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Over 5 lakh people write literacy test across Tamil Nadu

In Chennai, 13,480 people — 2,513 men and 10,967 women — wrote the test, which was held under the New India Literacy Programme




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Schools disaffiliated by CBSE in Delhi continue functioning as usual; students, parents say they don’t know about the derecognition

The students from Classes 1 to 9 may not be directly impacted, those set to appear for their Board examinations may have little choice except to shift to another school in the middle of the year




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Kerala School Sports & Games 2024: KITE beams 100 hours of live feed and uploads whopping 5,000 images during week-long event

The challenge was met impressively thanks to efforts of 70 technical staff from KITE and 300 members of Little KITES, IT clubs from 31 schools in Ernakulam district




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Complaint filed with Lokayukta against DDPI citing inaction against unauthorised schools

Associated Managements of English Medium Schools in Karnataka says photographic evidence of unauthorised buildings and violations of various regulations were provided but permissions were granted




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Former vice-chancellor of Bangalore University Professor M.S. Thimmappa passes away

He suffered a brain injury a month ago due to a fall in the bedroom, for which he had been undergoing treatment




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Will the end of SDS Visa derail Indian students’ Canadian dreams?

Canadian government discontinues SDS visa, impacting Indian students with longer processing times, higher fees, and complex procedures.




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Rupee falls 5 paise to all-time low of 84.37 against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the US Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut interest rates signals a shift in the global financial landscape.




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Reliance Power shares drop 5%; hit lower circuit limit

The stock tanked 4.99% to ₹41.47, its lower circuit limit, on the BSE.




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CCI probe finds Zomato, Swiggy breached antitrust laws, documents show

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigation finds Zomato and Swiggy breached competition laws with exclusive deals favoring restaurant chains




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Tatas will choose Singapore as key partner for semiconductor play: Singapore Minister Shanmugam 

Tata Sons to partner with Singapore in semiconductor industry, showcasing Singapore’s significance in global semiconductor production




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Rupee falls 5 paise to hit new all-time low of 84.37 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut interest rates signals a shift in the global financial landscape




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Jet Airways stock falls 5%, SBI to stay away from funding airlines




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India Cements standalone Q2 net loss widens to ₹240 cr.




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Suzlon CEO-New Business Mangal steps down




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Haldiram Bhujiawala raises ₹235 cr from Pantomath’s Bharat Value Fund

India’s snacks market, which is worth ₹ 42,600 crore in FY24, is expected to reach around ₹95,500 crore by FY32, registering a CAGR of 11%




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Granules unit in Andhra Pradesh gets U.S. FDA inspection report with NAI status




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FM asks RRBs to develop suitable products aligning with MSME clusters

Increase disbursements in ground-level agriculture, focus on asset quality, boost digital and mobile banking service to further enhance financial inclusion: FM to PSU banks, RRBs




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Russian oil finds its way to Europe via India; India now biggest exporter of fuel to EU

India has become the second biggest buyer of Russian crude oil since the invasion, with purchases rising from less than 1% of the total oil imported in the pre-Ukraine war period to almost 40% of the country's total oil purchases




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Rupee falls 1 paisa to all-time low of 84.38 against U.S. dollar in early trade

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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Markets decline in early trade amid unabated foreign fund outflows, muted earnings

Sensex and Nifty fall due to foreign fund outflows, disappointing earnings, and weak Asian markets, impacting investor sentiment




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CCI probe: Zomato, Swiggy say committed to complying with competition law

Zomato and Swiggy termed news reports on the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) investigation "misleading", maintaining that the CCI is yet to pass its final order on the matter of unfair business practices, including alleged preferential treatment to some restaurant partners




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EAM Jaishankar emphasises trade in national currencies ahead of intergovernmental meeting with Russia

The bilateral trade between India and Russia will touch $100 billion by 2030, says External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar




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As its industry struggles, Germany services sector offers untapped growth potential




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Investors see safety in India as Trump win casts shadow on emerging markets




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What you need to know about China's $1.4 trillion debt package




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ADB increases climate finance after U.S., Japan give world's first sovereign guarantees




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Rupee falls 2 paise to hit new all-time low of 84.39 against U.S. dollar

The rupee hits new lifetime low of 84.39 against USD, weighed down by foreign fund outflows and equities




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Sensex, Nifty close flat amid unabated foreign fund outflows, muted earnings

The stock indices close flat amid Foreign Institutional Investors selling, weak earnings, and volatile trade; Asian markets trend lower




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India’s retail equity investment cult rises to a new high amid record FPI outflows




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Karur Vysya Bank hopes to continue growth momentum in H2




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Ramco Cements Q2 standalone net skids to ₹26 cr. on weak demand




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ITI Limited emerges as lowest bidder BharatNet Phase-3 Project worth ₹4559 cr.




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Flender India mulls multi-crore investment in Walajabad plant




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Rupee falls 2 paise to all-time low of 84.40 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the rupee is expected to trade between 83.80 and 84.50 in the medium term with the Reserve Bank of India likely limiting any significant downside




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Carl Zeiss to help 1,00,000 persons with nearsightedness in rural Karnataka

The German company inaugurated its maiden Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India in Bengaluru




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Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally

As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s election victory, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high




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Asian markets drop as Trump worries kick in after China disappoints




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In South America, Trump already losing a trade battle with China




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Rupee slips 1 paisa to close at fresh all-time low of 84.39 against U.S. dollar

A SBI research report on November 11, 2024 said that the rupee may depreciate 8-10% against the US dollar during the Trump 2.0 regime.




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What does winter melt hold this time round?




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Twin-monsoon failures of 2012 have left plantation sector numb




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Wet summer thus far in North, Northwest India




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Will it be a normal monsoon this time?




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Weather-proofing of Budget

“While, like last year, I seek the blessings of Lord Indra to bestow on us timely and bountiful monsoons, I would pray to Goddess Lakshmi as well. I think it is a good strategy to diversify one's risks.” – Pranab Mukherjee in Budget speech 2012-13.




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All's well in equatorial Pacific?

US and Australian lead forecasters believe they are able to see beyond the 'spring barrier' to conclude that the equatorial Pacific will stay 'neutral'during the Northern Hemisphere summer 2013.




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Late-winter snowstorm in Northwest Europe

The Arctic cold wave has made a late-winter dip towards far south of the normal to trigger the latest snowstorm across Northwest Europe, which is on a roll even as one is about to post this blog . This is akin to early-February freaky weather brought about by southward-dipping western disturbances (which are eastward-perturbations of the cold waves striking Northwest and South Europe)over Central and adjoining Peninsular India.




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Ebbs and flows in 'atmospheric rivers' and their impact

So when they swing up, these waves suck warm air from the tropics to Europe, Russia, or the US, and when they swing down, they do the same thing with cold air from the Arctic.




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Wagah: A misfire on many levels

Vast stretches of 'Wagah' play out like a dubbed movie.




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Babu Bangaram: Where are the laughs?

This nostalgic trip is far from fun to declare that ‘Bobbili Raja’ is back




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Joker: Presidency towers