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Some buses are coffins: Activist
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Some buses are coffins: Activist

Fitness certificates of several buses expired, alleges Anand Shirali; BEST official denies charge, says details just not printed on vehicles

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August 07, 2024
Siddhivinayak beautification to be expedited: Shinde
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Siddhivinayak beautification to be expedited: Shinde

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday directed beautification work at Sri Siddhivinayak temple for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi.

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August 07, 2024
PNB case: NCLT's ultimatum to Centre
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PNB case: NCLT's ultimatum to Centre

In the Rs12,800 crore Punjab Bank-Nirav Modi National fraud case, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has given a final opportunity to the Central government to specify the roles of each applicant from jewellery retailer Gitanjali Gems, owned by alleged fugitive economic offender Mehul Choksi.

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August 07, 2024
UK Police brace for more riots
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UK Police brace for more riots

More than 400 people have now been arrested in connection with riots and disorder around the country, PA has reported, citing police sources. The number is expected to continue to rise in the coming days.

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August 07, 2024
Battered Bangladesh on crutches
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Battered Bangladesh on crutches

Over 100 killed and several police stations torched during Monday's mayhem; schools and colleges reopen

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August 07, 2024
Lured by promise of modelling, 19-yr-old raped and blackmailed
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Lured by promise of modelling, 19-yr-old raped and blackmailed

Father forced to shell out ₹45L to daughter's assailant

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August 07, 2024
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Relief for homeowners in long term capital gain tax regime

In a major relief to home buyers, the government on Tuesday proposed an amendment to the long-term capital gains (LTCG) regime, which will allow taxpayers to choose between a lower tax rate of 12.5 per cent without indexation or a higher rate of 20 per cent with indexation for properties acquired before July 23, 2024.

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August 07, 2024
Nobel laureate Yunus to head interim govt
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Nobel laureate Yunus to head interim govt

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been chosen to lead the interim government in Bangladesh.

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August 07, 2024
India in wait-and-watch mode
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India in wait-and-watch mode

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday addressed both Houses of Parliament on the \"still evolving\" situation in Bangladesh and said the government was keeping a close watch with regard to the status of minorities and its nationals, mostly students.

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August 07, 2024
'VINASH' KAAL ON THE MAT
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'VINASH' KAAL ON THE MAT

Vinesh Phogat in sight of gold

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August 07, 2024
RBI Lays Down Regulatory Principles For Credit Risk Models
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RBI Lays Down Regulatory Principles For Credit Risk Models

REs generally use various models as part of their credit management, including for credit appraisal, borrower scoring, pricing, and risk management, among others

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August 06, 2024
E-Nugget Scam: ED Struggles To Liquidate Crypto Worth ₹93cr
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E-Nugget Scam: ED Struggles To Liquidate Crypto Worth ₹93cr

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is facing a unique challenge to liquidate 300 crypto coins, worth approx Rs93 crore, seized as part of crackdown on E-Nugget, an app which masqueraded as a gaming platform and cheated users on the pretext of high returns.

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August 06, 2024
Bhaag Hasina Bhaag
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Bhaag Hasina Bhaag

Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's longest-serving prime minister, on Monday resigned, fled the country, and landed at Hindon Air force base in Ghaziabad near New Delhi.

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August 06, 2024
Ex-England batter Thorpe dies
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Ex-England batter Thorpe dies

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe has died aged 55 after battling a \"serious illness\" since 2022, the country's cricket board announced on Monday.

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August 06, 2024
India eye German scalp
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India eye German scalp

Having displayed nerves of steel to be within touching distance of a second successive Olympic medal, the Indian hockey team will fancy its chances against familiar foe and reigning world champion Germany in the semifinal of the ongoing Games, hoping to better the bronze that it claimed in the Tokyo edition.

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August 06, 2024
Gates of Omkareshwar and Indira Sagar Dams set to open
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Gates of Omkareshwar and Indira Sagar Dams set to open

In response to heavy rainfall and increasing water inflows to Indira Sagar and Omkareshwar dams, the authorities, on Monday, issued a warning to open gates and urged residents to avoid riverbanks due to rising water levels.

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August 06, 2024
All is not well in the Surat diamond industry
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All is not well in the Surat diamond industry

For the first time in history, the diamond units in Surat will observe a 10-day long vacation due to the ongoing severe recession starting from August 17.

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August 06, 2024
Dy CM announces all help to youth coming forward to set up units
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Dy CM announces all help to youth coming forward to set up units

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu has announced that if the youth comes forward to set up industries, the State government will get loans sanctioned and provide other required facilities.

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August 06, 2024
BIHAR: 9 kanwariyas electrocuted
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BIHAR: 9 kanwariyas electrocuted

At least nine kanwariyas were charred to death when they came in contact with an llkv power line near Sultanpur village under Industrial police station limits in Vaishali.

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August 06, 2024
'PV sales rise 10% in July on new launches, enhanced discounts'
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'PV sales rise 10% in July on new launches, enhanced discounts'

Passenger vehicle retail sales in India witnessed a 10 per cent on-year jump in July driven by new model launches enhanced and discounts, industry body FADA said on Monday.

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August 06, 2024
Sebi proposes uniform timeline for credit, trading of bonus shares
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Sebi proposes uniform timeline for credit, trading of bonus shares

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday proposed a uniform timeline to ensure timely credit and trading of bonus shares in a bid to streamline the process to enable T+2 trading of such shares after the record date.

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August 06, 2024
Jayakwadi dam sees significant water inflow
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Jayakwadi dam sees significant water inflow

Recent rainfall in the upper areas of Paithan, including Ahmednagar and Nashik districts, has led to water release from the dams in these regions.

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August 06, 2024
CM inspects flood-hit areas of Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad
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CM inspects flood-hit areas of Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inspected the flood-hit areas of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad on Monday and listened to the people's grievances.

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August 06, 2024
Ministry releases policy for 2025 Haj pilgrimage
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Ministry releases policy for 2025 Haj pilgrimage

The Ministry of Minority Affairs released the Haj policy for the 2025 pilgrimage, corresponding to the 1446 Hijri Islamic year, on Monday.

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August 06, 2024
Child singing sensation wins people's hearts
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Child singing sensation wins people's hearts

Seven-year-old Avirbhav wins Superstar Singers 3 in style

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August 06, 2024
US woman says she chained herself in forest adnavis ha Samit Kadam and
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US woman says she chained herself in forest adnavis ha Samit Kadam and

The 50-year-old American woman found tied to a tree with an iron chain in a forest in Sindhudurg district has now told police she shackled herself and no one else was involved in the incident, an official said on Monday.

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August 06, 2024
Cong seeks CBI report on SSR death
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Cong seeks CBI report on SSR death

The Maharashtra Congress on Monday sought to know the status of the CBI probe into the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was found hanging at his Bandra home on June 14, 2020.

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August 06, 2024
Makeover: From hero to villain
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Makeover: From hero to villain

Sheikh Hasina, who was elected for a record fourth consecutive term and fifth overall term this year, was always admired by her supporters as an \"Iron Lady\" before the dramatic development that abruptly ended her 15-year-rule in Bangladesh.

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August 06, 2024
'I am taking all responsibility'
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'I am taking all responsibility'

After Sheikh Hasina resigned as the prime minister of Bangladesh and fled the country on Monday, the attention of the nation turned to General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the Chief of Army Staff, who announced the formation of an interim government.

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August 06, 2024
FREE AGAIN
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FREE AGAIN

Celebrations seen on the streets across the country. Awami League lawmakers face the brunt of protestor’s wrath

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August 06, 2024