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CKCL, private players help fill gaps in non-biodegradable waste management in Ernakulam




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A champion pole-vaulter aims to bow out on a high




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HC declines former Chief Secretary’s plea seeking exemption from personal appearance

Court exempts Palakkad Collector from personal appearance on condition that she will appear through virtual mode




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Boxing competition disrupted by man claiming to be YouTuber in Kerala




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Drones to emerge as game changer in fisheries sector, says Union Minister

George Kurian says Centre will develop 100 climate-resilient coastal villages to protect fishers’ livelihood




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HC flays police inaction in clearing blockade to Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office




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About 10 lakh tonnes of legacy waste awaiting scientific remediation




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Coastal States must register all fishing vessels, says Union Minister George Kurian

George Kurian emphasises the need for a framed regulation and policy to improve the livelihood of the fishing community and increase the number of vessels to optimally exploit the country’s marine fisheries resources




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New CEO for Kochi Biennale Foundation




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Perumbavoor Urban Cooperative Society to witness novel election as aggrieved investors set to field panel to seize control

Election for 11-member board set for November 24 after cooperative faces financial crisis due to alleged fraud in loan valuations and sanctions




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PDP declares support to LDF in forthcoming byelections

Decision assumes significance in the wake of a controversy over a reference in CPI(M) leader P. Jayarajan’s book that PDP supremo Abdul Nasir Maudany had a role in radicalising the Muslim youth in the State




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Science Slam brings inventions, research to common people in lucid terms

Topics presented by young researchers included science of sonar, exploration of planets outside solar system, use of nanotechnology in cancer treatment, environment-friendly alternative for food security, and use of AI to save diabetics from eye diseases




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Union Minister inaugurates Milma’s fully solar-powered dairy

Milma Federation Chairman K.S. Mani handed over the keys of the Central Quality Control Lab to National Dairy Development Board Chairman Meenesh Shah.




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HC allows medical termination of pregnancy of minor rape survivor

Division Bench passed the order while allowing an appeal filed against a single judge’s order declining permission. Medical board said that termination of pregnancy was most appropriate




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HC asks Wayanad DLSA to formulate action plan to prevent child marriages among tribal communities




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Action initiated against units lacking sewage treatment facilities, Environment dept. tells NGT




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




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Kerala HC quashes criminal case against former postal officials for taking possession of Waqf property

The post office was functioning from 1999, even before the insertion of section 52A in Waqf Act, which makes purchase or possession of Waqf property without Waqf Board nod punishable




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IBM’s new GenAI Innovation Centre to open doors to all looking to experiment with its AI platform




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The marine imbroglio



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King’s Battalion, Still I Rise, Charukala and Admiral Shaw please




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Isnt She Beautiful for the Mysore Dasara Sprint Championship




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Tom Cruiser wins Mysore Dasara Sprint Championship-2024




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Golden Warrior for the Multidimensional Trophy




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King’s Battalion bags the Multidimensional Trophy




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Champions Way excels




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Thrill Of Brazil and Fiorentini please




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Bourbonaire and High Opinion shine




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Champions Way primed to deliver in the Governor’s Cup




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Speculation, Royal Baron, Race For The Stars and Be Calm work well




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Something Royal, Multiflora, Asio and Danny’s Girl excel




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Knotty Legend claims the General Rajendrasinhji Million




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India steps up critical mineral acquisition plans in Africa, challenging China’s dominance

Race for critical minerals primarily focuses on cobalt and copper – key EV battery making metals, apart from lithium.




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Cabinet clears ₹2,254 crore for national forensic infra enhancement scheme

Under this scheme, the MHA will establish campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University and central forensic science laboratories in the country




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Union Cabinet announces economic decisions worth over ₹2.88-lakh crore

These include the MSP hike for 14 Kharif crops, Varanasi airport expansion, and a new major port at Vadhavan




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Consumer Affairs Ministry releases draft guidelines to curb pesky promotional calls, messages

Draft guidelines released by DoCA protect consumers from unsolicited and unwarranted communications business communication




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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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CBIC issues valuation norms for foreign company supplies to Indian subsidiaries

Additionally, CBIC clarified that for calculating the time limit to avail ITC under the Reverse Charge Mechanism, the relevant financial year will be when the recipient issues the invoice




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Periodic review likely of PSBs, CPSEs employees

New instructions from DoPT require PSUs and Banks to review employees monthly for integrity and effectiveness.




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Self-declaration for advertisers limited to food, health sectors

I&B Ministry stated that advertisements issued for products related to food and health sectors will be required to upload an annual self-certificate on the Broadcast Seva Portal and Press Council of India portal.  




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Govt announces guidelines for funding testing facilities under National Green Hydrogen Mission

With a budget of ₹200 crore till FY26, the scheme aims to support the development of standards and regulatory frameworks in the Green Hydrogen sector.




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Health Ministry directs FSSAI to waive off registration fee for street food vendors

Union Health Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda also stressed on providing ‘Street Safe’ Rapid Testing Kit to ensure safe food is used by street food vendors and highlighted the need to empower them by enrolling them on food delivery platforms




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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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Disaster management Bill tabled in LS; Opposition says Bill encroaches on States’ jurisdiction

Centre asserts that there is no interference in the rights of the States as disaster management is the first responsibility of the States.




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Govt issues fifth draft notification to declare Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive area

The notification aims to safeguard the region by prohibiting activities such as mining, quarrying, sand mining, and new thermal power projects, while also restricting large-scale construction projects and townships




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Oil Ministry introduces Bill to amend Oilfields Regulation Act

Oil Ministry’s move to enhance the ease of doing business in the exploration and production sector




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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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Govt issues operational guidelines for under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

A total financial outlay of ₹800 crore has been allocated for this component, providing ₹1 crore per selected model solar village, the Ministry said




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DPIIT may take a relook at FDI restrictions from China in policy review: Sources

No country in the world has been able to decouple with China, says Commerce Secretary




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Cabinet approves e-auction to roll out FM Radio stations in 234 new cities

The Cabinet also clears the proposal to change annual licensing fee conditions