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Companies recalibrating growth targets in volatile business environment https://ift.tt/FZQqUst

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"For categories where commodity inflation is fluctuating rapidly, we are following on-the-spot strategies, unlike the case earlier," Coca-Cola India president Sanket Ray said. "Our cycles are focused on short-planning cycles, which are broken down into quarters. We have to keep space to account for volatility in demand. The system has to be agile enough in supply chain and commodity planning to take uncertainties into play."

India to roll out red carpet for Maldives President Ibu Solih https://ift.tt/r61TjwQ

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The second official visit by Solih since his election in 2018 will focus on connectivity, maritime security, trade, and economic and tourism cooperation, officials said.

Assam government to procure 50 lakh flags from textiles ministry https://ift.tt/0p1lts7

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Himanta Biswa Sarma released a video on Har Ghar Tiranga to generate awareness on the initiative to mark the Independence Day celebration in a programme held at Janata Bhawan.

Joe Biden feeling well, isolating after rebound case of COVID https://ift.tt/qs47txC

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Biden tested positive for COVID for the first time on July 21 and previously described his experience with the coronavirus as mild, saying he was able to continue working while in isolation and attributed his relative ease with the disease to vaccines and other treatments. Biden, 79, had initially emerged from COVID isolation on Wednesday when he tested negative.

Delhi reports 1,263 fresh Covid cases https://ift.tt/ZCg1lun

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With 984 patients recovering in the last 24 hours, the total number of recoveries has gone to 19,24,951, while Delhi's total caseload is 19,55,771 and the death toll continues at 26,311.

Three Jharkhand Congress MLAs held in West Bengal with huge amount of cash https://ift.tt/OXVAGJD

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Irfan Ansari, MLA from Jamtara, Rajesh Kachhap, MLA from Khijri and Naman Bixal, MLA from Kolebira were travelling in the vehicle, who are being questioned at the police station.

Record-breaking Mirabai Chanu claims India's first gold at CWG https://ift.tt/hE84w0n

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Mirabai Chanu, one of India's top athletes, lived up to expectations by clinching the first gold medal for the country at the Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham by finishing first in the women's 49kg weightlifting final.

Student leaders, kin of Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee under ED scanner https://ift.tt/JzZTxaw

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Interrogation of Partha Chatterjee and Arpita Mukherjee continued Saturday at the CGO complex in Kolkata. ED officials are reportedly quizzing the duo on the source of cash recovered from Mukherjee's two apartments.

To expedite piped water scheme, centre asks states to submit detailed plans in a month https://ift.tt/P0cVeIq

The Jal Shakti ministry has, in a bid to expedite the government's ambitious effort to ensure access to clean, drinking water to every household through the Jal Jeevan Mission, has identified 13 focus states that are lagging in its implementation.

CJI, PM underscore need to provide legal aid to undertrials https://ift.tt/nPzX61S

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Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underscored the need to provide legal aid to undertrials languishing behind bars. Addressing district judges during the inaugural session of the first All India District Legal Services Authorities meet in New Delhi, CJI Ramana said: "One of the most important aspects which calls for your active consideration and intervention is in relation to the condition of undertrials. "

HC seeks details of probe into 'custodial killings' in Assam https://ift.tt/TfLMFvz

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​​Hearing a public interest litigation, a division bench of Chief Justice RM Chhaya and Justice Soumitra Saikia asked the state to submit whether guidelines issued by the SC for investigation into encounter cases have been followed. The court gave 60 days to the state to file the details. The matter has been listed for the next hearing on September 29.

Eknath Shinde on spree to appease Sena MLAs, independents supporting him https://ift.tt/6kmr7ND

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Amid these developments, the BJP MLAs are feeling quite restless with the delay in the Cabinet expansion, more so with the buzz in the BJP camp that the BJP leadership may do a 'Gujarat' with the Cabinet expansion by going in for fresh faces from the party and that several BJP ministers of the erstwhile Devendra Fadnavis government are likely to be dropped.

More properties of Arpita Mukherjee's under ED scanner; her mother says 'money doesn't belong to my daughter' https://ift.tt/fNaYIqG

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Zero tolerance for terrorism in all its manifestations must: India at SCO foreign ministers' meet https://ift.tt/nJu3G7Q

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In his address at the foreign ministerial meeting of the eight-nation bloc, Jaishankar also underlined the potential of the Chabahar port in Iran for the economic future of the grouping.

'Prima facie sufficient evidence against Satyendar Jain': Delhi Court accepts ED's chargesheet https://ift.tt/3Z1dA5L

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United States, Japan to launch new semiconductor research hub https://ift.tt/3R82osW

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The countries agreed during U.S and Japanese economic talks to work on joint research for next-generation semiconductors to establish a secure source of the vital components.

J&K: Indian Army rescues 30 civilians trapped in the Poonch river, watch video https://ift.tt/DhdKnEv

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BJP demands resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee https://ift.tt/3nDRy8L

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BJP Party President Sukanta Majumdar who led the rally, along with a huge number of party workers, claimed that the entire administration is involved in corruption and the government has no right to rule anymore.

MiG-21 crash: Both pilots dead; IAF chief briefs Defence minister Rajnath about the incident https://ift.tt/JoKyQng

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No surprise that US economy is slowing down: Joe Biden https://ift.tt/dRfT2lU

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Putting a defence for the sliding US economy, Biden said, "Our job market remains historically strong, with unemployment at 3.6 per cent and more than 1 million jobs created in the second quarter alone. Consumer spending is continuing to grow."

What it took ED to count Rs 27.9 crore cash seized from Arpita Mukherjee’s flat https://ift.tt/J5xNytp

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On Saturday, the agency had found Rs 21.9 crore in cash, jewellery, and forex Rs 76 lakh from Mukherjee’s other flat at Diamond City South in Tollygunge, from where she was arrested.

Maha: Nine out of ten suspected monkeypox patients test negative, one result awaited https://ift.tt/NBKQ479

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​The result of one patient was yet to be available, said Dr Pradeep Awate, surveillance officer for epidemic-prone diseases in Maharashtra. So far, no monkeypox cases have been found in the state.

No consideration to Sonia's age, health: Congress https://ift.tt/tIVNwov

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The party alleged 'ED terror' was unleashed and lamented that not even Sonia Gandhi's age and frail health were given consideration while she was repeatedly asked to appear for questioning. The Congress leadership showcased at the AICC official podium change seekers Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma to hold Wednesday's media briefing along with Congress' seasoned general Ashok Gehlot and spokesman Jairam Ramesh.

Sonia questioned for third day; No fresh summons https://ift.tt/lBSevnd

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The Enforcement Directorate questioned Congress president Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case for the third day on Wednesday for three hours. Her son Rahul Gandhi was questioned on five occasions last month for over 50 hours in the case over Young India's acquisition of Associated Journals that published the National Herald newspaper.

Biden, Xi to hold talks today as US-China ties worsen https://ift.tt/OcESQrm

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Monday that Beijing was getting "seriously prepared" for the possibility that Pelosi could visit the the self-governing island, which China considers part of its territory.

WBSSC scam: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says guilty must be punished but slams media trials https://ift.tt/KOFYsfn

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Lashing out at the media, Banerjee said, “If someone makes a mistake and it is proved by law, there will be action and punishment against them. But before the judges can pronounce their verdict, there is a media trial going on against people.”

Commonwealth Games 2022: India won 66 medals in 2018. How many will come this time? https://ift.tt/iNPdVlu

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While it is hard to predict, historically four sports — boxing, wrestling, weightlifting and badminton — have contributed majority of India’s medals at the Commonwealth Games (CWG). Here’s how these sports stack up at the 2022 CWG starting today in Birmingham:

IMF warns that global recession could soon be at hand https://ift.tt/6sPjo8z

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“The world may soon be teetering on the edge of a global recession, only two years after the last one,” Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s chief economist, wrote in a blog post accompanying the report. Put simply, the outlook for the global economy is “increasingly gloomy,” Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s chief economist, wrote.

Samajwadi Party’s letter speaks of Akhilesh Yadav’s political immaturity, says Shivpal Yadav https://ift.tt/0GiSpQb

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Monkeypox suspect with foreign travel history admitted to Delhi's LNJP Hospital: Sources https://ift.tt/P5TcaJn

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The samples of the suspected patient, who has rashes and lesions, has been sent to National Institute of Virology, Pune.

Lufthansa to cancel nearly all German flights Wednesday https://ift.tt/qJbo89g

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More than 1,000 flights will be scrapped, including some already on Tuesday, affecting around 134,000 passengers.

Is recession staring US down? Already upon it? Here’s why it’s hard to say https://ift.tt/EXTf0q9

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Most economists still don’t think the United States meets the formal definition, which is based on a broader set of indicators, including measures of income, spending and job growth. But they aren’t quite as sure as they were a few weeks ago. The housing market has slowed sharply, income and spending are struggling to keep pace with inflation.

Canada police report multiple shootings; suspect in custody https://ift.tt/Pr0WU5b

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Police Sgt. Rebecca Parslow said she had no immediate details on the victims' conditions. Mounties issued a cellphone alert about 6:30 a.m., telling people to avoid the area. Police closed off a main route through the center of the city. Authorities later issued a cellphone alert saying the suspect was in custody.

5G spectrum auction on July 26: Here's all you need to know https://ift.tt/Uo9I5sh

Sonia questioning: Delhi Police imposes Sec 144 at Raj Ghat, Cong leaders to protest at party HQ https://ift.tt/Uo9I5sh

Top Congress leaders met here Monday to evolve a strategy a day before Sonia Gandhi's questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, even as the Delhi Police denied the party permission to protest at the Raj Ghat and imposed section 144 there. "Now they have imposed 144 even around Raj Ghat, the Samadhi of Gandhi ji, to stop peaceful Satyagraha by Congress MPs and CWC members against the misusing of agencies for political vendetta.

Record 14 points of order raised in Rajya Sabha during over 1-hour discussion on bill https://ift.tt/VD4hKG6

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Soon after the panel vice chairman Sasmit Patra called for the start of the discussion amid slogan shouting, leaders of various opposition parties took to raising points of order frequently to get the discussion stalled.

India on path to become USD 30 trillion economy in next 30 years: Piyush Goyal https://ift.tt/DALErOn

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"As we move to a USD 5 trillion economy...we are well poised on track to aspire to be a USD 30 trillion economy in the next 30 years. It doesn't need any rocket science. All it needs is understanding that the power of our demographic dividend, the youth power and the power of democracy, which India proudly represents," he said.

Sunak vs Truss: British Prime Ministerial race gets fierce with personal attacks https://ift.tt/bL8lDa4

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Ahead of a key head-on televised BBC debate between the two finalists - former Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss - on Monday night, the tone of the contest has been getting increasingly fierce.

Seeking hike in DA, HRA, 5 lakh govt staffers begin 5-day stir in Chhattisgarh https://ift.tt/Sy2jZQd

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"Five lakh government employees are striking for hike in DA and HRA as per the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations. Teachers' unions have also extended support," he said.

Max Ventures Emerges Top Bidder for Axis Bank's Land https://ift.tt/pU3H8eu

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CBRE has the mandate for the auction of this parcel in addition to four other mixed-use township land parcels along the Yamuna expressway. CBRE, Max Estates and Axis Bank did not respond to the email query. Max Estates is the real estate arm of the group. In February, MaxVIL closed the first tranche of the divestment of the balance 51% stake in its packaging business for ₹628 crore and has now emerged as a pure-play real estate business entity with a focus on premium residential and commercial real estate in the National Capital Region.

Twitter marks video of PM Narendra Modi tweeted by AAP, Congress leaders as 'out of context' https://ift.tt/iZQIxbl

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In the video shared by the two leaders, President Kovind is seen greeting the leaders, including PM Modi and Union minister Piyush Goyal sitting in the front row during the farewell function hosted by the MPs on Saturday.

Three-day Bengaluru Human Space Flight Expo attended by several comes to a close https://ift.tt/JUEgljq

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The Expo that was held over the weekend, attended by hundreds of Bengalureans, youngsters and parents alike, educated them on the safety aspects of the Gaganyaan Mission during the descent, until the point of touchdown, and on the design of the crew module. The interactive model at the Expo offered a glimpse of how astronauts will travel during the much-awaited manned Gaganyaan mission.

CISCE Class 12 results: Mubashira Shamim tops Delhi with 99.25 per cent https://ift.tt/Av8Kned

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Siddhi Mishra, Jayant Kapoor and Anisha Wahi were ranked second with 98 per cent, while Khushi Kataria secured the third rank in the national capital with 97.25 per cent. A total of 181 candidates, including 19 girls, from Delhi appeared in the exam, conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). All the students aced the exam.

Political climate in TN more suited for BJP to grow: CT Ravi https://ift.tt/W0SdZ72

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Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS), who was the chief minister of the state till the party lost power to rival DMK in 2021, has emerged as the sole leader, with the expulsion of O Panneerselvam (OPS) – his erstwhile deputy CM and second-in-command - from the party.

Have grown up watching events like these, Harmanpreet Kaur on CWG debut https://ift.tt/qARF6XY

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"This tournament is very important for us. This time we are playing for a medal. If I speak about myself, we have grown watching these kind of tournaments and we are glad that we are also getting an opportunity, we will be part of a big event.

Commonwealth Games have become much more important for Indian athletes https://ift.tt/HkpqnJZ

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Since the CWG rank below the Asian Games in the pecking order of multidiscipline games, most athletes prefer to peak at the latter. As per the earlier schedule, the Hangzhou Asian Games were going to held just a month after the CWG. With the Asian event now pushed back to the next year owing to the Covid-19 situation in China, the Birmingham Games have assumed a much greater significance.

Give farmers respect they deserve: RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale https://ift.tt/XDIMK4u

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Hosabale was speaking at an international conference organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh along with Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Bharatiya Agro Economic Research Centre will organise an international conference on best features of Bharatiya agricultural practices.

US pledges more military aid to Ukraine https://ift.tt/QCOyw2J

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Moscow and Kyiv signed a landmark deal on Friday to unblock grain exports from Black Sea ports. However, representatives declined to sit at the same table and avoided shaking hands at the agreement ceremony in Istanbul, reflecting wider enmity. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed Friday's agreement as unlocking around $10 billion worth of grain exports, needed to ease a food crisis.

SC order on Vikas Dubey vindicates UP Police stance, says ADG https://ift.tt/0UGBrRO

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Reacting to the SC’s closing of all PILs seeking independent probe in his encounter, additional director general of police (law and order) Prashant Kumar also said the top court has “vindicated” the UP police’s stand that Dubey’s encounter was not an extra judicial killing.

Russia hits Ukraine's Black Sea port in wake of grain deal https://ift.tt/CYcJKl9

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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denounced Saturday's airstrikes as "spit in the face" of Turkey and the United Nations, which brokered the agreements. Two Russian Kalibr cruise missiles hit the port's infrastructure and Ukrainian air defenses brought down two others, the Ukrainian military's Southern Command said.

VP Polls Not End of Road: Trinamool https://ift.tt/yTcfkXw

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Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said that his party 'felt let down by the haste and harakiri' with which vice-presidential candidate Margaret Alva was selected. However, the Opposition's efforts to find an acceptable candidate for the presidential poll had faltered too, although there was no 'haste'. Yashwant Sinha was the fourth candidate, selected with only two days left, but did not bring about larger Opposition unity, with the Trinamool challenging the Congress dominance and the former not in a position to assert itself as it once did.

I don't feel odd, I have heard it for 10 years: Shikhar Dhawan on criticism https://ift.tt/WNTe3rJ

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"I'm a very positive person. For me, positivity is about self-belief and the confidence you take in. I have that since I've been playing for so many years. I'm here because I've done some good things. That is the positivity I want to pass on to the youngsters." Dhawan, who lost his place in the last T20 World Cup side owing to indifferent form, is hoping to re-establish himself in the ODI squad.

Jamaica's Shericka Jackson celebrates 200 win at worlds after Tokyo heartache https://ift.tt/BJoLzlQ

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Defending champion Dina Asher-Smith of Britain took bronze and prevented this from being a back-to-back sprint sweep for the Jamaicans, a la what the Americans did in the men's 100 and 200. Elaine Thompson-Herah, who won the 200 in the Olympics and finished third here at worlds in the 100, finished seventh in this race.