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US polls: Trump win could be negative for Indian market
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US polls: Trump win could be negative for Indian market

A win by Kamala Harris is mostly deemed favourable for markets

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November 06, 2024
Subscribe with long-term view: Analysts on Swiggy's mega initial public offer
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Subscribe with long-term view: Analysts on Swiggy's mega initial public offer

THE street is not very optimistic about Swiggy delivering a blockbuster listing gain as the company's unlisted shares are trading with a grey market premium (GMP) of ₹8, marking a decline from the earlier ₹20.

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November 06, 2024
CBDT new guidelines for I-T interest waiver
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CBDT new guidelines for I-T interest waiver

THE Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Tuesday announced new guidelines aimed at providing relief to taxpayers regarding the waiver and reduction of interest payable under Section 220(2) of the Income-tax Act.

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November 06, 2024
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Indian Americans in 9 Congressional seats, likely to win in six

NINE Indian Americans are running for the US House of Representatives, including the re-election bid by five of them, while another three of them are having their maiden foray into Congressional politics.

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November 06, 2024
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Meta fined in S Korea for sharing data

SOUTH Korea has fined Facebook-parent Meta more than $15 million for illegally collecting user information from nearly a million people without consent and sharing it with advertisers, the country's data watchdog said on Tuesday.

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November 06, 2024
World watches as US votes in landmark poll
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World watches as US votes in landmark poll

Closeness of the race and the number of states in play raise the likelihood that a victor might not be known on election night

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November 06, 2024
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IMF bailout in trouble after Lanka stops key reform

THE new National People's Power (NPP) government in Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced its first reversal of a key element in the ongoing IMF bailout programme concerning the loss-making state-owned enterprises.

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November 06, 2024
Bibi sacks def minister, cites erosion of trust
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Bibi sacks def minister, cites erosion of trust

ISRAEL's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over a breakdown in trust during the Gaza war against Hamas, his office said.

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November 06, 2024
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UK parliament to debate toughest anti-smoking bill, hospitality spared

LEGISLATION intended to ban British children from ever legally being able to smoke began its journey through Parliament on Tuesday.

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November 06, 2024
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7 guarantees in 30 Jharkhand rebel INDIA manifesto leaders expelled

THE INDIA bloc on Tuesday released its manifesto for the Jharkhand Assembly polls, promising the Sarna religion code for tribals, while guaranteeing Khatian-based domicile policy to woo the natives.

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November 06, 2024
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Two Chinese hurt in Pak after guard opens fire

TWO Chinese nationals were injured on Tuesday when a local security guard opened fire at them following a quarrel in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, police said.

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November 06, 2024
30 J'khand rebel leaders expelled
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30 J'khand rebel leaders expelled

AMID damage control measures taken by the BJP to prevent migration of its leaders in Jharkhand, the party on Tuesday expelled 30 rebel leaders for going against the party line and filing their nominations against the officially nominated candidates in the Assembly polls.

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November 06, 2024
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HC says no to temples inside police stations

CONSTRUCTION of temples within police station premises has been halted in Madhya Pradesh by the MP High Court.

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November 06, 2024
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Sharad hints at retirement plan

FORMER union minister and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday hinted at retirement from parliamentary politics as he said he will have to think about whether he should seek another Rajya Sabha term after his current tenure ends in 2026.

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November 06, 2024
Launched recently, air ambulance no life saver
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Launched recently, air ambulance no life saver

THE air ambulance service in Uttarakhand, launched by PM Narendra Modi recently, encountered difficulties in responding to the bus accident in Almora's Marchula, which claimed 36 lives on Monday.

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November 06, 2024
On 3rd visit after becoming MP, Rahul inaugurates road projects in Rae Bareli
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On 3rd visit after becoming MP, Rahul inaugurates road projects in Rae Bareli

CONGRESS MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi chaired a District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting in Rae Bareli during a three-hour long visit to his parliamentary constituency on Tuesday.

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November 06, 2024
Sinha says will raze houses of those sheltering terrorists
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Sinha says will raze houses of those sheltering terrorists

Amid a surge in terror strikes in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday warned that houses of those providing shelter to terrorists will be demolished.

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November 06, 2024
Cop killed while trying to stop speeding SUV with liquor in 'dry' Gujarat
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Cop killed while trying to stop speeding SUV with liquor in 'dry' Gujarat

A 50-year-old policeman was killed early on Tuesday while trying to intercept an SUV allegedly involved in bootlegging in Gujarat's Surendranagar district, officials said.

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November 06, 2024
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Wikipedia put on notice over 'bias, inaccurate' info

THE Centre has issued notice to Wikipedia referring to various complaints of \"bias and inaccuracies\" in information available on the platform.

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November 06, 2024
Special tributes to 4 legends at IFFI planned
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Special tributes to 4 legends at IFFI planned

Lives, achievements of the masters at fest

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November 06, 2024
Jaishankar says attack on temple deeply concerning
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Jaishankar says attack on temple deeply concerning

CANADA has developed a pattern of making allegations without evidence, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Canberra on Tuesday.

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November 06, 2024
Oppn MPs meet Speaker over JPC on Waqf Bill, say satisfied with Birla reply
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Oppn MPs meet Speaker over JPC on Waqf Bill, say satisfied with Birla reply

THE Opposition MPs part of the parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to register their protest against the alleged unilateral decisions being taken by the panel chairman and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal.

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November 06, 2024
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Kharif foodgrain production likely to go up by 5.7%

GOVT'S ADVANCE ESTIMATES FOOD GRAIN PRODUCTION

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November 06, 2024
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Key bills on agenda of Parliament winter session from Nov 25-Dec 20

Winter session likely from Nov 25, Centre may introduce Waqf bill

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November 06, 2024
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Canadian govt must ensure exemplary action against extremists: Mann

PUNJAB Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday condemned the incidents of violence in Canada and urged the Union government to take up the matter with the Canadian government.

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November 06, 2024
The Morning Standard

DEATHS SHINE LIGHT ON UNDERSERVED TRIBAL BELT

The death of two women caused by consumption of mango kernel gruel last week in Kandhamal district and the Odisha government's predictable response encapsulates one thing-the more things change, the more they stay the same.

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November 06, 2024
The Morning Standard

REGULATORY CONCERNS ON AI DEPLOYMENT NEED ANSWERS SOON

THE new, revolutionary frontier of technology-artificial intelligence or AI-is being debated intensely with fresh calls for regulation.

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November 06, 2024
FORGIVANCE, FORGETTING AND THE CONSTITUTION
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FORGIVANCE, FORGETTING AND THE CONSTITUTION

While our life continues to change with the ebb and flow of time, each of us finds meaning in new and different ways, with some aspects of our identities being forgotten—much like dust in the wind.

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November 06, 2024
THE ATYPICAL FELLOWSHIP OF GANDHI SIBLINGS
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THE ATYPICAL FELLOWSHIP OF GANDHI SIBLINGS

The brother-sister bonhomie between Rahul & Priyanka is rare, matched only by the one between Jawaharlal & Vijaya Lakshmi. They don't preclude the view that dynasties erode democracy

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November 06, 2024
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Naidu holds meet on Polavaram Project progress

CHIEF Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday reviewed the status of the Polavaram Irrigation Project and emphasised the need for maintaining quality in addition to completing it on time.

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November 06, 2024