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Knotty Legend claims the General Rajendrasinhji Million




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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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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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NDA Govt under CM Chandrababu Naidu to implement major policy overhaul in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expected to personally examine policy changes in all departments




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Consumer Affairs Ministry releases draft guidelines to curb pesky promotional calls, messages

Draft guidelines released by DoCA protect consumers from unsolicited and unwarranted communications business communication




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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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Union Budget 2024-25: India slashes aid to Maldives, boosts support for Sri Lanka and Mauritius

Aid to the Maldives has been cut by 48%, reducing the grant from ₹770 crore to ₹400 crore, reflecting strained diplomatic ties following the election of pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu.




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Govt supports e-commerce but demands fair play and honesty, says Piyush Goyal

Goyal highlighted the benefits of e-commerce while expressing concerns about predatory pricing practices and the need to protect small retailers




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Cabinet approves ₹6,456 crore worth of new rail projects across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh

Three projects include setting up of two new lines and one multi-tracking project across Indian Railways




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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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Chennai Metro Phase 2 now a ‘Central Sector’ project, Centre to fund 65% of costs

The decision shifts financial responsibility largely to the central government, freeing up state resources and triggering loan renegotiations with international agencies. 




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Family pension in case of two widows to be paid after deciding legality of second marriage

Existing rule says ‘widow’ or ‘widower’ shall mean a spouse, legally wedded to deceased government servant or pensioners.




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Finmin gives effect to revised consolidated pay for IRDAI Chairman, members

Revised pay to be effective from January 1 this year



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India’s new biodiversity strategy aims to protect 30% of ecosystems, restore degraded habitats by 2030

This plan aligns with the global targets set by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.




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Government permits internet through Wi-Fi in air travel




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Hyundai Creta: In the lead

New design and tech might headline the new Hyundai Creta’s list of updates, but how good is it to drive?




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Hyundai sales rise 8.5 per cent in January at 67,615 units

The automaker had dispatched 62,276 units in the same month last year.




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Force Gurkha now also available in a five-door guise

The off-road-focussed SUV is powered by a 2.6-litre diesel engine which makes 138 bhp and 32.63 kg-m. 




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BMW 2 Series Shadow Edition now available 

The car is available in two colours, namely Alpine White and Skyscraper Grey




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Mercedes-Benz aims for the top 

Top Drawer: Two new TEVs have graced the Mercedes-Benz India lineup. 




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Taisor to a gunfight

The Fronx-based Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor brings the Toyota line-up up to date




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Renault Kiger 2024 Review: Compact SUV’s pricing, performance and features explained

Renault’s sub-four-metre Kiger is refreshed with added vigour for 2024




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Vijay's maiden political entry was successful: Tamil megastar Rajinikanth




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Vijay chairs meeting of TVK leaders to finalise roadmap for his statewide tour




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TN: Leopard kills dog at home stay in Valparai, locals demand immediate capture




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Heavy rains predicted in coastal TN districts till Nov 8




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Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission to focus on research, developing AI-driven governance




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Puducherry Police register 50 cases on senior citizen scam complaints




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TN farmers plan major stir against Land Consolidation Act, 2023




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Heavy rains predicted across Tamil Nadu for next five days




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Cybercrimes on rise: TN Police warns public; Chennai, Coimbatore, 2-tier cities vulnerable




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TN to detect land encroachments using AI, pilot study in Coimbatore




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Cyclone Dana: Train services in Sealdah division to remain suspended for 14 hours from Thursday night




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Barring heavy rain, Cyclone Dana's impact nominal in West Bengal




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Cyclone Dana: Flight, train services resume in West Bengal




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Cyclone Dana: Kharif crops in Bengal may be affected by excessive rains




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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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Fish, meat, and vegetable prices skyrocket in Kolkata on eve of Bhai Dooj




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PDS slips in Bengal will now give details of Centre-state share in food subsidy




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Ceiling prices of 8 common drugs raised by 50%, these medicines treat asthma, tuberculosis, others...

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has sanctioned the ceiling price hike for 11 formulations by 50 per cent in response to representations from drug makers.




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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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'I gain weight as body...' Arjun Kapoor reveals being diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease

Hashimoto's disease can lead to hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, causing symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, and slowed heart rate.




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For healthy adults, taking multivitamins daily is not associated with a lower risk of death

A large analysis of data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years has found no association between regular multivitamin use and lower risk of death.




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Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over free rice scheme?

Why did the FCI refuse to supply rice to Karnataka? What are the alternatives that the Karnataka government is exploring? How long will it take for the Congress government to implement the Anna Bhagya scheme?




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RLD chief to attend Opposition bloc INDIA’s third meeting in Mumbai

Party dismisses speculation about joining ruling NDA; says it is preparing to contest 12 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh




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Krishna Basin irrigation projects in Telugu States may be hit hard by rainfall deficit

The Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir, which serves a cultivation area of around 22.12 lakh acres across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, is less than half-full even in the third week of August




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Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The idea of simultaneous elections is untenable if its impact on existing Assemblies and the three-tier system is considered.