for 79% of India's total finished steel imports

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December 21, 2024
CSMC school students represent India in Europe
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CSMC school students represent India in Europe

The students of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) Schools at Naregaon and Indiranagar represented India at the Robotics International Competition held at Tolin in Estonia on Dec 6 and 7.

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December 21, 2024
MAGIC in ICON Summit 2024
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MAGIC in ICON Summit 2024

The CII CIES ICON Summit 2024, held in Hyderabad on Dec 17-18, emerged as a significant platform fostering innovation and collaboration.

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December 21, 2024
Temperature drop disrupts strawberry cultivation
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Temperature drop disrupts strawberry cultivation

Mahabaleshwar, located in Satara district, is known for its cool climate and fertile soil, making it ideal for strawberry cultivation. The British were the first to plant strawberries in this region, and today, Mahabaleshwar is home to 14 different varieties of strawberries. Visitors can enjoy the unique flavours of these varieties, which have become a special feature of the area.

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December 21, 2024
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Nashik: Congress protests Mumbai HQ vandalisation

Congress workers in Nashik protested against the attack on its office in Mumbai on Thursday by the youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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December 21, 2024
Stray dogs attack kid; residents accuse PMC
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Stray dogs attack kid; residents accuse PMC

CANINE MENACE | After Dalvinagar, child in Chandrangan Phase V suffers injuries; locals accuse PMC of inaction

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December 21, 2024
Pune LGBTQ community demands zero-fare journey in MSRTC buses
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Pune LGBTQ community demands zero-fare journey in MSRTC buses

The transgender community in Pune has raised serious concerns over discrimination in public transportation services.

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December 21, 2024
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Govt has set up safe houses for interfaith caste couples: State

The Maharashtra government has informed the Bombay High Court that it has established safe houses and special cells for interfaith and intercaste couples across the state.

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December 21, 2024
SC wants all Aarey tree felling info
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SC wants all Aarey tree felling info

Move aimed to safeguard interest of environment, says apex court

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December 21, 2024
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67-year-old booked for drunk driving

The DN Nagar police have booked a 64-year-old businessman for allegedly driving a car in a reckless manner in the wee hours of Thursday.

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December 21, 2024
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Pardhi gang member held after 21 years

After evading the police dragnet for more than 21 years, a hardcore criminal owing his allegiance to the 'Pardhi gang' was finally arrested from a remote village in Jalna district by the central crime unit (CCU) attached to the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police on Thursday night.

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December 21, 2024
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Hackers play porn video in court; FIR filed

An obscene video was displayed on the screen of the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) court after its WebEx system was hacked on December 12 and 17.

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December 21, 2024
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Art exhibition by transgender artists

Nine artists from the transgender community have joined 23 other accomplished artists to celebrate 'Transgender Talent and Inclusivity' at the Falak Art Show at Cymroza Art Gallery, Breach Candy, that will be on display till December 22.

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December 21, 2024
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BMC road project faces setbacks due to poor work

The BMC's ambitious road concretisation project in Mumbai has faced setbacks due to substandard work at some locations.

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December 21, 2024
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Citizens Cannot be Victims of Pollution Due to Inaction

Nodal officers are to be appointed to monitor pollution levels on key roads

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December 21, 2024
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Malvani youth kidnapped; 4 accused held

The Malvani police have arrested four persons for allegedly kidnapping a 19-year-old youth and threatening to kill him while demanding a ransom of Rs33,000 from his relatives.

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December 21, 2024
BMC to recover excess payment to contractor
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BMC to recover excess payment to contractor

GOLDEN GATE SCAM

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December 21, 2024
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Bohras' global campaign to protect kids

The Dawoodi Bohra community has launched a global campaign to protect children from the mental and emotional dangers of excessive mobile phone usage.

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December 21, 2024
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Ganja grown in bedroom: Drugs worth ₹26 cr seized

The drugs were seized in three different ops; in one of the cases, weed was being grown inside the flat

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December 21, 2024
Experts knock bottom out of engine failure theory
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Experts knock bottom out of engine failure theory

The operator of the Navy's speedboat that rammed into a ferry, killing 14 people and injuring many others on Wednesday, has been identified as Karamveer Yadav, a sailor.

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December 21, 2024
Fresh BEST promise: 1800 e-buses by '25-end
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Fresh BEST promise: 1800 e-buses by '25-end

HERE TO STAY | A new decision amid protests over shrinking BEST fleet; delivery by Evey Trans which has other orders too; limited e-bus manufacturers in the market is a hurdle

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December 21, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Portfolio allocation after session

The much-anticipated announcement on portfolio allocation is expected only after the ongoing winter session in Nagpur concludes on Saturday, say sources from the Mahayuti.

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December 21, 2024
Fadnavis assures action on grabbing of temple properties
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Fadnavis assures action on grabbing of temple properties

A delegation of Maharashtra Mandir Mahasangh met CM and highlighted illegal sales of temple properties

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December 21, 2024
BJP files molestation case against Congress workers
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BJP files molestation case against Congress workers

VANDALISM AT CONG OFFICE

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December 21, 2024
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Won't tolerate any attack on Marathi families and dignity

ATTACK ON MARATHI FAMILY | CM suspends accused Akhilesh Shukla from his position at MTDC; asks to register a formal offence against the accused

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December 21, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Engineer & planner, who left his imprint on Mumbai's skyline

TRIBUTE TO SHIRISH PATEL

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December 21, 2024
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School principal held for abusing minor

The principal of an English-medium school in Vikhroli has been arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a minor student.

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December 21, 2024