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Defence Ministry cautions firms using Chinese parts for drones

Ministry dashes off a letter to industry bodies asking them to sensitise manufacturers against using Chinese parts for drones




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Govt proposes new window in NRS auctions for buying coal without end use requirement

Coal Ministry proposes new window in NRS Linkage Auction Policy for long-term coal linkages without end use restrictions




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IT Dept rolls out e-dispute resolution scheme

A DRC may make modification to the variations in the specified order and decide to grant reduction/waiver of penalty and prosecution




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NFRA-ICAI tussle over key audit standard overhaul: CA Institute Council to meet on Sep 17 to discuss future strategy

ICAI to debate NFRA’s plan to overhaul audit standard SA600, fearing concentration of market in few hands




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Centre Notifies NaBFID as a ‘Public Financial Institution’

NaBFID expects its total sanctions loan book to touch ₹2 lakh crore by March 2025, while disbursements are likely to be around ₹ 1 lakh crore



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Regulatory, policy reforms crucial for future of India's pharma R&D: Report

Inadequate capacity for drug regulation, need for advanced testing facilities, lack of strong framework for monitoring quality compliance among policy challenges, says report




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Parliamentary panel expresses concern over CCI budget cuts

Panel seeks updates on pending competition cases, CCI’s backlog, and progress of the Draft Digital Competition Bill targeting the digital market




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Centre releases ₹1.78 lakh crore to States towards tax devolution

Aimed at enabling States to accelerate capital spending ahead of festive season




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India to continue supporting Global South with strong forex reserves, says FM Sitharaman

At a Centre for Global Development event, Sitharaman highlighted India’s use of foreign reserves to aid distressed nations without conditions.




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CCI sharpens penalty recovery rules, seeks public input on new amendments

Stakeholders invited to share feedback by December 6 on proposed changes aimed at a more streamlined and effective penalty recovery process




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Vehicle scrappage policy receives lukewarm response: Auto dealers

State incentives boost scrappage uptake, but space limitations hinder progress




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iX out of 10

BMW’s updated iX may not set your heart racing, but if a luxury electric crossover is what you’re after, it’ll acquit itself well




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Electric Evolution

As an all-electric premium offering, the BYD Seal offers more than just great value




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Maruti Suzuki opens bookings for the Swift 

it’s safe to say that the new Swift has large shoes to fill




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Mahindra XUV 3XO: Evolution 

Better than before: The Mahindra XUV 3XO proves to be everything the XUV 3OO was and then some more. 




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BMW iX xDrive50: Watt-aboutery

Following its successful market performance, BMW has decided to make the iX more powerful with the introduction of the new iX xDrive50 model




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2024 Porsche Panamera makes its Indian debut

The Panamera benefits from a new cabin, complete with a 12.6-inch instrument panel, a 10.9-inch touchscreen, and a passenger display




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Cyclone Dana: East Midnapore, South 24 Parganas likely to be worst affected in Bengal




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Pollution levels in Kolkata likely to be alarming on Kali Puja as AQI deteriorates




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Significant spike in air, noise pollution in Kolkata




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Bursting of firecrackers post-Diwali further spikes air pollution in Kolkata




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How to identify hidden signs of your child's depression and how to go about it

This article will highlight common signs of depression in children and offer practical steps for parents to ensure their child gets the support needed to overcome these challenges.




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Karwa Chauth 2024: 5 fasting tips for women with diabetes

Here are five fasting tips to help them manage diabetes effectively during Karwa Chauth 2024.




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Delhi pollution: Tips to protect your lungs as AQI levels rise

Here are some essential tips to help protect your lungs during this pollution surge.




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'I have not worked out': This is how Vidya Balan achieved drastic weight loss without exercising

Despite numerous diets and rigorous workouts, she frequently found that the weight would return.




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Can air pollution make you fat? Know how high AQI impact your health

Studies indicate that extended exposure to pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide can lead to systemic inflammation and metabolic disruptions, both of which play a significant role in weight gain.




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Researchers uncover new role of mutant RAS proteins in some of the deadliest cancers

A new study led by NCI researchers shows that mutant RAS proteins help release a nuclear protein from a complex transported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, kicking off a series of events that lead to the breakdown of a tumor suppressor protein.




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Djokovic out of ATP Finals due to ...

Defending ATP Finals champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the season-ending event in Turin through injury, the Serbian said on Tuesday.




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Congress deputes Sushil Kumar Shinde, Jitendra Singh, Deepak Babaria as observers for election of CLP leader in Karnataka

Karnataka voters decimated the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party and gave Congress an unambiguous mandate, with 135 seats in the 224-member Legislative Assembly




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Defiant BRS MLA Mynampalli Hanumantha Rao to decide future course of action after talks with supporters

“I had not made any personal accusation against the Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao or the party. My grouse is against Mr. Harish Rao only,” he said.




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Real development of Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram districts all thanks to YSRCP regime: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister

The Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh will soon become a reality, as Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy is scheduled to lay its foundation stone on August 25, said Peedika Rajanna Dora




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Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data

Share of women parliamentarians has never exceeded 15% in the past general elections




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Jammu and Kashmir UT faces 30 days worth of power cuts in a year | Data

In both the duration and number of power outages, the Union Territory’s numbers are relatively far higher




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Manipur Police accuse radical outfit Arambai Tengol of extortion, assault

Terming the abduction of an officer “unprecedented”, police in valley and hill districts ask for more forces of Assam Rifles, fearing a breach of peace due to the movement of armed civilians, underground outfits  




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INS Vikrant with a crew strength of about 1,700 Navy personnel arrives in Chennai




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Rajya Sabha polls should be free and fearless, to be given ‘utmost protection’, says SC

The court said parliamentary privilege was not to be restricted to only law-making on the floor of the House but extended to other powers and responsibilities of elected members




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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's 'insult' at NITI Aayog meeting doesn't suit democratic norms: Sanjay Raut

The money which is distributed by the Centre belongs to the people of India. What did Maharashtra get... Our Chief Minister came back empty-handed: Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut




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Will protest inside, outside Parliament for J&K’s Statehood: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi, in an election rally in Jammu, said the 2019 decision to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories was "a grave injustice"



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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls: 57% turnout in peaceful Phase 2 polling

Reasi district records highest voting percentage of 74.7 followed by Pooch at 73.8; Srinagar’s turnout exceeds Lok Sabha figure; no booth reported any incident warranting a repoll, says EC



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People of Srinagar remain reluctant voters as district records 29.24% turnout

Srinagar district’s poll percentage was 27.9% in the 2014 Assembly election and recorded 29.24% this time; J&K Chief Electoral Officer says Srinagar saw an increase of 5% compared to voter turnout of the recent Lok Sabha polls



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Omar Abdullah blames Centre for low voter turnout in second phase of J&K polls

Centre tried to present the high voter turnout as signs of normalcy and as if the people had accepted the revocation of Article 370, said the National Conference leader



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NC, PDP blame Centre for lower turnout in second phase of elections in J&K

NC vice-president Omar Abdullah said the Centre was at fault to project the high poll percentage in the first phase as normalcy and call it the effect of Article 370 removal. “I think the low voter turnout was the reaction to it in Srinagar,” he said.



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Regret standing with BJP during protest by farmers, says Dushyant Chautala

JJP leader says it was a mistake that he did not understand farmers’ sentiments but that he does not regret allying with the BJP in 2019




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Chess Olympiad | Absolute domination by both Indian teams, says Harikrishna




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Chess happened by accident but it was a happy accident: Vidit Gujrathi

It has not sunk in yet but I do know this achievement is going to stay with us for a long time, says Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi




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Indian paddlers dominate in WTT Youth Contender in Dammam

While the competition did not feature key players from traditional table tennis powerhouses, the Indians produced strong performances to return with a rich haul of medals




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Deeply concerning: Usha slams executive committee members for not felicitating Olympic medallists

India secured six medals, including two historic bronze by young shooter Manu Bhaker, but Usha said the "EC does not want to celebrate their success" and it makes her "very sad."




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GCL | Carlsen outwits Giri, but Knights rule




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Global Chess League: Defending champion Triveni Continental Kings reach final, edging out Alpine SG Pipers

Continental Kings will defend its crown against PBG Alaskan Knights.




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Alireza Firouzja Interview | Now I mostly think about becoming No. 1 player in the world

I was playing chess for 11 or 12 years in a row before deciding that I wanted to have a social life; I am focusing a lot on the game again; I managed to win the Grand Chess Tour, but could have done a bit better at the Candidates; Gukesh is a big favourite for the World title but Ding has the experience