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Goa eyes higher central tax share to fuel development
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Goa eyes higher central tax share to fuel development

TO MAKE CASE FOR INCREASING SHARE TO 50% FINANCE COMMISSION TO VISIT NEXT MONTH

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December 18, 2024
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Another held in migrant murders

With one more militant taken into custody, the number of arrests in connection with Saturday's killing of two migrant workers from Bihar has risen to eight, officials said on Tuesday.

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December 18, 2024
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Gauhati HC bans buffalo, bird fights

The Gauhati High Court has banned buffalo and bulbul fights in Assam.

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December 18, 2024
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Claim to capture Kolkata 'bogus'

Amid statements of capturing Kolkata by a section of people of Bangladesh, the freedom fighter (Mukti Jodhas) who visited Kolkata to attend Vijay Diwas programme, while visiting Raj Bhavan on Tuesday stated that those statements are 'bogus'.

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December 18, 2024
Rain alert for TN, coastal Andhra
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Rain alert for TN, coastal Andhra

Northwest India likely to face cold wave conditions for next 5-7 days

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December 18, 2024
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Cocaine worth ₹14.2cr seized

Kenyan woman coming from Ethiopia was held for smuggling

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December 18, 2024
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Constitutional rights suspended in Manipur yet no BJP MP raised issue

Opposition members from TMC and CPI(M) on Tuesday alleged that constitutional rights in Manipur had been suspended and slammed the BJP MPs for not raising the issue during the debate on the Constitution.

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December 18, 2024
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DOVAL LANDS IN BEIJING

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived here on Tuesday to take part in the India-China Special Representatives' talks to be held on Wednesday aimed at restoring the bilateral ties stalled for over four years due to the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

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December 18, 2024
Decision on NEET soon, says Pradhan
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Decision on NEET soon, says Pradhan

The Education and Health Ministry are deliberating on whether to conduct medical entrance exam NEET-UG in pen and paper mode or online mode and a decision in this regard is expected soon, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday.

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December 18, 2024
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Hearing on Shamsi masjid vs Neelkanth temple case on December 24?

A court in Budaun will on December 24 decide whether a hearing will be held in the Jama Masjid Shamsi versus Neelkanth temple case.

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December 18, 2024
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Panic over 'blast' in Amritsar

Panic gripped the Islamabad area of Punjab's Amritsar city after a \"blast\" took place at the Islamabad police station in the wee hours of Tuesday.

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December 18, 2024
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3-hr 'rail roko' across Punjab today

Even as various farmers' unions on Tuesday collectively scaled up their efforts to mobilise support for their \"rail roko\" protest in Punjab on Wednesday, the disruption in the movement of various trains running in various parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, seemed imminent.

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December 18, 2024
Wayanad horror: Two held
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Wayanad horror: Two held

The Kerala police Tuesday arrested two of four accused in connection with the Wayanad horror in which a 49-year-old tribal man was dragged by a car in Mananthavady.

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December 18, 2024
Moving ahead with shared goals
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Moving ahead with shared goals

At the invitation of the Royal Government of Bhutan, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is undertaking a four-day official visit to the kingdom, met Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck today and discussed strengthening the historical ties between Assam and Bhutan and advancing collaborative efforts between the two regions.

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December 18, 2024
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Cong played water politics: PM Modi

Laying the foundation of the crucial and much-awaited river-linking Parvati Kalsindh-Chambal-ERCP project here on Tuesday on the first anniversary of the Bhajan Lal Sharma government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi levelled allegations against Congress for delaying and creating water disputes between adjoining states.

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December 18, 2024
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204 coastal police stations to prevent sea-borne threats

As many as 204 Coastal Police Stations have been operationalised by the Central government while implementing the Coastal Security Scheme, Phase I and II, to strengthen security against sea-borne threats, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

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December 18, 2024
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Hathras rape victim's family held hostage, claims Rahul

Asserting that justice delayed is justice denied, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the promises made by the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh to the family of the Hathras gangrape victim have not been fulfilled till date.

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December 18, 2024
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J'KHAND REFUTES CENTRE'S CLAIM ON ROYALTY DUES

The Jharkhand government has taken strong exception to the Centre's claim that it does owe mining royalty dues to the state.

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December 18, 2024
BAGHI? OF JHOLAS, BAGS, JIBES & JABS
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BAGHI? OF JHOLAS, BAGS, JIBES & JABS

Priyanka doubles down with 'Bangladesh', tote after 'Palestine' controversy, Parliament has a field day

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December 18, 2024
WR's Mumbai Central Division organises 'Pension Adalat'
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WR's Mumbai Central Division organises 'Pension Adalat'

Mumbai Central Division of Western Railway successfully organised the Second Pension Adalat of the year on 16th December 2024.

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December 18, 2024
Indian Hydrogen Energy Sector: Growth, Challenges, and the Future
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Indian Hydrogen Energy Sector: Growth, Challenges, and the Future

Green hydrogen is produced through water electrolysis, utilizing renewable energy sources like solar and wind energy.

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December 18, 2024
24K is a strong support zone for Nifty
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24K is a strong support zone for Nifty

Till Bank Nifty holds below 53K zones, some weakness could be seen towards 52500, then 52250 levels

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December 18, 2024
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Jindal Saw to acquire 31.20% stake in ReNew Green Energy

Jindal Saw on Tuesday said it has inked a pact to acquire 31.20 per cent equity in ReNew Green Energy.

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December 18, 2024
ITC Hotels demerger to be effective from January 1, 2025
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ITC Hotels demerger to be effective from January 1, 2025

ITC on Tuesday said all conditions for the demerger of its hotel business are \"fulfilled\" and the scheme would be effective from January 1, 2025.

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December 18, 2024
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RBI lifts restrictions on two Edelweiss group entities

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced that restrictions imposed on two Edelweiss Group entities have been lifted.

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December 18, 2024
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BN Group to invest $1 bn in Africa to expand edible oil biz

Edible oil manufacturer BN Group announced on Tuesday a USD 1 billion (approx Rs 8000 crore) investment to expand its operations across Africa, targeting emerging markets with a phased deployment over the next five years.

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December 18, 2024
Reliance NU Suntech secures 930 MW solar, 465 MW battery energy storage projects
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Reliance NU Suntech secures 930 MW solar, 465 MW battery energy storage projects

Reliance Power on Tuesday said its arm Reliance NU Suntech has secured a solar project of 930 MW and 465 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).

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December 18, 2024
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M&M amazed the world by becoming the World's 11th largest automaker

Anand Mahindra recalled challenges faced by India's automobile industry in its early years

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December 18, 2024
Daikin India to set up JV in India with Taiwan's Rechi Precision to manufacture compressors
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Daikin India to set up JV in India with Taiwan's Rechi Precision to manufacture compressors

Daikin Industries, Osaka, a Japan-based global manufacturer of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, will set up a joint venture with Taiwan's Rechi Precision to manufacture compressors in India at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh.

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December 18, 2024
Taiwanese laptop maker MSI begins India mfg with Chennai facility
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Taiwanese laptop maker MSI begins India mfg with Chennai facility

Taiwanese laptop maker MSI on Tuesday announced the commencement of its manufacturing operations in India with its first facility in Chennai.

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December 18, 2024