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BJP releases first list of 99 candidates for Maharashtra Assembly elections

The list includes 71 sitting MLAs and several prominent party leaders




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Aspiring MLAs play ‘Bank Heist’ over delayed scheme payments; bank employees demand protection 

Bank employees in Maharashtra face attacks as political hopefuls demand release of funds under ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ to woo voters




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Gujarat 8th state to seek larger share from 16th Finance Commission: Dr Panagariya

States demand 50 per cent of tax collections be devolved to states as against the current 41 per cent. Presently, the central government takes 59 per cent of the tax revenues.




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BRICS expansion has added to inclusivity, agenda for global good: PM Modi

PM to attend BRICS summit in Kazan on October 22-23 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin




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Andhra ties up with Meta Platforms for delivery of public services

AP Minister Nara Lokesh said the move enhance the efficiency of public services




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De-escalation will follow restoring trust with China at LAC, says Army Chief

A day after India’s announcement, Beijing says a resolution has been reached over “relevant matters” on China-India border




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AP govt to provide 3 LPG cylinders free of cost every year from Deepavali

The estimated cost of the scheme is ₹2,700 cr per annum




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YSRCP Chief Jagan Reddy moves NCLT on his mother and sister for illegal’ transfer of Sarawati Power shares

Reddy and his sister Sharmila have been estranged as the latter opposed him openly in the general elections held early this year by setting up her own party which was later merged with the Congress in Andhra Pradesh




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Sharad Pawar secures MVA unity, seat sharing formula finalised for Maharashtra elections

Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) had reached an impasse over seat-sharing negotiations, threatening to fracture the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance




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PM internship program to become key CSR theme for FY25

This will be in addition to the previous theme, ‘Health & Nutrition’, announced earlier




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Cyclone Dana: Kolkata airport suspends flight operations, Railways takes proactive measures

Due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall, airport authorities decided to suspend the flight operations from 6 pm on Thursday to 9 am on Friday




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Andhra Pradesh’s new capital Amaravati to get new railway line with ₹2,245 crore

A multi-modal logistics hub to come up at Paritala, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw




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West Bengal and Odisha shift lakhs of people to cyclone shelters and relief camps ahead of cyclone Dana’s landfall

Cyclone Dana, formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal, is expected to affect six to seven districts of Benga




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Pawar vs. Pawar in Baramati once again: NCP (Sharad Pawar) announces candidates for Maharashtra assembly elections

During the last Lok Sabha polls, Ajit Pawar’s wife, Sunetra Pawar, secured 573,979 votes in Baramati but was defeated by her sister-in-law, Supriya Sule, Sharad Pawar’s daughter, who garnered 732,312 votes




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Serentica Global plans to set up 10 GW renewable energy projects in Andhra Pradesh

“This was disclosed in a meeting of AP Minister for Education, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh with representatives of the Vedanta Group subsidiary at the company’s office in Mumbai on Thursday” 




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ADB commits $434.25 million loan for solar facility in Assam

The project will support the development of a grid-connected battery energy storage system to ensure grid stability and meet peak power demand




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Disengagement of troops begins in Depsang & Demchok, to be over by Oct 29

After armies of both sides have retreated to the pre-Galwan face-off positions of April 2020 in Depsang plains and Demchok, patrolling will begin: Indian Army sources




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Andhra Pradesh joins hand with EESL for powering 1.5 lakh houses with energy efficient appliances

Naidu reviewed the ongoing projects in the department of Energy, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Housing, Municipal & Urban Development and Women & Child Development




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Telangana to complete caste survey by Nov 30

‘80,000 government employees will be roped in for conducting the survey and they will be appropriately trained for it’




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Evacuation drive launched in north Odisha due to flood situation after cyclone

So far, 10,500 people – 2,500 from Remuna and 8,000 from Balasore Sadar -- have been evacuated to safety, the CM said




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Delhi air pollution persists in 'Very Poor' category, thick smog engulfs parts of city

Notably, the floating toxic foam on the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area persisted, as the water pollution remained high




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Modi slams Bengal & Delhi governments as inhumane for not implementing Ayushman Bharat

Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme – which promises an annual coverage of up to ₹500,000 per family for secondary and tertiary healthcare – the Centre and state government share the insurance premiums in a 60–40 ratio




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Spain and India to partner on energy security and green transition goals

By combining Spanish innovation with India’s potential, a big impact can be made on the global economy and the environment, he says




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Indian Railways, Swiss Rail ink MoU for tech, track & infra upgrades

The MoU will cover areas such as track maintenance, tech collab and infrastructure modernisation of the Railways




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Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corp’s request to revise solar energy slot timings faces industry backlash

Limiting solar power usage at night may deter investors from pursuing new projects, say experts




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First phase of Maharashtra’s new emergency ambulance project to be operationalised by Sept 2025

Plans afoot to bid for TN and UP, next year




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Delhi air 'very poor' all across on Diwali morning

The Air Quality Index was 330 at 9 am and is expected to deteriorate further towards the evening as festivities take on




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Siddaramaiah slams central govt for injustice, says Karnataka deserves fair share of tax returns

“We are in a federal system and we’ve accepted that. The constitution is in effect today. But just because we’re in a federal system, the central government should not inflict injustice on Karnataka” said Karnataka CM




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Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu rolls out free cooking gas cylinder supply scheme

Three LPG cylinders per year will be supplied free of cost under the scheme which was formally launched under `Deepam 2 in Eedupuram in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh today




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Indian Army begins patrolling at Demchok but not at Depsang in Ladakh

Indian Army sources stated patrolling at Depsang is expected to resume shortly




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Amit Shah unveils Gujarat’s largest waste-to-energy project in Ahmedabad

The ₹375 crore plant in Piplaj is set up by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) under the PPP model with Jindal Urban Waste Management Limited




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Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: BJP to implement Uniform Civil Code in the state, tribals to be out of its ambit, says Amit Shah

Jharkhand is the most corrupt state in the country, alleges Union Home Minister Amit Shah while releasing BJP’s manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in the state




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Maratha leader Manoj Jarange-Patil withdraws supporters from Maharashtra assembly polls

Contesting without strong political backing might undermine our cause, says Maratha reservation leader Manoj Jarange-Patil




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Andhra Pradesh Assembly to present full Budget for FY25 on November 11

Notably, this marks the first time in the state’s history that two vote-on-account budgets were introduced for the initial eight months of the current fiscal year. 




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JK Assembly convenes after six years

The first session after a six-year hiatus quickly descended into bedlam as legislators engaged in heated exchange after the People’s Democratic Party introduced a resolution opposing the reading down of Article 370.  




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Retail chemists association red-flags Swiggy-Pharmeasy pilot project to deliver medicines

Association writes to DCGI to review impact of such partnerships




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Andhra Pradesh to call fresh tenders for Amaravati Capital Project soon: Minister Narayana

“A technical committee comprising the chief engineers has been constituted on July 24 only to formulate the norms to resolve such issues with regard to pending bills of the past tenders and close the matter permanently”




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Rebellion rocks Maharashtra parties as denied ticket aspirants refuse to withdraw from the fray

This wave of dissent poses a fresh challenge for both the ruling Mahayuti coalition and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. Today was the last day for withdrawal of nominations




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Maharashtra’s Political Turmoil: Voters head to polls amid uncertain alliances and shifting loyalties

The last five years of the state’s political landscape, marked by defections and power struggles, have left voters wary. The roller-coaster twists in Maharashtra’s politics have sparked both intrigue and doubt, with alliances hanging by a thread and loyalties as uncertain as ever.




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Kerala hotel owners protest 18% GST on rented buildings, warn of industry crisis

Kerala Hotel & Restaurant Association leaders warn the tax will severely impact small and medium establishments lacking input tax benefits




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India’s battery storage boom: 12-fold growth expected by FY32 with 60 GW capacity

Solid Power Purchase Agreements and flexible technologies are expected to mitigate obsolescence risks and drive project-level investments




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KIMS Hospitals expands into Kerala with plan for 3,000 new beds in five years

The initial steps include taking over Sreechand Hospital in Kannur and entering into an operations & management contract with Westfort Hospital in Thrissur




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Abhay Prabhavana Museum, India’s largest Museum of Ideas, inaugurated 

Abhay Prabhavana Museum covers a vast 3.5 lakh square feet of curated, climate-controlled space, on the banks of the Indrayani River, offering an immersive exploration of Indian values through the lens of Jain teachings




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Trump’s second term unlikely to upset the Indo-US pharma apple-cart, say industry voices

IP may become a point of contention, as new administration may seek greater reciprocity




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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of special status 

Ruckus ensues as BJP opposes resolution




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Have not received any government notice on Wikipedia’s editorial practices: Wikimedia Foundation

Wikipedia articles are required by its editorial policies to maintain a neutral point of view, says Wikimedia Foundation




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