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P.J. Joseph demands govt. intervention in Munambam issue




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Drenched in sweat, student volunteers have a bittersweet experience at sports meet in Kochi




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Civic authorities racing against time to save Central funds for Edakochi STP

The deadline for the ₹18.6-crore project is December 31, and failure to complete it in time will lead to the Corporation losing the Central share of ₹7.75 crore




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Union Minister Suresh Gopi inaugurates ‘Confluence-24’ in Kochi




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Softball teams raise the roof as they whip up excitement at Parade Ground




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Syro-Malabar Church affirms solidarity with Munambam protesters

State government must urgently intervene in the issue, since hundreds of families are facing threat of displacement from the land they had purchased and had been staying in for decades, says Church spokesperson




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Hurdles abound for SilverLine as Railways seek revised DPR for project




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Drones to emerge as game changer in fisheries sector, says Union Minister

George Kurian says Centre will develop 100 climate-resilient coastal villages to protect fishers’ livelihood




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Kerala, Tamil Nadu united to ensure that India belongs to everyone, says Kanimozhi

DMK MP Kanimozhi was addressing an event held at the Ernakulam Town Hall to felicitate Sr. Vinitha, director of St. Teresa’s College, for her contributions to higher education, social welfare, and culture.




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Coastal States must register all fishing vessels, says Union Minister George Kurian

George Kurian emphasises the need for a framed regulation and policy to improve the livelihood of the fishing community and increase the number of vessels to optimally exploit the country’s marine fisheries resources




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New CEO for Kochi Biennale Foundation




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Sports meet a resounding success: Sivankutty




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Centre, State must intervene in Munambam Waqf property issue, says Thattil




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Union Minister inaugurates Milma’s fully solar-powered dairy

Milma Federation Chairman K.S. Mani handed over the keys of the Central Quality Control Lab to National Dairy Development Board Chairman Meenesh Shah.




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Catholic Church to intensify Munambam protests

Protest gatherings were held in over 1,500 parishes of the Syro-Malabar Church across the State




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HC asks Wayanad DLSA to formulate action plan to prevent child marriages among tribal communities




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Action initiated against units lacking sewage treatment facilities, Environment dept. tells NGT




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Detailed probe launched into fire at commercial unit near Aluva




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Pre-paid taxi counters for Sabarimala pilgrims: HC seeks Railways response




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HPSL Pune Derby to be run on Oct. 13.




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Redefined upstages Santissimo to claim the HPSL Pune Derby




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Sweet Legacy, Young Heart, Lebua and Dedicate impress




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JSK1 Golconda St. Leger to be run on Oct. 28




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Vivaldi and Arjun work well




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Knotty Charmer, Scarlette Lady, Vivaldo and Run For The Sun shine




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It’s Huntingdon vs. Siddharth in feature event




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Arjun, All Stars, Juliet Rose and Queen Anula excel




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FAME-III scheme unlikely to extend benefits to hybrid vehicles as govt focuses on EVs, cabinet note ready

Maruti Suzuki India, Toyota and Hyundai Motor have been lobbying for tax cuts on hybrid vehicles




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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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Govt approves viability gap funding for offshore wind energy projects

The outlay also includes ₹6,853 crore for installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects and a grant of ₹600 crore for upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects




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Union Cabinet announces economic decisions worth over ₹2.88-lakh crore

These include the MSP hike for 14 Kharif crops, Varanasi airport expansion, and a new major port at Vadhavan




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Centre notifies new Telecom Act effective June 26, replaces 138-year-old Telegraph Act

Key provisions include user protection, reforms in the right of way, optimal spectrum utilisation, and the introduction of biometric identification for new SIMs




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Govt announces guidelines for funding testing facilities under National Green Hydrogen Mission

With a budget of ₹200 crore till FY26, the scheme aims to support the development of standards and regulatory frameworks in the Green Hydrogen sector.




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Oil Ministry announces plans for energy security fund

The Minister highlighted the importance of creating an energy security fund and exploring rare earth minerals




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Budget 2024: ₹5,000 monthly internship allowance announced for 1 crore youth

Internship scheme aims to create job opportunities in top 500 companies over next five years




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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 issues operational guidelines for under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

A total financial outlay of ₹800 crore has been allocated for this component, providing ₹1 crore per selected model solar village, the Ministry said




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Andhra to announce new industrial, liquor policies soon

Pharma, automobiles, mining, energy and shipping, likely to be given special thrust by the State Government




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Government partners with MicroSave to optimise Community Investment Support Fund

MicroSave has signed MoU with Rural Development Ministry on July 29




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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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India enforces mandatory CCI approval for M&As over ₹2,000 crore under new regulations

The updated regulations define ‘India nexus’ criteria, including user metrics and turnover, and introduce a ₹500 crore monetary threshold.  




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Govt brings all citizens aged 70+ under Ayushman Bharat’s ₹5 lakh health scheme

India expands Ayushman Bharat to cover 6 crore senior citizens aged 70+ with ₹5 lakh free health insurance per family, at a total cost of ₹3,437 crore




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Finance Ministry notifies new rules for compounding under FEMA

The new rules aim to further promote ease of investment




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Govt to launch another PLI scheme for speciality steel: Steel Secy

Speciality steel is an area where more needs to be done, says Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik




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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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PM E-DRIVE: Government starts disbursal of incentives amounting to ₹320 crore in first month of scheme

Total 28,81,436 units of EVs to be incentivised with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore in the next 2 years




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Aviation Minister proposes over 50 helicopter emergency medical units along highways

This initiative aims to enhance rapid medical assistance, particularly in remote areas, and align with global healthcare standards




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GoI invites proposals for establishing Centres of Excellence under Green Hydrogen Mission

This initiative, launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aims to position India as a global leader in Green Hydrogen technologies by enhancing research in production, storage, and utilization




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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Launched




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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?