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September 29, 2022

Cong Suspense Remains, Sonia-Gehlot Meet Today

THE suspense over the Congress presidential candidates moved to the penultimate day of filing of nomination papers, as the widely expected meeting between party president Sonia Gandhi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot got postponed to Thursday.

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PFI, 8 affiliates banned for five yrs, SDPI spared 

Home ministry notification says the outfit has links with global terror groups like ISIS

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9 months on, retired Gen Anil Chauhan is govt's pick for Chief of Defence Staff

THE Centre on Wednesday appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired), a former Eastern Army Commander and Director-General of Military Operations, as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). He will also function as Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs with effect from the date of his assumption of charge, a government release said.

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CLASH OF TITANS TO SCRIPT STUFF OF BOX OFFICE LEGENDS

Heavyweight flicks Ponniyin Selvan & Naane Varuvean will be pitted against each other coming week, but will it be an even fight?

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CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE REMAINS THE BIGGEST KILLER

CORONARY artery disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity of both men and women, accounting for over one-third of total deaths, said Dr M Vivek, consultant interventional cardiologist, Dr Mehta's Hospitals. It has reached epidemic proportions among Indians. It accounts for one out of three women dying regardless of their race or ethnicity, the doctor said.

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Korean Navy vessels visit Chennai

THE South Korean Navy's first training ship ROKS Hansando, which has defence capabilities, docked at the Chennai Port along with navy logistics vessel ROKS Daecheong to bolster strategic and bilateral ties as Korean families greeted the sailors waving Indian and South Korean flags.

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Big reshuffle in Income Tax dept in State

THE Finance Ministry on Wednesday made several top-level changes in the State's Income Tax department, including naming DN Kar as the new chief commissioner of Income Tax-1 for Chennai, Puducherry, Vellore and Tambaram. Kar took charge from Jayanthi Krishnan while the latter got Kar's former post of chief commissioner, Income Tax -3.

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SECURITY BEEFED UP IN STATE AFTER BAN ON PFI

AFTER the Union government announced a five-year ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and affiliated organisations, the Tamil Nadu police heightened security across the State on Wednesday.

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Heavy rain lashes Chennai

THE pre-monsoon showers lashed Chennai city on Wednesday even as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that conditions were becoming favourable for withdrawal of southwest monsoon.

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City to get new reservoir at Orathur by next year

WRD plans 25-km pipeline to supply water to Chembarambakkam

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CBI raids multiple properties of Congress leader DKS across K'taka

Disproportionate assets cases filed against others but CBI used only against me, says DKS

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Gentle giant Kaleem may call it quits after 30 years of service as kumki

KALEEM, the 57-year-old superstar kumki of Tamil Nadu, who help catch and discipline several rogue elephants in 30 years of service with the State forest department, may hang up his boots next year.

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WHAT IF TUCKER CARLSON IS RIGHT

We Indians are either living in denial or just too happy to be here. The better undoubtedly is denial. Looking at our country, we at least should be on the first step to grief, with one more to go: anger. The reality, however, may be that too many Indians are happy. There is no impatience with brimming drains, poor workmanship or rampant littering.

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BEWARE, COVID-19 IS STILL LURKING AROUND

When two dozen Omicron variants, though not as destructive as Delta, continue to prey on millions of people across the globe, rendering them fatigued and temporarily unfit for employment, it's irrational to write off the pandemic. No wonder the assertion by US President Joe Biden that the Covid-19 pandemic in the US is over has sparked a debate.

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POLES APART: UK's MONARCHY AND INDIA'S DEMOCRACY

A republic is far closer to democratic traditions than a monarchy, where a queen or king from one dynasty is more privileged than the rest of the citizens

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Antony appears at Delhi court in Tatra truck corruption case

FORMER Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday appeared before Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court and was cross examined in connection with the CBI's case concerning the Tatra trucks corruption case.

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Cabinet minister rules out Gehlot's resignation as CM

We will all continue to work under leadership of Gehlot: Khachariawas

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'Elector details' plague Cong prez poll

AS the crisis-ridden Congress is bracing for presidential elections, it is facing increasing questions on the transparency of the election process. The electoral roll for the AICC President election, which is available in AICC headquarters, doesn't show address, photo or details of the 9000-odd delegates, except for their names. The party has made the list of over 9000 delegates available for those seeking to file nomination for the AICC President post from September 20 at its Delhi office. The list of state delegates is available at the corresponding PCC office.

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AAP minister issued notice over leaked tape, may be sacked

PUNJAB Food Processing and Horticulture Minister Fauja Singh Sarari faces losing his portfolio as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday served him a show cause notice over a purported audio clip that went viral in which the minister and his officer on special duty (OSD) are heard discussing ways to extort money from food grain contractors.

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Bank of England buys govt bonds to stem sell-off

Emergency action comes a day after IMF slammed Britain's inflation-fighting budget

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Ukrainian separatists urge Putin to annex occupied lands

THE pro-Moscow leaders of Ukraine's Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions called on President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to formally annex the territories into Russia, claiming residents had backed the move in a referendum.

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Despite pressure, Biden keeps refugee target at 1.25L

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday kept the nation's cap on refugee admissions at 1,25,000 for the 2023 budget year, despite pressure from advocates to raise it even higher to meet the need after falling far short of that target this year.

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Financing remains crucial challenge for gold jewellery industry: Report

OVER 20% of loans given to the Indian gem and jewellery industry have become non-performing assets (NPAS), resulting in the industry gaining just 2.7% of the country's total credit issuance.

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Tata Motors unveils sub-₹10L EV

Tiago.ev introductory price starts from ₹8.49 lakh for the first 10,000 customers

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EQUITY MARKET FALLS FOR 6TH STRAIGHT SESSION

INDIAN equity market closed in the red for the sixth straight session with benchmark indices - Sensex and Nifty-falling nearly 1% each on Wednesday.

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iPhone 14 India production credit positive, says Moody's

APPLE'S plans to manufacture iPhone 14 products in India is credit positive because it will diversify its manufacturing base that is highly concentrated in China, according to Moody's Investors Service.

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Wrestlers and lifters all set to add glitter a day after opening ceremony

THE opening ceremony of India's prestigious multi-discipline sporting extravaganza, National Games, will be held in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

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IOC green signal for amending IOA constitution

After the meeting with all interested parties, the International Olympic Committee has agreed for the election to be held under newly-approved provisions

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WORLD C'SHIP: Shooter Mendiratta finishes fourth, bags Paris Olympic quota

SHOOTING has been one of India's strongest suits when it comes to Olympic sports. But even though that's the case, the same can't be said about shotgun in the country due to various reasons. However, what transpired on Wednesday was something even Nostradamus would have found it hard to foretell.

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India pacers thrive on the Greenfield

THE pitch at the Greenfield Stadium couldn't have been more green. On a nicely rolled out green carpet, the seamers were going to be in the game all evening.

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EU warns of robust action on damage to energy infra

Kremlin rubbishes allegations of sabotage, says gas leak is hurting Russia

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Joe Biden unveils plans to tackle hunger and obesity

The White House announced on Wednesday billions of dollars in pledges from major corporations to craft a national strategy on ending the twin US challenges of hunger and obesity.

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Changing winds of tourism

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation announced the theme for this year's World Tourism Day as 'Rethinking Tourism: From Crisis to Transformation'.

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Lessons in an animated world

Yemanja flowed through the Ogun river, moving with the current into the Lagos Lagoon, and then surged into the Atlantic Ocean travelling onwards with enslaved people on ships. This is why she is honoured among many in Africa and its diasporas. She is worshipped, in some forms, as a mermaid. So is Mami Wata, another spirit/deity who is also depicted as fish-tailed.

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The feast of the fish cloud

Owners of seafood-exclusive kitchen and dine-in eatery, Meen Soru, talk about the history of their secret spices

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Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine in Deadpool 3

Ryan Reynolds broke the internet in the wee hours of Wednesday with the announcement of Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine. Jackman will be reprising his beloved superhero in Reynolds' third Deadpool film, which marks his first in the MCU.

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