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Rupee declines for 3rd straight session, hits low of 85.26

THE rupee continued to bleed for the third consecutive day on Thursday, pressured by a firm dollar and importers' month-end dollar demand.

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December 27, 2024
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Indian Companies May Raise ₹2 Lakh Cr From Market Via Public Issues In 2025

DESPITE a sharp correction in the equity market in recent months, the initial public offering (IPO) market has remained robust.

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December 27, 2024
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Quick commerce growth in 2024: From gold, groceries to gadget delivery in 10 min

THE quick commerce sector in 2024 not only witnessed significant venture funding and growth, but also saw the entry of major players and extraordinary growth in terms of users.

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December 27, 2024
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India Sees Higher Oil Demand Growth Than China

THE year 2024 is going to end with a higher oil demand growth rate as compared to China's.

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December 27, 2024
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Reserve Bank Sets Up Expert Panel to Craft Ethical AI Framework for Fin Sector

THE Reserve Bank has constituted a high-level expert panel to develop a framework for responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector.

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December 27, 2024
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Russia blames Ukraine for wave of attacks on banks

RUSSIA on Thursday accused the Ukrainian security services of instigating a spate of 55 arson and bomb attacks on banks, post offices and police cars across the country.

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December 27, 2024
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Flights delayed as Japan Air systems malfunction

JAPAN Airlines said its systems were up and running again after a cyberattack on Thursday caused delays to domestic and international flights.

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December 27, 2024
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Pak military court jails 60 civilians up to 10 years

PAKISTAN's military court has convicted and sentenced another 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their involvement in attacks on army installations during violence on May 9 last year, the army said on Thursday.

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December 27, 2024
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Massive fire in Dhaka damages official papers

The inferno broke out early in the morning at Secretariat; no casualties were reported

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December 27, 2024
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Investigation on plane crash veers towards Russian missile attack

AZERBAIJANI authorities believe the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people was caused by a Russian surface-to-air missile, several media reported Thursday.

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December 27, 2024
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Israel strikes airports, ports, power stations in Yemen used by Houthis

HOUTHI rebels in Yemen said Israeli airstrikes on Thursday targeted the rebel-held capital of Sanaa and the port city of Hodeida, following several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel.

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December 27, 2024
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Clamour grows for NCP minister to quit over Beed

Amid demand for NCP minister Dhananjay Munde's resignation over his close aide Wamlik Karad's alleged connection in the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Maharashtra's Beed, he met CM Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday.

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December 27, 2024
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Gujarat plaque row refuses to ebb, Jain seer slams BJP

A Jain Muni has stirred a controversy by rapping the Gujarat BJP leadership of surrendering to individualism and ignoring ideological and cultural traditions.

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December 27, 2024
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BTC chief steps in to douse fire in Manipur

ASSAM'S Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Pramod Boro on Thursday made an appeal to Manipur's warring Meitei and Kuki communities to bury the hatchet and make a new beginning this New Year.

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December 27, 2024
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After Guv stint in Odisha, Raghubar says BJP will decide his role in party

FORMER Odisha Governor Raghubar Das on Thursday said the BJP leadership will decide his new role in the party.

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December 27, 2024
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A journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari on track

THE long-awaited train service from Kashmir to Kanyakumari is about to become a reality.

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December 27, 2024
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1 worker killed, another hurt in tunnel collapse

THE Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority is developing a multi-hazard early warning system to improve alert mechanisms in disaster-prone areas.

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December 27, 2024
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Shinde makes courtesy call on PM

Maharashtra Deputy CM 'demands equal share of pie' in current power structure in state

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December 27, 2024
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Know 500 teachers who don't go to schools but have hired others: Mantri

THE Madhya Pradesh School Education Minister Rao Uday Pratap Singh faced a foot-in-the-mouth situation when a video went viral with him claiming to know teachers who use proxies to teach students.

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December 27, 2024
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DAC nod to acquisitions worth ₹4L cr in '24

Defence ministry's yearend report suggests LAC situation sensitive, bulk of defence procurements indigenous

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December 27, 2024
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New BJP chief likely by Feb, caste may hold key

THE BJP is preparing to initiate the process for electing a new party president after January 14, marking the end of the Hindu calendar's inauspicious period, Kharmas.

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December 27, 2024
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Shah Lauds CRPF in Tackling Maoists, Restoring NE Peace

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday visited the Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF) headquarters and held a comprehensive review meeting with senior officers on the operations and administrative efficiency of the force.

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December 27, 2024
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Govt to distribute 50L property cards under Svamitva scheme today

THE Centre will distribute more than 50 lakh property cards among the owners after completion of the drone survey of more than 92% of the targeted villages.

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December 27, 2024
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3-yr-old chess prodigy among 17 kids honoured

THREE-YEAR-OLD chess prodigy Anish Sarkar, who made history by becoming the youngest-rated chess player ever, was among the 17 children presented with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday.

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December 27, 2024
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Modi flags critical role of youth, bats for policy to equip with emerging tech

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the \"critical\" role of youth in the nation's progress on Thursday and called for adopting a futuristic approach to equip them with skills in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

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December 27, 2024
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When the Union Is Not a Sum of the Parts

Given our fractured polity and institutional atrophy, this isn't a moment to celebrate the Constitution. Instead, we should ponder about the future of our democracy and constitutional culture

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December 27, 2024
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For Balance in Regulating Social Media for Children

Australia's recent bipartisan legislation banning social media for children under 16 has fueled a global debate about the psychological impact of online platforms on children's well-being.

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December 27, 2024
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Misguided govt policies affect benefits

With Malayalam left bereaved of its two most precious letters - MT - that enriched its literary aesthetics for over seven decades, cultural Kerala stands orphaned.

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December 27, 2024
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M'luru beaches to soon stay open at night

MANGALURU is set to offer a new experience to tourists as its beaches will soon be accessible to visitors at night.

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December 27, 2024
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Tsunami exposed women's vulnerability like never before

IT has been 20 years since the deadly tsunami struck, killing around 230,000 people across more than a dozen countries and causing unprecedented damage in India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Thailand.

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December 27, 2024