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Trump's presidency may benefit India, ASEAN nations: Moody's
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Trump's presidency may benefit India, ASEAN nations: Moody's

Donald Trump's presidency may see trade and investment flows diverting away from China as the US tightens investments in strategic sectors, but this shift might benefit India and ASEAN countries, Moody's Ratings said on Friday.

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November 09, 2024
Air India rejigs sr management ahead of Vistara merger
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Air India rejigs sr management ahead of Vistara merger

Air India Group on Friday announced a rejig at the senior management level ahead of the merger of Vistara with Air India.

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November 09, 2024
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Gilts surge; traders cover short bets as US yields fall post FOMC

Prices of government bonds ended higher as traders covered short bets after a sharp fall in US Treasury yields overnight.

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November 09, 2024
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200 Indian women entrepreneurs set to raise ₹850 crore from investors

At least 200 women entrepreneurs in India are poised to raise an estimated Rs 850 crore ($100 million) from investors, helping to expand businesses and create new jobs, Goldman Sachs announced on Friday.

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November 09, 2024
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Govt advances release time of GDP data by 90 mins to 4 pm

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday said it has advanced the release of macroeconomic data Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates by about 90 mins to 4 pm.

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November 09, 2024
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Govt launches ₹500 cr scheme to support medtech industry

The government on Friday launched a scheme with an outlay of Rs 500 crore for strengthening critical areas of the medical device industry, according to an official release.

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November 09, 2024
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‘India, ASEAN collaboration can be crucial in tackling contemporary issues’

India and ASEAN are major demographies and their collaboration can be crucial in tackling contemporary issues, ensuring food and health security and addressing political challenges in the shared region like Myanmar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

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November 09, 2024
RBI's shift to neutral stance have eased concerns of widening credit-deposit gap: Jefferies
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RBI's shift to neutral stance have eased concerns of widening credit-deposit gap: Jefferies

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) shift to a neutral liquidity stance is expected to ease liquidity concerns, says a report by investment banking and capital market firm Jefferies.

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November 09, 2024
China unveils $839 bn debt swap to rescue local govts
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China unveils $839 bn debt swap to rescue local govts

China on Friday approved a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt, in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economy.

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November 09, 2024
NSE poised to boost commodities mkt with new contracts in coming months
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NSE poised to boost commodities mkt with new contracts in coming months

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is gearing up to strengthen its commodities segment with plans to roll out new contracts in the next few months, an NSE official said on Friday.

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November 09, 2024
Irdai Chairman pitches for 100% FDI in insurance sector
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Irdai Chairman pitches for 100% FDI in insurance sector

Irdai Chairman Debasish Panda on Friday pitched for 100 per cent foreign direct investment in the insurance sector, saying a lot of capital is needed to achieve the goal of 'insurance for all' by 2027.

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November 09, 2024
India's decision to opt out of RCEP agreement strategically sound: GTRI
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India's decision to opt out of RCEP agreement strategically sound: GTRI

Trust issues with China

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November 09, 2024
India's forex reserves drops by $2.67 bn to $682.13 billion
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India's forex reserves drops by $2.67 bn to $682.13 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $2.6 billion to $682.13 billion as of November 1, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday.

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November 09, 2024
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Rupee falls 5 paise to hit new all-time low of 84.37 against USD

Declining for the third straight session, the rupee dropped 5 paise to hit a new lifetime low of 84.37 against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities.

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November 09, 2024
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Mkts fall for second day on FII selling; RIL major drag

Sensex declines 55.47 pts, Nifty dips 51.15 points

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November 09, 2024
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Advent of spiritual guru in contest in Basmath

A direct fight was expected between NCP (Ajit Pawar) candidate Raju Navghare and his political guru, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) candidate Jaiprakash Dandegaonkar, in the Basmath assembly constituency. However, with the entry of spiritual guru Gurupadeshwar Shivacharya Maharaj, the contest is now likely to be triangular.

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November 09, 2024
Triangular poll battle expected in Kalamnuri
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Triangular poll battle expected in Kalamnuri

The assembly polls in Kalamnuri constituency in Hingoli district will be held on November 20, with the results to be declared on November 23.

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November 09, 2024
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Excise seizes illicit liquor

Against the backdrop of the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the upcoming assembly polls, the state excise department took a strict stand against illicit liquor smuggling in the district.

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November 09, 2024
BJP still jittery about Jarange
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BJP still jittery about Jarange

JALNA | No direct fight between BJP and Jarange

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November 09, 2024
Four killed, three injured in road accident in Latur
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Four killed, three injured in road accident in Latur

A 55-year-old woman, her two daughters and a granddaughter were killed after their car collided with a tempo in Maharashtra's Latur district on Thursday, an official said.

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November 09, 2024
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Special train from Nanded to Panipat

Considering the crowd of passengers for the 77th annual Samagam of Sant Nirankari, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced the operation of four special train trips from Nanded to Panipat.

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November 09, 2024
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Udayanraje slams RaGa

Satara Lok Sabha MP Udayanraje Bhosale on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of defaming the erstwhile royalty when writing about how the East India Company manipulated Indian rulers.

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November 09, 2024
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Students create unique rangoli

The students of Shrirang Kaladarpan Sanstha in Pune have created a magnificent rangoli using only grains, pulses and lentils to wish the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Diwali and Bhaubeej on behalf of all the women and sisters of Maharashtra.

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November 09, 2024
Vibrant flowers adorn scenic Sada Waghapur
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Vibrant flowers adorn scenic Sada Waghapur

The vast plateau of Sada Waghapur, located along the Tarle-Patan road in the Patan taluka of Satara district, is currently adorned with vibrant flowers, attracting many tourists.

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November 09, 2024
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Austrahind-III to be held from Nov 8-21

The third edition of Joint Military Exercise AustraHind-III between India and Australia will be conducted at the Foreign Training Node (FTN) in Pune's Aundh from November 8 to 21, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement.

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November 09, 2024
Doctors' safety is pivotal issue ahead of polls
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Doctors' safety is pivotal issue ahead of polls

The Indian Medical Association (IMA), the nation's largest non-governmental medical organisation, has released a health-centric manifesto, drawing political attention to critical healthcare issues.

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November 09, 2024
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Gang involved in ATM thefts held

The interstate gang involved in multiple ATM robberies in the states of Haryana and Rajasthan was nabbed by Pune Rural Police in Shirur jurisdiction, an official said on Friday.

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November 09, 2024
Triangular contest in Parvati
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Triangular contest in Parvati

ASSEMBLY POLLS | Madhuri Misal vs Ashwini Kadam vs Aba Bagul

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November 09, 2024
Amid festivals, FDA seizes adulterated items worth ₹24.07L
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Amid festivals, FDA seizes adulterated items worth ₹24.07L

Amid the festive period of Dussehra and Diwali, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an intensive drive across the Pune region and district, seizing adulterated food items worth ₹24.07 lakh.

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November 09, 2024
Congress suspends 3 rebels
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Congress suspends 3 rebels

The state unit of the party said the three have been suspended from primary membership for a period of six years

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November 09, 2024