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Flood-hit farmers may seek large loans
MANALI/KULLU : Distressed fruit and vegetable growers in Himachal Pradesh are considering taking out huge loans for the next crop cycle after floods devastated farm produce. Floods and incessant rain in July not only damaged the infrastructure of the state but also affected the quality and quantity of crops such as apple, plum, pear, tomato, cauliflower, beans, capsicum, chilli, cabbage, eggplant, peas and broccoli, causing huge losses. Himachal Pradesh ranks second in apple and almond production in the country.
09.10 / 18:47
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India market to turn largest for Zoho in 10 years: founder Sridhar Vembu
Zoho Corporation expects India to become the company's largest market in the next decade, driven by the country's rapid growth and demographic dividend. «India is the fastest growing market. Even when I reported the September slowdown, our fastest growth is in India. That's very helpful. But globally, there is a substantial slowdown particularly you are seeing in the US...,» said Sridhar Vembu, founder and chief executive of the Chennai-based firm. India is currently the third-largest market for Zoho after the US and European Union.
09.10 / 18:47
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Concerns arise as commuter claims bedbug sighting on London Underground
London underground were left appalled when an individual claimed to have spotted a potential bedbug on the Victoria Line. A TikTok video shared showed what appeared to be a bedbug crawling on a commuter's leg, prompting the passenger to call on Transport for London (TfL) to address the issue. The brief eight-second clip displayed the insect on the woman's black trousers, and its appearance and color suggested it resembled a bedbug. TfL responded to the situation in a statement provided to The Mirror, stating that it had no knowledge of any bedbug outbreaks in London.
09.10 / 18:47
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CWC endorses Rahul Gandhi's OBC politics, promises caste census
Congress Working Committee on Monday formally endorsed Rahul Gandhi's latest pitch on the OBC plank-cum-caste census. It formally announced that if it comes to power, its government will hold a national caste census and remove 50% cap on reservations through legislation to provide OBCs, SCs and STs quotas commensurate with their population.
09.10 / 18:03
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In a world of turmoil, Labor reassures that gas exports are a priority
Resources Minister Madeleine King says fresh outbreaks of conflict overseas underline Australia’s importance as a trusted supplier of gas, as she pushed back on industry concerns that the Albanese government was more focused on destroying demand for gas than stoking investment in new supply.
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The Top U.S. Colleges for Student Experience
Dalton State College in Georgia gets top marks for the quality of the campus experience it offers, according to the WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings.
09.10 / 17:17
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Bengaluru hit by heavy rains, netizens share videos of waterlogging, traffic snarls
Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! Netizens took to social media to share videos of waterlogging and traffic snarls.
09.10 / 17:07
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Assam, Army wanted full removal of AFSPA; ‘cautious’ Centre kept it: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
AFSPA) from Assam however the Government of India after its assessment has kept it in four districts. Sarma on Monday said that the Assam government had recommended withdrawal of AFSPA from the remaining eight districts of the state. “ The Government of India withdrew it from the four districts, Jorhat, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao with effect from October 1". He said now AFSPA is in four districts of Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sivasagar and Charaideo, “ In next six months the government of India will do further assessment and this will lead to complete withdrawal of the army." Sarma said, “ Centre wants to be a bit cautious and they are going in a phased manner.
09.10 / 17:07
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Web Werks, Iron Mountain JV to invest Rs 1,800 crore in two data centres in Chennai
Web Werks and Iron Mountain Data Centers will invest Rs 1,800 crore to set up two data centres in Chennai. The JV has acquired a four-acre parcel of land in Ambattur, Chennai, to house these data centers (CHE-1 and CHE-2). «Joint Venture of Web Werks — Iron Mountain Data Centers will invest more than Rs 1,800 crore to develop two data centres in Chennai. The investment will be made in a phased manner and be fully operational by the mid of 2025,» Web Werks Data Centers founder and CEO Nikhil Rathi said in a statement on Monday.
09.10 / 17:07
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Cricket set to be included in 2028 Olympics: Report
Cricket is set to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme alongside flag football, baseball and softball, according to a report. The Guardian reported that cricket's inclusion in the Olympics will be confirmed at the 141st International Olympic Committee session that gets underway in Mumbai on October 15.
09.10 / 17:07
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Pakistan presenter Zainab Abbas covering World Cup leaves India amid backlash over old anti-India posts
Zainab Abbas, part of the ICC digital team covering the ODI World Cup, on Monday left India after facing backlash on social media over her alleged anti-India posts in the past but the sport's governing body insisted that she left the country due to personal reasons. Zainab left India from Hyderabad where she was deputed to cover Pakistan's three World Cup games in the city.
09.10 / 16:57
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Review penalty for non-disclosure of foreign assets
Under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, a penalty is provided for failure by a resident taxpayer to furnish or furnishing inaccurate particulars of foreign assets or foreign incomes in the return of income. The penalty is ₹10 lakh, and the only exception is for a foreign bank account whose balance was less than equivalent of ₹5 lakh during the year. The CBDT, in a circular issued in 2015, had clarified that non-disclosure in Schedule FA (Foreign Assets Schedule) of the tax return, of a foreign asset acquired out of disclosed income, would attract the penalty.
09.10 / 16:33
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Venezuela readying return to Mexico-based talks with opposition -sources
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09.10 / 16:33
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USD/JPY: Impact of Israel-Hamas Conflict on the Currency Pair
With the unfortunate events over the weekend triggering a “risk off” response in the markets, and key US data to come later in the week, both the Japanese yen, still deemed by many as a haven currency, and the US dollar will be in focus this week. Additionally, there is the potential for further Japanese intervention given that the USD/JPY trades not too far from the 150.00 level, where it met some notable resistance, apparently by Japanese authorities, last week.
09.10 / 15:27
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Hinduja in talks with private debt funds for about $800 million
Conglomerate Hinduja Group is in talks with private credit funds to raise about $800 million to back the acquisition of Reliance Capital, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private.
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