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Centre to OTAs: Correct air ticket pricing mechanism, fix software glitches

‘Ministry has advised OTAs to modify the websites’ algorithm so that the search results are not based on cache memory data’




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Armed forces move to scrap mobility contract, Uber says “ready to discuss our data-security practices”

Concerns about data security practices prompt the move




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Tech Mahindra partners with OxygenForIndia to deploy 3,000 oxygen concentrators and 40,000 oxygen cylinders

The OxygenForIndia campaign is aimed at providing oxygen cylinders to those in need




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Centre directs officials to speed up resolution of industrial disputes cases




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Visible-light-responsive hybrid photocatalysts for quantitative conversion of CO2 to highly concentrated formate solutions

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,18146-18160
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05289G, Edge Article
Open Access
Ewan McQueen, Noritaka Sakakibara, Kei Kamogawa, Martijn A. Zwijnenburg, Yusuke Tamaki, Osamu Ishitani, Reiner Sebastian Sprick
This highly efficient hybrid photocatalytic system can quantitatively convert CO2 to formate and produce 0.4 M of formate solution without additional concentration enrichment.
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Diverse quantum interference regimes in intramolecular singlet fission chromophores with thiophene-based linkers

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,17823-17830
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC03546A, Edge Article
Open Access
Jonghwan Lee, Sungsik Eom, Hyungjun Kim
This work explores intramolecular singlet fission chromophores having diverse thiophene-based linkers and highlights the relation between quantum interference and nonadiabatic coupling in the multiexciton formation step of singlet fission.
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On-demand controlled bidirectional DNAzyme path for ultra-sensitive heavy metal ion detection

Chem. Sci., 2024, 15,18170-18178
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04404E, Edge Article
Open Access
Jing Xu, Yujin Li, Futing Wang, Xinqi Luo, Wei Zhang, Yifan Lyu, Hongfen Yang, Ren Cai, Weihong Tan
A bidirectional self-powered biosensor is constructed for the quasi-simultaneous detection of Pb2+ and Hg2+ based on MoS2@CuS heterostructures as an accelerator and hybridization chain reaction as a signal amplification strategy.
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M12L24 nanospheres as supramolecular templates for the controlled synthesis of Ir-nanoclusters and their use in the chemo-selective hydrogenation of nitro styrene

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06324D, Edge Article
Open Access
Lotte L. Metz, Rens Ham, Eduard Bobylev, Kelly J. H. Brouwer, Alfons van Blaaderen, Rim van de Poll, Victor Drozhzhin, Emiel J. M. Hensen, Joost N. H. Reek
Controlled preparation of ultrafine metal nanoclusters (<2 nm) is challenging, yet important as the properties of these clusters are inherently linked to their size and local microenvironment. In the present...
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CuBr-mediated surface-initiated controlled radical polymerization in air

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06012A, Edge Article
Open Access
Menglu Chen, Shuai You, Tingting Guo, Haohao Ren, Longzu Zhu, Peize Wang, Wenbo Sheng, Chenliang Gong, Wei Li
CuBr-mediated surface-initiated controlled radical polymerization for polymer brushes with patterned and block architectures over large areas in air is reported.
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Noncentrosymmetric tellurite halides created by a depolymerization strategy: toward strong SHG intensity and wide bandgap

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06403H, Edge Article
Open Access
Dan-Dan Zhou, Chun-Li Hu, Xin-Wei Zhang, Jiang-Gao Mao, Fang Kong
Successful synthesis of centrosymmetric Ga(Te3O7)Br and non-centrosymmetric M2(OH)(TeO3)(Te2O5)X (M = Al, Ga; X = Br, Cl) using a depolymerization strategy.
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Pathway control in metallosupramolecular polymerization of a monoalkynylplatinum(II) terpyridine complex through competitive complex formation

Chem. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC06083K, Edge Article
Open Access
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Minhye Kim, Heekyoung Choi, Minjoo Kim, Seonghan Kim, Seohyeon Yun, Eunji Lee, Jaeheung Cho, Sung Ho Jung, Jong Hwa Jung
The modification of metalloligands based on bis-type amideterpyridine platinum(II) complexes not only induces the formation of helical supramolecular polymers but also introduces a kinetic trapping strategy in competitive conditions.
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Rare-earth metal complexes bearing electrophilic and nucleophilic carbon centres and their unique reactivity patterns towards pyridine derivatives

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC04197F, Edge Article
Open Access
weikang Wu, Thayalan Rajeshkumar, Shan Zhu, Fuxiang Chai, Dongjing Hong, ZeMing Huang, Qingbing Yuan, Laurent Maron, Shaowu Wang
The rare-earth metal dialkyl complexes (κ2-L1)RE(CH2SiMe3)2(THF)2 [RE = Lu(1a), Yb(1b), Er(1c), Y(1d), Dy(1e)] (L1 = 1-(2-N-C5H10NCH2CH2)-3-(2,6-iPr2C6H3N=CH)-C8H4N) and the rare-earth metal monoalkyl complexes (κ2-L1)2RE(CH2SiMe3)(THF)n [n = 0, RE = Lu(2a), Yb(2b);...
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Spin State Modulation and Kinetic Control of Thermal Contraction in a [Fe2Co2] Discrete Prussian Blue Analogue

Chem. Sci., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4SC05792A, Edge Article
Open Access
Jyoti Yadav, Sanjit Konar
Stimuli-responsive switchable molecules represent an important category of magnetic materials with significant potential for functional devices. However, engineering complexes with controlled switchability remains challenging due to their sensitivity to lattice...
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SBI Contra fund: Why this long-term outperformer is a worthy investment

A multi-cap and contrarian approach helps the fund figure among the best across equity categories




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Centre to hold mega Digital Life Certificate camp for pensioners in Hyderabad




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Centre releases funds for rural local bodies in Kerala, Meghalaya




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Multiple factors remain a hurdle in setting up centralised sewer networks, Kerala govt. informs NGT

Faecal sludge treatment plants proposed in a radius of 15 km on cluster basis in urban and rural local bodies




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Demand for wayside amenities along NHs, Centre’s policy may be of help

PWD pursuing the matter with NHAI, since such amenities will help drivers and others to take a break. ‘Humsafar policy’ of the Centre, launched a month ago, aims to accelerate development of wayside amenities beside highways, if need be with private participation




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Police control room in Kochi gets bomb threat call




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Civic authorities racing against time to save Central funds for Edakochi STP

The deadline for the ₹18.6-crore project is December 31, and failure to complete it in time will lead to the Corporation losing the Central share of ₹7.75 crore




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State affected due to lack of support from Centre during disasters: Kerala CM

Union government’s attitude reflects a desire for Kerala to suffer, says Pinarayi Vijayan




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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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Centre, State must intervene in Munambam Waqf property issue, says Thattil




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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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Centre notifies new Telecom Act effective June 26, replaces 138-year-old Telegraph Act

Key provisions include user protection, reforms in the right of way, optimal spectrum utilisation, and the introduction of biometric identification for new SIMs




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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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Nirmala Sitharaman introduces Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

The Bill seeks to give customers an option to increase the number of nominees per bank account to four, from existing one, among others




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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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Centre Notifies NaBFID as a ‘Public Financial Institution’

NaBFID expects its total sanctions loan book to touch ₹2 lakh crore by March 2025, while disbursements are likely to be around ₹ 1 lakh crore



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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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Centre releases ₹1.78 lakh crore to States towards tax devolution

Aimed at enabling States to accelerate capital spending ahead of festive season




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GoI invites proposals for establishing Centres of Excellence under Green Hydrogen Mission

This initiative, launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aims to position India as a global leader in Green Hydrogen technologies by enhancing research in production, storage, and utilization




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Vijay's maiden political entry was successful: Tamil megastar Rajinikanth




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PDS slips in Bengal will now give details of Centre-state share in food subsidy




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Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over free rice scheme?

Why did the FCI refuse to supply rice to Karnataka? What are the alternatives that the Karnataka government is exploring? How long will it take for the Congress government to implement the Anna Bhagya scheme?




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Data | Why Centre’s denial of rice through OMSS hits Karnataka the most

Karnataka bought over 50% of the rice sold through OMSS in five out of the eight years between FY16 and FY23




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Competitive exam coaching centre at NIEPMD opens a new innings

Haran Nataraj is the first from the batch to get a government job




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Focus Tamil Nadu | Is Rajinikanth inseparable from controversies?

In the backdrop of Rajinikanth falling at the feet of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath during a film promotion recently, the actor was strongly criticised for bowing before a man who is 21 years younger to him.




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Delhi coaching centre deaths: High Court to hear plea seeking setting up of panel to probe incident

The plea was mentioned for urgent hearing on July 30 before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela which said the matter be listed on Wednesday




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Omar Abdullah blames Centre for low voter turnout in second phase of J&K polls

Centre tried to present the high voter turnout as signs of normalcy and as if the people had accepted the revocation of Article 370, said the National Conference leader



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NC, PDP blame Centre for lower turnout in second phase of elections in J&K

NC vice-president Omar Abdullah said the Centre was at fault to project the high poll percentage in the first phase as normalcy and call it the effect of Article 370 removal. “I think the low voter turnout was the reaction to it in Srinagar,” he said.



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Race walker-turned-coach Basant Rana upbeat about the future of the sport in the country

He says that the competition in Asia is tough due to the Chinese and Japanese athletes; however, he is confident that with the support of the government, AFI and corporates, the Indians can bridge the gap by participating in quality competitions on a regular basis




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Gunmen kill 10 in central Mexico bar attack, one suspect detained

The attackers opened fire inside the Los Cantaritos bar in the city's historic district, according to the head of Queretaro's public security department Juan Luis Ferrusca.




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Israeli fire kills 11 Palestinians as tanks roll into central Gaza camp

Residents said Israeli tanks opened fire as they rolled into that sector of the camp, one of the Gaza Strip’s eight historic refugee sites




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35 dead as driver hits crowd at sports centre in South China

Police detained a 62-year-old man at the sports centre in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai following the ramming; the suspect was dissatisfied with the split of financial assets in his divorce, according to preliminary investigation




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Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh unveils NTR statue in Atlanta; wraps up U.S. visit

Nara Lokesh said NTR was the pride of every Telugu person and that all efforts were being made to realise his ideals under the stewardship of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu




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Tests to assess uranium availability: villagers of Kappatralla, Devanakonda raise voice against Centre’s permission 

The villagers fear losing their lands and livelihood and also adverse affects of uranium mining on their lives




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YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu courts a controversy at Tirumala temple

The YSRCP leader entered the temple of Lord Venkateswara wearing a shirt which carried an image of Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy




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Centre for excellence, golf course, cricket academy soon in Mulapadu: Vijayawada MP




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Requested ₹130 crore from Centre for the development of Vijayawada GGH: Vijayawada MP Chinni

All Anganwadi centres in NTR district will get a building of their own with clean kitchens, says Chinni