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PM Modi to visit Gujarat on Oct 30-31

PM Modi will visit Ekta Nagar at Kevadia around 5:30 PM, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various infrastructural and development projects




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Modi slams Bengal & Delhi governments as inhumane for not implementing Ayushman Bharat

Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme – which promises an annual coverage of up to ₹500,000 per family for secondary and tertiary healthcare – the Centre and state government share the insurance premiums in a 60–40 ratio




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Spain and India to partner on energy security and green transition goals

By combining Spanish innovation with India’s potential, a big impact can be made on the global economy and the environment, he says




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Qure.ai, Roche Diagnostics’ ‘Startup Creasphere’ collaborate on AI-driven medical-imaging tech for the APAC region

The collaboration leverages Qure’s deep-learning imaging tools, complemented by Roche’s diagnostic portfolio




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Indian Railways, Swiss Rail ink MoU for tech, track & infra upgrades

The MoU will cover areas such as track maintenance, tech collab and infrastructure modernisation of the Railways




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Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corp’s request to revise solar energy slot timings faces industry backlash

Limiting solar power usage at night may deter investors from pursuing new projects, say experts




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First phase of Maharashtra’s new emergency ambulance project to be operationalised by Sept 2025

Plans afoot to bid for TN and UP, next year




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Delhi air 'very poor' all across on Diwali morning

The Air Quality Index was 330 at 9 am and is expected to deteriorate further towards the evening as festivities take on




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PM Modi honours Sardar Patel, calls for action against urban naxalism

Addressing the nation on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary, Modi emphasised the need to “identify urban Naxals” who purportedly spread separatism and division




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Maharashtra’s 9.7 crore voters include 47,392 centenarians, 22.22 lakh new voters aged 18-19

The total voter count includes 5,00,22,739 men, 4,69,96,279 women, and 6,101 members of the third gender




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Siddaramaiah slams central govt for injustice, says Karnataka deserves fair share of tax returns

“We are in a federal system and we’ve accepted that. The constitution is in effect today. But just because we’re in a federal system, the central government should not inflict injustice on Karnataka” said Karnataka CM




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Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu rolls out free cooking gas cylinder supply scheme

Three LPG cylinders per year will be supplied free of cost under the scheme which was formally launched under `Deepam 2 in Eedupuram in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh today




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Indian Army begins patrolling at Demchok but not at Depsang in Ladakh

Indian Army sources stated patrolling at Depsang is expected to resume shortly




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Amit Shah unveils Gujarat’s largest waste-to-energy project in Ahmedabad

The ₹375 crore plant in Piplaj is set up by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) under the PPP model with Jindal Urban Waste Management Limited




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Regional Development Plan to be developed for Krishnagiri district

The plan is expected to provide clear guidelines for zoning, environmental conservation, resource management, and social infrastructure development




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Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024: BJP to implement Uniform Civil Code in the state, tribals to be out of its ambit, says Amit Shah

Jharkhand is the most corrupt state in the country, alleges Union Home Minister Amit Shah while releasing BJP’s manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections in the state




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Violence threatens investment hopes in Kashmir 

The statement holds true in the context of Kashmir Valley, where the fragile security situation has often discouraged businessmen and big corporate houses to invest in the region




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IAF moving towards automation of aircraft maintenance

IAF has reached out to IIT Mumbai and IIT Jodhpur for use of AI and robotics respectively




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Maratha leader Manoj Jarange-Patil withdraws supporters from Maharashtra assembly polls

Contesting without strong political backing might undermine our cause, says Maratha reservation leader Manoj Jarange-Patil




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Andhra Pradesh Assembly to present full Budget for FY25 on November 11

Notably, this marks the first time in the state’s history that two vote-on-account budgets were introduced for the initial eight months of the current fiscal year. 




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JK Assembly convenes after six years

The first session after a six-year hiatus quickly descended into bedlam as legislators engaged in heated exchange after the People’s Democratic Party introduced a resolution opposing the reading down of Article 370.  




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Retail chemists association red-flags Swiggy-Pharmeasy pilot project to deliver medicines

Association writes to DCGI to review impact of such partnerships




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Andhra Pradesh to call fresh tenders for Amaravati Capital Project soon: Minister Narayana

“A technical committee comprising the chief engineers has been constituted on July 24 only to formulate the norms to resolve such issues with regard to pending bills of the past tenders and close the matter permanently”




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Modi condemns acts of violence at Hindu Sabha Temple, Ontario

Says cowardly attempts to intimidate Indian diplomats in Canada was `apalling’




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Rebellion rocks Maharashtra parties as denied ticket aspirants refuse to withdraw from the fray

This wave of dissent poses a fresh challenge for both the ruling Mahayuti coalition and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance. Today was the last day for withdrawal of nominations




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Maharashtra’s Political Turmoil: Voters head to polls amid uncertain alliances and shifting loyalties

The last five years of the state’s political landscape, marked by defections and power struggles, have left voters wary. The roller-coaster twists in Maharashtra’s politics have sparked both intrigue and doubt, with alliances hanging by a thread and loyalties as uncertain as ever.




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Kerala hotel owners protest 18% GST on rented buildings, warn of industry crisis

Kerala Hotel & Restaurant Association leaders warn the tax will severely impact small and medium establishments lacking input tax benefits




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Rare diseases patient representatives seek govt intervention to access treatment

Monopoly could hinder Union Health Ministry’s efforts “to benefit from domestic production and competitive pricing through pooled procurement strategies”




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Parliament’s Winter Session to kickstart on November 25

This session coincides with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Constitution on November 26, which will be commemorated in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.




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Bullet train project: Three die after under-construction bridge collapses in Anand

The fire department rescued two labourers and two dead bodies during the rescue operation, however, one of the rescued labourers died in the hospital taking the death toll to three




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India’s battery storage boom: 12-fold growth expected by FY32 with 60 GW capacity

Solid Power Purchase Agreements and flexible technologies are expected to mitigate obsolescence risks and drive project-level investments




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KIMS Hospitals expands into Kerala with plan for 3,000 new beds in five years

The initial steps include taking over Sreechand Hospital in Kannur and entering into an operations & management contract with Westfort Hospital in Thrissur




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Abhay Prabhavana Museum, India’s largest Museum of Ideas, inaugurated 

Abhay Prabhavana Museum covers a vast 3.5 lakh square feet of curated, climate-controlled space, on the banks of the Indrayani River, offering an immersive exploration of Indian values through the lens of Jain teachings




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Trump’s second term unlikely to upset the Indo-US pharma apple-cart, say industry voices

IP may become a point of contention, as new administration may seek greater reciprocity




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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of special status 

Ruckus ensues as BJP opposes resolution




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Have not received any government notice on Wikipedia’s editorial practices: Wikimedia Foundation

Wikipedia articles are required by its editorial policies to maintain a neutral point of view, says Wikimedia Foundation




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Kerala AAR: Packed halwa is ‘sweetmeats’ not Namkeens when sold under brand name

Sweetmeat attracts 5 per cent GST. However, namkeen or savoury items like fruit and vegetable chips, bhuijas, and other snack foods etc attract GST at the rate of 12 per cent




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The many shades of aspiration — from the utilitarian to the romantic

A new book by Rama Bijapurkar provides fascinating insights into India’s consumption story




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The mall makeover: Driving footfalls through promotions, pop ups and fests

Consumption is back but what consumers are spending on is changing with entertainment and experiences becoming big




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Mind mapping the new Indian consumer

BrandXcel’s research reveals changing Indian consumer trends, from pride in Indian products to premiumisation and individualistic decision-making




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Generation Equality Ally




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On the campaign trail

Brands typically march into March with women’s day campaigns and we have already seen a few get off to an early start on the theme of “inspiring inclusion”




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Marketing Mantras | Never Follow the Leader, Try and Disrupt the Market: Rajeev Juneja




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The national creators awards: Padma 2.0!

The award show underlined the power of regional digital content creators in shaping new, transparent narratives and inspiring millions




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Unveiling Arcadia: The roll of bespoke luxury

Rolls-Royce unveils Arcadia, the third custom-made ‘Coachbuild Droptail’ in the world




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N for Nightie: Whispers under the Aala Maram

An ethnic costume drama starring Madame Nightie, the Sweet Heroine




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‘Never follow a leader, be a disruptor’

Home-grown wisdom: Challenger brand strategies from Rajeev Juneja, Vice-Chairman and MD of Mankind Pharma




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O is for OTPs: Outrageously tedious pain-points

One-time passwords were supposed to be our digital guardians but they have become a nagging overprotective parent instead




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Broken glass, expensive bananas and moment marketing

The art of creating topical marketing campaigns that leverage special moments




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WFB Baird, stitching a growth story for linen

Irish brand Burgoyne is threading its way into Indian retail