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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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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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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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Most powers of controversial patents chief Pandit withdrawn 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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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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Finance Ministry notifies new rules for compounding under FEMA

The new rules aim to further promote ease of investment




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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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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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Parliamentary panel expresses concern over CCI budget cuts

Panel seeks updates on pending competition cases, CCI’s backlog, and progress of the Draft Digital Competition Bill targeting the digital market




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FDI policy: Instead of overall review, govt may continue with tweaks

Focus will be on liberalising sector specific policy as and when required; improving processes




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QR code diktat to be widened for more medicines, says DCGI Raghuvanshi 

already Top 300 drug brands are already under mandatory QR code net 




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Government schemes catapulting India to become developed nation: Amit Shah

Modi government has ended “policy paralysis” and transformed India into an economic bright spot, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah




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GoM for freeing health insurance for senior citizens, all policies up to ₹5-lakh cover from GST burden

GoM suggests rate hike on high-end wrist watches, shoes; GST on packaged water to be cut




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Invoice Management System may add compliance for GST assesses, say tax experts

First GSTR-2B based on IMS to be generated for October on November 14.




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Family pension in case of two widows to be paid after deciding legality of second marriage

Existing rule says ‘widow’ or ‘widower’ shall mean a spouse, legally wedded to deceased government servant or pensioners.




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Finmin gives effect to revised consolidated pay for IRDAI Chairman, members

Revised pay to be effective from January 1 this year



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India to continue supporting Global South with strong forex reserves, says FM Sitharaman

At a Centre for Global Development event, Sitharaman highlighted India’s use of foreign reserves to aid distressed nations without conditions.




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India’s new biodiversity strategy aims to protect 30% of ecosystems, restore degraded habitats by 2030

This plan aligns with the global targets set by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.




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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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CCI sharpens penalty recovery rules, seeks public input on new amendments

Stakeholders invited to share feedback by December 6 on proposed changes aimed at a more streamlined and effective penalty recovery process




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Precooked, ready to eat food to attract 18% GST: Kerala AAR

Kerala Chicken Curry, Chettinadu Chicken Curry, Chicken Biryani, Mutton Curry, Mutton Roast, Beef Fry, Beef Roast etc. constitutes ‘ready to eat packaged food’ more specifically than ‘prepared or preserved meat: AAR




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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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Hero Mavrick 440: Unconventional?

Hero MotoCorp’s new flagship is a bucketful of rights and only a few wrongs




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Force Gurkha with five doors incoming

With the latest model, Force readies itself to take on the Jimny and the upcoming five-door derivative of the Mahindra




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Coupé de Inde

New Entrant: The upcoming Citroen C3-based Basalt promises to bring coupe aesthetics to the compact SUV segment




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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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BMW M4 Competition M xDrive launched

This all-wheel-drive version is priced at ₹1.53 crore




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New engine, iconic thrill 

Fifty years after rewriting the rulebook, Porsche has now added hybrid power to the 911. Sacrilege or future-proofing an icon? 




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People’s choice: Mahindra Scorpio-N

Two years after it was announced, the Mahindra Scorpio-N still has what it takes to be the mid-sized SUV of choice




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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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Kia Sonet facelift: A comprehensive review

A facelift mightn’t make the Kia Sonet all-new, but it’s made the compact SUV ready to stall tall against its refreshed rivals




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Coupe d’etat

The Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 returns in a new avatar, as if to dominate the performance-focussed coupe-SUV segment all over again




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Heavy rains predicted in coastal TN districts till Nov 8




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Puducherry Police register 50 cases on senior citizen scam complaints




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TN farmers plan major stir against Land Consolidation Act, 2023




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Cybercrimes on rise: TN Police warns public; Chennai, Coimbatore, 2-tier cities vulnerable




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




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Cyclone Dana: Mangrove belt acting as natural speed breaker minimised impact in coastal Sundarbans




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




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Work for revival of Kolkata's iconic Adi Ganga to start from January




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Bengal govt to bring exams in medical colleges under CCTV surveillance, live-streaming




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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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Ceiling prices of 8 common drugs raised by 50%, these medicines treat asthma, tuberculosis, others...

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has sanctioned the ceiling price hike for 11 formulations by 50 per cent in response to representations from drug makers.




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Diwali 2024: How to get rid of acidity, bloating, constipation post Diwali binge?

Here are some natural ways to help ease digestive discomfort post-Diwali.




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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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Combination targeted treatment produces lasting remissions in people with resistant aggressive B-cell lymphoma

More than half of clinical trial participants treated with venetoclax, ibrutinib, prednisone, obinutuzumab, and lenalidomide (ViPOR) had substantial tumor shrinkage. Of those, 38% had tumors that disappeared completely.




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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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Researchers uncover new role of mutant RAS proteins in some of the deadliest cancers

A new study led by NCI researchers shows that mutant RAS proteins help release a nuclear protein from a complex transported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, kicking off a series of events that lead to the breakdown of a tumor suppressor protein.