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Reckless borrowing: Cong slams AAP

Launching a scathing attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, the state Congress president and Member of Parliament from Ludhiana, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, on Monday flayed the state government for seeking an additional borrowing limit of Rs 10,000 crore from the Centre.

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September 10, 2024
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Darshan and others in JC till Thursday

A local court in Bengaluru on Monday further remanded murder accused actor Darshan and 16 others in Judicial Custody for three more days, up to September 12.

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September 10, 2024
Court adjourns case against Siddaramaiah
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Court adjourns case against Siddaramaiah

A local court adjourned the hearing of the land grab case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the third week of August.

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September 10, 2024
HC grants bail to AAP volunteer, liquor baron
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HC grants bail to AAP volunteer, liquor baron

The Delhi High Court granted bail on Monday to liquor businessman Sameer Mahendru and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteer Chanpreet Singh Rayat in a money-laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise scam.

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September 10, 2024
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HC asks Speaker to decide in 4 wks

BRS had filed a petition on MLAs who defected to Cong

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September 10, 2024
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Bihar cabinet expansion on cards

Bihar BJP president and state revenue and land reforms minister Dilip Jaiswal on Monday said chief minister Nitish Kumar might expand his cabinet soon.

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September 10, 2024
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334 knots in 8 hrs at Guruvayur 'wed fair

Famous Sri Krishna temple at Guruvayur on Sunday witnessed a 'wedding mela' with 334 couples getting married in just 8 hours.

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September 10, 2024
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Defmin, HAL sign ₹26,000-crore pact for Su-30MKI jets' engines

The defence ministry on Monday sealed a 26,000crore deal with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the procurement of 240 aero-engines for Su-30MKI aircraft.

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September 10, 2024
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Tech snag slams brake on Vande Bharat near Etawah

Passengers sweat it out as AC stops working

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September 10, 2024
Jaishankar meets Gulf counterparts
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Jaishankar meets Gulf counterparts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held a series of meetings with his counterparts from the Gulf countries during which he reviewed the progress in the bilateral relations and discussed ways to further deepen them.

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September 10, 2024
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BJP wants Mamata to go; top cop wanted to quit, says CM

BJP on Monday accused West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee of \"standing with the rapists\" instead of supporting the aggrieved family of the intern doctor who was raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

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September 10, 2024
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Emissary'-RSS meet: Vijayan must explain, says party

Raking up the recent controversial meetings between Kerala ADGP (law and order) Ajith Kumar and RSS leaders, Kerala opposition leader VD Satheesan on Monday alleged a top Kannur businessman was part of huddles.

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September 10, 2024
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In Tosham, Bansi Lal's grandkids fight among selves

With Congress fielding Anirudh Chaudhry, the grandson of the former Haryana chief minister late Bansi Lal, from Tosham assembly seat, the stage is set for a direct fight between him and his first cousin Shruti Chaudhry, Lal's granddaughter, whose name has already been declared by the BJP.

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September 10, 2024
HUM AAP KE HAIN CONG?
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HUM AAP KE HAIN CONG?

As talks with Congress on seats stall, AAP announces first list, threatens to field candidates on all 90, says wait over, settles with 20

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September 10, 2024
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Nifty has to cross & hold above 25K for upmove

Nifty Index opened flattish and even though it broke its previous day's low, it took support at 24750 zones.

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September 10, 2024
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Carrefour to re-enter India in partnership with Apparel Group

French retailer Carrefour, which operates over 14,000 stores in more than 40 countries, is re-entering India after a decade, in partnership with Dubai-based Apparel Group.

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September 10, 2024
Civil aviation minister pitches for sustainable aviation practices
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Civil aviation minister pitches for sustainable aviation practices

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Monday pitched for sustainable practices in the aviation industry, including the use of sustainable aviation fuel.

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September 10, 2024
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M&As: Govt notifies deal threshold value under competition law

The government on Monday notified the provisions related to the deal value threshold under the competition law, wherein companies will be compulsorily required to seek the Competition Commission's approval for mergers and acquisitions beyond a certain limit.

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September 10, 2024
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BoB raises ₹5,000 cr from infra bond issue

State-owned Bank of Baroda on Monday announced that it has raised Rs 5,000 crore through a 10-year infrastructure bond issuance subscribed by domestic investors.

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September 10, 2024
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Ikea looking at next phase of investments in India

Global furniture retailer Ikea is looking for the next round of investments in its priority market India as it enters the second phase of growth, its India CEO Susanne Pulverer said.

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September 10, 2024
GIL to acquire Fraport AG's 10% stake in DIAL for $126 mn
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GIL to acquire Fraport AG's 10% stake in DIAL for $126 mn

GMR Group's airport business GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd (GIL) on Monday said it has entered into a share purchase agreement with Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide for acquiring the latter's 10 per cent holding in Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) for USD 126 million.

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September 10, 2024
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Daewoo enters home appliances segment to expand share in Indian market

Korean brand Daewoo on Monday announced its foray into the kitchen and home appliances segment in India as it looks to capture a larger share of the growing Indian market.

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September 10, 2024
Auto industry crosses ₹20L cr mark in FY24: SIAM President
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Auto industry crosses ₹20L cr mark in FY24: SIAM President

The Indian automotive industry has crossed Rs 20 lakh crore mark in FY24 and now contributes 14-15 per cent of the total GST collected in the country, SIAM President Vinod Aggarwal said on Monday.

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September 10, 2024
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Gold Duty Cut: What it means for festive investments

Gold is more than just a valuable investment it holds immense cultural and religious significance.

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September 10, 2024
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Adani Green redeems $750 million bonds

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of the ports-to power conglomerate run by billionaire Gautam Adani, on Monday said it has redeemed USD 750 million worth of bonds as it deleverages business.

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September 10, 2024
India must aim to be hub for high-quality, affordable auto parts: Maruti Suzuki MD
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India must aim to be hub for high-quality, affordable auto parts: Maruti Suzuki MD

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Hisashi Takeuchi today said that India must position itself as a hub for high-quality, affordable mobility components.

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September 10, 2024
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Gilts steady; US jobs data fails to give rate cut cues

Prices of government bonds ended steady as the keenly awaited US non-farm payrolls data for August failed to provide direction on the quantum and pace of rate cuts in the US.

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September 10, 2024
Elon Musk may be world's 1st trillionaire by 2027, Adani in 2028
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Elon Musk may be world's 1st trillionaire by 2027, Adani in 2028

Elon Musk, the charismatic CEO of electric car maker Tesla and rocket manufacturer SpaceX, may become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, while Indian tycoon Gautam Adani may attain that status in the following year, and Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani may do so in 2033, according to an Informa Connect Academy report.

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September 10, 2024
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EVs can maintain cost without subsidies but won't oppose incentives: Gadkar

With falling lithium-ion battery prices, electric vehicles can now maintain cost without subsidies but it is for the finance and heavy industries ministries to decide if incentives need to be given to electric vehicles, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday.

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September 10, 2024
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Sensex rebounds 376 pts, Nifty snaps 3-day losing run

Benchmark Sensex bounced back from early lows to close higher by nearly 376 points on Monday, snapping its four-day losing run following a rally in blue-chips ICICI Bank, HUL and HDFC Bank.

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September 10, 2024