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Archive for October, 2024

J&K CM Omar skips UT day, LG slams ‘dual character’

Thursday, October 31, 2024 21:55

Jammu and Kashmir now operates as a Union Territory, an accepted reality, according to Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. Celebrating the status, despite boycott by local parties and criticism from PDP's Mehbooba Mufti and NC leader Omar Abdullah, Sinha assured that statehood will be eventually restored. Promises include investments of Rs ...

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2 IRS officers, 3 CGST superintendents held in `50 lakh bribery case

Thursday, October 31, 2024 21:42

CBI has arrested two IRS officers, Deepak Kumar Sharma and Rahul Kumar, along with three CGST superintendents for bribery. They detained a businessman for 18 hours, demanding Rs 60 lakh to settle a pharma issue. After initial payment, the businessman was released but approached CBI, leading to arrests after a ...

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Ahead of Maharashtra polls, Modi talks of UCC, ‘ek hain toh safe hain’

Thursday, October 31, 2024 21:33

PM Modi, at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, emphasized national unity and a uniform civil code while warning against 'urban Naxals' seeking to destabilize India. He highlighted efforts by internal and external forces to tarnish India's growing global reputation. Modi's comments come after UP CM Yogi Adityanath's statement on unity endorsed by ...

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US sanctions 400 entities, including Indian firms, for tech supplies to Russia

Thursday, October 31, 2024 21:03

The US has imposed sanctions on nearly 400 entities and individuals from over a dozen countries, including India and China, for allegedly supplying Russia with advanced technology to support its military activities in Ukraine. The sanctions target organizations in Russia, UAE, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, and Switzerland, aiming to disrupt critical ...

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Assets of ministers Aditi Tatkare, Sanjay Rathod and CM soar in 5 years

Thursday, October 31, 2024 20:59

Over the past five years, many of the 27 outgoing state cabinet ministers in Mumbai experienced a moderate rise in their financial status, primarily due to land and flat acquisitions. However, significant increases were seen by Aditi Tatkare with a 772% rise, Ravindra Chavan with a 117% increase, and Sanjay ...

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BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana passes away

Thursday, October 31, 2024 20:50

Senior BJP leader and MLA from Nagrota, Devender Singh Rana, passes away in Faridabad. Rana, Jitendra Singh's younger brother, was a prominent figure in J&K politics and a strong advocate for the Dogra community. His sudden demise leaves behind his family and has shocked his supporters and colleagues.

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Rupee ends October near record low amid outflows

Thursday, October 31, 2024 20:22

The rupee closed near an all-time low against the dollar, ending at 84.08, with RBI intervention keeping it steady amid US election anxiety. The rupee dipped 0.3% in October, trading between 83.79 and 84.1. With potential Trump win, RBI prepped for sudden outflows, though importers and exporters may overlook rising ...

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Investors become richer by $1.5 trillion since last Diwali

Thursday, October 31, 2024 20:22

The stock market ended Samvat year 2080 on a negative note, but despite this, investors' wealth in India surged to Rs 453 lakh crore, marking the year as the biggest wealth-creating period. Contributing factors included a stable government, strong macroeconomic fundamentals, and significant domestic fund inflows.

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Swiggy IPO gets $15 billion bids from Norway’s wealth fund, fidelity

Thursday, October 31, 2024 20:22

Swiggy has received enthusiastic investor interest for its $1.4-billion IPO in India, with bids from big investors like Norges Bank and Fidelity exceeding $15 billion. The IPO, launching next week, has seen its valuation reduced to $11.3 billion due to a recent market correction.

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Sunny, Bobby step out with Rajveer, Aryaman on Diwali

Sunny, Bobby step out with Rajveer, Aryaman on Diwali

Thursday, October 31, 2024 20:13

The Deol family celebrated Diwali in a casual style, with Sunny and Bobby Deol along with their sons greeting the media. Sunny Deol will star in 'Border 2' releasing in January 2026, while Bobby Deol plays the antagonist in 'Alpha' alongside Alia Bhatt.

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