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Nasscom seeks withdrawal of contentious Karnataka quota Bill
New Delhi: Nasscom, representing India’s $200 billion technology industry, on Wednesday said it is seriously concerned about the provisions of a Bill providing for reservation for Kannadigas in private companies in Karnataka.…
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TN Governor R N Ravi calls on Shah, discusses security related ‘situations’ in state
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Wednesday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and said he had a “very productive meeting” with the central minister on…
- India
Only half of applications received under PM CARES for Children scheme approved
New Delhi: Only half of the applications received under the PM CARES for Children scheme for COVID orphans were approved in the three years of its launch, according to data. In the…
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Vietnamese hackers fuelling WhatsApp e-challan scam in India: Report
Bengaluru: A highly technical Android malware campaign by Vietnamese hackers is targeting Indian users through fake traffic e-challan messages on WhatsApp, according to a report on Wednesday. Researchers from CloudSEK, a cybersecurity…
- Business
Meta rolls out ‘verified subscription’ plans for businesses in India
Mumbai: Meta on Wednesday introduced verified subscription plans for businesses on Facebook and Instagram in India. The Meta Verified for businesses will offer them with a verified badge, enhanced account support, impersonation…
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Indian exports remain resilient in Q1 FY25, core goods show positive growth
New Delhi: Indian exports remained resilient in the first quarter of current fiscal (FY25), as core export goods such as drugs and pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, organic and inorganic chemicals and readymade garments…
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UP: Permission denied for mass marriage event for Muslim converts in Bareilly
Bareilly: The programme proposed by local political group Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) to conduct mass marriage of men and women of other religions who have converted to Islam has been postponed after the…
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Jilted lover kills three of girl’s family in Bihar’s Saran
Patna: A jilted lover and his friend killed three members of a family and injured another in Bihar’s Saran district on Wednesday. The accused were identified as Sudhanshu Kumar, alias Raushan, and…
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Video: Near-stampede at Air India Airport Services’ walk-in job interview
Thousands of job seekers turned up for a walk-in job interview at Air India Airport Services Ltd, resulting in a near-stampede scene. Upon seeing the massive turnout, the company decided to collect…
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Muharram teaches not to compromise with injustice: Mamata
Kolkata: Stating that Muharram teaches not to compromise with injustice, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the people to follow the path of peace and prosperity. Also ReadGuv defamation…
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SC to hear on Thursday pleas seeking cancellation of NEET-UG exam
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Thursday a batch of pleas alleging irregularities in the conduct of the NEET-UG 2024 examination and seeking its cancellation. As per the…
- Kashmir
Over 3.38 lakh perform Amaranth Yatra in 18 days
Jammu: Over 3.38 lakh devotees have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra so far as another group of 3,740 pilgrims left for Kashmir on Wednesday amid tight security. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB)…
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15 Union minister, including from NDA part of reconstituted NITI Aayog
New Delhi: The Narendra Modi-led NDA government on Tuesday reconstituted the NITI Aayog, with four full-time members and 15 union ministers, including from BJP allies, as either ex-officio members or special invitees.…
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UGC launches project to develop 22,000 books in Indian languages
New Delhi: The Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) launched a project on Tuesday to develop 22,000 books in Indian languages in the next five years. The project, titled…
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UK crime agency busts drugs gang with Indian-origin operatives
London: An organised criminal gang involving Indian-origin operatives has been busted after a two-year investigation by the UK’s crime agency, which said it will continue probing their links to “politically exposed individuals…
