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Vodafone to sell 3% stake in Indus Towers for ₹2,841 cr to clear Vi debt
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Vodafone to sell 3% stake in Indus Towers for ₹2,841 cr to clear Vi debt

Post this, Vodafone's stake in Indus Towers will fall below 1%. Before this transaction Vodafone had 82.5 million shares or 3.1% stake in Indus Towers

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December 05, 2024
Ericsson wins multi-billion 4G, 5G deal from Bharti Airtel for India ops
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Ericsson wins multi-billion 4G, 5G deal from Bharti Airtel for India ops

Telecommunications giant Ericsson on Wednesday said it has been awarded a multi-billion, 4G and 5G extension deal by Bharti Airtel for its India operations.

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December 05, 2024
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AI-driven, deepfake-enabled cyberattacks to rise in 2025

AI-driven and deepfake-enabled cyberattacks are anticipated to become increasingly prevalent in 2025 with sectors like healthcare and finance most prone targets, according to a recent report.

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December 05, 2024
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IndiGo says it has consistently scored high on punctuality; refutes survey findings

IndiGo on Wednesday said it has consistently scored high on punctuality, and refuted a survey that claimed the airline is among the worst on the basis of certain parameters, including punctuality.

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December 05, 2024
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Simplify ITR forms, bring 'one rate one section' for TDS: Survey

A vast majority of income tax filers want simplified ITRs for individuals, easier ways for computing incentives and deductions, and simplification of TDS framework for 'one rate one section', a Deloitte survey said on Wednesday.

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December 05, 2024
Keep interest of economy before revenue in high-pitched tax notices: Revenue Secy to DRI officers
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Keep interest of economy before revenue in high-pitched tax notices: Revenue Secy to DRI officers

Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday asked officers to nab the masterminds behind smuggling rackets, but keep the interest of the economy in mind before issuing high-pitched notices in commercial fraud cases.

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December 05, 2024
Affordable hsg shortage to touch 31.2 mn units by 2030
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Affordable hsg shortage to touch 31.2 mn units by 2030

CII and Knight Frank report

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December 05, 2024
Rupee plummets to all-time low of 84.75 per USD
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Rupee plummets to all-time low of 84.75 per USD

The rupee slumped by 7 paise to hit its lowest-ever closing level of 84.75 against the US dollar on Wednesday amid a strengthening greenback and increase in crude prices.

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December 05, 2024
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Sebi notifies rules on uniform standards for nomination facilities across securities mkts

Markets regulator Sebi has notified rules on nomination allowing nominees to act on behalf of incapacitated investors.

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December 05, 2024
Sensex advances 110 points in choppy trade, banks gain ahead of RBI policy
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Sensex advances 110 points in choppy trade, banks gain ahead of RBI policy

Benchmark Sensex advanced 110 points in a choppy trade on Wednesday, extending its gains to the fourth day in a row helped by buying in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and fresh foreign fund inflows.

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December 05, 2024
Services sector growth eases moderately in Nov
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Services sector growth eases moderately in Nov

Employment grew at fastest pace since 2005

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December 05, 2024
About ₹15 lakh cr required for adding power generation capacity in 2022-27
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About ₹15 lakh cr required for adding power generation capacity in 2022-27

About Rs 15 lakh crore fund is required to add electricity generation capacity during 2022-27, which includes expenditure for projects to be commissioned in 2027-32, a power ministry statement said.

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December 05, 2024
India has seen limited success in 'China Plus One strategy': Report
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India has seen limited success in 'China Plus One strategy': Report

India is seen as an attractive destination for companies looking to shift their manufacturing bases out of China

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December 05, 2024
Trump's high tariff threat a huge opportunity for India
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Trump's high tariff threat a huge opportunity for India

NITI AAYOG | On proposed US levies on China, others

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December 05, 2024
109 containers of grapes exported despite rainfall
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109 containers of grapes exported despite rainfall

Known as Draksha Pandhari (grape capital), Nashik district has kick-started the export of early pre-season grapes despite challenges.

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December 05, 2024
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Woman dies after tractor hits moped

A speeding tractor lost control near the AS Club flyover on the Solapur-Dhule Highway and dashed a two-wheeler on Tuesday.

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December 05, 2024
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State-level science exhibition at KKWTI

The PraGyan-2024 State-Level Science Exhibition was organised by the KK Wagh Technical Institute on Friday, Nov 29 and Saturday, Nov 30.

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December 05, 2024
Jivane stresses effective scheme delivery
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Jivane stresses effective scheme delivery

Int'l Day of Persons with Disabilities

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December 05, 2024
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FIEO & CMIA to organise certificate programme

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), Western Region and the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) will jointly organise a two-day certificate programme on the theme \"Establishing & Growing Your Export Business\" on Dec 12 and 13 at Bajaj Bhavan CMIA Hall, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

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December 05, 2024
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Leopard spotted in Dahegaon

A leopard sighting in the turi crop field of farmer Ashok Shinde in Dahegaon on Tuesday morning has caused widespread fear among locals.

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December 05, 2024
138 farmers commit suicide in 11 months in Nanded
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138 farmers commit suicide in 11 months in Nanded

As many as 138 farmers in the Nanded district committed suicides in the past 11 months due to various reasons, including poor yield, natural calamities and the burden of debts.

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December 05, 2024
Nashik girl in Maha volleyball team
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Nashik girl in Maha volleyball team

outstanding performance

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December 05, 2024
JEEVAN PRADHIKARAN SUED FOR DIGGING ROADS
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JEEVAN PRADHIKARAN SUED FOR DIGGING ROADS

PIPELINE PROJECT | Contractor approaches court for compensation

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December 05, 2024
PROHIBITORY ORDERS IN NASHIK FOR 14 DAYS
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PROHIBITORY ORDERS IN NASHIK FOR 14 DAYS

LAW & ORDER | Decision taken amid rising tensions over several issues

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December 05, 2024
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Cops to beef up security in 13 areas

Pune Police have proposed a Rs70 crore plan to enhance security infrastructure in 13 areas across the city that require attention and heightened vigilance.

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December 05, 2024
15 PCMC school students embark on ‘Bharat Darshan’ journey
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15 PCMC school students embark on ‘Bharat Darshan’ journey

study tour

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December 05, 2024
PMC criticised
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PMC criticised

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has come under heavy criticism for its inaction on Rs400 crore worth of audit objections flagged by the Principal Accountant General (Indian Audit and Accounts Department).

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December 05, 2024
68 officers awarded BTech at College of Military Engineering
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68 officers awarded BTech at College of Military Engineering

In a convocation ceremony held on Tuesday at Sarvatra Hall of the College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune, 31 officers of the Engineer Officers Degree Engineering (EODE) Course and 37 officers of the Technical Entry Scheme (TES) Course including two officers from Bhutan and one officer each from Sri Lanka, Nepal and Zimbabwe were conferred with BTech degrees in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering under the aegis of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.

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December 05, 2024
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Motorcyclist dragged on Audi's bonnet for 3 km

After the motorcycle was hit by the recklessly driven Audi, a brawl ensued

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December 05, 2024
PMC TO DRAFT POLICY ON HANGING CABLES
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PMC TO DRAFT POLICY ON HANGING CABLES

SAFETY HAZARD | The step comes after several complaints

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December 05, 2024