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India's economic activity remains strong: RBI's Das

Economic activity in India remains strong, with the agriculture and services sectors doing well, India's central bank governor said on Wednesday, commenting on fears of slowing growth.

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November 07, 2024
50K weddings on Nov 12? Brace yourself Dilliwalon!
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50K weddings on Nov 12? Brace yourself Dilliwalon!

The great Indian wedding season is just around the corner, and Delhiites must brace themselves for a baaraat or two weaving through city traffic next week! Industry insiders estimate that nearly 48,000 weddings will take place across the Delhi-NCR on November 12, marking the start of the shubh saaya for weddings this winter.

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November 07, 2024
Shool turns 25: Manoj, Raveena reflect on the cult classic nok
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Shool turns 25: Manoj, Raveena reflect on the cult classic nok

A ctor Manoj Bajpayee marked the 25th anniversary of his iconic film Shool (1999) on Tuesday, expressing gratitude to filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma for his invaluable guidance.

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November 07, 2024
Arjun Bijlani marks 20 years in showbiz: Key is to keep evolving
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Arjun Bijlani marks 20 years in showbiz: Key is to keep evolving

Actor Arjun Bijlani, who has appeared in numerous popular TV shows, marks 20 years in the industry this year. The 42-year-old, recently seen in a cooking reality show, believes that to stay relevant in showbiz, an actor must remain open to new opportunities.

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November 07, 2024
It's a struggle for an actor to be a good politician: Manisha
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It's a struggle for an actor to be a good politician: Manisha

Actor Manisha Koirala has been in the public eye not just for her acting prowess but also because of her family's political legacy.

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November 07, 2024
An evening framing life's moments
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An evening framing life's moments

Have you ever closely noticed the faces of the people from your car window while passing them?

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November 07, 2024
Nikhat commences challenging trek back to the top post Paris
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Nikhat commences challenging trek back to the top post Paris

The mountains of Kashmir were delightfully appealing yet dreadfully drenched when Nikhat Zareen landed on their foothills. It, however, couldn't deter the boxer from going ahead with what she'd set out to do, and what her local guide - who didn't know what this tourist did for a living until Nikhat told him before leaving - thought was beyond her: embark upon one of the more challenging treks of Gulmarg.

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November 07, 2024
Ranji Trophy: Dhull ton lifts Delhi vs Chandigarh
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Ranji Trophy: Dhull ton lifts Delhi vs Chandigarh

NEW DELHI: Yash Dhull has found fresh impetus to his cricket after overcoming health issues coming into this season.

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November 07, 2024
Trump's return to White House fuels ₹7.75 lakh cr India rally. Will it have legs?
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Trump's return to White House fuels ₹7.75 lakh cr India rally. Will it have legs?

Former US president Donald Trump's return to the White House fueled a market rally in India on Wednesday, propelled by technology stocks, riding hopes that his pro-business stance will spur spending and growth in the world's largest economy.

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November 07, 2024
Services growth rebounds in Oct as demand rises
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Services growth rebounds in Oct as demand rises

India's services sector bounced back in October, buoyed by strong customer demand after a lull in September, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

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November 07, 2024
Taking 20 wickets will be India's biggest challenge
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Taking 20 wickets will be India's biggest challenge

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels the absence of Mohammed Shami could severely handicap India in the upcoming five-Test match tour while predicting a 3-1 score-line in favour of Australia.

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November 07, 2024
IOC welcomes India's interest to host Games
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IOC welcomes India's interest to host Games

Welcoming India's letter of intent to host the Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday said India has \"very firmly\" expressed its interest to host a future edition of the Games on a number of occasions.

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November 07, 2024
India have always bounced back after losses, says Patil
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India have always bounced back after losses, says Patil

Rohit and Co must have learnt a few things from the New Zealand series rout, says the ex-India star

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November 07, 2024
Amorim readies for repair work at United
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Amorim readies for repair work at United

The last time Manchester City lost thrice in succession, the Champions League didn't know Erling Haaland, MS Dhoni was calibrating successfully, mostly - India's chase in white-ball cricket, Elon Musk was far from having an outsize influence on US presidential elections and because he didn't own Twitter, it wasn't called X. The last time City lost by three goals was more recent and that was over four years ago.

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November 07, 2024
Stronger Indian flavour as sixth member enters Samosa Caucus
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Stronger Indian flavour as sixth member enters Samosa Caucus

Kamala Harris may have lost the presidential battle but the story of the political success of Indian-Americans and the continued spike in their representation at the highest levels of American government continued in this election cycle.

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November 07, 2024
New regime may benefit India on oil, Ukraine deal
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New regime may benefit India on oil, Ukraine deal

Donald Trump's return to the White House could benefit India through softer oil prices and an early end to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, officials said, adding that his administration may revive bilateral tariff negotiations to expand trade.

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November 07, 2024
Modi speaks to Trump as India looks forward to renewed tryst
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Modi speaks to Trump as India looks forward to renewed tryst

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated his \"friend\" Donald Trump on a \"spectacular victory\" in the US presidential election and said he looked forward to renewing their collaboration to strengthen the India-US comprehensive global and strategic partnership.

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November 07, 2024
What the Trump win means for......America
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What the Trump win means for......America

Donald Trump's aversion to either reading documents, or writing them, is well known among his aides and advisors.

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November 07, 2024
France, Germany urge Europe to unite in face of Trump's poll win
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France, Germany urge Europe to unite in face of Trump's poll win

The European Union must stand united and coordinate closely in light of Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House, stated leaders of Germany and France, the bloc's two main powers, on Wednesday after holding talks aimed at aligning their response.

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November 07, 2024
China seeks 'peaceful coexistence' with the US after Trump's victory
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China seeks 'peaceful coexistence' with the US after Trump's victory

China expressed hope for \"peaceful coexistence\" with the United States on Wednesday as Donald Trump clinched a decisive victory over Kamala Harris in the presidential election.

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November 07, 2024
Time for a woman in the White House? America just can't break the glass ceiling
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Time for a woman in the White House? America just can't break the glass ceiling

\"I believe men and women are equal. Except in one context. When you need to intimidate a foreign leader and project strength, you want a man\"

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November 07, 2024
With Trump, ifs back to the future forthe US
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With Trump, ifs back to the future forthe US

America's presidential elections are over, but the existential challenges for its democracy and governance have just begun

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November 07, 2024
Bracing to negotiate with a protectionist America
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Bracing to negotiate with a protectionist America

Donald Trump has just won the most geopolitical of all American elections.

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November 07, 2024
T'gana kicks off caste survey with house listing exercise
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T'gana kicks off caste survey with house listing exercise

Telangana on Wednesday launched a comprehensive household caste survey to provide socio-economic, educational, employment and political opportunities for the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and weaker sections, becoming the third province in the last two years to embark on the exercise.

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November 07, 2024
Lokayukta police question Sidda for 2 hrs in Muda case
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Lokayukta police question Sidda for 2 hrs in Muda case

The Karnataka Lokayukta police questioned chief minister Siddaramaiah for two hours on Wednesday in connection with alleged irregularities in a land allotment case, compounding the problems for the embattled Congress leader.

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November 07, 2024
In fresh attack, Soren says BJP is 'anti-tribal'
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In fresh attack, Soren says BJP is 'anti-tribal'

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday alleged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanted to drive away the tribals and natives from their land, targeting the party over its \"Mati, Beti, Roti (land, daughter and bread)\" pitch ahead of the assembly elections.

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November 07, 2024
11 killed, 4 injured after truck hits auto in UP
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11 killed, 4 injured after truck hits auto in UP

Eleven people, including three children, were killed while four others were injured after a truck hit an auto-rickshaw in Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police said.

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November 07, 2024
After LS loss in Himachal, Cong dissolves state unit
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After LS loss in Himachal, Cong dissolves state unit

The Congress on Wednesday disbanded the entire party unit in Himachal Pradesh, a possible consequence of setbacks in the Lok Sabha elections, an embarrassing Rajya Sabha loss and several organisational and policy faux pas that exposed infighting in the only north Indian state the party governs.

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November 07, 2024
Women, farmers in focus as MVA doles out poll sops
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Women, farmers in focus as MVA doles out poll sops

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Wednesday announced a slew of sops, including ₹3,000 a month to poor women and ₹4,000 a month to unemployed young people, as part of its effort to outdo the ruling Mahayuti two weeks ahead of the high-stakes November 20 assembly elections in Maharashtra.

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November 07, 2024
Army chief highlights three-phase approach to enhance jointness
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Army chief highlights three-phase approach to enhance jointness

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday outlined the three-phase approach towards enhancing jointness across armed forces, at a time when the military is ready to present its theaterisation model to the decision-makers.

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November 07, 2024