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North Korea fires ballistic missiles, fourth time this week https://ift.tt/LslpHfZ

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South Korea, Japan and the US staged anti-submarine drills Friday -- the first in five years -- just days after Washington and Seoul's navies conducted large-scale exercises in waters off the peninsula.

5G India Live News Updates: PM Modi to launch 5G services in India today https://ift.tt/YxB7vK3

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View: RBI strikes a right balance between growth and inflation https://ift.tt/ms7hHtq

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The rate hike was decided by a majority of 5 out of 6 members. The policy pegged India's GDP growth at 7% during the financial year 2023 and maintained inflation at 6.7% for the same period. Going forward, RBI will remain resolute and continue with its efforts to ensure price stability as well as financial stability, while supporting growth.

View: Making India more than capable via capacity building https://ift.tt/WkEGa7h

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Prime minister Narendra Modi's maxim of 'maximum governance, minimum government' is becoming evident on the ground. This requires a transformed civil service that has in-depth sector-specific domain knowledge to promote growth of private provision of goods and services.

Congress prez poll fiasco: Rajasthan govt in limelight as Sonia Gandhi set to zero in on CM https://ift.tt/UizEFeQ

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​​​​​Earlier in the day, Gehlot extended his support to senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge for the Congress president post, soon after he withdrew his own candidature. Asked whether he had offered to resign as the Rajasthan chief minister when he met Sonia Gandhi, Gehlot evaded a direct response.

Watch: NASA telescopes capture views of asteroid strike https://ift.tt/J3SPDAL

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Putin recognises independence for 2 more Ukraine regions https://ift.tt/i3kOjoQ

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Russia's plan to annex more of Ukraine on Friday is an escalation of the seven-month war and is expected to isolate the Kremlin further, draw more international punishment and bring Ukraine extra military, political and economic support.

RBI MPC Meet 2022 LIVE Updates: RBI set to hike policy rates for fourth time in a row to tame inflation https://ift.tt/a7ZJK5u

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‘The global economy is undergoing a ‘regime change’ today — India is the outstanding performer now’ https://ift.tt/whFoYlP

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"India is a powerhouse in the digital and life sciences realms. It has a thriving digital ecosystem — and in India, instead of digital systems replacing existing retail systems, entrepreneurs and companies are building solutions to integrate existing and sometimes very small retail businesses into digitally enabled supply chains, making them more effective."

Bhima Koregaon case: SC directs NIA to take Gautam Navlakha for medical checkup; seeks report from hospital https://ift.tt/KbOolpH

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Crops' share in agriculture drops to 55.5%, shows data https://ift.tt/bXsetKg

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The gross value output (GVO) of cereals, at ₹336,400 crore, was highest among all the crop-groups in 2011-12. However, in 2019-20, GVO of 'fruits and vegetables' was ₹383,300 crore, about ₹6,000 crore higher than that of cereals, according to the report.

Court allows ED 8 days custody of liquor businessman Mahendru in money laundering case https://ift.tt/q0GcArC

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"...The accused is being remanded to the custody of ED for eight days, i.e, till October 6, 2022...," Special Judge M K Nagpal said. The court noted Mahendru was arrested only on Wednesday morning and the investigation was at a nascent stage.

It's Oktoberfest time: Milwaukee to witness 15 beer events from September 28 to October 2. Check out the list https://ift.tt/LhklJ6e

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As the celebrations for Oktoberfest begin, places like Urban Harvest Brewing and Pabst Mansion will hold German-inspired events on Saturday.

Over 5000 empty 'ghost' flights have flown to and fro UK since 2019. All you need to know https://ift.tt/vOhzTJY

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In a shocking revelation, ‘ghost flights’ have been operating since 2019 and causing environmental damage.

Indian refiners pay dollars for Russian oil after dirham attempts fail https://ift.tt/5MJXvbq

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Russia has been hit by sanctions from the United States and allies following its invasion of Ukraine, and Moscow has requested some buyers of its commodities pay using roubles or other currencies than the dollar and euro which its contracts are typically priced in.

Uttarakhand High Court asks govt what it has done to abolish revenue policing system in state https://ift.tt/mjoLx1l

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A division bench of Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice R C Khulbe asked the chief secretary to file an affidavit stating the position within three weeks. The direction was given by the high court while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking abolition of the revenue policing system in the state.

What is Endometriosis? 'Blonde' puts spotlight on disorder Marilyn Monroe suffered from https://ift.tt/EXjB4F6

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Actor Marilyn Monroe captivated people beyond her period. While talking about the actor's life and her sufferings, Marilyn Monroe's Endometriosis is often ignored even though the disorder and its suferrings were a vital part of her life.

Stock Radar: Expect good returns from this paint stock in next 4-6 weeks https://ift.tt/W2o1D4Y

Sir Keir Starmer to come up with renewable energy company if Labour party wins next polls. See why will it be special https://ift.tt/2LWibBu

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Sir Keir Starmer has announced that he looks to come up with a publicly-owned renewable energy company if the Labour party wins the next general elections. The company will build wave, wind and solar projects.

HC appoints court receiver for future associate company's Mall https://ift.tt/7wJ9f2T

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The Bombay High Court has appointed a receiver for an Ahmedabad mall owned by an associate company of Kishore Biyani's Future Corporate Resources following applications by IDBI Trusteeship Services and Edelweiss Special Opportunities Fund. The applications were filed with regards to recovery of dues worth ₹401 crore.

More PFI-related raids, detentions in India https://ift.tt/T36YSEQ

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​​​ Several PFI activists and leaders were arrested or detained in similar raids carried out in Assam, Maharashtra, and Karnataka on Tuesday. Last week, the National Investigation Agency and Enforcement Directorate rounded up 106 top leaders of the PFI and booked them on charges of money laundering and terror financing.

I-T notices being sent to winners of online games for short-payment of tax: CBDT chief Nitin Gupta https://ift.tt/N6F9Jid

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​​​The department has started alerting the winners on the tax compliance dashboard wherever there is a mismatch in income and tax payments. The I-T department action comes close on the heels of the GST intelligence wing issuing a show cause notice earlier this month to a Bengaluru-based online gaming portal GamesKraft Technologies Pvt Ltd demanding Rs 21,000 crore in taxes, interest and penalty.

Netflix's ‘Dead to Me’ final season: Check out the premiere date https://ift.tt/u3GWyKs

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The final and third season of the series "Dead to Me" is returning to Netflix on November 17 this year. The second season of the Liz Feldman-created series premiered in May 2020, and the last season is back after two and a half years.

RSS Mohan Bhagwat visits sacred Mount Lum Sohpetbneng in Meghalaya https://ift.tt/F0GlKWX

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Seng Khasi is a socio-cultural and religious organisation formed on 23rd November 1899 by sixteen young khasi men to protect, preserve and promote the indigenous way of life and religion of the Khasis. It was 123 years later that the Seng Khasi has grown to more than 300 branches across the Khasi Hills and continues to endeavour in its cause in bringing pride to the people by strengthening their roots and identity.

Ghulam Nabi Azad launches new party, flag https://ift.tt/mIfpOHg

Azad said he has not consulted and is not following the agenda of any political party but is operating independently, following democratic principles. He said the name of the party was chosen after going through nearly 1,500 suggestions put forth by people across the country.

As pound slips, UK PM Liz Truss, Chancellor of Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng defend mini-budget https://ift.tt/KViAFDu

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Due to tax cuts in Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget eroding confidence in the UK, the pound fell to an all-time low versus the dollar.

SC to live-stream Constitution bench hearings from September 27 https://ift.tt/NyD2Z9Y

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Cities knock at startups' doors to tackle waste https://ift.tt/4HPMw5y

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As Swachh Bharat Mission, the BJP government's flagship cleanliness programme, completes eight years, the Centre is working towards a bigger objective of "garbage-free cities".

Congress trouble an opportunity for BJP https://ift.tt/GHWx4Me

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Rajasthan BJP president Satish Poonia on Monday morning called BJP national president JP Nadda and BJP general secretary in-charge of Rajasthan Arun Singh over phone to apprise them of the political situation in the state. The party leaders are in a wait and watch mode as the crisis unfolds and will take further action accordingly.

Stock Radar : Buy GMM Pfaudler for a target of Rs 2115, recommends Gaurav Bissa https://ift.tt/8cTBC09

1,200-year-old shipwreck found off coast of Israel. See why is it special https://ift.tt/aADyxFf

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Recently, archaeologists discovered a 1,200-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Israel. A report describes it as a merchant ship, indicating trade continued after the Islamic conquest of the Holy Land.

India beat Australia by six wickets in 3rd T20I, clinch series 2-1 https://ift.tt/Dny16El

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Daniel Sams (2/33) claimed two wickets, while Josh Hazlewood (1/40) and Pat Cummins (1/40) accounted for one wicket each. For India, Axar Patel (3/33) scalped three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/39), Yuzvendra Chahal (1/22) and Harshal Patel (1/18) also claimed one wicket each.

Super Typhoon Noru slams into the Philippines https://ift.tt/tiw7HQE

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Noru, the strongest to hit the Philippines this year, made landfall in Burdeos municipality on the Polillo islands, part of Quezon province, at 5:30 pm (0930 GMT). "We ask residents living in danger zones to adhere to calls for evacuation whenever necessary," Philippine National Police chief General Rodolfo Azurin said.

Kolkata: Three arrested in connection with kidnapping, extortion, fraud job racket https://ift.tt/LQs5MJy

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The job aspirants were promised to give jobs in America in lieu of huge money taken for the jobs, police said. The Bidhannagar Commissionerate, following a police complaint by father of a job aspirant from Haryana, whose son was held captive along with other youth, busted the racket and arrested three persons while detained one.

UNGA: Jaishankar takes swipe at China and Pakistan on cross-border terrorism https://ift.tt/LOH423C

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“The United Nations responds to terrorism by sanctioning its perpetrators. Those who politicize the UNSC 1267 Sanctions regime, sometimes to the extent of defending proclaimed terrorists, do so at their own peril. Believe me, they advance neither their own interests nor indeed their reputation,” Jaishankar said at the United Nations General Assembly without naming China.

UNGA Live News Updates: Jaishankar takes swipe at Pakistan, China in UNGA address, refers to cross-border terrorism, blocking blacklisting of terrorists https://ift.tt/4Yzj20v

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Monster The Jeffrey Dahmer Story: What Netflix's chilling crime thriller series is all about? https://ift.tt/tda7RL3

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Jeffrey Dahmer was a gay serial killer born in Wisconsin to a scientist father and a mentally deranged mother. Read to know what Netflix's Dahmer story talks about.

World counts on India to mobilise credible actions to deliver on 2030 Agenda, Paris Agreement': UN chief https://ift.tt/FKZE9yp

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In his message to a special 'India@75' event on 'Showcasing the India-UN Partnership in Action', the UN chief underlined that as home to the largest youth generation in history, India will be decisive in the success of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Roger Federer, even in defeat, gets fitting end to storied career https://ift.tt/AhKDXim

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The tone, as so often with Federer, seemed just right, and there were of course tears when it was over from a champion who has so often given free rein to his emotions - in victory or defeat - after keeping them tightly under wraps with the ball in play.

Latest World News Live Updates: Powerful quake shakes Indonesia, but no casualties reported https://ift.tt/vIp9hzA

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Consolidation of Tata Steel is likely to be a complex process, say experts https://ift.tt/zdgntMe

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The group has initiated the process to consolidate its seven subsidiaries including four listed companies Tata Metaliks, Tata Steel Long Products, TRF Ltd and Tinplate Company of India Ltd into Tata Steel Ltd. The other three companies are Indian Steel & Wire Products Ltd, Tata Steel Mining Ltd and S&T Mining Company Ltd.

K Raja Prasad Reddy elected Indian Newspaper Society president https://ift.tt/to59AHG

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The 41-member INS executive committee includes Mohit Jain (The Economic Times), Viveck Goenka (The Indian Express), Jayant Mammen Mathew (Malayala Manorama), Atideb Sarkar (The Telegraph) and K N Tilak Kumar (Deccan Herald & Prajavani).

Punjab Guv seeks details of legislative business for Sep 27 session; CM Mann objects, says 'it's too much' https://ift.tt/OBs7bQg

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Earlier on Thursday, Mann had said issues like stubble burning and electricity will be discussed in the September 27 session, likely to last a day. Senior AAP leader Raghav Chadha also questioned the move of the Raj Bhavan to seek details of the legislative business to be taken up on Tuesday.

Glastonbury Festival is back after three years. Check how and when to grab tickets https://ift.tt/GkdcpmW

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After being postponed for three years owing to the epidemic, the Glastonbury Festival is now back. The event will return in 2023 between June 21 and 25, and tickets will go on sale in November. The typical month-long window for ticket sales would be shorter than that.

It’s every nation for itself as dollar batters global currencies https://ift.tt/C0ksTFW

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While the problems in currency markets right now are in many ways reminiscent of the 1980s, the solutions are unlikely to be. Back then, the world’s economic superpowers agreed to tackle in unison the problem of persistent dollar strength, coming to an agreement in 1985 with the Plaza Accord.

Prince William apparently felt relieved when Prince Harry moved. Here's why https://ift.tt/I7Ovcg0

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There have been many theories about why Prince William was allegedly relieved when Prince Harry was born.

With an eye on China, US to develop drones with India https://ift.tt/ome2hcE

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India will build these aircraft and export them to other countries in its region, an official said. Delhi wants to diversify its weaponry, which is mainly Russian-made, and also to develop its own defense industry.

This is why Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi 'cancelled' interview with CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour https://ift.tt/pzAw95I

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CNN’s Christiane Amanpour tweeted that an aide to the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi approached her, saying the interview could not happen unless she wore a headscarf as a mark of respect to the holy months of Muharram and Safar.

EAM S Jaishankar at UNSC: Strongly calls for immediate cessation of all hostilities in Ukraine https://ift.tt/WqhLl0x

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NCLAT rejects claims of Reliance Infratel's 'indirect' creditors https://ift.tt/QjWdG8Y

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National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) ruled in favour of Doha Bank on September 9. The Qatar-based bank had pleaded that the resolution professional (RP) should not admit claims from the Exim Bank of China, Assets Care and Reconstruction Enterprises (ACRE), Shubh Holdings and China Development Bank.

After Erdogan raises Kashmir at UNGA, EAM discusses Cyprus with Turkish counterpart https://ift.tt/pB9OCLt

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Meanwhile, at the UNGA, French President Emmanuel Macron said, "Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, was right when he said the time is not for war." However, he did not describe it as an attempt by the Indian PM to assail the Russian President unlike the commentaries in the Western media that described that Modi pulled up Vladimir Putin in Samarkand.

SIT files charge sheet against Setalvad, Bhatt, Shreekumar in court https://ift.tt/iIJ3lmQ

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Assistant Police Commissioner and investigating officer of the SIT, BC Solanki told ET that the SIT filed an approximate 6,400-page charge sheet after documenting the testimonies of 100 witnesses and has charged the trio under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 468, 469, 471 (forgery), 194 (fabricating false evidence), 211 (false charge of offence made with the intent to injure), 218 (public servant framing incorrect record or writing with the intent to save a person from punishment or property from forfeiture) and 120/B (criminal conspiracy).

Karnataka battle heats up over Congress PayCM campaign https://ift.tt/vocJSR5

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Congress also stepped up its social media campaign, urging people to call up a number to register protests against BJP's alleged graft. Bommai hit back at the Congress saying BJP too knew how to run such campaigns on social media and people knew the 40% commission campaign was a 'lie'. The government will make efforts to end 'attempts to malign Karnataka'. Posters had come up in neighbouring Telangana calling Karnataka's BJP regime a '40% government'. Such acts roil the cordial relationship between states, the CM claimed.