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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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PM Modi pledges threefold effort and results in third term; appeals for responsible Opposition

Emphasising the increased responsibility following a significant electoral victory, Modi promised to work harder and achieve greater outcomes 




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Govt hikes NDRF risk and hardship allowance by 40%: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement at the Flag-in ceremony of the NDRF’s Mountaineering Expedition Vijay, emphasising the crucial role NDRF plays in national and international disaster response




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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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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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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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Most powers of controversial patents chief Pandit withdrawn 

businessline was the first to report administrative head of intellectual property rights in the country, Prof Unnat P Pandit, has been indicted in a computer purchase case




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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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India and Brazil to collaborate on SAF, leverage biofuel expertise to decarbonise aviation

The joint statement emphasised collaboration in technology exchange, joint research, and development initiatives to optimize SAF production processes and create frameworks encouraging investment in SAF production.




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Need clear laws, standard operating procedures to protect workers, manufacturers' interests: GTRI

Amid the ongoing Samsung workers’ strike in Tamil Nadu, economic think tank GTRI suggests seven-step strategy to foster a more stable industrial environment in the country




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Wage ceilings likely to be hiked for EPS, EPF and ESIC: Labour Ministry sources

Talks are at an advanced stage to firm up the quantum of increase




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Aadhaar made mandatory for PM Internship Scheme

Internship opportunities surges to touch 50,000 mark; 130 companies have onboarded the internship portal




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Bharat dal sales resume; chana and masur dal offered at reduced prices

Chana (whole) is being sold at ₹58 per kg and masur dal at ₹89 per kg through cooperative networks like NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar.




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Indirect tax related quasi-judicial adjudication, appeal cases to mandatorily heard in virtual mode

An advisory issued on GST portal lowered the AATO (Aggregate Annual Turnover) for reporting e-Invoices on IRP portals within 30 days to Rs ₹10 crore and above from Rs ₹100 crore and above




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Bigger and better

Can the refreshed Mercedes-Benz GLS be your premium, full-sized SUV of choice?




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2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport launched




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XUV400: Pro and Cons

 The updated Mahindra XUV400 is ready to take on the refreshed Nexon.ev 




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New flagship Land Rover Defender on its way

It’ll be powered by a twin-turbo V8




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Land Rover Discovery Sport: New Discoveries

As a do-it-all SUV, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers more than its entry-level positioning might suggest




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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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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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Twists and Curvvs

Tata Motors knows what the market wants, and the latest on the menu is a curvaceous SUV




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




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TN farmers plan major stir against Land Consolidation Act, 2023




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




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




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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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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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New cancer diagnoses did not rebound as expected following pandemic

While new cancer diagnoses largely returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, they don’t account for the missed diagnoses in early 2020 that resulted from disruptions in cancer screening and other medical care.




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NIH-funded scientists uncover clues to precancer and tumor biology

New studies released by NCI’s Human Tumor Atlas Network explore the role of the tumor microenvironment and the immune system in promoting the spread of cancer and its resistance to treatment. The studies appear across several Nature journals.




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What’s an ‘academic kerfuffle’ to you and me?




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16 coach Vande Bharat to Tirupati fully booked

A total of 1,228 passengers made their train booking before the start of the train journey with the travel time reduced in each direction by 15 minutes from today




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Land-for-jobs case: CBI gets more time to file supplementary charge sheet

In return for appointments In lieu of getting the candidates appointed in the Railways, Yadav got lands owned by candidates transferred in the names of his wife Devi’s and daughter Bharti’s names for much less than the prevailing market rates




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Home Minister Amit Shah aware of deteriorating law and order situation in Andhra Pradesh: BJP MP

If A.P. CM was really concerned about what happened, he should step down by owning moral responsibility, the BJP MP said




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Data | Malappuram, Palakkad and Wayanad lag behind other Kerala districts 

While inter-district disparities exist, they were not as stark in Kerala compared to Tamil Nadu




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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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Data | In Andhra Pradesh, rich districts such as West Godavari and Visakhapatnam, performed poorly on social indicators

Rich districts featured at the bottom half when categorised on health and education related parameters




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KCR’s announcement of candidates for Assembly polls comes as shocker to Left parties

The CPI, CPI (M) had adopted a wait-and-watch approach in the hope of securing some seats as part of the unconditional tie-up with the ruling party in Telangana




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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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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lays foundation for three renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 5,314MW

A JV pact was also signed by the State power corporation and the National Hydropower Corporation for two pumped storage hydropower projects




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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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Rajasthan lags behind in women empowerment and economic measures | Data

The poll-bound State shows significant progress in some other social measures




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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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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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Severe cyclone Michaung makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh, wreaks havoc

Heavy rain and high-velocity winds with a maximum sustained speed of 90-100 kmph lash coastal town of Bapatla, villages; three killed in rain-related accidents; power supply affected in many areas; cyclone moving towards north, say officials