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06.10 / 10:33
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Nijjar killing row: Canada evacuates its diplomats from India to Southeast Asia following deadline over staff reduction
Canadian diplomatic staff in the country to a level on par with the number of Indian diplomats in Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had sparked a diplomatic crisis last month after claiming that there were ‘credible allegations’ linking Indian government agents to the June murder.
06.10 / 10:33
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Government’s reluctance to import wheat can upset MPC’s calculations
₹300 a kg in many parts of the country a few weeks ago, did not call for a response from monetary policy. By last month, with the arrival of fresh harvest, tomato prices had crashed to less than ₹5 a kg in farmer markets such as in Maharashtra.
06.10 / 10:33
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Nobel Peace Prize 2023: Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi awarded for ‘fight against oppression of women’
Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse "This prize is first and foremost a recognition of the very important work of a whole movement in Iran with with its undisputed leader, Nargis Mohammadi," said Berit Reiss-Andersen, the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who announced the prize in Oslo. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! "The impact of the prize is not for the Nobel committee to decide upon.
06.10 / 09:57
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PM can criticise Cong as much as he wants but should not 'take away' rights of poor: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said people in rural India are forced to wander from door-to-door in search of work under MGNREGA while the prime minister was «hiding his failures» by criticising the Congress in poll-bound states. Kharge's remarks come a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan over exam paper leaks, corruption and law and order, saying it cared only for its «vote bank» and not the people of Rajasthan.
06.10 / 09:57
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Now, anybody can become a drone pilot, govt relaxes ID proof requirement
drone pilots, Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced the Drone (Amendment) Rules 2023, which aim to promote and facilitate drone operations across India. One of the key changes is the removal of the mandatory passport requirement for aspiring drone pilots. Previously, having a passport was a prerequisite for obtaining a Remote Pilot Certificate, causing difficulties for many individuals, particularly in the agricultural sector in rural areas.
06.10 / 09:57
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Funds came from China to disrupt India's sovereignty: Delhi Police FIR against NewsClick
FIR filed under anti-terror law UAPA following allegations against news portal NewsClick, has alleged that a large amount of funds came from China in order to disrupt India's sovereignty and cause disaffection against the country. The Delhi Police served a copy of the FIR to the portal on Friday, a day after a city court directed it to do so.
06.10 / 09:57
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From juice shops to a billion Rupee empire: The shocking Mahadev betting app scandal unveiled
Uppal, formerly small business owners in Chhattisgarh, are now at the center of a massive money laundering investigation related to the Mahadev online betting scheme. These two individuals transitioned from running juice and tire shops to operating a sprawling online betting empire, raising eyebrows and attracting the attention of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
06.10 / 09:36
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Artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT to be allowed in Australian schools from 2024
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06.10 / 09:35
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Counting the cost of corporate scandals – what are they and how to avoid them
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06.10 / 08:41
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Rs 5 lakh solitaire diamond available at a discount of Rs 1.5 lakh: Prices drop 35% to 2004 levels
diamond prices has created a golden opportunity for individuals looking to own a piece of timeless beauty, as prices are now more affordable than they have been in years. This has also opened up new opportunities for Indian diamond businesses to attract customers from countries like the US, the UK, and China.
06.10 / 08:41
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False cases being slapped to weaken opposition, atmosphere of fear created: Arvind Kejriwal
opposition leaders and parties, and an «atmosphere of fear» has been created, which is not good for the country, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said here on Friday. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo said this in response to reporters' queries on the several raids carried out by central agencies.
06.10 / 08:37
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Citigroup raises Japan stocks to 'neutral,' cuts UK to 'underweight'
(Reuters) — Citigroup (NYSE:C) on Friday upgraded its recommendation on Japanese stocks to «neutral» as the country's economy and earnings look resilient, but downgraded British equities to «underweight» due to high exposure to fluctuations in oil prices.
06.10 / 08:16
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Labor angst over nuclear power stations ‘hypocritical’
The woman responsible for developing next-generation small modular nuclear reactors for global energy giant Westinghouse says the “tide will turn” on the no-emissions technology in Australia, and a nuclear reactor could be in operation here by the late 2030s.
06.10 / 08:16
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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5% – What it means for homebuyers?
In a major relief to homebuyers, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent in its monetary policy meeting. The apex bank continues to keep its focus on controlling inflation as external factors continue to keep the pressure on the internal economic situation in the country.
06.10 / 08:16
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Assam news: Waterlogging reported in Guwahati due to incessant rains; IMD predicts more showers till 7 October
Click here! The weather department in its latest bulletin on 5 October stated that that "conditions are becoming favourable for further withdrawal of Southwest Monsoon from remaining parts of Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Uttar Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat state; some parts of East Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra during next 2 days. It also added that above normal rainfall activity is likely over extreme south Peninsular India; below normal over Northeast and Eastcentral India and normal rainfall activity over rest parts of the country during 12-18 October.
06.10 / 08:16
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Indian immigrants will be massively affected if…: Expert amid Suella Braverman's hardline stand on UK migration
UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman's hard line speech that tough action needs to be taken to stop migration. “It's likely that Braverman is aware of the role immigration plays in sustaining the UK economy and fulfilling skill gaps, making her remarks noteworthy for not only political observers; but also stakeholders concerned with immigration's role in the UK's future. This is considering the country is grappling with with a labour shortfall in various sectors, " said Yash Dubal, A Y & J Solicitors, London, United Kingdom.
06.10 / 08:16
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Delimitation, Muslim rights: Modi unveils strategic counter to Opposition’s caste census gambit
Struggling for an effective counter to the Opposition’s demand for a nationwide caste census on the lines of the one completed in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that South India stood to lose 100 Lok Sabha seats if the Congress’ idea of “Jitni Aabadi, Utna Haq” were to be taken into consideration for the exercise of delimitation.
06.10 / 08:15
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Charging infrastructure firm Bolt Earth raises $20 million in funding
Bolt Earth announced on Friday that it has raised $20 million in a funding round. The round saw participation by US-based venture firm Union Square Ventures, early-stage venture capital (VC) company Prime Venture Partners, and the Investment Trust of India-backed ITIGO Funds, among others. It did not disclose a valuation for the fundraise.
06.10 / 08:15
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Easier procedure soon for non-residents to claim treaty benefits
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is likely to allow non-resident taxpayers to take tax benefits under the double taxation avoidance agreements (DTAAs) without quoting the permanent account number (PAN), as they file the relevant form electronically, a senior official told FE.
06.10 / 08:15
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Experience with AAP shows it is no more time for experimental politics: BJP
BJP on Friday said the regular arrests of senior AAP leaders in corruption cases have torn its claim of «kattar» (hardcore) honesty and politics of values to shreds, asserting that it also provides «food for thought» to citizens that this is not the time for experimental politics when the country is marching ahead. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi cited a Delhi court's observations that the material placed before it nowhere shows that Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh's arrest in the excise policy case is unwarranted and unreasonable, as he slammed the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) condemnation of the action against its leader.
06.10 / 08:15
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Liquidity will come back but RBI will keep it in deficit for the time being: Jayesh Mehta
Jayesh Mehta, MD & India Country Treasurer, BoA, says for the time being, RBI MPC would like the overnight rates to be more towards MSS rather than the repo rate. It looks very clear. The market had expected that to continue. In fact, people were expecting all kinds of stuff including CRR hike, more VRRR and stuff like that. How are you analyzing the liquidity situation? ICRR is gone now. We are heading into a festive season where demand for cash in circulation goes up. What is your assessment? We do expect that liquidity will come back.
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