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Incompetence rights a wrong, but for how long? | On the import of Salman Rushdie’s Satanic Verses

Perhaps the notification that banned the import of Salman Rushdie’s Satanic Verses was as fictitious as the characters in the novel




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Trump turns to allies on capitol hill to fill top cabinet posts

Trump will also reach into the the Senate, with the expected appointment of Marco Rubio of Florida as secretary of State, according to a person familiar with the matter




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US will stay in global climate fight despite Trump, says Podesta

Yet John Podesta, senior adviser to the president for international climate policy, also struck an apologetic tone at the start of the United Nations COP29 summit in Azerbaijan. The expected pullback by the world’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter, he acknowledged, comes even “as the dangers we face grow ever-more catastrophic.”




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L&T bags 'ultra mega' order from NTPC to set up thermal power plants in MP, Bihar

The work involves design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection and commissioning of boilers, turbines, electrostatic precipitators, auxiliaries, along with the related mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and civil works




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Pfizer ramps up Indian R&D and manufacturing, says Meenakshi Nevatia, MD

Pfizer is shifting its oncology and chemotherapy product lines from Australia to Gujarat and aims to increase the share of local products in the Indian market.




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Urban gardening company Ugaoo raises ₹47 crores in Series A funding led by V3 Ventures

The company plans to use the funds to expand its regional presence across the top 10 Indian cities and open 80 retail stores by FY 2030




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Sensex, Nifty slump 1 pc amid unabated foreign fund outflows, weak global trends




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Weekly Rupee view: Rupee take a hit as Trump’s victory boosts dollar

Support at 84.50 can limit the downside for now




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Air quality during Diwali worse in North India compared to South India

Delhi’s average AQI rose from 295 (Oct 24-Oct 30) to 353 (Oct 31-Nov 6), Jaipur went from 196 to 243, and Patna jumped from 126 to 232




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Hyundai profits slip in Q2 & H1 on weak domestic demand, geopolitical tensions

Net profit skids 15.5 per cent to ₹1,375.5 crore in the September quarter; domestic sales drop 5.8% to 149,639 units in the quarter under review




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Cox & Kings to return to biz, five years after insolvency 

Cox & Kings, which was among the largest players in tours and meeting and incentive segment, suspended operations following a cash crunch in October 2019.




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Govt working to improve R&D in drone sector for Indian IP creation: Rajnath Singh

The Centre is committed to creating an ‘Adaptive Defence’ in the country to counter challenges posed by the fast-changing world, says Defence Minister




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Swiggy’s IPO to deliver ₹9,000 crore in employee wealth for 5,000 employees

Nearly 5,000 current and former employees are set to benefit, with around 500 Swiggy employees to enter the ‘crore-pati’ club when the firm makes its stock market debut, according to sources




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CuraTeQ Biologics’ Hydrogen plant gets GMP certificate from EMA

The GMP inspection, conducted by EMA representatives from April 8-12, 2024, assessed mammalian and microbial drug substance manufacturing facility sections




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AT&C loss widens: Centre suggests States to calculate technical & commercial losses separately

The total outstanding debt of Discoms is currently around ₹6.84 lakh crore. Accumulated losses stand at ₹6.46 lakh crore.




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Eveready Industries consolidated profit jumps 16% for Q2FY25

The company’s revenue remained flat at Rs ₹362.61 crore for the quarter under review as against Rs ₹364.89 crore for the corresponding period last fiscal, according to a stock exchange filing




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NFRA Board approves revamp proposals on 40 auditing standards

Also approves revised SA600 despite ICAI concerns; NFRA also okays revised auditing standard on ‘Joint Audits’




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National Insurance Company’s Q2 net profit jumps 80%

The India’s oldest general insurance company said that health insurance continued to be the major premium earner comprising about 45 per cent of the total product portfolio



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Google Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro open for pre-orders in India

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro can be pre-ordered for ₹59,999 and ₹84,999 respectively in India




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Nothing Phone (1): Improved camera, 5G support and ARCore with latest OS version

Nothing Phone (1) and Reliance has already collaborated on Jio True 5G support




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Google Pixel 7 review: Love, Tech, & the lil’ green robot!

The comparatively petite flagship has a few charms hidden within




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Lenovo Tab M9 review: An affordable, compact companion

Here is the low-down on where it impresses, and where it doesn’t




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Honor unveils Magic V2: A foldable phone competing against Apple’s flagships

With a foldable OLED screen and a competitive price, it aims to challenge iPhone’s dominance in the market.



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Rare discount on iPhone 15 in China as competition intensifies

The price of some iPhones has been cut by 5 per cent in a Lunar New Year promotion that will last from January 18-January 21




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OnePlus launches specially designed Genshin Impact smartphone 

The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition will be available for purchase in India from March 19




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Understanding The Tax Implications Of F&O Trading In India

F&O trading comes with complex tax implications that need to be properly understood to ensure tax compliance and optimise liabilities.




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Masaan – Tragedy and triumph




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Why hard fought battles in sport make for compelling viewing




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Give employees appropriate strokes




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"You must write about this, Madam"




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People-watching at an Aadhaar camp




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Trump’s win sparks surprise rally in Indian IT stocks

Swiggy IPO sees slow start amid US election buzz




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Indian markets open lower after Trump victory rally; IT stocks mixed 

Apollo Hospitals and Tata Steel up more than 6%, followed by HCL Tech (0.66 per cent), Coal India (0.61 per cent), and TCS (0.46 per cent)




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Trump effect on the Indian stock markets a day later

Metal and technology stocks led the slide




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Broker’s call: Amara Raja E&M (Buy)

Sharekhan




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Fed cuts rates; Powell declares he won’t resign if Trump asks

The Federal Open Market Committee, acknowledging the uncertain economic outlook, unanimously cut the federal funds rate to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%.



  • Money & Banking

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Can Trump remove Fed Chair Powell? Here’s what the law says

Trump will have future opportunities to appoint or replace at least one Fed governor and possibly impact other key leadership roles, but the central bank’s independence remains a core principle



  • Money & Banking

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Man held for attempt to murder in Tirunelveli




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HC dismisses plea by Manappuram Finance MD&CEO to quash CBI notice

The CBI in Madurai had issued the notice to the private finance company official to cooperate in the investigation into the case of gold jewellery missing from Punjab National Bank, Pudukkottai Branch, in 2019




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Devotees brave rain to witness ‘soorasamharam’ at Tirupparankundram temple

The ceremony marks the end of Kanda Sashti festival which started with ‘Kappu Kattudhal’ ceremony. 




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Regulate supply of commodities to fair price shops, say employees




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Competition on Marabu Kavithai to be held

Karisal literary festival to be held in Sivakasi on Dec 14, 15




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Temple administrator held under POCSO Act for impregnating minor girl




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Confusion is only in the minds of BJP and not in J&K Assembly, says P. Chidambaram




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Bypass Road widening work in Tirunelveli nearing completion




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With crematorium being used as dump yard, residents of Karuppayurani bid unpleasant farewell to dear ones




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Implementation of government schemes reviewed at DISHA meeting in Madurai




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Thousands witness celestial wedding at Sri Dhandayuthapani Swami Temple in Palani

The highlight of the ‘kanda sashti’ festival is the ‘Soorasamharam,’ following which the ‘thirukalyanam’ took place at the hill temple.




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HC restrains authorities from constructing shopping complex on land used by villagers




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23 Rameswaram fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy, three trawlers impounded

23 Rameswaram fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for poaching, sparking concerns and calls for government intervention