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Ministry of Environment issues new rules post SC order

In response to the Supreme Court's (SC's) strong stance on unchecked environmental violations, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced new rules for conducting inquiries and imposing penalties on polluters. The updated rules outline key factors to consider when determining the penalties' scale. Adjudicating officers are instructed to assess elements such as the project's location and size, the industry type, and the specific nature of the violation.




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Govt changes release time of GDP data to 4 pm

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday said it has advanced the release of macroeconomic data Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates by about 90 mins to 4 pm. As per the current practice, the press releases of GDP are scheduled at 5.30 pm on the specified release dates, a MoSPI statement said.




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SIA to invest Rs 3,195 cr in A-I post Vistara merger

Singapore Airlines will make an additional investment of Rs 3,194.5 crore in Tata Group-owned Air India post-merger of Vistara in November. The merger, announced on November 29, 2022, and set to be completed on November 11, 2024, will result in Singapore Airlines having a 25.1 per cent stake in the enlarged Air India. Full-service carrier Vistara, which started flying on January 9, 2015, is a joint venture between Tatas and Singapore Airlines, where the latter holds a 49 per cent shareholding.




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Reliance Consumer takes trade margin fight to snacks

After trying to make a dent in the cola market with Campa by offering higher trade margins to the supply chain, Reliance Consumer Products is betting on the same strategy to capture the chips, namkeen, and biscuits market in the country's booming snacks sector.




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RBI's framework for reclassification of FPI to FDI

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday issued an operational framework for reclassification of investment made by a foreign portfolio investor to foreign direct investment (FDI) if the entity breaches the prescribed limit. Markets regulator Sebi too has issued a circular on procedure for reclassification of FPI investment to FDI.




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Merged Air India-Vistara's 1st flight on Tue

Vistara will be merged with Air India on Monday night, and from Tuesday onward, the Vistara flight code will change from 'UK' to 'AI2XXX'.




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Textile hub Tiruppur weaves a comeback on high exports

After experiencing an 11 per cent contraction in exports in 2023-24 (FY24) due to a dip in exports for 10 consecutive months from April to January, the Tiruppur textile industry is back on track in 2024-25 (FY25). The cluster, which contributes 55 per cent of the country's total knitwear exports, posted a 13 per cent increase in the first five months of this financial year (FY25), with August seeing a 22 per cent rise - the highest in over two years.




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China tops MSCI Emerging Market IMI index

China has stayed on top for two consecutive months in the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (EM IMI), after ceding the position to India in August. At the end of October, China's weight in the key EM gauge stood at 24.72 per cent, up from 21.58 per cent at the end of August. India's weight during this period has slipped to 20.42 per cent from 22.27 per cent.




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Supreme Industries stock sinks on weak Q2 show

The stock of the country's largest plastic pipe maker Supreme Industries has shed 22 per cent since its highs in October. The September quarter results were below expectations as the volatility in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin prices led to a major destocking across the trade channel.




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What Dabur stock fall may mean for long-term investors

Dabur's performance in the July-September quarter of the current financial year (Q2FY25) was weak but in line with consensus. Consolidated revenue declined 5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) due to a temporary adjustment in General Trade (GT) inventory. Indian revenue declined 7.6 per cent, while international business grew 13 per cent Y-o-Y in constant currency (CC) terms.




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Kashmir will not become part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

Abdullah said if the terrorists think they can establish Pakistani writ in Jammu and Kashmir by indulging in such acts, they are mistaken.




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India, Pak renew Kartarpur agreement for 5 yrs

In view of the continued requests of the pilgrims regarding the removal of $20 service charge levied by Pakistan per pilgrim per visit, India has once again urged Pakistan to not levy any fee or charges on the pilgrims, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.




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Farooq Abdullah's message to Pakistan after Gulmarg attack

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said attacks like the one in Gulmarg would continue to occur until India and Pakistan found a way to be friends and that would end Jammu and Kashmir's troubles.




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Pak blames India for worsening smog in Lahore

Toxic grey smog has sickened tens of thousands of people, mainly children and elderly people, since last month when the air quality started worsening in Lahore, the city bordering India.




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Of memories, laptops, guitar and besties




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Magnificent window to regal times

Thekkae Theruvu Malika witnesses several landmark events in the history of Travancore




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The political game




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Anti-social media




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Does Hillary play by men’s rules?

Hillary comes across as someone playing by men’s locker-room rules.




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Leels meets literature

SUVASINI SRIDHARAN says her baby already loves to nibble books, and it is just a matter of time before she starts reading them




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As ideas come together

After co-working spaces, co-living is the new buzzword.




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Timeless fashion

Designer Archana Rao presents her fall/winter 2016 collection at Amethyst




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The game is on

Eighteen students from the city are taking part in the Tournament of Champions at Yale University




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Ten minutes to fame

Shailaja Padindala’s short film Memories of a Machine is winning accolades for its bold attempt at exploring sexuality




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Songs of freedom: On the making of ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’ 

The writer takes a trip down memory lane and revisits working on the much-loved ad film, ‘Mile Sur’ It is the 75th year of India’s Independence. And time for a little nostalgia




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Malayali weddings embrace traditions from across India by including functions such as ‘mehendi’, ‘haldi’ and Bollywood frills as part of the celebrations

Haldi, mehendi and sangeet have been enthusiastically borrowed by young couples to add colour, music and fun to the relatively simple Malayali wedding



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Cyrus Broacha on same sex marriages in India and one’s right to choose

“Should I be allowed to legally marry a man in India or not?” asks the columnist as the country’s Supreme Court begins hearing about legalising same-sex marriages



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Endemic Bird Day: Birders in India all set to document birds on eBird

This Endemic Bird Day (May 13), look out for birds that are local to your region, and document them to participate in a nation-wide birding event. City birders share their plans for the day



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World Environment Day: Biodegradable tableware manufactured from agricultural waste is making inroads into the market

On this World Environment Day, a look at the boom in biodegradable cutlery and crockery made from agricultural residue



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Meet Tamil Nadu’s bodybuilders who dedicate their lives to maintain a ripped physique

Tamil Nadu bodybuilders move to Chennai to pursue their dreams of a ripped physique, medals, fame, and a Government job



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Meet Coimbatore’s first woman detective

From shadowing people for hundreds of kilometres to investigating in disguises, detective IS Yasmin has gone several lengths to solve cases



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Telugu couple Alankrutha Chandra and Meher Gundavarum trade their techie jobs to embrace sustainable farming and clothing 

Here’s how the lockdown proved to be transformative for Alankrutha Chandra and Meher Gundavarum, inspiring them to return to Telangana and take up chemical-free farming and establish a clothing label, Elephant in You



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The Spy Who Became A Farmer

'Everything about farming is enjoyable and relaxing.'




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'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation. If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will always find me with a file in hand, even when I am in my costume. While Kamal and Sridevi were diligent about their Hindi dialogue, Silk Smitha, while always respectful, was not too interested in her lines or my instructions.'




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'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood'

'Hopefully, in 10 years, I will cross over.'




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Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Breaking was dropped from the Olympic programme for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Gunn said she would not consider coming out of retirement if the dance-sport returned to the Games.




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Could Kush Maini become India's next F1 driver?

India could finally have a driver on the F1 grid after 13 long years.




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PIX: Messi's Miami stunned by Atlanta in MLS play-offs

Miami were overwhelming favourites to win it all after producing a league record 74 points in the regular season but could not keep the momentum after Matias Rojas' close-range goal in the 17th minute and Messi's score in the 65th minute.




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SEE: A meeting of legendary proportions

Ashwin posted a picture on Instagram, sharing his joy on meeting the five-time world chess champion.




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Ronaldo panned for promoting controversial supplement

The most scathing criticism came from Dr. Cyriac Abby Phillips, a Indian hepatologist and social media influencer known as 'The Liver Doc' on X.




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Women's ACT: Sangita's twin strike powers India to win

Young striker Sangita Kumari scored a brace as defending champions India defeated Malaysia 4-0 to open their campaign at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on a confident note in Rajgir, Bihar on Monday.




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'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and his team at a vitally important time for the sport in North America, where the FIFA World Cup will be staged in 2026.




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Women's ACT: Deepika shines as India edge Korea

Striker Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final hooter to lead India to a tense 3-2 win over South Korea




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ATP Finals: Rejuvenated Medvedev back on track!

Daniil Medvedev might have to delay his holiday plans a while longer after rediscovering his spark to beat Australia's Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the ATP Finals on Tuesday.