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Hong Kong woos tourists with 5 lakh air tickets and vouchers

Chief Executive John Lee launched a tourism campaign “Hello Hong Kong,” saying the city will offer 5,00,000 free air tickets to welcome tourists from around the world




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Incoming US govt policies may open new doors for India: CEA

Pre-emptive pessimism is premature and unwarranted, says Nageswaran




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India says oil prices would have rocketed without its Russian imports

India, the world's third largest oil importer and consumer, has become the top buyer of discounted Russian sea-borne oil shunned by Western countries since Ukraine's invasion began in early 2022




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Businesses have 3 weeks to avail ITC, correct compliances in GST returns for FY24

A circular issued on October 15 talks about changes made in this fiscal related with pending ITC availment and correction in GST Compliances




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India had considered $2 bn loan to Hasina government to meet Bangladesh power dues

After Hasina’s ouster, no indications of taking talks further with Yunus govt yet, say sources




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Rupee falls 2 paise to hit new all-time low of 84.39 against US dollar

Forex traders said the rupee is likely to remain under pressure unless there is a softening in the dollar index or a slowdown in foreign fund outflows




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ICAI launches new chapters in Florida and Zurich, expands global presence

ICAI’s network now spans 81 cities across 47 countries, comprising 52 chapters, 29 representative offices globally.




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US, Australia, Canada allege India may be misreporting support for rice, wheat at WTO

India considers the procured quantity under MSP programme as eligible production as opposed to all production eligible for the price




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Heightened tensions between China and the US: RBI’s easing cycle could be delayed, says DBS Research




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Kerala govt. considering action against IAS officer for creating religion-based WhatsApp group

K. Gopalakrishnan, Director of Industries and Commerce, claimed that his phone was hacked. However, the police could not find any evidence of hacking




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Wildlife experts divided over impact of seaplane on wildlife

Debate over seaplane impact on Kerala wildlife as trial run approaches, with concerns over disturbance to animals.




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CPI(M) went after trolley bag to hide government failure, says Muraleedharan

Both the State and Union governments are uninterested in people’s issues, says the Congress leader




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Two arrested for assaulting police officer




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Rahul Gandhi joins bypoll campaign in Wayanad, vows to make it global tourism hub

Campaigning for Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi says people of Wayanad have taught him that the ‘word love has a great place in politics’




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Wayanad bypoll: Priyanka Gandhi leads roadshow with Rahul on last day of campaigning

Addressing the crowd after roadshow, Priyanka Gandhi expresses her appreciation for diverse communities within Wayanad constituency




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Officials violating service rules will face action, says Revenue Minister

Minister was responding to questions by mediapersons in connection with the recent Facebook posts by IAS officer N. Prasanth against his senior colleague A. Jayathilak




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Waqf land issue: KCBC approaches Parliament committee directly

In a letter undersigned by KCBC president Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the council says enforcement of Waqf law has been causing hardships for over 600 families at Munambam




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Car accident: pedestrian awarded ₹92 lakh compensation

Highest compensation awarded in Kerala to those rendered bedridden by accidents




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Seaplane lands in Idukki with brighter tourism prospects

Trial run from Kochi to Mattupetty dam completed in 30 minutes. Tourism stakeholders say the service will be a game changer for a district that had no air connectivity hitherto




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Body of man went missing in sea at Varkala recovered

G.S. Sreejith of Nedumom, near Adoor, drowned while bathing in the sea on the Aaliyirakkam beach




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Chelakkara witnesses a high-energy electoral showdown 

LDF confident of victory in a seat they have won since 1996. UDF hopes to wrest back the constituency, a one-time stronghold. NDA going all out to make a strong presence




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Three held with MDMA from near Sreekaryam




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Pinarayi thwarted chances of Dalit person becoming CM in future, alleges Kuzhalnadan




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Journalists protest against Union Minister Suresh Gopi’s ‘abhorrent behaviour’ towards media

Kerala Union of Working Journalists demands apology from Suresh Gopi, urges BJP to address Union Minister’s repeated confrontations with journalists




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Wayanad bypoll: LDF accuses Priyanka Gandhi of ‘misusing’ religious places for election campaign, moves ECI

Complaint lodged by LDF Wayanad Parliamentary Committee says Congress violated electoral rules and regulations




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Two mini IT parks coming up in Kottarakara

Zoho Corporation’s second campus in India will start functioning at Neduvathur panchayat in Kottarakara within five months; a drone research park too will be established in Kottarakara




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Anxiety sweeps through upper Kuttanad as wait begins for payment of paddy procured

Over 1,061 tonnes of the 22,000 tonnes harvested this season has been procured so far. Yet, the farmers have received no payments




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Swedish delegation visits Kerala University

Delegation explores research and exchange opportunities in social sciences, management studies, and humanities




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All set for Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll




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Munambam issue animates politics in the waning hours of bypoll campaign

Opposition is mindful that a rightward drift in traditionally pro-UDF Christian votes catalysed BJP’s win in the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency. CPI(M) reckons that splitting minority votes on religious lines may benefit BJP




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The Goat Life bags two nominations at HMMA

The song Periyone... has been nominated in ‘Song-Feature Film’ category and A.R. Rahman in ‘Score-Independent Film (Foreign Language)’ category




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Second entrance of Kottayam railway station opened




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Rain to gain vigour, yellow alert for five districts on Wednesday




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Navi Mumbai witnessed a quieter Diwali this year




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Maharashtra ‘nutrition policy’ awaits Health Ministry inputs

Chief Minister Fadnavis had set a 15-day deadline at a meeting last month




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6 of family die after taxi turns turtle on Freeway

The Verma family was on their way to the Mumba Devi temple in Zaveri Bazaar




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Norms relaxed for law college admissions




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Woman’s body found in flat, cops start hunt for husband




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This year’s Diwali was less noisy

Police join hands with IMA to launch anti-honking drive, warn of action against violators




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Toxic air: Gadkari blames oil cos, wants them to do their bit

Tells Maharashtra CM to protect Mumbai from water, air pollution




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Sena warns Kannadigas after attack on Marathi community




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Penguin death: activist writes to global bodies seeking intervention




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Syrian civil war may last a decade: Khalili




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Tunisian leader presented Jamnalal Bajaj award




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Jaywantiben Mehta no more




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Minor’s rape: HC denies rickshaw driver’s bail




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State approves special bus service for women

Rs. 90-crore project to ply 300 buses in five civic bodies




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Police give husband clean chit in woman’s murder




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Children’s film fest goes ‘Make in India’ way




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Man with cobra poison held