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Sensex falls below 66,000 mark
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Sensex falls below 66,000 mark

Nifty is trading around 20 times FY 24 earnings, making India the most expensive market in the world

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September 26, 2023
India begins chip journey in just 15 months, Micron a beacon to all investors: MoS IT
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India begins chip journey in just 15 months, Micron a beacon to all investors: MoS IT

In just 15 months' time, India construction of has seen the its first-ever semiconductor plant, received more manufacturing proposals along with 8 chip designing startups now operational in the country, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, said on Monday.

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September 26, 2023
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Canada may have bitten off more than it can chew

The Canadian government, seeking to convey that it has information on Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, leaked inputs to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that it possesses 'both human and signals intelligence.' It further stated that inputs were provided by an ally nation which is part of the 'five eyes intelligence alliance.' This was backed by US officials and its ambassador to Ottawa.

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September 26, 2023
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A mixed bag

The Indian economy is currently at a critical juncture. The Centre's recent monthly economic report paints a picture that's both promising and concerning. The optimistic overall economic outlook for fiscal 2023-24 is anchored in improved September monsoons following an unusually dry August that had a significant impact on summer crops. The nation relies heavily on farmers' toil and the positive monsoon forecast is a relief. However, amid this optimism looms the shadow of rising oil prices that have reached a 10-month high.

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September 26, 2023
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Owaisi asks Muslims to vote for BRS

While challenging Congress While challenging Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to contest elections from his bastion Hyderabad, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi told Muslims in Telangana to vote for the BRS in the upcoming assembly election. He also attacked the BJP saying the day is not far when a Muslim will be lynched in Parliament.

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September 26, 2023
Guv: Avoid politicians in nominated MLC posts
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Guv: Avoid politicians in nominated MLC posts

Urged CM, to refrain from recommending politically aligned persons under Guv quota

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September 26, 2023
Mamata's presence at Trinamul programme in Raj Ghat uncertain
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Mamata's presence at Trinamul programme in Raj Ghat uncertain

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's presence at the Trinamul Congress' upcoming agitation programme at the Raj Ghat in New Delhi from October 2 has become uncertain as doctors have advised her bed rest for 10 days.

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September 26, 2023
Dengue alert: CS meets DMS, health officials
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Dengue alert: CS meets DMS, health officials

Directed dists to immediately clean all dengue hotspots based on entomological alerts

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September 26, 2023
President Murmu encourages IAS officers to make India inclusive and developed
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President Murmu encourages IAS officers to make India inclusive and developed

A group of 182 IAS officers from the 2021 batch, currently serving as Assistant Secretaries in various Union Ministries and Departments, had the privilege of meeting President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today.

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September 26, 2023
Bihar Mahadalit woman assault case: Stringent action awaits guilty, says Nitish Kumar
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Bihar Mahadalit woman assault case: Stringent action awaits guilty, says Nitish Kumar

After a Mahadalit woman was stripped and assaulted in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that the guilty will not be spared.

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September 26, 2023
PM to distribute 51,000 appointment letters at Rozgar Mela
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PM to distribute 51,000 appointment letters at Rozgar Mela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute about 51,000 appointment letters to newly-inducted recruits in Government departments on Tuesday and address them on the occasion, via video conference.

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September 26, 2023
PM to attend Vibrant Gujarat celebrations in Ahmedabad
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PM to attend Vibrant Gujarat celebrations in Ahmedabad

He will also dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of projects worth more than Rs 5,200 cr

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September 26, 2023
First C-295 transport aircraft formally inducted into IAF
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First C-295 transport aircraft formally inducted into IAF

The first C-295 transport aircraft was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday. This medium-lift tactical aircraft capable of taking off and landing from unprepared landing grounds will replace HS-748 Avro aircraft.

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September 26, 2023
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Student slap case: Incident should shock conscience of the state, states SC

The Supreme Court on Monday orally remarked that the incident in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar should \"shock the conscience of the state\" if the viral video of a school teacher instructing students to slap a fellow classmate from a particular community is found to be true.

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September 26, 2023
AIADMK officially ends alliance with BJP, exits NDA
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AIADMK officially ends alliance with BJP, exits NDA

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) passed a unanimous resolution breaking all ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) from Monday.

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September 26, 2023
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Modi fulfils every guarantee: PM in Raj

Reassuring women of the benefits under the Women's Reservation Bill passed by Parliament recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Monday that he does not give false promises.

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September 26, 2023
'Congress a company run by urban Naxals'
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'Congress a company run by urban Naxals'

PM Modi then attacked Congress' work during the years it was in power in the country and MP

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September 26, 2023
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Sandeep, Chetan Korada score double

Chennai drivers Sandeep Kumar and Chetan Korada won a race apiece in the premier MRF Formula 2000 category to headline the concluding day's proceedings in the second round of the MRF Indian National Car Racing Championship at the Madras International Circuit, here on Sunday.

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September 25, 2023
Shooters, rowers shine, but gold eludes India in Hangzhou
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Shooters, rowers shine, but gold eludes India in Hangzhou

India started their medal hunt in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou with their rowers and women shooters bagging five medals on Sunday, though a gold eluded them on the first day on which medals were in the offing

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September 25, 2023
India beat Australia in 2nd ODI, take unassailable lead
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India beat Australia in 2nd ODI, take unassailable lead

After batters run riot, Krishna, Ashwin, Jadeja bowl Australia out in rain-shortened match

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September 25, 2023
Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss ties on sidelines of UN assembly
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Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss ties on sidelines of UN assembly

The ministers expressed satisfaction with the reopening of embassies in Tehran and Riyadh

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September 25, 2023
Russian FM lambastes West, barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech
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Russian FM lambastes West, barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech

The speech accused the US of, 'whipping up hysteria on the Korean Peninsula'

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September 25, 2023
Govt to hold conference on PSUs today
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Govt to hold conference on PSUs today

The government will be holding a two-day long roundtable conference on issues related to administrative mechanism for resolution of commercial disputes (AMRCD) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) of public sector undertakings (PSUs) as well as aspects related to MoUs here on Monday.

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September 25, 2023
Where will Global South find its SDG funding?
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Where will Global South find its SDG funding?

The global financial system is in a real bind, because interest rates may be peaking, global debts are at record highs, and geopolitical and climate disaster risks are looming.

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September 25, 2023
Cong election screening panel to meet in Delhi on Monday, likely to finalise MP list
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Cong election screening panel to meet in Delhi on Monday, likely to finalise MP list

The Madhya Pradesh state leadership will be attending the Congress Election Screening Committee meeting at party headquarters in Delhi on Monday to finalise its list of candidates for the Assembly elections.

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September 25, 2023
As BJP readies Raj first list, question mark on Vasundhara's future
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As BJP readies Raj first list, question mark on Vasundhara's future

The BJP is likely to release its first list of candidates next week in Rajasthan. But, suspense over the role of Vasundhara Raje continues.

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September 25, 2023
US intel involvement risks 'ensnaring' Washington in India-Canada row: Report
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US intel involvement risks 'ensnaring' Washington in India-Canada row: Report

US intelligence agencies shared context contributing to Canada's determination of India's role in the incident

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September 25, 2023
US intel involvement risks'ensnaring' Washington in India-Canada row: Report
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US intel involvement risks'ensnaring' Washington in India-Canada row: Report

US intelligence agencies shared context contributing to Canada's determination of India's role in the incident

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September 25, 2023
Democracy being'demolished' brick by brick in Andhra Pradesh: Nara Lokesh
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Democracy being'demolished' brick by brick in Andhra Pradesh: Nara Lokesh

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) general secretary Nara Lokesh on Sunday alleged that democracy is being demolished brick by brick in Andhra Pradesh.

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September 25, 2023
Manipur CM holds meeting to discuss fencing on stretches of India-Myanmar borders
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Manipur CM holds meeting to discuss fencing on stretches of India-Myanmar borders

A day after announcing the suspension of the \"Free Movement Regime (FMR)\" with Myanmar, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday held a meeting with senior officials of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to erect border fencing along the India-Myanmar border in the state.

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September 25, 2023