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Water crisis erupts in Anjuna, villagers hit streets in anger
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Water crisis erupts in Anjuna, villagers hit streets in anger

ROAD BLOCKADES, COASTAL SHUTDOWN PLANNED | PWD OFFICE GHERAOED. 15 DAYS DEADLINE SET

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September 18, 2024
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No fresh cases of cholera reported from Cutbona, Mobor in last 24 hrs

No fresh case of cholera has been reported either from the Cutbona fishing jetty or the fish landing centre at Mobor-Cavelossim during the last 24 hours.

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September 18, 2024
‘If someone opens fire on police, won't ask for Aadhaar card'
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‘If someone opens fire on police, won't ask for Aadhaar card'

But fire bullets in defence: UP minister Rajbhar

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September 18, 2024
Vandalism of Gandhi's statue sparks outrage in Sultanpur
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Vandalism of Gandhi's statue sparks outrage in Sultanpur

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was found vandalised in a village here, leaving the local residents outraged, police said on Tuesday.

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September 18, 2024
Illegal liquor, valuables worth over Rs 26 cr seized so far: Hry CEO
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Illegal liquor, valuables worth over Rs 26 cr seized so far: Hry CEO

Haryana police and various other agencies have seized a total of Rs 26.82 crore worth of illegal liquor, narcotics, cash, and valuable items since August 16, when the model code of conduct (MCC) came into force in the poll-bound state.

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September 18, 2024
Two children among 5 dead in explosion
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Two children among 5 dead in explosion

Five persons, including two children and a woman, were killed due to an explosion at a firecracker godown-cum-factory here, a police official said on Tuesday, adding the explosion caused damage to nearby houses.

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September 18, 2024
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Excise Case: Delhi HC grants bail to businessmen

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna had reserved the orders on bail applications of Amit Arora, a director of Buddy Retail Private Limited, and Amandeep Singh Dhall, director of Brindco Sales Private Limited, on August 30 and September 3, respectively.

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September 18, 2024
Suspected monkeypox infection reported from Malappuram
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Suspected monkeypox infection reported from Malappuram

A suspected case of monkeypox infection has been reported from Malappuram district of Kerala after a man who recently returned from Dubai showed symptoms of the disease.

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September 18, 2024
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Top court says CBI status report really disturbing

Supreme Court ordered Bengal government to improve security measures at hospitals within two weeks

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September 18, 2024
Sibal's plea to discontinue live streaming of hearing
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Sibal's plea to discontinue live streaming of hearing

CJl says court will not stop live streaming as It is a matter of public interest. But will step in if there are any threats to lawyers

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September 18, 2024
The Free Press Journal

Woman Sl taken hostage for not withdrawing case

A lady police sub-inspector posted here has alleged she was taken hostage from her house and confined in a car by unidentified miscreants, who also threatened her.

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September 18, 2024
Ganesh laddu auctioned for Rs 30 lakh in Hyd
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Ganesh laddu auctioned for Rs 30 lakh in Hyd

Hyderabad's famous Balapur Ganesh laddu was Tuesday auctioned for a record Rs 30,01,000.

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September 18, 2024
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SC closes criminal proceedings against 30 army personnel

In a relief to 30 Army personnel, the Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the criminal proceedings initiated against them by the Nagaland government for allegedly killing 13 civilians in a 2021 botched operation to ambush militants in Mon district for want of prosecution sanction.

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September 18, 2024
Man mauled to death by tiger
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Man mauled to death by tiger

A 50-year-old man was mauled to death by a tiger near Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) in Bihar's West Champaran district on Tuesday.

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September 18, 2024
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'Samples of 16 people tested negative for Nipah'

Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Tuesday that 16 people who came into contact with a 24-year-old man, who died of Nipah virus in Malappuram district last week, have tested negative for the disease.

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September 18, 2024
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Schools, colleges in Manipur reopen

After 11 days of closure, all schools, colleges and technical institutions were reopened across Manipur on Tuesday, even as the security forces continued their intensive combing and search operations in most of the districts.

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September 18, 2024
The Free Press Journal

SEBI chairperson's statements raise more questions: Cong

The Congress on Tuesday claimed that the statement issued by SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband, Dhaval, on the \"multiple conflict of interest\" allegations levelled against them by it as also the Hindenburg Research report had only raised \"more questions\" instead of answering the issues at hand.

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September 18, 2024
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Bus travel agent dupes AIIMS aspirants

Fifty-two students going from Raipur to Warangal to appear entrance examination for AIIMS became victims of fraud.

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September 18, 2024
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Cong appoints Channi, Agnihotri as observers for J&K polls

The Congress on Tuesday appointed Charanjit Singh Channi and Mukesh Agnihotri as AICC senior observers for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

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September 18, 2024
'Rahul 'baba' is a big machine of telling lies'
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'Rahul 'baba' is a big machine of telling lies'

Amit Shah alleges Opposition leader has reached agenda with J&K CM Omar to release all imprisoned terrorists

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September 18, 2024
SpiceJet's ₹3,000 crore issue commences
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SpiceJet's ₹3,000 crore issue commences

SpiceJet has set a floor price of Rs 64.79 per share for the sale of securities to qualified institutional buyers through which the budget carrier aims to raise up to Rs 3,000 crore.

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September 18, 2024
JBM Ecolife Mobility secures $100 mn funding from ADB, AIIB
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JBM Ecolife Mobility secures $100 mn funding from ADB, AIIB

JBM Auto's arm, JBM Ecolife Mobility, on Tuesday said it has secured strategic funding of USD 100 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

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September 18, 2024
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US lender to BYJU'S parent moves SC over removal from lenders' panel

US-based GLAS Trust Co LLC on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court over its removal from the committeeof-creditors to Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, the parent company BYJU'S.

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September 18, 2024
Lenovo to make AI servers in India, establishes 4th largest R&D centre
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Lenovo to make AI servers in India, establishes 4th largest R&D centre

PC maker Lenovo India will start manufacturing 50,000 GPU-based AI servers in India next year, the company said on Tuesday.

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September 18, 2024
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Zydus Life to acquire Sterling Biotech’s API biz for ₹84 crore

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Tuesday said it will acquire the 'Target Business' of Sterling Biotech primarily engaged in manufacturing of fermentation-based active pharmaceutical ingredients products and a production facility at Masa in Gujarat for a preagreed sum of Rs 84 crore.

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September 18, 2024
NFRA moots changes to auditing standard SA 600
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NFRA moots changes to auditing standard SA 600

To help protect investors' interest, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) on Tuesday proposed changes to the auditing standard SA 600 that pertains to audit of group companies.

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September 18, 2024
Jupiter Wagons expanding production capacity of arm with ₹2,500 cr investment
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Jupiter Wagons expanding production capacity of arm with ₹2,500 cr investment

Jupiter Wagons on Tuesday said its subsidiary -- Jupiter Tatrawagonka Railwheel Factory, is expanding its production capacity in Odisha from 20,000 to 100,000 forged wheel sets annually with an investment of Rs 2,500 crore.

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September 18, 2024
¡BUS raises ₹280 cr from Int'l Finance Corporation
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¡BUS raises ₹280 cr from Int'l Finance Corporation

Digital infrastructure company iBUS Network and Infrastructure on Tuesday said it has raised about Rs 280 crore (USD 34 million) from International Finance international Corporation to support the company's expansion.

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September 18, 2024
Air India begins $400 million refit programme with VT-EXN
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Air India begins $400 million refit programme with VT-EXN

Air India on Tuesday said it expects to complete the upgradation of its 27 legacy A320 neo aircraft by mid-2025, following which all its narrow body planes will have the three-class configuration of business, premium economy and economy seats.

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September 18, 2024
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Govt asks edible oil cos not to hike retail price

The government has asked edible oil processors not to hike retail prices following recent increase in import duties, as there is enough stock of cooking oils that were shipped at a lower duty.

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September 18, 2024