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FM graces celebration of BoM's 90th foundation day
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FM graces celebration of BoM's 90th foundation day

Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) marked a significant milestone by celebrating its 90th Foundation Day recently, an event that honoured its illustrious past and provided insight into its future endeavours.

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September 21, 2024
‘NFRA’s plan to revise auditing std SA 600 ‘surprising’; need time for consultations’
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‘NFRA’s plan to revise auditing std SA 600 ‘surprising’; need time for consultations’

Chartered accountants’ apex body ICAI on Friday asked regulator NFRA to pause the proposed changes in the auditing standard SA 600 pertaining to group audits, saying the move came as a surprise and sought more time for comprehensive review and discussions with all stakeholders.

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September 21, 2024
GeM slashes transaction charges levied on sellers, service providers for public procurement
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GeM slashes transaction charges levied on sellers, service providers for public procurement

Public procurement portal GeM has significantly slashed transaction charges levied on sellers and service providers on its portal, a senior government official said on Friday. Government e-marketplace (GeM) Additional CEO Ajit B Chavan said that this \"bold\" move was part of the government's 100 days initiative.

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September 21, 2024
FM reviews capex plan of Hsg and Urban Affairs Ministry
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FM reviews capex plan of Hsg and Urban Affairs Ministry

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday reviewed the capex plan of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and emphasized on the need for timely and efficient utilisation of these funds.

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September 21, 2024
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Govt may extend import regime for laptops, tablets for 3 months

The government is expected to extend the existing import management system for imports of certain IT hardware products including laptops and tablets for three months, an official source said.

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September 21, 2024
Household consumption set to grow faster in Q2: RBI
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Household consumption set to grow faster in Q2: RBI

Sep set to be busiest month for IPOs in 14 years

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September 21, 2024
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Govt notifies Oct 1 as start date for Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0

The government has notified October 1 as the starting date for direct tax dispute resolution scheme Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0.

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September 21, 2024
Nadda calls for regulatory norms for novel foods like lab-grown meat
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Nadda calls for regulatory norms for novel foods like lab-grown meat

Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday stressed the need for rigorous food safety standards and an adaptable regulatory framework to address innovative food trends such as plant-based proteins, insect proteins, and lab-grown meat.

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September 21, 2024
Tata Steel to invest ₹27,000-cr in expanding Kalinganagar project
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Tata Steel to invest ₹27,000-cr in expanding Kalinganagar project

Tata Steel on Friday commissioned India's largest blast furnace at Kalinganagar plant, which will help it increase the plant's production capacity to 8 million tonnes per annum from 3 million tonnes per annum.

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September 21, 2024
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WR's 10-hour weekend block to hit local services

From 12am on September 21 to 10am on September 22, a 10-hour block will be undertaken between the Goregaon and Kandivali stations, which will lead to cancellation of several locals.

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September 21, 2024
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HDFC Bank OKs IPO of HDB Fin Services

HDFC Bank on Friday said that its board has given in-principle approval to initiate the process of listing equity shares of its subsidiary HDB Financial Services.

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September 21, 2024
Amit Shah to lead key meetings in Vidarbha
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Amit Shah to lead key meetings in Vidarbha

Shah's presence is expected to energise party workers and synchronise poll preparations

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September 21, 2024
Threats to RaGa: Patole warns of jail bharo stir
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Threats to RaGa: Patole warns of jail bharo stir

Office bearers from 11 districts in the Konkan Division registered their participation in the conclave

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September 21, 2024
Promoters to infuse ₹1,100 cr in Reliance Infrastructure
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Promoters to infuse ₹1,100 cr in Reliance Infrastructure

Anil Ambani's flagship firm, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd is set to receive Rs 1,100 crore equity infusion from the promoters and another Rs 1,910 crore from two Mumbai-based investment firms, according to a filing by the company.

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September 21, 2024
Jio, Airtel, Vi record customer loss post tariff hike, BSNL is only gainer in July
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Jio, Airtel, Vi record customer loss post tariff hike, BSNL is only gainer in July

The impact of mobile phone service tariff hike was evident in July with Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea reporting loss of customer base, which resulted in an overall decline in telecom subscribers in the country.

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September 21, 2024
To cut minimum daily SIP limit to ₹100 from ₹300, says LIC MF MD
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To cut minimum daily SIP limit to ₹100 from ₹300, says LIC MF MD

LIC Mutual Fund will soon cut the minimum daily systematic investment plan limit to 100 rupees from 300 rupees, Managing Director and CEO Ravi Kumar Jha said on Friday.

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September 21, 2024
Info on non-appointment of judges sought by SC
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Info on non-appointment of judges sought by SC

RAP | Make a list of names. Why it is pending and at what level. Show us why it is pending, government draws top court's ire

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September 21, 2024
Kejriwal says AAP will be kingmaker
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Kejriwal says AAP will be kingmaker

HARYANA ELECTION

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September 21, 2024
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Woman details assault by cops

NCW takes suo motu cognisance, Naveen Patnaik wants court to monitor probe

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September 21, 2024
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CBI 2nd charge sheet in NEET UG 2024 case

The CBI on Friday filed a second chargesheet against six accused in the NEET UG 2024 question paper leak case in the special CBI court, Patna.

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September 21, 2024
2 Cuncolim fish meal plants directed to cease operations
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2 Cuncolim fish meal plants directed to cease operations

Pollution Board cites discharge of untreated effluents into storm water drains

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September 21, 2024
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Minister reviews sanitation at Cutbona, stage set for 222-metre jetty opening

With improvements taking place at the cholera-hit Cutbona fishing jetty on the sanitation and cleanliness front, the stage is set for the inauguration of the 222-meter long new Cutbona jetty by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant tentatively on September 30.

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September 21, 2024
‘Cong insulting the nation with remarks abroad’
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‘Cong insulting the nation with remarks abroad’

MODI IN WARDHA | Says today's Congress has lost its sense of patriotism; ghost of hatred has entered the party, it is the most corrupt party

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September 21, 2024
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Sawant dismisses K'taka's claim for Tillari water

Says Goa's share stands at 80%, while Maharashtra's is at 20%

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September 21, 2024
Teachings of Shikshapatri and Vachanamrut celebrated
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Teachings of Shikshapatri and Vachanamrut celebrated

The timeless teachings of the Shikshapatri and Vachanamrut were celebrated at a three-day global symposium held at the historic pilgrimage site of Vadtal from September 16th to 18th.

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September 21, 2024
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500 unoccupied EWS houses demolished

₹180CR WASTED | 12 yrs on, riverfront displaced still homeless

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September 21, 2024
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Master plan for developing Surat as Economic region

Surat is proposed to be developed as a business-led touring hub, offering 3 to 4 day cruises

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September 21, 2024
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Adivasi girl to pilot PH-2 metro rail

The metro train which departed on its pilot run on the phase 2 of Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro route, inaugurated on September 16 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was operated by Kashti Chaudhary, a representative of the Adivasi community.

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September 21, 2024
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EQT acquires Indostar Home Fin for ₹1,750 cr

Private equity firm EQT has agreed to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Indostar Home Finance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indostar Capital Finance Limited, for Rs 1,750 crore (USD 210 million).

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September 21, 2024
‘PM Vishwakarma scheme showing a promising progress’
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‘PM Vishwakarma scheme showing a promising progress’

On the sidelines of National 'PM Vishwakarma' Programme in Maharashtra's Wardha today and to celebrate one year of achievements under the PM Vishwakarma scheme an event was organised by National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Vidyanagar here today. Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender was the chief guest.

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September 21, 2024