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Finance Minister is now final authority to grade CPSEs

Proposals for upgrade or downgrade CPSEs need no longer be referred to Cabinet Secretariat and Public Enterprises Service Board




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NDA Govt under CM Chandrababu Naidu to implement major policy overhaul in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expected to personally examine policy changes in all departments




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Two pre-Independence era acts to be re-enacted: Aircraft Act and Boilers Act get modern overhaul

In the upcoming Lok Sabha session, the Government will re-enact the Aircraft Act of 1934, introduce the Coffee Promotion Bill, and revamp the Indian Boilers Act of 1923 to modernise regulations and support the ‘Make in India’ initiative




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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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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




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Defence Ministry cautions firms using Chinese parts for drones

Ministry dashes off a letter to industry bodies asking them to sensitise manufacturers against using Chinese parts for drones




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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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Govt to launch another PLI scheme for speciality steel: Steel Secy

Speciality steel is an area where more needs to be done, says Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik




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Vehicle scrappage policy receives lukewarm response: Auto dealers

State incentives boost scrappage uptake, but space limitations hinder progress




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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Launched




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2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport launched




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BMW 620d M Sport Signature launched

Priced at ₹78.90 lakh, ex-showroom, the tech-laden car is powered by a 2-litre diesel engine




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Audi RS5: Svelte demeanor, sporting intent

Power-packed: The Audi RS 5 Sportback packs more of a punch than its classy looks 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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MG 100-Year Limited Editions launched 

The prices of special editions start from ₹9.40 lakh for the Comet EV, ₹14.81 lakh for the Astor, ₹21.20 lakh for the Hector, and ₹24.18 lakh for the ZS EV




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Tata Altroz teaser released ahead of launch 

Powering the car is going to be a Nexon-sourced 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine claimed to make 118 bhp and 17.33 kg-m.




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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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Audi RS e-tron GT: Power meets green

The Audi RS e-tron GT won’t look out of place in a sci-fi film, but how good is it on the Indian roads? 




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BMW F 900 GS Series launched




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TN Health Dept to launch 25 bike ambulances with Rs 1.60 crore allocation




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




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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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Karwa Chauth 2024: 5 fasting tips for women with diabetes

Here are five fasting tips to help them manage diabetes effectively during Karwa Chauth 2024.




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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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Why women won [electronic resource] / Claudia Goldin

Cambridge, MA.: National Bureau of Economic Research, 2023




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Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals

World No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland won their respective opening matches of the Orange Group at the WTA Finals Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.




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WTA Finals: Gauff Stuns World No 1

Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eight seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead.




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Gauff downs Zheng to win WTA Finals

Gauff split from coach Brad Gilbert and flipped the script weeks later, however, winning her second WTA 1000 title last month at the China Open before reaching the Wuhan Open semis.




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Palaniswami, Panneerselvam criticise DMK Government on Cauvery issue

Palaniswami urged the DMK Government to go to Delhi with 38 MPs of the DMK and its allies to stop attempts and prevent the proposal to construct a dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu




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Severe cyclone Michaung makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh, wreaks havoc

Heavy rain and high-velocity winds with a maximum sustained speed of 90-100 kmph lash coastal town of Bapatla, villages; three killed in rain-related accidents; power supply affected in many areas; cyclone moving towards north, say officials




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Cyclone Michaung | Death toll rises to seven in Chennai and neighbouring districts; over 61,600 moved to relief camps

Additional workforce is being sourced from neighbouring districts to undertake relief operations in Chennai and three neighbouring districts on war footing




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Cyclone Michaung leaves a trail of destruction in its wake in Bapatla, Guntur districts

Heavy rains take a toll on road connectivity; many acres of standing crops have been inundated; power supply disrupted in many areas after electric poles get uprooted due to strong gales




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The missing daughters of Odisha’s border villages

The Crime in India 2022 report, released by the National Crime Record Bureau says 1,120 persons were trafficked from Odisha during the year 2022, the highest in the country; Lulkidhi village has many such girls, whose family laments their loss




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Manipur Police accuse radical outfit Arambai Tengol of extortion, assault

Terming the abduction of an officer “unprecedented”, police in valley and hill districts ask for more forces of Assam Rifles, fearing a breach of peace due to the movement of armed civilians, underground outfits  




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Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's 'insult' at NITI Aayog meeting doesn't suit democratic norms: Sanjay Raut

The money which is distributed by the Centre belongs to the people of India. What did Maharashtra get... Our Chief Minister came back empty-handed: Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut




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Ludhiana woman raped after her brother elopes with accused's daughter

A man along with three family members allegedly gang-raped a woman after his daughter eloped with the victim's brother; they also recorded the act on their mobile phones




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Regret standing with BJP during protest by farmers, says Dushyant Chautala

JJP leader says it was a mistake that he did not understand farmers’ sentiments but that he does not regret allying with the BJP in 2019




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ISSF president lauds Indian shooting




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Women’s T20 World Cup: How Pakistan can help India to qualify for semifinals even after Australia defeat 

India, on four points after two wins and two losses, hopes that Pakistan defeats New Zealand on Monday (October 14, 2024) to leave the second semi-final place to be decided on net run-rate




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Women’s T20 World Cup: It may have been different if we took some chances, says India coach Muzumdar after Australia defeat

The Indian team delivered a lackluster performance on the field, ultimately resulting in a nine-run loss to defending champions Australia in their must-win game on Sunday (October 14, 2024)




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Gukesh brooks no complacency as he readies forces for World title assault

The 18-year-old has an opportunity to become the youngest World chess champion, with many observers — including several top players — expecting him to defeat Ding Liren. But Gukesh isn’t taking the Chinese defending champion, whom he is yet to beat in a classical game, lightly




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Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn to retire from competition after backlash

“Raygun”, as she was known, plans to retire after being ridiculed for her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics




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Trump announces golf partner and former Georgia senator will co-chair inaugural committee

Donald Trump announced on Saturday that his inaugural committee will be chaired by Florida real estate investor Steven Witkoff and former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler




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Mauritius holds election with cost of living on everyone's minds

Mauritius parliamentary election: Economic promises, alliances, and voter expectations in the Indian Ocean archipelago




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Iranian charged for plotting Trump assassination tasked with targeting Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka: U.S authority

Shakeri is an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) asset, remains at large and is believed to reside in Tehran, Iran




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Soldier with Yemen's exiled government opens fire, killing two Saudi troops, wounding another

Police in the area published pictures of the soldier, saying there was a 30-million-Yemeni-rial reward for information leading to the soldier's arrest




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Russia and Ukraine launch biggest drone attacks of conflict

Ukraine’s drone attack on Moscow forced the temporary closure of three airports, wounded a 52-year-old woman and set two homes on fire in the village of Stanovoye in the Moscow region, officials said.




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Canadian Foreign Ministry denies blocking Indian-diaspora media outlet Australia Today

The news site and video of media comments by both India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar and Australia’s Foreign Minister Wong can be easily and freely viewed in Canada, the Ministry said




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Saudi Arabia’s Army chief to visit Iran to bolster defence relations

Saudi Arabia’s top military official meets Iranian counterpart in Tehran for rare high-level talks, focusing on defence diplomacy and cooperation