Cooperatives can empower the marginalised, says Amit Shah

Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated an umbrella organisation - National Urban Cooperativem Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) - for urban cooperative banks and pitched for having such banks in every city across India in a time-bound manner. The body will prepare small banks for compliance with the Banking Regulation Act.

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Saarc in trouble due to Pak's support of terror: Jaishankar

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Myanmar influx has spurred crime in northeast, India tells UNHRC

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Jammu-Srinagar highway closed c after landslides as rains, snow

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PM Modi to brainstorm over ‘Viksit Bharat’ plan on Sunday

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Reliance Industries, Disney deal gets thumbs up from D-St

Most brokerage houses are positive on the deal that Reliance Industries and Walt Disney struck on Wednesday to merge their media operations in India. The Disney India-Viacom18 joint venture, with near-monopoly in cricket broadcasting rights in India, is expected to push up advertisement rates and turn the broadcasting industry highly competitive, especially for smaller players.

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Reliance Industries, Disney deal gets thumbs up from D-St

Most brokerage houses are positive on the deal that Reliance Industries and Walt Disney struck on Wednesday to merge their media operations in India. The Disney India-Viacom18 joint venture, with near-monopoly in cricket broadcasting rights in India, is expected to push up advertisement rates and turn the broadcasting industry highly competitive, especially for smaller players.

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Govt clears 3 semiconductor manufacturing projects worth Rs 1.3 lakh crore

Government on Thursday cleared proposals for three semiconductor manufacturing units worth Rs 1.3 lakh crore, including the country's first fab manufacturing plant by Tata Group and Taiwanese Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC) in Gujarat. This will be a big push to India's electronics manufacturing set-up as the chips will be made within the country for the first time.

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Rabri Devi hits out at turncoats, calls them 'shameless'

Two days after three opposition legislators—two from the Congress and one from the RJD—crossed over to the BJP, RJD leader and Bihar’s former chief minister Rabri Devi on Thursday came down heavily on them, terming them as “shameless” and said they must have resigned from the respective parties before switching their allegiance.

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Former Intel India head hit by speeding cab while cycling, dies

Avtar Saini, former Intel India country head, was killed by a cab on Palm Beach Road. The dangerous road conditions for cyclists in Mumbai are highlighted. Saini played a key role in setting up the Intel R&D center in India and contributed to the design of the Pentium processor.

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Sukhu lives to see another day as mantri retracts move to quit

Even as the Congress govt was grappling with a crisis triggered by cross-voting in RS polls, son of late former CM Virbhadra Singh and state PCC chief Pratibha Singh Vikramaditya announced his resignation as PWD minister in Sukhu’s cabinet at a presser in the assembly complex, breaking down and alleging humiliation. Within hours though, the Shimla Rural MLA retracted his decision

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India blames US for holding up dispute settlement at WTO, blocks China's attempt for investment pact

India criticizes the US for blocking WTO appellate body appointments, resulting in loss of credibility. Talks on investment facilitation and the Doha Development Agenda have deadlocked. WTO officials downplay the impact of a collapse. US Trade Representative rejects a deal on dispute settlement.

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Gunmen attack Manipur additional SP's home

Unidentified gunmen fired at the private residence of an additional SP police officer in Manipur's Imphal East district. Conflicting reports emerged of the officer being kidnapped and later rescued by members of Arambai Tenggoll. The officer's family members cowered inside as gunshots rang out. Manipur Police quickly mobilised forces and launched a successful rescue operation.

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Supped, drank together on Mon, backstabbed on Tues: Singhvi

Abhishek Singhvi and Harsh Mahajan tied in the election for the lone HP seat. Singhvi won the draw of lots but was later eliminated due to cross-voting by some MLAs, in accordance with Rule 75(4) of Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. Singhvi criticized BJP's "new India" philosophy.

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After 2 additional seats, NDA just 4 short of RS majority mark

BJP won 30 out of 56 Rajya Sabha seats, taking their tally to 97 in the House. NDA's tally stands at 117, just four short of the majority mark. Additionally, BJP gained seats from Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh due to cross-voting. Several states had seats at stake in the polls.

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Trio found dead in J&K’s Chenani, probe launched

Three workers at a transmission tower in Chenani of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district were found dead under suspicious circumstances in a tent on Monday morning. Police launched a probe to determine the cause of the deaths.

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Scolded often, online gamer murders mom

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Elderly man detained from forward area along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri

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FIR before autopsy of deceased: Kin, farm unions firm on demand

The family of Shubhkaran Singh, a 22-year-old farmer from Punjab, who tragically lost his life during the 'Delhi Chalo' protests at Khanauri border point on February 21, remains steadfast in their demand for an FIR against Haryana Police and the state's Home Minister Anil Vij. They have insisted on this before allowing government doctors to conduct the autopsy, which is scheduled for Saturday.

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Many NC leaders in Jammu join BJP

A senior National Congress leader, a former J&K MLC and dozens of Pahari activists joined BJP in Jammu Saturday. Prominent among them is Syed Mohd Rafiq Shah. In 2019, he had joined National Conference in 2019 after snapping ties with National Panthers Party. Pahari leader Mohd Ayub Pahalwan has also joined BJP along with his supporters.

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Narco-terror case: J&K police file 4th chargesheet in a week

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed an additional chargesheet against six more individuals in a case related to narco-terrorism. This marks the fourth chargesheet filed in just one week, bringing the total number of accused to 18. According to the police, there has been a decline in terrorist activities in the region, but terrorist handlers from across the border are resorting to drug smuggling to fund their operations.

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Supreme Court prodding triggered tweak in surrogacy law

The Supreme Court has played a crucial role in prompting the Centre to revise the surrogacy rules, allowing the use of donor gametes. Over two dozen petitioners have been granted permission to utilize donor eggs, leading to an influx of petitions from women across the country. The court has also identified an issue with Rule 7 of the Act, implemented on March 14, 2020, and has provided relief to a woman based on this finding.

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Birla enters paints business with Rs 10,000 crore pledge

Aditya Birla Group is investing in Birla Opus, its paints venture, with the aim to disrupt the industry and become the number two player. They plan to achieve a revenue of Rs 10,000 crore and cover the entire country by FY25.

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Ajit’s NCP seeks disqualification of Sharad MLAs, HC issues notice

Bombay HC issued notice to Rahul Narwekar over petitions filed by Anil Patil challenging his decision not to disqualify Anil Deshmukh, Jitendra Awhad, and 8 other MLAs from the Sharad Pawar camp. Ajit Pawar camp seeks MLAs' disqualification. Hearing scheduled for March 14.

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Indians among youngest to buy Lamborghini: CEO

Indians are young buyers of luxury sports cars like Lamborghini. Sales in India are low but the country has massive potential. Indian buyers are aware of the brand, demand personalization, and are buying cars abroad. The Covid rush has waned down, but demand remains strong.

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Indians among youngest to buy Lamborghini: CEO

Indians are young buyers of luxury sports cars like Lamborghini. Sales in India are low but the country has massive potential. Indian buyers are aware of the brand, demand personalization, and are buying cars abroad. The Covid rush has waned down, but demand remains strong.

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Back-door routes for low-grade int'l students to UK degrees: Report

UK’s department of education has opened an investigation after a newspaper investigation found that international students are gaining back-door routes to undergraduate degrees at top British universities with far lower grades than their domestic counterparts require as universities are cash-strapped and need the extra fees they pay. Of the Indian students who come to UK, around 30% enrol in undergraduate programmes.

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NTPC to acquire Rs 5,000 crore KSK Mahanadi power project

NTPC is set to acquire the KSK Mahanadi power station in Chattisgarh, a large greenfield project with a proposed capacity of 3,600 MW, marking the state-run utility's second acquisition of a stressed asset. The project came under corporate insolvency resolution process in April 2022 after defaulting on loans. NTPC's investment in the project is valued at Rs 5,000 crore.

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NTPC to acquire Rs 5,000 crore KSK Mahanadi power project

NTPC is set to acquire the KSK Mahanadi power station in Chattisgarh, a large greenfield project with a proposed capacity of 3,600 MW, marking the state-run utility's second acquisition of a stressed asset. The project came under corporate insolvency resolution process in April 2022 after defaulting on loans. NTPC's investment in the project is valued at Rs 5,000 crore.

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Give women top jobs & pay parity, says govt advisory to companies

The Indian government has released a set of measures to enhance women's participation in the workforce, including gender-neutral recruitment ads, creche breaks, promoting women in management, and providing maternity benefits to highway and construction workers. The government also encourages companies to review procurement practices, address gender pay gaps, and set up hostels for working women.

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'Ashamed, sorry' for judges' row, says Calcutta HC chief justice

Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam of Calcutta high court said on Tuesday that he was "ashamed and sorry" for "an untoward situation" last week involving two benches and Bengal's advocate general. He promised to "try my level best" to resolve the row, terming it "undesirable in a temple of law" and likely to have "a long-term effect on the public at large".

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Panel to give UCC draft on Feb 2, implementation soon: U'khand CM

Providing a clear indication that Uttarakhand government will proceed with implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state next month, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that the five-member panel constituted under retired SC judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai will hand over its report to the government on Feb 2.

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Gold firms on Middle East flare-up ahead of Fed meeting

Gold strengthened on Monday due to increased tensions in the Middle East, which bolstered demand for the safe-haven asset. Additionally, market participants awaited the Federal Reserve policy decision later in the week for further insight into the timing of the first US interest rate cut of the year. Spot gold rose by 0.4% to $2,027.00 an ounce by 12:02 pm ET (1702 GMT).

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Budget: Elderly want counselling services, accessible infra & minimal GST on products used by seniors

The analysis of budget expectations for senior citizens, based on a survey by the Agewell Foundation, reveals significant concerns among the elderly. Key points include the demand for GST exemptions or lower rates on essential products like adult diapers and wheelchairs, a call for more realistic old age pension schemes, and a desire for tax-free investment options.

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BB 17 Grand Finale: Mannara Chopra evicted as the second runner-up

The highly debated reality show, Bigg Boss 17, is about to reveal the winner in a couple of minutes. Mannara Chopra, a well-liked contestant, has secured the position of second runner-up in the reality show. After many days of entertainment, drama, and emotional moments, Mannara Chopra has made it to the top finalist list successfully.

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Oppose Biren govt, tribal body tells 10 Manipur MLAs; resign if theneed arises, says ITLF

Amid ethnic tensions, Manipur government faces a political showdown as Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) urges 10 Kuki-Zo MLAs, including seven from BJP, to challenge N Biren Singh's government. ITLF stresses the importance of engaging Mizoram government for the Kuki-Zo community's political direction.

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Terror module involved in smuggling busted, 5 arrested in Kupwara

A cross-border terror module involved in smuggling of arms and ammunition has been busted, and five terror associates arrested in Karnah in Kupwara district, J&K Police said Saturday.In a statement, police said it had received “credible information” about arms smuggling from its own sources, which was “corroborated by other sister agencies and counterparts”.

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Video of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan beating his house help goes viral

The internet is in a state of shock on seeing Rahat Fateh Ali Khan beating his servant. His clarification further has left people fuming!

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IGL eyes villages in south-west Delhi to expand PNG service

Indraprastha Gas Ltd plans to expand its piped natural gas service to 57 villages in Delhi's south-west region. As urban areas near saturation and electric vehicles threaten CNG sales, the company aims to reach rural areas. This initiative is part of the government's goal to increase the share of gas in India's energy basket to 15% by 2030.

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JetBlue casts doubt on its merger deal with Spirit Airlines

JPMorgan analysts state that JetBlue avoids a costly merger. The market value of Spirit's equity has dropped significantly. It is believed that JetBlue's management and board were no longer committed to the merger.

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UK Attorney General to review sentence in teen's murder case

United Kingdom's attorney general will review a hospital order sentence handed out to the killer of Indian-Irish origin teenager Grace O’Malley-Kumar and two others in a triple murder in Nottingham last year after receiving a complaint that the sentence is too lenient.

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Airbus nears helicopter-assembly deal during Macron’s India visit

Airbus is set to sign an accord to establish an assembly line in India for the production of H125 civil helicopters. The line will be overseen by Tata Advanced Systems Limited. This agreement is expected to be announced during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India.

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Airbus nears helicopter-assembly deal during Macron’s India visit

Airbus is set to sign an accord to establish an assembly line in India for the production of H125 civil helicopters. The line will be overseen by Tata Advanced Systems Limited. This agreement is expected to be announced during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India.

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Access cashless treatment in hospitals not on company's network

The General Insurance Council introduces the 'cashless everywhere' initiative, allowing health insurance policyholders to access cashless treatment in non-network hospitals. Participating insurers will immediately include non-network hospitals in their network upon receiving a claim. This initiative aims to provide policyholders with a wider choice of hospitals, reduce costs and disputes, and prevent fraud.

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Gadkari condemns cutting road safety features for cost reduction

Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari criticizes officials for cutting safety features in road projects to reduce costs. Urges them to consider road user behavior in project preparation and incorporate suitable designs. Engineers should ensure that people cannot engage in risky behavior like crossing roads instead of using foot over bridges.

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Hedge fund stars who got China wrong are paying a big price

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Foreign funds take out over Rs 25,000 crore in 7 sessions

Foreign funds continued to sell off in the Indian market, with a net outflow of Rs 3,115 crore. In the past seven trading sessions, foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn over Rs 25,000 crore. This is one of the largest outflows in recent months, comparable to the outflows during the early days of the Covid pandemic.

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Crude now below $80/barrel, govt may offer pre-poll relief

Consumers can expect a reduction in fuel prices as oil prices have dropped, giving the government room to bring down the cost of living. The decline in oil prices has increased marketing margins for state-run fuel retailers, allowing them to turn a profit. This is the best time for the government to cut fuel prices economically and politically.

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Telangana HC quashes censor nod for biopic on Jagan Mohan Reddy

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India tracking Chinese 'research' vessel headed for the Maldives

India closely tracks Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 heading to Malé via Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka denied permission for docking, and the Indian Navy is monitoring its movements. Previously, Chinese vessels Shi Yan-6 and Hai Yang 24 Hao had visited Colombo despite Indian objections.

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DeSantis drops out of GOP Presidential campaign, endorses Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Sunday saying his intention is to endorse the current frontrunner, Donald Trump.

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Long wait ends, Ayodhya in euphoria on eve of new dawn

On the eve of Ram Lalla's consecration, Ayodhya prepares for the grand ceremony. PM Narendra Modi will perform the consecration of Ram Lalla in the presence of 121 Vedic priests. The ceremony will include the removal of the idol's blindfold, application of kajal, and a maha arti with 108 diyas.

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Gang attacks interfaith colleagues in Karnataka

Two colleagues belonging to different religions were assaulted by a gang on Friday evening in Karnataka's Haveri district, marking the third case of moral policing in the region this month, reports Basavaraj Marlihalli. Police responded swiftly and arrested eight suspects linked to the attack. The arrested men have been identified as Abdul Khader Mudgal, Mansoor Tandoor, Mehaboobkhan Badiger, Riaz Halageri, Alwaj Baligar, Abdul Desuru, Mehabub Ali Halageri, and Jahangirsab Kanake.

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Delhi HC: Payment for domain fee registration is not Royalty

The Delhi high court ruled that fees received by a US domain name registrar for providing registration services are not taxable as royalty. The court considered the accreditation agreement between the registrar and ICANN, stating that the registrar does not have proprietorship rights in the domain name and therefore cannot transfer the right to use it.

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IIL rolls out India’s 1st indigenous Hepatitis-A vax Havisure

Indian Immunologicals Ltd rolls out Havisure, India's first indigenous Hepatitis-A vaccine. The two-dose inactivated virus vaccine, developed over eight years, is priced at Rs 2,150 per dose. Extensive clinical trials have shown that Havisure is safe and efficacious for pediatric, adolescent, and adult use.

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IIL rolls out India’s 1st indigenous Hepatitis-A vax Havisure

Indian Immunologicals Ltd rolls out Havisure, India's first indigenous Hepatitis-A vaccine. The two-dose inactivated virus vaccine, developed over eight years, is priced at Rs 2,150 per dose. Extensive clinical trials have shown that Havisure is safe and efficacious for pediatric, adolescent, and adult use.

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Pakistan, Iran exchange positive messages to defuse tensions

Pakistan expresses readiness to work with Iran after airstrikes. National Security Committee holds emergency meeting chaired by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar. No desire for escalation, but will respond with full might if territorial integrity violated. Pakistani strikes target separatist groups, Iran's strikes target Jaish al-Adl. Concerns raised about instability in the Middle East. UN secretary-general urges maximum restraint.

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Only 16+ kids to be admitted in coaching centres

The Centre has issued guidelines mandating coaching centres to enrol students who have completed 16 years or passed Class XII exams. They are barred from making misleading promises. Prior registration is mandatory for coaching centres, and each branch is treated as a separate entity. The guidelines also require coaching centres to have qualified tutors, fair fees, and a counselling system.

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These states have declared a holiday on Jan 22, check full list

Preparations are in full swing for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Patishtha ceremony on January 22, 2024. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Ram temple and be the chief guest. More than 7,000 people, including politicians, film personalities, and industrialists, will attend. Schools and central government offices in various states will have a holiday.

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Tata Steel to cut 3,000 jobs in Wales: Source

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British Sikh survey reveals only 21% feel very proud of Rishi Sunak

An annual survey of British Sikhs reveals that only 21% are "very proud" to have Rishi Sunak as PM, despite his Punjabi heritage. The survey also highlights concerns about the Hindu community benefiting more from Sunak's premiership than Sikhs. The 10th British Sikh Report provides statistical information about the needs of British Sikhs, including their voting intentions and financial struggles.

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3rd T20I: Rohit stars as India clinch double Super Over thriller to sweep series

India edged Afghanistan in a dramatic second Super Over to sweep the Twenty20 series after the third match ended in a tie following Rohit Sharma's record-setting century on Wednesday. The India captain became the first batsman to hit five T20I tons as his unbeaten 121 off 69 balls powered the hosts to 212-4 in Bengaluru after they had slipped to 22-4. But Afghanistan put up a spirited show as Gulbadin Naib hit an unbeaten 55 off 23 balls to steer his side to 212-6, taking two off the final delivery to level the scores.

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British Sikhs received ‘threat to life’ warnings from cops

Several British Sikhs have received "threat to life" notices, known as Osman warnings, from the British police. This has fueled conspiracy theories that India could be behind the threats, given the court case against Nikhil Gupta in the US regarding an alleged plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. An Osman warning is a police warning of a death threat. It is used when there is intelligence of the threat but not enough evidence to justify an arrest.

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India's growth prospects are very good, says RBI chief

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PM Modi cites Shabari, makes prepoll outreach to tribals

PM Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the role of tribal woman Shabari in the story of Ram, ahead of the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. He also emphasized the importance of the welfare of the poor, deprived, and tribals, and mentioned the construction of 4 crore permanent houses for the poor in the last 10 years. “The story of Shri Ram is not possible without Mata Shabari,” the PM said.

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Search on for terrorists who fired on Poonch army convoy

Security forces in the Krishna Ghati sector of J&K's Poonch are conducting searches to find terrorists who fired on an army convoy. No casualties were reported. Concurrently, another operation is underway in Sawjian, Mandi, based on reports of suspicious activities in the forested area. This follows a recent ambush in Dera Ki Gali, Poonch, where four soldiers lost their lives. “The search is underway in Dharti, Dhara, Magnad and Jhallas areas of Poonch,” an official source said.

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With Deora exit, exodus of Rahul Gandhi's band of 'dynasts' nearly complete

The departure of Milind Deora from Congress marks a significant chapter in Rahul Gandhi's political journey, as it nearly completes the exodus of the original band of young "dynasts" who came to be identified with the Gandhi scion during his initial days. After Jitin Prasada and Jyotiraditya Scindia, Deora is the third of the second-generation Congress leaders who hogged the headlines as Team Rahul during the UPA decade. Another of the coterie member R P N Singh has also joined BJP, like Prasada and Scindia, though he is still awaiting his legislative rehabilitation.

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In tribal outreach, govt approves projects worth Rs 4,700cr in 2 mths

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday release the first instalment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) for one lakh beneficiaries. The PM will also interact with the beneficiaries of PM-JANMAN from particulatly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) via video conferencing. The event will be held in more than 100 districts. A statement from the PMO highlighted that PM-JANMAN was launched "in line with the PM's efforts towards the vision of Antyodaya to empower the last person at the last mile."

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Bystanders busy looting Rs 1.5 lakh from him, crash victim dies

A man who met with an accident earlier this week would have survived, in all likelihood, had the bystanders helped him reach a medical facility instead of looting his money. A video circulating on social media, showing a crowd purportedly looting Rs 1.5 lakh in cash from Dharmendra Kumar Gupta (46), a critically-injured Agra-based businessman, has been eliciting shocked responses. The 47-second video has also drawn the attention of cops who said they are going to file an FIR in the matter.

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Centre orders probe against firm of Kerala CM's daughter

The director general of corporate affairs has ordered an inquiry into alleged violations by Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, owned by Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter T Veena, Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC). The investigation stems from a report submitted by the registrar of companies, highlighting various violations and offences under the Companies Act. Income Tax Interim Settlement Board (ITISB) had reported that Rs 1.72 crore was paid by CMRL to Exalogic Solutions over three years from 2017.

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US takes measures to make H-1B visa application easier, faster

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced significant improvements in the customer experience for H-1B visa applicants, placing a strong emphasis on digital processes. Key among these improvements is the rollout of 'organizational accounts' and the facilitation of online submissions for both visa applications and requests for premium processing. Slated for implementation in the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap season, these organizational accounts are designed for non-cap filings. They will allow various members within an organization, encompassing businesses and their legal representatives, to work together in preparing H-1B visa applications.

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India likely to emerge as world’s largest producer of lentils in 2023-24

India is expected to become the world's largest producer of lentils in the 2023-24 crop year, with an estimated surge in production of around 16 lakh tonne. This increase is due to higher acreage. The lentil production in Canada and Australia is estimated to be around 14 lakh tonne and 15 lakh tonne respectively.

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Ostracised as ‘witch’, woman finds daughter after 10 years

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SC notice to Surat top cop, senior officials for defying bail order

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Canada, not US, uses freedom of speech to justify extremism: Jaishankar

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'CEO ordered cough syrup, may have planned kid's murder'

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'Uddhav had no power to remove Shinde after 2022 mutiny in ranks'

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Zee denies report on Sony calling off merger, stock dives

Zee on Tuesday denied reports that said Sony was planning to call off the merger even as the stock price of the Indian media major crashed nearly 13% in early trades. Zee said it remained "committed to the merger and is continuing to work towards its successful closure", following the report that the $10-billion merger, which would create one of the largest broadcasting companies in the country, is on the brink of a cliff. Sony, however, didn't come out with any statement.

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India, Maldives discussed Muizzu visit but it may take time

India and the Maldives have been talking about a possible visit by President Mohamed Muizzu, despite the apparent strife in bilateral ties as the newly elected president leans towards China, while reviewing defence and security cooperation with India. However, with Muizzu having chosen to visit Beijing, India is not in a hurry to host him and will wait for the right occasion to welcome him. Diplomatic sources both here and in Male said the Maldives had discussed with India in November last year, around the time he assumed office, the possibility of a visit by Muizzu.

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Fuel leak forces US company to abandon moon landing attempt

The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space gave up its hopes on Moon landing after the lander faced a "critical" fuel leak on Tuesday. Informing that there was "no chance of a soft landing on the Moon", the company said, "given the propellant fuel leak, there is, unfortunately, no chance of a soft landing on the Moon". The robotic lander, Peregrine, built by a private company Astrobotic had been facing several technical problems since its launch Monday.

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Airtel Business to power 20 million smart meters for Adani Energy Solutions

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, on Tuesday announced that it will power over 20 million smart meters for Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL). Airtel, through its nationwide communications network, will deliver reliable and secure connectivity for all AESL's smart meter deployments, the company said in a release. Besides this, Airtel's smart metering solutions that are powered by NB-IoT (narrowband-internet of things), 4G and 2G, will help AESL ensure real-time connectivity and uninterrupted transfer of critical data between smart meters and headend applications.

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US lunar lander suffers 'critical loss' of fuel

The first US lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed to space Monday, suffered 'critical loss' of fuel. In its latest update, Astrobotic posted on X, " Unfortunately, it appears the faliure within the propulsion system is causing a critical loss of propellant. The team is working to try and stabilize the loss, but given the situation, we have prioritized maximising the science and data we can capture. We are currently assessing what alternative mission profiles may be feasible at this time."

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JD(U) objects to Congress leader's remarks against Mamata govt

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Nigeria's Dangote refinery set for test runs after getting more crude

Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery could begin test runs as early as this week after receiving a sixth crude cargo on Monday, company officials said, finally bringing the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) plant to life after years of construction delays. The refinery, funded at a cost of $20 billion by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is being built at Lekki, on the outskirts of the commercial capital Lagos. Nigeria currently imports most of its fuel but the Dangote refinery will make it self sufficient and able to export fuel to neighbours in West Africa.

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Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina wins re-election: EC

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won re-election for a fifth term Sunday, officials said, following a boycott led by an opposition party she branded a "terrorist organisation".Hasina's ruling Awami League "has won more than 50 percent seats," an Election Commission spokesman told AFP, with counting ongoing.She has presided over breakneck economic growth in a country once beset by grinding poverty, but her government has been accused of rampant human rights abuses and a ruthless opposition crackdown.

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5 held for illegal extraction of forest produce in Kishtwar

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29,273 bogus firms involved in suspected GST ITC evasion, 121 arrested: Finance ministry

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'Selected Ram Lalla idol of dark stone, standing posture'

The idol of Ram Lalla to be installed in the Ram temple's sanctum sanctorum will be "shyamal (dark)" in complexion and in standing posture, crafted by Karnataka sculptors Arun Yogiraj or Ganesh Bhatt. Its height will be 51 inches. The chosen idol will be made of dark Karnataka granite stones. The stone used in the idol will not be affected by water or milk. The age of the temple stones is 1,000 years, but sunlight, wind, and water will not affect it as a layer of granite has been installed below. No iron has been used in the temple's construction.

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From 25,000 in '13, creches for poor kids down to just 3.9k

The number of creches under the National Creche Scheme dramatically decreased due to a combination of factors, including financial irregularities and changes in funding patterns. The scheme's fund utilisation worsened over time, leading to a slash in allocation from the centre. Several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, no longer have any creches. The scheme was renamed Palna Scheme under Mission Shakti, but it has struggled to get off the ground. The new scheme aims for 17,000 anganwadi cum creches by 2025-26, but there are concerns about meeting the demand and maintaining funding allocation.

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Pak Senate passes resolution to delay Feb 8 general elections

Pakistan's Senate passed a resolution on Friday seeking a delay in the upcoming polls scheduled for February 8 due to security concerns, harsh weather, and threats to the lives of prominent politicians. The resolution emphasized the need to address legitimate concerns, facilitate election campaigns, and guarantee the safety of politicians and citizens. It called for the effective participation of people from all areas of Pakistan and belonging to all political shades. The resolution was moved by Independent senator Dilawar Khan, with support from intelligence agencies warning of terrorist attacks on election rallies.

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Lashkar terrorist who targeted Pandits & migrants killed in Shopian

A Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist, Bilal Ahmed Bhat, involved in a series of killings of soldiers, migrant workers, and Pandits, was gunned down in an encounter in Kashmir's Shopian district. Bhat fired on the police, army, and CRPF personnel during a cordon-and-search operation. His body was seized along with a large cache that included an AK rifle and magazines. Bhat, a resident of Shopian, unleashed a spate of attacks last year, targeting various people. He lured local youths to take up terrorism and even killed a fellow terrorist.

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Tata Power drive helped 4K consumers change name in electricity bills

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Hospitals can't charge for blood, says DCGI

DCGI has also asked the drug controller cum licensing authorities to direct all blood centres to adhere to the revised guidelines for recovery of processing charges. When a person donates blood, it is not transfused into a patient directly. The donated blood, referred to as whole blood, is processed in centrifuges to separate it into transfusable components. This includes red cells, platelets and plasma. The exercise is referred to as blood processing and a cost is incurred on this.

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Google's former highest-paid exec is now billionaire Silicon Valley CEO

Nikesh Arora, the highest-paid executive at Google, became a billionaire after joining Palo Alto Networks. His net worth is now $1.5 billion. As the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity software company, Arora received $125 million in stocks. The company's share price surged, making Arora's stake worth $830 million. He sold $300 million worth of shares in 2023. Arora's 2023 compensation includes up to 750,000 stocks, worth over $220 million. The company justified the award based on his strong performance and vested ownership.

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Glenmark Pharma launches antidiabetic injectable

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has launched the first biosimilar of the popular anti-diabetic drug, Liraglutide in India. The drug, marketed as Lirafit, is an injectable anti-diabetic medication that lowers therapy cost by 70%. It has received approval from the Drug Controller General of India and is priced at approximately Rs 100 for a standard dose of 1.2 mg per day. This launch marks Glenmark's entry into the injectable anti-diabetic market, expanding their presence in the diabetes therapy space.

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Space PSU NSIL to launch GSAT-20 on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 this year

India’s Space PSU NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), will launch a high-throughput satellite on Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket — the Falcon 9 — later this year. NSIL plans to launch its second demand-driven communications satellite, the GSAT-20 (renamed GSAT-N2), in the second quarter of 2024. The satellite will be a high-throughput Ka-band satellite primarily aimed at meeting India’s growing broadband connectivity needs.

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ITC’s renowned hotelier Nakul Anand retires after 45 years

Nakul Anand, an eminent hotel and travel industry professional, retired from his position as executive director of ITC. He joined ITC Hotels in 1978 and rose to top positions in the company, overseeing ITC's hospitality, travel, and tourism businesses. Anand was given a farewell at ITC Green Centre. Anand served as ITC Hotels MD from 2003 to 2005 and was appointed as a director on the board of ITC in 2011. He has been acknowledged for his vision and commitment to the tourism and hospitality industry.

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Following, abusing a woman not offence of outraging modesty: HC

Following, abusing and pushing a woman might be "annoying" acts, but did not constitute the offence of outraging the modesty under IPC Section 354, the Nagpur bench of Bombay HC ruled, and granted relief to a man convicted by the judicial magistrate first class court at Wardha. Justice Anil Pansare acquitted the appellant, a 36-year-old labourer, saying the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. A college student had filed a police complaint against the man alleging that he had followed her a couple of times and abused her.

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Entire country is excited over Ram mandir: PM Modi

PM Modi, in the 108th edition of his 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, said there was excitement and enthusiasm in the entire country in connection with the Ram mandir as he called it a "historic moment" and urged people to share artistic creations by using a common hashtag. The PM emphasised the special edition as '108', an auspicious number as per Hindu belief, as he mentioned the excitement surrounding the temple and said, "People are expressing their feelings in a multitude of ways."

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10 int'l airlines under DGGI scanner over tax evasion

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has questioned executives from at least 10 leading foreign airlines in an ongoing investigation related to alleged tax evasion. Finance managers of British Airways, Etihad, Thai Airways, and Qatar Airways have recorded their statements. Lufthansa, Emirates, Oman Airlines, and Singapore Airlines have not yet appeared for questioning. DGGI has asked the airlines to produce documents related to their India-related expenditure and pay tax for services rendered under the new GST regime.

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