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Political Line | Keywords of 2024: Communalism, casteism, and constitutionalism




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Political Line | Kejriwal, out and about




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Political Line | Siddaramaiah’s failed romance and India’s undefined borders




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The national and the regional




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So long, and no thanks for all the lack of fish 

It is accepted now that porn drove the Internet in its early days. Some 36% of the Net traffic was generated by it. The figure is far less now




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Lok Sabha 2024 poll verdict: a rare outcome that pleases all




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Laxman’s 281 and other cricket feats that speak for special players

Every player is capable of one moment of greatness in a career, but the best players have many of them, and closer together.




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From a wedding pandal and into the dictionary 

The wedding kept a nation entertained and brought joy to all those who have nothing in their lives but a loin cloth and a colour TV




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Partition of Bengal: New Demands and Old Memories

There are multiple demands from within West Bengal for separate political or administrative units. While the demand for Gorkhaland is more known, there are also Statehood demands for the Cooch Behar and Jangalmahal regions.




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Unequal, and the more unequal

The unequal treatment meted out to SCs by the Indian social system over centuries is being remedied through special interventions. But some SCs are more unequal than others.




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No global solutions for cricket, however positive, can work without India

Currently, the future of the game is not in the hands of the WCA or indeed the ICC. It is in the hands of the BCCI




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Denialism and ‘assertism’ are two sides of the same coin

What connects them is irrational belief. Conspiracy theories grow out of such belief




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Allies turn more saffron than BJP; DMK turns to Lord Murugan




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V. Ravichandar: Bengaluru’s public eye

In a divided world, this civic evangelist is opening up public spaces in Bengaluru for conversation and connection




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AI: The role of global standards in driving innovation and responsible development

The future of AI will require new standards to ensure safe and responsible implementation




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India rely on the kindness of others as WTC final dreams fade

The recurring, and humiliating collapses of India’s batting are at least partially the responsibility of the cricket board which showed a lack of spine by not insisting that the big boys play in the national championship.




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Incompetence rights a wrong, but for how long? | On the import of Salman Rushdie’s Satanic Verses

Perhaps the notification that banned the import of Salman Rushdie’s Satanic Verses was as fictitious as the characters in the novel




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Trump turns to allies on capitol hill to fill top cabinet posts

Trump will also reach into the the Senate, with the expected appointment of Marco Rubio of Florida as secretary of State, according to a person familiar with the matter




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US will stay in global climate fight despite Trump, says Podesta

Yet John Podesta, senior adviser to the president for international climate policy, also struck an apologetic tone at the start of the United Nations COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. The expected pullback by the world’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter, he acknowledged, comes even “as the dangers we face grow ever-more catastrophic.”




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Bajaj Allianz Life sees 23% growth in gross written premium, expands market share

Bajaj Allianz Life focused on making life insurance accessible to all, says MD & CEO Tarun Chugh; special emphasis on Tier 2 and 3 markets



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Aluminium: Supports can limit the downside. Go long now

Support at ₹234-₹233 can halt the fall and keep the broader uptrend intact




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L&T bags 'ultra mega' order from NTPC to set up thermal power plants in MP, Bihar

The work involves design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection and commissioning of boilers, turbines, electrostatic precipitators, auxiliaries, along with the related mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and civil works




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Social Alpha launches programme to support 10 agri start-ups 

Social Alpha to support innovations in precision farming, soil and water management, farm mechanization, post-harvest management, and animal husbandry They need to address critical challenges smallholder farmers face




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₹1,800 crore plan to connect Ahmedabad airport with metro services sent for Centre’s approval

A final proposal has been sent to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and a sanction is pending: GMRC official




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COP 29: Gujarat Delegation led by Minister of Finance, Energy and Petrochemicals




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360 ONE Wealth launches Wealth Index

The 360 ONE Wealth Index, launched in collaboration with Crisil, reveals that ESG investing is gaining momentum




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GSK@100: Reinvention, resilience critical to journey, says MD

The company is listed in India for over six decades, has brands that are as old as the country




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Sensex, Nifty slump 1 pc amid unabated foreign fund outflows, weak global trends




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AI-Vistara merger: Air India’s international footprint to expand beyond 40 destinations

Accordingly, the merger will strengthen the airline’s presence on critical long-haul routes and open new destinations like Bali and Mauritius




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Healthy snacks growing at 1.2 times faster than traditional snacks: NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ said that 63% of surveyed consumers seek innovative and healthy snacking options, while 50% read ingredient labels to understand nutritional value




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India to be among top 4 markets for Siemens globally in 3 years

Expects growth to be driven by the company’s infrastructure vertical




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GlobalLogic to hire 1400 in 3 years

Opens delivery centre in Hyderabad




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Air quality during Diwali worse in North India compared to South India

Delhi’s average AQI rose from 295 (Oct 24-Oct 30) to 353 (Oct 31-Nov 6), Jaipur went from 196 to 243, and Patna jumped from 126 to 232




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Hyundai profits slip in Q2 & H1 on weak domestic demand, geopolitical tensions

Net profit skids 15.5 per cent to ₹1,375.5 crore in the September quarter; domestic sales drop 5.8% to 149,639 units in the quarter under review




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Samara Capital scouts for ₹1,500-crore investment opportunity

The private equity company has closed three deals in the last few months




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Finance Commission Conclave to map effective devolution of fiscal powers to local bodies

Organised by Panchayati Raj Ministry, the Conclave attempts to bring together key stakeholders like the Central & State Finance Commission for the development of ‘grameen bharat’




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Swiggy’s IPO to deliver ₹9,000 crore in employee wealth for 5,000 employees

Nearly 5,000 current and former employees are set to benefit, with around 500 Swiggy employees to enter the ‘crore-pati’ club when the firm makes its stock market debut, according to sources




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Nykaa reports strong Q2 numbers on all-round demand

Its same-day and next-day deliveries are now available in over 110 cities, and the company is strengthening that quick delivery proposition




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Jai Balaji Industries’ net profit down 24%, shares to split 1:5

The Board approved splitting of each equity share of face value of Rs 10 each into 5 equity shares of face value of Rs 2 each




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AT&C loss widens: Centre suggests States to calculate technical & commercial losses separately

The total outstanding debt of Discoms is currently around ₹6.84 lakh crore. Accumulated losses stand at ₹6.46 lakh crore.




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India among global top-10 for all 3 major IP rights

India ranked fourth globally in trademark filings, with a 6.1 per cent increase in 2023




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Constitutional clarity on property rights

The recent Supreme Court ruling, strengthening individual property rights and limiting arbitrary State acquisition, is progressive




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NFRA Board approves revamp proposals on 40 auditing standards

Also approves revised SA600 despite ICAI concerns; NFRA also okays revised auditing standard on ‘Joint Audits’




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Editorial: Insider trading curbs on all material events is unnecessary

They will impose a significant compliance burden on companies




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We are the only brand in India, with zero stock at dealers: Mercedes-Benz India CEO

Mercedes-Benz India is targeting double-digit growth in India by the end of the year, says Santosh Iyer, CEO of the automobile giant




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National Insurance Company’s Q2 net profit jumps 80%

The India’s oldest general insurance company said that health insurance continued to be the major premium earner comprising about 45 per cent of the total product portfolio



  • Money & Banking

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Realme launches GT Neo 3T

Realme GT Neo 3T is reportedly the fastest-charging smartphone in the price range



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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Apple drops plan to raise iPhone output on faltering demand

Demand for Apple’s higher-priced iPhone 14 Pro models is stronger than for entry-level versions: Sources



  • Mobiles & Tablets

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Key iPhone supplier sees steady fall in smartphone demand

China downturn hurting smartphone sales, says Murata




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realme GT NEO 3T: Racing against all odds!

With impressive battery life, this one’s all set to win the mid-range smartphone marathon