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HUDCO Oct-Dec net profit soars 42% on robust loan growth
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HUDCO Oct-Dec net profit soars 42% on robust loan growth

Housing and Urban Development Corp. Ltd on Wednesday reported a 41.6% jump in its Oct-Dec net profit on the back of strong growth in disbursements, comfortably beating analysts' expectations.

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January 23, 2025
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Create unified law, VHP to JPC on Waqf

The Vishva Hindu Parishad has suggested the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Act to enact a single law for endowments of all religious properties in the country instead of only for Muslims.

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January 23, 2025
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After Backlash, Vikhe Patil Clarifies Sand Mafia Remark

Minister of Revenue Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on Wednesday sought to clarify his remarks on sand mining in the state, saying he has always taken a stand against the illegal activity.

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January 23, 2025
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Under pressure Rohit gets backing from skip Rahane

Mumbai captain says Sharma will get a big one once he gets in

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January 23, 2025
Most Taxpayers Seek I-T Cut in Budget: Survey
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Most Taxpayers Seek I-T Cut in Budget: Survey

As many as 57 per cent of individual taxpayers want taxes to be lowered in the upcoming Budget, Grant Thornton Bharat's pre-budget survey said on Wednesday.

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January 23, 2025
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Charge Those Involved in Crop Insurance Scam Under MCOCA

BJP MLA Suresh Dhas has claimed that the state-sponsored crop insurance scheme has been hijacked by an organised gang and called it a Rs5,000 crore scam.

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January 23, 2025
C'garh cultural heritage shines in Bharat Parv 2025
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C'garh cultural heritage shines in Bharat Parv 2025

A vibrant display of Chhattisgarh's rich cultural heritage and the unique traditions of the Ramnami community will take center stage in the Bharat Parv 2025 at Delhi's Red Fort, coinciding with Republic Day celebrations. The state's tableau, themed \"Golden India: Heritage and Development,\" has garnered praise for its depiction of the profound connection between life, nature, and spirituality.

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January 23, 2025
Swiatek will face Keys in the Australian Open semis
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Swiatek will face Keys in the Australian Open semis

Iga Swiatek is dominating her Australian Open opponents the way no one has at Melbourne Park since Maria Sharapova in 2013.

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January 23, 2025
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Rohit, Jaiswal all set to open innings for Mumbai

RANJI TROPHY | Indian Test opening pair will be the biggest attraction at BKC

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January 23, 2025
Fourteen Killed, 24 Injured in Two Separate Accidents in Karnataka
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Fourteen Killed, 24 Injured in Two Separate Accidents in Karnataka

As many as fourteen people were killed and 24 sustained injuries in two separate road accidents that occurred in Uttara Kannada and Raichur districts on Wednesday, police said.

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January 23, 2025
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Woman Loses ₹5L to Task-Based Scam

A 40-year-old job aspirant lost Rs5.29 lakh after falling prey to the prepaid task fraud.

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January 23, 2025
3,453 Electricity Thefts Caught in Nine Months
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3,453 Electricity Thefts Caught in Nine Months

Power Theft | 34 Lakh Units Amounting to ₹6.72 Cr Stolen

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January 23, 2025
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UP Plans Infra Bonds for Prayagraj, Varanasi & Agra

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced the issuance of infrastructure bonds for the municipal corporations of Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Agra, aimed at accelerating urban development in these cities.

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January 23, 2025
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Bleak to bloom: A fest of growth & greenery

Two decades of dedication and care have transformed a once barren land under a high-tension power line at Belapur into a thriving, fertile space producing rich yields of fruits, vegetables and flowers.

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January 23, 2025
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Applications sought for cluster development executives

Andhra Pradesh Handloom and Textiles Department Commissioner G. Rekha Rani said on Wednesday that applications are invited from candidates who are interested in working as Cluster Development Executives and Textile Designers in the Small Cluster Development Programme in AP under the National Handloom Development Scheme.

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January 23, 2025
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In Navi Mumbai, 224 migrants held in 2 years

Over the past two years, Navi Mumbai police have intensified their efforts to curb illegal immigration and activities within the city, resulting in the apprehension of 224 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally or involved in unlawful activities.

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January 23, 2025
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Don't restrain resident from feeding strays

HC says woman can't be stopped from feeding dogs at designated locations

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January 23, 2025
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India's First SiC Semiconductor Unit in Odisha

RIR Power Electronics Ltd is set to establish India's first silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor manufacturing unit in Odisha, marking a major milestone in the country's electronics industry.

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January 23, 2025
To Promote Investment Opportunities in Chhattisgarh: CM
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To Promote Investment Opportunities in Chhattisgarh: CM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said he would be participating in the \"Chhattisgarh Investor Connect\" program in Mumbai on January 23.

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January 23, 2025
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Sale of meat, mutton banned

The sale of meat and mutton will be completely banned in the Raipur Municipal Corporation area on Republic Day (January 26) and Mahatma Gandhi Nirvana Day (January 30).

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January 23, 2025
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Domestic Air Traffic Grows to 16.13 cr in 2024

India's domestic air traffic rose 6 per cent to 16.13 crore in 2024 on an annual basis, as per the latest official data.

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January 23, 2025
Respond on 'Black Day', Karnataka HC to state
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Respond on 'Black Day', Karnataka HC to state

The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government and Maharashtra Ekikarana Samiti (MES) to respond to a PIL seeking to prohibit the observance of 'Black Day' on Kannada Rajyotsava (November 1) in Belagavi and other Kannada-speaking regions.

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January 23, 2025
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Man arrested for killing grandmother for jewellery

The Khalapur police have arrested a 22-year-old man for killing his grandmother with the intention of robbing her jewellery, which he planned to use to release his mortgaged motorcycle.

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January 23, 2025
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Efforts on to set up advanced cancer hospital in Latur

A senior official at the Tata Trusts has said efforts were being made to establish an advanced hospital in Maharashtra's Latur for cancer patients and reduce their challenges for travelling to Mumbai for treatment.

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January 23, 2025
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PE/VC bets grow 5% to $56 bn in 2024

Investments by private equity and venture capital industry grew 5 per cent to USD 56 billion in 2024, after declining for two consecutive years, a report said on Wednesday.

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January 23, 2025
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Trafficking link; Four agents under scanner

The Mumbai police have uncovered a human trafficking network that facilitated illegal entry into India by Shariful Islam Shahzad, the man who attacked actor Saif Ali Khan.

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January 23, 2025
Maha govt signs 54 MoUs for investment proposals worth ₹15.70 lakh crore at Davos
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Maha govt signs 54 MoUs for investment proposals worth ₹15.70 lakh crore at Davos

A historic milestone was achieved at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as Maharashtra, under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, signed 54 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth a total of Rs15.70 lakh crore by the second day of the forum.

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January 23, 2025
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Non-fossil fuel-based capacity hits 218 GW-mark

India's total non-fossil fuel-based capacity has touched the level of 217.62 gigawatt (GW) as of January 20, an official statement said on Wednesday.

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January 23, 2025
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19 years on, only 8% of forest rights claims settled

Close to two decades since the implementation of the Forest Rights Act 2006, the Goa government has managed to issue sanads or land titles to only 8 percent of the claimants from the total 10,136 claims made so far by the Scheduled Tribes (ST) and other traditional forest dwellers.

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January 23, 2025
People pledge 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' on anniversary
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People pledge 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' on anniversary

People have been administered the oath of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' during a function organised at the district collectorate to mark the completion of the decade of the Union government's scheme on Wednesday.

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January 23, 2025