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Since its recent inception in the Olympics, skateboarding is having a moment in India. Have you stepped on the board yet?

There are 30-plus skateparks in the country now and numerous collectives that train and give skateboarders the space and encouragement to pursue the sport



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Hong Kong woos tourists with 5 lakh air tickets and vouchers

Chief Executive John Lee launched a tourism campaign “Hello Hong Kong,” saying the city will offer 5,00,000 free air tickets to welcome tourists from around the world




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Journeymen from Europe visit Coimbatore during their travels in India

Journeymen Wesley and Diana, called Wandergesellen in German, are in India for the last leg of their journey



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India says oil prices would have rocketed without its Russian imports

India, the world's third largest oil importer and consumer, has become the top buyer of discounted Russian sea-borne oil shunned by Western countries since Ukraine's invasion began in early 2022




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India to focus on climate finance, accountability, protection for vulnerable communities at COP29

India's national statement is scheduled for November 18-19




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Businesses have 3 weeks to avail ITC, correct compliances in GST returns for FY24

A circular issued on October 15 talks about changes made in this fiscal related with pending ITC availment and correction in GST Compliances




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QUOTES - COP29 leaders speak as summit formally opens




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Rupee falls 2 paise to hit new all-time low of 84.39 against US dollar

Forex traders said the rupee is likely to remain under pressure unless there is a softening in the dollar index or a slowdown in foreign fund outflows




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Govt hopeful of meeting capital expenditure target for FY25

Big Push. Aims to meet ₹11.11 lakh crore capex target, may relax cash management norms in Jan-March quarter




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Rahul Gandhi joins bypoll campaign in Wayanad, vows to make it global tourism hub

Campaigning for Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi says people of Wayanad have taught him that the ‘word love has a great place in politics’




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Wayanad bypoll: Priyanka Gandhi leads roadshow with Rahul on last day of campaigning

Addressing the crowd after roadshow, Priyanka Gandhi expresses her appreciation for diverse communities within Wayanad constituency




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Waqf land issue: KCBC approaches Parliament committee directly

In a letter undersigned by KCBC president Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the council says enforcement of Waqf law has been causing hardships for over 600 families at Munambam




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Forest dept. recommends mitigation plan for seaplane service in Mattuppetty

Munnar Assistant Conservator of Forests writes to District Collector, calling for a mitigation plan, approved by the National Board for Wildlife, to manage potential impacts on local wildlife.




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Seaplane lands in Idukki with brighter tourism prospects

Trial run from Kochi to Mattupetty dam completed in 30 minutes. Tourism stakeholders say the service will be a game changer for a district that had no air connectivity hitherto




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Paddy procurement to be expedited soon: G.R. Anil




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Chelakkara witnesses a high-energy electoral showdown 

LDF confident of victory in a seat they have won since 1996. UDF hopes to wrest back the constituency, a one-time stronghold. NDA going all out to make a strong presence




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Three held with MDMA from near Sreekaryam




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Pinarayi thwarted chances of Dalit person becoming CM in future, alleges Kuzhalnadan




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Two mini IT parks coming up in Kottarakara

Zoho Corporation’s second campus in India will start functioning at Neduvathur panchayat in Kottarakara within five months; a drone research park too will be established in Kottarakara




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Anxiety sweeps through upper Kuttanad as wait begins for payment of paddy procured

Over 1,061 tonnes of the 22,000 tonnes harvested this season has been procured so far. Yet, the farmers have received no payments




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Swedish delegation visits Kerala University

Delegation explores research and exchange opportunities in social sciences, management studies, and humanities




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Munambam issue animates politics in the waning hours of bypoll campaign

Opposition is mindful that a rightward drift in traditionally pro-UDF Christian votes catalysed BJP’s win in the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency. CPI(M) reckons that splitting minority votes on religious lines may benefit BJP




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Kumily, one of the major stopovers enroute to Sabarimala, continues to lack essential amenities




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Latin Catholic Church criticises government for delay in resolving Munnambam land dispute; calls for all- party meeting

Expresses solidarity with the agitating families




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Navi Mumbai witnessed a quieter Diwali this year




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Maharashtra ‘nutrition policy’ awaits Health Ministry inputs

Chief Minister Fadnavis had set a 15-day deadline at a meeting last month




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Maratha bike rally in city on Sunday




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‘Selfie GR’ is against RTE, say critics




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Sack security agency: Press Club to Tatas




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Marathas rev protest engines in city

Organisers claim 50,000 bikers participated in first mass agitation by the community in Mumbai, a ‘warm-up’ for a bigger one if the govt. fails to meet their demands, including for reservation




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Toxic air: Gadkari blames oil cos, wants them to do their bit

Tells Maharashtra CM to protect Mumbai from water, air pollution




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Sena warns Kannadigas after attack on Marathi community




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Penguin death: activist writes to global bodies seeking intervention




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State housing regulator to inherit backlog of 15,905 complaints

The proposed authority is expected to streamline Mumbai’s largely unorganised real estate sector




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Government grants autonomy to 3 premier art institutions




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Police give husband clean chit in woman’s murder




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Man with cobra poison held




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CM lands in controversy over photo with criminal




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Cabinet condemns Karnataka police’s alleged atrocities




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Wholesale markets, small traders hit




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ATMs, banks fail to deliver, city’s composure develops cracks

Scuffles, heated exchanges erupt between citizens and bank staff as most ATMs stay offline, branches run out of cash. ATMs yet to be recalibrated for new notes, say bankers




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Senior citizen in bank queue collapses, dies




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Do surgical strike on Swiss banks, not on citizens: Uddhav




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As crisis mounts, city banks on them

Seemingly tireless and definitely selfless, bank employees have been rock-solid in demonetisation confusion




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Accept cheques from patients, CM tells private hospitals

Diktat from Fadnavis comes after a newborn died after hospital refused payment in old notes




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Aaditya Thackeray hits out at govt. for Bhiwandi lathicharge




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It’s not a Coldplay concert (it’s much more)

Next weekend, one of the most popular bands on the planet will play in Mumbai, but it’s not all about them




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Demonetisation hits PM’s flagship crop insurance scheme

Lakhs of farmers, who are already reeling under drought and crop failure, have missed the deadline to avail of the scheme, which ended on November 9




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F&B in the city: Starved for cash

What effect has the demonetisation decision had on our lives? The Hindu’s reporters fan out across neighbourhoods, professions and industries to find out. Today, we look at eating out, whether it’s street food, your favourite local restaurant, or fancy fine dining




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With no leads, cops seek further forensic tests on seized RDX