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Man accused of raping a tribal Odisha woman engaged as domestic help surrenders before police

Former managing director surrenders after raping tribal woman, sparking protests; accused hospitalised; case under investigation




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




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1,000 consumer clubs to be formed on campuses, says Kerala Minister




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Decision on extending Warehousing Corporation MD’s tenure soon, govt. tells HC




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Trevalius, Inspire, Finley, Mescalito and Vivaldo shine




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Siege Courageous, Desert Kingdom, Trevalius, Philosophy and Once You Go Black shine




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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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Atmanirbhar push: MoD requests 156 LCH Prachand from HAL for Army and IAF

Of the 156 helicopters, 90 are designated for the Army Aviation Corps and 66 for the Indian Air Force 




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On eve of Modi’s Moscow visit, Indo-Russia JV delivers 35,000 AK-203s to Indian Army

The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Ltd, a joint venture between India and Russia, has production facility at Amethi, UP and is expected to manufacture more than 600,000 rifles as per a deal between the two sides




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Karnataka temporarily suspends job quota bill after backlash from industry

Influential figures such as Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and TV Mohandas Pai had voiced strong opposition to the draft bill, citing concerns about its potential impact on business activities and the overall investment climate




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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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Entering a decade of financial inclusion: PMJDY reaches 53 crore beneficiaries and ₹2.28 lakh crore in deposits

The scheme has largely been women-centric with 29.48 crore beneficiaries while 35.27 crore of total accounts are from rural and semi-urban branches




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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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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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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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A dozen industrial smart cities worth ₹28,602 cr get CCEA approval

Projects to be completed by 2027, attract investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore, general 10 lakh direct jobs, says Piyush Goyal




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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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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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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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Ayushman Bharat scheme could see addition of more geriatric care packages: Health Ministry officials

Suggestions have been sought to increase the number of geriatric care packages under the health insurance scheme




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Legislative bodies should use technology to discuss, shape welfare schemes for the poor, says LS Speaker Birla

By ensuring accountability and transparency of the Executive, democratic institutions make governance more responsible and efficient, says the Lok Sabha Speaker




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Bond between India, Russia is deep-rooted: Modi

Modi meets Putin on the sidelines of  BRICS summit in Kazan; talks focus on partnership across diverse sectors




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Govt plans to issue ALMM for PV cells to push India's green energy transition

The 2019 ALMM order (List-I) specified models and manufacturers of solar PV modules, whereas List-II will identify and include models and manufacturers of solar PV cells




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Lotus Eletre: The real deal?

The Eletre strays away from what we think a Lotus ought to be, but is that a bad thing?




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Mercedes Benz G 400d: G for Genius

Marketing genius or actual all-around greatness? The G-Class is back in a new variant, but is Mercedes-Benz playing a touch too smart with it?




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Skoda makes its Slavia and Kushaq safer than before

With the latest update, Skoda has now made six airbags available across the Slavia and Kushaq model range




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Special puja at Kamala Harris' ancestral village for her win in US Prez polls




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




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TN: Textile industry seeks govt support for powerloom modernisation




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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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Cyclone Dana: Ferry services suspended for two days in Bengal Sundarbans




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Bengal Governor launches self-defence course 'Abhaya Plus' for girls




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Monkeypox in India: 6 dos and don'ts that you must follow

By following these do's and don'ts, you can protect yourself and others from Mpox while maintaining your health and well-being.




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PCOS and PCOD: What's the difference? Symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention

While you can't fully prevent PCOD or PCOS, early detection and healthy lifestyle choices can help manage symptoms.




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Diwali 2024: 5 must try sugar-free recipes for diabetics this Diwali

This Diwali, try these five delectable sugar-free recipes tailored for diabetics that allow you to enjoy the festival guilt-free!




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What is saree, petticoat cancer? From causes, symptoms to prevention, all you need to know

Research shows that tight petticoats worn with sarees may increase the risk of skin cancer in women due to constant....




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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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TDP, JSP and supporters filed 18 cases in High Court opposing housing for the poor in Amaravati: Jagan Mohan Reddy

Calling it a struggle between neo-capitalists and the poor, Mr. Reddy said the commencement of the construction of housing plots in the R-5 Zone was a historic win for the pro-poor government




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Alliance between parties key for ousting Jaganmohan Reddy, says JSP chief Pawan Kalyan

It all depends on the top leaders of BJP and TDP; if they decide not to come together, it might aid YSR Congress for another five-year term, which would take the State backwards by another five years, said the Jana Sena Party chief




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Soon, consumers will have to pay first and then use power in Andhra Pradesh

The smart and prepaid metering system, for which the APCPDCL has commenced a survey, is proposed to be rolled out as part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, a Central government-sponsored initiative




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Focus Tamil Nadu | Is Rajinikanth inseparable from controversies?

In the backdrop of Rajinikanth falling at the feet of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath during a film promotion recently, the actor was strongly criticised for bowing before a man who is 21 years younger to him.




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Telangana Assembly Elections 2023: All Muslim candidates of BRS and Congress trailing | Data

Among Muslim candidates fielded by the AIMIM, except two, others were leading




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Record breaking suspension of 146 MPs: Which States and parties affected most | Data

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal are most impacted by the suspensions




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Panel to inventory jewellery, precious stones in the Ratna Bhandar of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri

Arijit Pasayat, former Supreme Court judge, will head the 12-member committee 




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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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A mother’s cry for justice

When Sachin was denied admission for an undergraduate course due to his disability, his mother Padma petitioned the State Commission for the Welfare of the Differently-Abled. And that initiative set the ball rolling towards a significant reformation




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Tamil Nadu government lists various welfare programmes implemented by MAWS Department

The programmes included ‘AMRUT 2.0’ being implemented at a cost of ₹2,391.72 crore.




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Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader

Mehboob Alam, CPI(ML) L leader in the Bihar Assembly, said, “I must say that Kumar skipped the meeting out of embarrassment over the refusal of the Centre to grant special category status to Bihar.”




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Will be injustice to SC communities if internal reservation is delayed by Karnataka government: Basavaraj Bommai

Mr. Bommai was recently honoured by SC community leaders in Bengaluru for recommending internal reservation for SC communities back in 2023