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Government formulates ‘work from Kerala’ concept

The idea is to leverage Kerala’s unique advantages from sustainable transport facilities, clean air and water besides open-minded people.




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Kerala HC quashes criminal case against former postal officials for taking possession of Waqf property

The post office was functioning from 1999, even before the insertion of section 52A in Waqf Act, which makes purchase or possession of Waqf property without Waqf Board nod punishable




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IBM’s new GenAI Innovation Centre to open doors to all looking to experiment with its AI platform




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Hits below the belt

"John le Carré's conduct in your pages is like ... that of a man who, having relieved himself in his own hat, makes haste to clamp the brimming chapeau on his head."



  • R K Nair

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Geographique and Regina Memorabilis show out




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King’s Battalion, Still I Rise, Charukala and Admiral Shaw please




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Tom Cruiser wins Mysore Dasara Sprint Championship-2024




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Golden Warrior for the Multidimensional Trophy




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Mojito and Waikiki impress




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Champions Way excels




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It’s My Time and Dyf show out




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Champions Way primed to deliver in the Governor’s Cup




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John Wick, African Gold, Eastern Gold and Vyasa catch the eye




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Sweet Legacy, Young Heart, Lebua and Dedicate impress




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Dyf, Geographique and Regina Memorabilis show out




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Speculation, Royal Baron, Race For The Stars and Be Calm work well




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Excellent Lass, Ashwa Vedha, Shamrock, Mandarino and The Leader shine




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Dream Seller and Karanveer show out




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Vivaldi and Arjun work well




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Densetsu, Xaily, Positano, Kallu Sakkare and Power Of Beauty excel




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Pluto, Desert Star, Element, Everwin and Dakshin Vijay put up a pleasing display




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Bengaluru winter meeting from Nov. 1




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Geographique should score a hat-trick in the Teena Katrak Memorial R.W.I.T.C. Ltd Trophy (Gr. 2)




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Geographique completes hat-trick by winning the Teena Katrak Memorial R.W.I.T.C. Ltd. Trophy




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All Stars, Soft Whisper, Crown Drive and Raffinato please




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Rise And Reign, Densetsu, Promiseofthefuture, Elfin Knight, Irish Rockstar and Storm Shadow catch the eye




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Golden Glow and Rasputin show out




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Hyderabad Winter Races to commence on November 10




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Government reduces windfall tax on crude oil to ₹5,700 per tonne

The tax, levied as Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED), aims to moderate the impact of rising oil prices on consumers.




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India imposes anti-dumping duty on pentaerythritol imports from China, Saudi Arabia and Taiwan

Kanoria Chemicals had filed the petition seeking anti dumping probe




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Finance Minister is now final authority to grade CPSEs

Proposals for upgrade or downgrade CPSEs need no longer be referred to Cabinet Secretariat and Public Enterprises Service Board




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Foreign brokerages say BJP’s lower-than-expected victory to delay tough reforms but expect policy continuity

Foreign Brokerages predict fiscal consistency with a populist twist under Modi 3.0




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Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi appointed as next Chief of Army Staff

Lt. Gen Dwivedi brings extensive experience in military operations, technology integration, and strategic leadership, having served in various command and staff appointments throughout his illustrious 39-year career




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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh heads to Kuwait amid fire tragedy, expects clarity upon arrival

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has set up a helpline for family members, and Prime Minister Modi has announced an ex-gratia relief of ₹2 lakh for the families of deceased Indian nationals




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Govt approves viability gap funding for offshore wind energy projects

The outlay also includes ₹6,853 crore for installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects and a grant of ₹600 crore for upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects




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Union Cabinet announces economic decisions worth over ₹2.88-lakh crore

These include the MSP hike for 14 Kharif crops, Varanasi airport expansion, and a new major port at Vadhavan




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Centre notifies new Telecom Act effective June 26, replaces 138-year-old Telegraph Act

Key provisions include user protection, reforms in the right of way, optimal spectrum utilisation, and the introduction of biometric identification for new SIMs




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Periodic review likely of PSBs, CPSEs employees

New instructions from DoPT require PSUs and Banks to review employees monthly for integrity and effectiveness.




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Govt hikes NDRF risk and hardship allowance by 40%: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement at the Flag-in ceremony of the NDRF’s Mountaineering Expedition Vijay, emphasising the crucial role NDRF plays in national and international disaster response




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Modi pivots to welfarism, free private sector growth

PM’s replies to the debate in Parliament with aggressive rebuttal of the Opposition’s barbs and a vision for the economy




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On eve of Modi’s Moscow visit, Indo-Russia JV delivers 35,000 AK-203s to Indian Army

The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Ltd, a joint venture between India and Russia, has production facility at Amethi, UP and is expected to manufacture more than 600,000 rifles as per a deal between the two sides




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New MCA rule allows Directors to update KYC details throughout the year

This change offers more flexibility compared to the previous system, which only allowed updates during the annual KYC filing




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Two pre-Independence era acts to be re-enacted: Aircraft Act and Boilers Act get modern overhaul

In the upcoming Lok Sabha session, the Government will re-enact the Aircraft Act of 1934, introduce the Coffee Promotion Bill, and revamp the Indian Boilers Act of 1923 to modernise regulations and support the ‘Make in India’ initiative




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Health Ministry directs FSSAI to waive off registration fee for street food vendors

Union Health Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda also stressed on providing ‘Street Safe’ Rapid Testing Kit to ensure safe food is used by street food vendors and highlighted the need to empower them by enrolling them on food delivery platforms




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Budget 2024: ₹5,000 monthly internship allowance announced for 1 crore youth

Internship scheme aims to create job opportunities in top 500 companies over next five years




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Govt issues fifth draft notification to declare Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive area

The notification aims to safeguard the region by prohibiting activities such as mining, quarrying, sand mining, and new thermal power projects, while also restricting large-scale construction projects and townships




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Govt set to bring in changes in banking laws

Amendments likely to raise number of nominees in a bank account to 4



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Nirmala Sitharaman introduces Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

The Bill seeks to give customers an option to increase the number of nominees per bank account to four, from existing one, among others




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Andhra to announce new industrial, liquor policies soon

Pharma, automobiles, mining, energy and shipping, likely to be given special thrust by the State Government




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DPIIT may take a relook at FDI restrictions from China in policy review: Sources

No country in the world has been able to decouple with China, says Commerce Secretary