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Indian stock market hails Trump win

Sensex was up 901.50 points or 1.13 per cent at 80,378.13, and the Nifty was up 270.75 points or 1.12 per cent at 24,484

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November 07, 2024
Paytm launches UPI statement download service
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Paytm launches UPI statement download service

Paytm on Wednesday has announced the launch of a new UPI statement download service.

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November 07, 2024
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Automobile retail sales spike 32 per cent in October due to festival demand

In October, the automobile retail sales spiked 32% from the year before, helped by festival demand, especially for two wheelers and passenger vehicles.

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November 07, 2024
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Q2 real GDP growth to slow down to 6.5 per cent in Sept quarter: SBI Economists

Domestic passenger vehicle sales which is an indicator of urban demand as well as other indicators of consumption and demand as diesel consumption, electricity demand and bitumen consumption have eased

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November 07, 2024
Cabinet Okays ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI
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Cabinet Okays ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved infusion of equity of Rs 10,700 crore for working capital in financial year 2024-25 in Food Corporation of India (FCI).

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November 07, 2024
Inflation for October likely to be higher, RBI prepared to act: Governor Das
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Inflation for October likely to be higher, RBI prepared to act: Governor Das

Inflation for October is likely to be higher than the 5.5% recorded in September, warned the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das.

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November 07, 2024
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Russia ratifies North Korea pact after US says up to 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Kursk

The upper house of Russian parliament on Wednesday ratified a treaty with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes as the U.S. has confirmed the deployment of 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia.

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November 07, 2024
Israel's Netanyahu dismisses defense minister as Wars rage
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Israel's Netanyahu dismisses defense minister as Wars rage

The move sparked protests across the country, including a mass gathering that paralyzed central Tel Aviv

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November 07, 2024
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Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the first time in Russia, an official says

Ukrainian troops have for the first time engaged with North Korean units that were recently deployed to help Russia in the war with its neighbor, Ukraine's defense minister said Tuesday.

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November 07, 2024
Iran's currency falls to an all-time low with Trump on the verge of clinching the US presidency
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Iran's currency falls to an all-time low with Trump on the verge of clinching the US presidency

Iran's currency fell on Wednesday to an all-time low as former President Donald Trump was on the verge of clinching the U.S. presidency again, signaling new challenges ahead for Tehran as it remains locked in the wars raging in the Middle East.

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November 07, 2024
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration; here's what he proposed
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Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration; here's what he proposed

Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration.

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November 07, 2024
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Abortion rights advocates set to overturn Missouri ban, win in 6 other states, lose in 3

Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans in one of seven victories for abortion rights advocates, while Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendments, leaving bans in place.

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November 07, 2024
Republicans take Senate majority, eye unified power with Trump
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Republicans take Senate majority, eye unified power with Trump

Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.

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November 07, 2024
Decisive victory in a deeply divided nation
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Decisive victory in a deeply divided nation

The results exposed a fundamental weakness in the Democratic Base, and left the party facing an urgent and immediate reckoning, with no obvious leader to unite the anti-Trump coalition and no clear plan to rebuild as an emboldened Trump prepares to re-take Washington

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November 07, 2024
A Badenoch in Starmer clothing
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A Badenoch in Starmer clothing

There are ways in which Kemi Badenoch's advent as Britain's opposition leader, at the helm of the Conservative Party, can be seen as a remarkable progression.

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November 07, 2024
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Trump it is

Donald Trump's return to the White House is a historic political comeback that is bound to leave an indelible mark on American and global affairs.

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November 07, 2024
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Tory Renewal

Kemi Badenoch's election as the first Black woman to lead UK's Conservative Party represents a historic step forward, both for British politics and for the party itself.

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November 07, 2024
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Grand design to defeat me, end my career: NCP's Dhananjay Munde

NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, who is seeking re-election from his home turf Parali constituency in Beed district, on Wednesday, without directly naming the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, alleged that a grand design had been prepared for his defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections slated for November 20 and thereby end his political career.

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November 07, 2024
From muffler to Sheesh Mahal: Kejriwal's viral dinner video draws scorn from BJP, Cong
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From muffler to Sheesh Mahal: Kejriwal's viral dinner video draws scorn from BJP, Cong

Taking a dig at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal over the alleged video of the former Delhi CM indulging in a lavish dinner, BJP and Congress leaders on Wednesday have raised questions on his simple man image.

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November 07, 2024
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Himachal govt taking strategic steps to strengthen the SDRF: CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the emergency response system, the present state government is diligently working to strengthen the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

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November 07, 2024
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Uttarakhand unveils new 120 crore state guest house in Delhi

Uttarakhand government on Wednesday unveiled its new state guest house, the green building 'Uttarakhand Niwas', constructed on hill-style architecture at a cost of 120 crore.

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November 07, 2024
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Haryana CM visits constituency, says development activities to be carried out at a swift pace

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited the villages in the Ladwa Assembly constituency on Wednesday after he achieved victory in this seat in the Assembly polls.

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November 07, 2024
'You can't come with bulldozers and demolish houses overnight'
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'You can't come with bulldozers and demolish houses overnight'

The Supreme Court pulled up the Uttar Pradesh authorities for the illegal demolition of a house for road widening and ordered a disciplinary inquiry against the officers responsible for the act

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November 07, 2024
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Midnight raid in Palakkad Congress leaders' hotel rooms triggers protests

The midnight police raid at a hotel occupied by Congress women leaders on Tuesday in the Palakkad Assembly constituency has triggered protests and erupted clashes between Congress workers and the police.

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November 07, 2024
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Senthil Balaji important cog in DMK's wheel: Stalin

Balaji was arrested on 14 June last year in a money-laundering case

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November 07, 2024
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Caste Census kicks off in T'gana

Telangana government today officially launched its comprehensive socio-economic, employment, political and caste survey, which has been a key issue for debate raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

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November 07, 2024
Foreign Secretary briefs Parliamentary panel on India-Canada relationship
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Foreign Secretary briefs Parliamentary panel on India-Canada relationship

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on the ongoing India-Canada diplomatic row, New Delhi's position on the conflict in West Asia and Europe and other critical foreign policy issues.

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November 07, 2024
NC's resolution for restoration of special status of J&K lacks conviction: Mehbooba
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NC's resolution for restoration of special status of J&K lacks conviction: Mehbooba

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, on Wednesday, described the resolution on the restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir moved by the National Conference (NC) in the legislative assembly as \"half-hearted\" and \"lacking conviction\".

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November 07, 2024
LMV licence holders can drive light transport Vehicles: SC
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LMV licence holders can drive light transport Vehicles: SC

SC said driving licence holder of LMV can operate transport vehicles of 7,500 kg gross weight

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November 07, 2024
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Kolkata Police book Mithun Chakraborty for statement at BJP programme

Kolkata Police has filed an FIR against the Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty based on a complaint accusing him of making a highly provocative statement at a party meeting here.

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November 07, 2024