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E-pass facility to visit int'l border
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E-pass facility to visit int'l border

The Border Security Force (BSF) has introduced an EPass facility for visits to the India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer.

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August 28, 2024
Maya re-elected BSP national president
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Maya re-elected BSP national president

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati was elected as the party's national president during a national executive meeting held on Tuesday.

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August 28, 2024
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Bodies of two teenage girls found hanging in UP

In a tragic incident, the bodies of two teenage girls were found hanging from a tree in a orchard in mango Bhagwatipur village, Kaimganj Kotwali, on Tuesday morning.

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August 28, 2024
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India develops Mpox RT-PCR kit

The rising cases of mpox globally have sparked concerns in India, with countries such as Africa, Thailand, Pakistan, and the Philippines being severely affected.

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August 28, 2024
Champai move will change poll dynamics
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Champai move will change poll dynamics

Confirming his decision, veteran leader praises PM Modi, Shah

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August 28, 2024
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BJP's new membership drive from September 2

The BJP will be starting its latest membership drive from September 2 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewing his membership and thus becoming the first member to join the revised membership list of the party.

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August 28, 2024
Congress announces first list of candidates for J&K polls
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Congress announces first list of candidates for J&K polls

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are proving to be an interesting affair with some of the major political parties announcing their list of candidates for the first phase of voting on the last day of filing of nominations on Tuesday.

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August 28, 2024
OF ‘SEIZING & BEING ‘SIEGED’?
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OF ‘SEIZING & BEING ‘SIEGED’?

NABANNA ABHIYAAN RALLY | Political adversaries, analysts closely watch situation

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August 28, 2024
Inter-gang rivalry led to Darshan pic leaks
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Inter-gang rivalry led to Darshan pic leaks

An inter-gang rivalry over who should look after murder accused actor Darshan lodged at the Bengaluru central prisons at Parappana Agrahara led to the leaking of viral pictures and video call clips of the actor enjoying life inside the jail.

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August 28, 2024
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Minor 'gangraped' at Jodhpur govt hosp

A 15-year-old teenager has been allegedly gangraped within the premises of the government-run Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur.

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August 28, 2024
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EPFO officials meet EPS-95 NAC members to discuss higher pension, other demands

A delegation of pensioners' body EPS-95 National Agitation Committee on Tuesday met with senior officials of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation to press for their long-standing demand for a minimum monthly pension of Rs 7,500.

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August 28, 2024
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BoB raises ₹5,000 crore from infra bond

Bank of Baroda on Tuesday said it has raised Rs 5,000 crore by issuing long-term infrastructure bonds.

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August 28, 2024
NSE IPO: Exchange applies for SEBI no objection certificate
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NSE IPO: Exchange applies for SEBI no objection certificate

In a renewed attempt to go public, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has filed for a 'no-objection certificate' (NOC) with the capital markets regulator Sebi's for its approval to float an initial public offering (IPO), people close to the development said on Tuesday.

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August 28, 2024
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China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on EVs

China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching U.S duties on Chinese-made EVs.

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August 28, 2024
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Kalpataru Projects receives tax notice from Afghanistan govt

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd on Tuesday said it has received a tax notice from the Afghanistan government for non-submission of certain declarations.

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August 28, 2024
Facing 'small delay' in finalising site for new 10-lakh units planť
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Facing 'small delay' in finalising site for new 10-lakh units planť

Maruti Suzuki India is facing \"a small delay\" in finalising the site to set up a new plant with an annual capacity of 10 lakh units although the upcoming plant at Kharkhoda is on track to start production by 2025-26, company Chairman RC Bhargava said on Tuesday.

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August 28, 2024
IIHL to rebrand insolvent RCap
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IIHL to rebrand insolvent RCap

The Hinduja-owned IndusInd International Holdings Ltd.

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August 28, 2024
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'India poised to become third largest economy in the world'

India would soon become the third largest economy in the world, Union Information and Broadcasting, Railways, and Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday.

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August 28, 2024
Zee, Sony end all disputes, $10 bn merger deal scrapped amicably
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Zee, Sony end all disputes, $10 bn merger deal scrapped amicably

ZEE Enterprises Ltd (ZEE), and Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (CMEPL) operating as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), together with its group company Bangla Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

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August 28, 2024
GST Council meet to discuss rate rationalisation on Sep 9: FM
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GST Council meet to discuss rate rationalisation on Sep 9: FM

Nirmala Finance Minister Sitharaman on Tuesday said the GST council next month will discuss rationalisation of tax rates but a final decision on tweaking taxes and slabs will be taken later.

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August 28, 2024
Deposit Decline: How it impacts banking sector?
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Deposit Decline: How it impacts banking sector?

The pace of deposit growth in Indian banks is slowing down, raising concerns for the Indian banking sector.

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August 28, 2024
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BYJU'S parent co's foreign investors move SC for hearing in IBC case

General Atlantic Singapore TL Pte Ltd and other foreign investors of debt-ridden Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, parent of online educational services company BYJU'S, have moved the Supreme Court seeking a hearing of their concerns in connection with the company's insolvency case.

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August 28, 2024
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Coal output up 7% to 371 MT in April-Aug

The coal country's production rose by 7.12 per cent to 370.67 million tonne from April to August 25, an official statement said on Tuesday.

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August 28, 2024
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'India-Oman FTA talks at advanced stage'

Discussions for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman are at an advanced stage and both sides hope to conclude the pact early, Indian Ambassador to Oman Amit Narang said on Tuesday.

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August 28, 2024
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Gilts fall towards end of trade on rise in US yields

Government bond prices fell towards the end of trade due to an intraday rise in US Treasury yields, dealers said.

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August 28, 2024
Housing prices witness growth in 2nd qtr of 2024
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Housing prices witness growth in 2nd qtr of 2024

Positive homebuyer sentiment and steady demand have kept the momentum strong in the residential market across major Indian cities.

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August 28, 2024
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Co-branded credit cards to grow at 35-40% CAGR in India by FY28: Report

Driven by India's booming economy and shifting consumer preferences, CObranded credit cards (CBCCs) are projected to grow at the 35-40% CAGR, outpacing the traditional plastic money by two times in FY28, a report said on Tuesday.

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August 28, 2024
Markets settle flat in volatile trade; Nifty hits lifetime high
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Markets settle flat in volatile trade; Nifty hits lifetime high

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended on a flat note after a volatile session on Tuesday due to the emergence of profit-taking near record high levels amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine.

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August 28, 2024
Govt capex boosts GDP growth by 3.4% over last 10 yrs: Moody's
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Govt capex boosts GDP growth by 3.4% over last 10 yrs: Moody's

INFRA PUSH | Substantial spending by govt and private sectors

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August 28, 2024
PLI booster: Apple ecosystem to create 5-6 lakh jobs in India
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PLI booster: Apple ecosystem to create 5-6 lakh jobs in India

Riding on robust local production as iPhone manufacturing plants in India continue to create new export records each month, Apple is all set to create 5-6 lakh jobs (direct and indirect) in the coming 1-2 years.

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August 28, 2024