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Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra sky dives, paraglides and hikes around Switzerland, between servings of fondue

The javelin thrower has been roped in as the Friendship Ambassador of Switzerland. He also donated his gold-winning javelin to the The Olympic Museum in Lausanne



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Shogo hits the right chord to fulfil his wanderlust

The 26-year old from Japan’s Tokyo has so far visited 36 countries making use of his social media connections




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Read this before heading to Bhutan, where you can now meet yak herders and participate in the Snowman Race

On September 23, Bhutan reopened its doors to the world with a fresh approach to sustainable tourism. The Himalayan kingdom has also added new activities and launched the Trans Bhutan Trail



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Data | Kerala tops the country in terms of citizens with passports

India ranks low in terms of visa-free/visa-on-arrival regimes for travellers in 2022




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This Finland town is home to Santa Claus

Elves sorting letters, sunbathing reindeer, and a queue to meet the city’s most popular resident — this is Santa’s busiest time of the year. We visit Santa Claus Village in Lapland to meet the man of the moment



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Magnetic Fields: Vibing to electronic music in a 17th century palace

A 200-km drive from Jaipur, Alsisar Mahal hosted a three-day music festival after two years in December



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30BestBarsIndia announces its list: Sidecar wins the title for the best bar in the country

On the night before 30BestBarsIndia announced its list, nominees partied hard in Delhi, in a joyful chaos of cocktails and reunions. 



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The Conservatory, Bengaluru’s latest event space that plays host to unique food popups is also an ode to Lalbagh

So far the venue has played host to a variety of events including a Thai breakfast popup, a tapas do, where the space was set like a tapas bar, and a Sri Lankan food experience among others



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Royal Enfield X UNESCO set out on a Great Himalayan Exploration

Rider researchers travel to remote communities in the Himalayas to stay with them and document their traditions in an attempt to promote and safeguard the ‘intangible cultural heritage of India’




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Single and ready to mingle? Here comes ROFL

ROFL, a friends-of-friends network of singles, which started in Delhi about seven years ago, has now expanded to seven cities across India; finding like-minded people and creating happy spaces is their success mantra



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Journeymen from Europe visit Coimbatore during their travels in India

Journeymen Wesley and Diana, called Wandergesellen in German, are in India for the last leg of their journey



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Lakhs of tourists throng to Himachal Pradesh’s hill stations

Over 72 lakh tourists arrived in the region between January and May, according to the Director of the Tourism Department of Himachal Pradesh Shimla provides respite to throngs of tourists from the scorching heat via its hill stations




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India plans to set up mini Silicon Valley for GCCs in Goa: Goyal

India’s growth story would take the country’s economy $35 trillion in the next 25 years, says Goyal




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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 to focus on climate finance, accountability, protection for vulnerable communities at COP29

India's national statement is scheduled for November 18-19




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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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QUOTES - COP29 leaders speak as summit formally opens




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India-Russia trade target of $100 bn realistic but urgent need for balance: Jaishankar

Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov begins two-day India visit, attends India-Russia Business Forum




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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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FSSAI looking to develop SOP for online food deliveries for quick commerce, e-commerce platforms

The SOP will look at elaborating on parameters to ensure compliance with food safety norms across the entire supply chain of online food delievery ecosystem




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Govt hopeful of meeting capital expenditure target for FY25

Big Push. Aims to meet ₹11.11 lakh crore capex target, may relax cash management norms in Jan-March quarter




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Retail inflation likely to exceed in Sept’s print of 5.5% in Oct

Government will come out with the detailed inflation data on Tuesday




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Complete re-KYC of PMJDY accounts in mission mode, Finmin tells banks 

Leverage ‘digital’ means for re-KYC, says DFS Secy Nagaraju 




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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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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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Focus on One Health approach at veterinary science congress




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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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Catholic Council of India national conference in Pala




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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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Forest dept. recommends mitigation plan for seaplane service in Mattuppetty

Munnar Assistant Conservator of Forests writes to District Collector, calling for a mitigation plan, approved by the National Board for Wildlife, to manage potential impacts on local wildlife.




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Man sentenced to death for raping and murdering minor stepdaughter




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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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All major fronts claim advantage in Chelakkara




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Bengal cultural festival kicks off in Thrissur




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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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Supreme Court sceptical about Kerala Police demand for Malayalam actor Siddique’s phone from 2016

Extending the interim anticipatory bail granted to the actor, Supreme Court lists the case for next week for detailed arguments




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₹19.70 lakh seized at Cheruthuruthy ahead of Chelakkara bypoll in Kerala

Seizure has raised suspicions and officials are investigating whether the money was intended for use in election-related expenses




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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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Former Kerala Minister and Congress leader M.T. Padma dies in Mumbai

Padma was an MLA from Koyilandy segment in Kozhikode between 1987 and 1991, and 1991 and 1996. She also handled portfolios of Fisheries, Rural Development, and Registration in State Cabinets led by former Chief Ministers Karunakaran and A.K. Antony during 1991-96 period




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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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All set for Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll




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Deliberate bid to disrupt valedictory of school games: Minister

Sivankutty blames teachers of two schools that staged a protest at the function in Kochi




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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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Kumily, one of the major stopovers enroute to Sabarimala, continues to lack essential amenities