In this issue

November 18, 2022

6 in 10 Indians say personal data breached by loan providers

As many as six in 10 Indians report personal data breach by loan service providers while four in 10 blame insurance providers or banks, a new report has revealed.

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Uddhav disagrees with Rahul but hits back at BJP

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said he and his party disagree with Rahul Gandhi on VD Savarkar.

1 min

MUMBAI TOPS IN MEASLES CASES

Measles seems to have sneakily crept upon Mumbai claiming the latest victim, a sixmonth-old.

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Congress cries foul over private entity in voter survey, wants Bommai out

The Congress's Karnataka unit on Thursday charged the Chief Minister with \"corrupt electoral electoral practice\" vis-a-vis an \"awareness programme\", a charge rejected by Basavaraj Bommai.

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Centre seeks review of Rajiv case order

Facing criticism from the Congress, the Centre on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its order for premature release of six convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

1 min

State defers property tax revision by a yr

The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday decided not to revise the capital value-based property tax in Mumbai for 2022-23.

1 min

Future Group being 'too clever by half', says CJI

While hearing the dispute between Amazon and the Future Group, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday told senior advocate KV Viswanathan that his client was trying to defeat the court's order and intending to stall proceedings before the Singapore arbitration tribunal.

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Tough to STTEM the rising tide of packaged snacks

The rise in consumption of frozen packaged foods has led to questions about the impact on the health of consumers, a 'snack report' by a Godrej food brand admitted on Thursday.

1 min

Rahul dares Govt to stop his yatra

Congress MP stands by his criticism of Savarkar, flags jobs and farm distress

1 min

Clean air finds champions of change in Dabbawalas

Even though the city can borrow some space from residential and commercial quarters, its dabbawalas, who feed hungry office-goers, want cycle lanes for last mile delivery and parking spaces to prevent theft and damage

2 mins

MSRDC gets nod to raise land loan for 3 key infra projects

State cabinet has scrapped penal action initiated by the revenue machinery for use of secondary minerals in Mumbai Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway

1 min

Go-ahead for amendments to selection of VCs, pro-VCs

In a significant development, the state cabinet on Thursday gave nod for the amendments to the various sections of the Maharashtra Public Universi ty Act, 2016 for the selection procedure of Vice Chancellors and Pro-Vice Chancellors of non-agricultural universities in the state.

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Ward delimitation: HC seeks reply from state, SEC, BMC

Observing that it's a \"complex issue\", the Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra government and the State Election Commission (SEC) to reply to a petition by a former BMC corporator challenging the decision of the Eknath Shinde-led government decreasing the BMC wards from 236 to 227.

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Rane begins self-demolition of Juhu bungalow Adhish

Following the Supreme Court (SC) order, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Narayan Rane has started demolishing the illegal portions of his eight-storeyed Adhish Bungalow in Juhu.

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Vasai Jamatkhana members demand strict punishment

Aaftab Amin Poonawala regularly visited a Jamatkhana (a place for community gathering) next to his house in Unique Society in Vasai where he resided with his family since 2004.

1 min

Man held for bid to murder girlfriend

The victim is battling for life; she has sustained several fractures to her spine and a head injury

1 min

FOCUS ON COVID PUT REGULAR VACCINE DRIVES ON BACKSEAT

85% kids got second dose of measles vaccine in 2020-21, which dropped to 55%

1 min

Girl who sustained 72% burns can have surgery

The 20-year-old girl who sustained 72% burn injuries due to the glycerine leak Sasmira Institute, Pratiksha Ghume is currently in stable condition at the National Burns Centre (Airoli).

1 min

Mulund bldr to refund 81L with interest to three homebuyers

Interest on amount alone comes to over Rs1.3 crore; compensation directed for mental agony and litigation cost as well; flats measured 666-835 sq ft

1 min

Polite ticket checker showers on valid travellers blessings

Video of her in crowded men's Soma ENAT goes viral

1 min

Insurance agent gets compensation for delayed claim

An insurance agent was awarded Rs8,000 compensation by a district commission towards financial loss and mental agony he suffered due to a delay in releasing a claim amount by the National Insurance Company Ltd (NICL) on his medical treatment bill.

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BHARAT JODO YATRA,Grand welcome for Rahul Gandhi in Kolhapur

Rahul Bharat was R Gandhi's Jodo Yatra embellished with Kolhapurkars' zeal as the rally entered Akhada Balapur in Hingoli district over the weekend.

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Rly cops recover foreigner's stolen bag in 6 hrs.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested while she was on her way to Rajasthan

1 min

Rick union gets nod for meter recalibration test

Traffic experts fear that allowing union to conduct bench test will result in conflict of interest

1 min

Malegaon victim's father seeks 'confidential' documents Purohit produced before court

The father of a 2008 Malegaon blast victim has made a plea before a special court that he be given copies of documents produced before the court by accused Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit, copies of which have not been shared with any parties.

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Late-coming officials take advantage of TMC chief's absence

So far, 35 employees have received show cause notice for not being punctual

1 min

CR gears up for Carnac ROB demolition

General Manager Anil Kumar Lahoti reviewed the arrangements for massive work involving a labour force of 400

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PE, VC investments plunge 75% to just $3.3 billion

Deepening the funding crisis that startups have been witnessing for some time, the October inflows plunged 75 per cent on-year to USD 3.3 billion across 75 deals, including six large deals worth USD 2.2 billion, according to an industry report.

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Fed official suggests substantial rate hikes may be needed

The Federal Reserve may have to raise its benchmark interest rate much higher than it has previously projected to get inflation under control, James Bullard, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of St.

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Creditors realise *2.43 lakh crore through insolvency resolution process till Sep 2022

Creditors have realised 177.55% of liquidation value and 84% of fair value, says IBBI in its quarterly report

1 min

Markets fall amid weak global equities

Equity benchmark indices ended lower on Thursday in line with weak global market trends.

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Sebi notifies rules on dividend, redemption proceeds to MF unitholders

Capital markets regulator Sebi has notified new rules for asset management companies AMCs) pertaining to transfer of dividend and redemption proceeds to mutual fund unitholders.

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Bond yields down as traders book profits

Prices of government bonds ended tad lower as traders booked profits after prices rose earlier today, dealers said. Traders also made space for the 300-bIn-rupee gilt auction Friday, which further weighed on bond prices.

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PSU banks stuck with weak assets, poor earnings: S&P

Polarisation in the performance of Indian banks will persist as many large public sector banks are still saddled with weak assets, high credit costs, and poor earnings, S&P Global Ratings said on Thursday.

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Electoral bonds worth *10,246 cr sold in 21 tranches

Electoral bonds worth Rs 10,246 crore have been sold by the State Bank of India (SBI) since the instrument was launched in March 2018.

1 min

Alexander George Muthoot bags Chanakya award

Alexander George Muthoot, Joint Managing Director of The Muthoot Group, has been conferred the Chanakya Award Responsible Leader of the year.

1 min

'ICAI looking into fincl disclosures of Byju's'

Chartered accountants’ apex body ICAI is looking into the financial disclosures made by edtech major Byju's amid concerns that there are issues related to them, according to a top official.

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E-comm firms sales grew 25% to ₹76k cr in festival season

E-commerce platforms sold goods worth Rs 76,000 crore during the festive season sale in October, registering about 25 per cent year-onyear growth, market research firm Redseer Strategy Consultants said on Thursday.

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Walmart Foundation announces $2 mn grant for strengthening 60 women-led FPOS

Walmart Foundation on Thursday announced a USD 2 million around Rs 16.32 crore) grant for a project that aims to transform 60 women-led farmer producer organisations FPOs) into independent institutions over 30 months.

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'Your client is trying to be too clever by half', SC to Future Group

All ploys by well-heeled parties to delay arbitration proceeding, says bench headed by Chief Justice

1 min

NCLT approves merger of Shriram City, Shriram Cap with Shriram Transport

The National Company Law Tribunal has approved the merger of the Shriram City Union Finance Ltd and Shriram Capital Ltd with Shriram Transport Finance Co Ltd.

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Kirloskar Brothers call shareholders' meet on Dec 8 to consider forensic audit demand

Kirloskar Brothers Ltd has called for an extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders on December 8, 2022 to consider demand for forensic audit of the affairs of the company by an external agency, according to a regulatory filing.

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Amisha Vora raises stake in Prabhudas Lilladher to 96%

Amisha Vora, Co-Owner and Joint Managing Director of Prabhudas Lilladher Group, has increased her stake in the group's holding company to 96% from 24%.

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Gaming sector to add 1L new jobs in FY23: Report

The gaming industry is likely to add one lakh new jobs by 2022-23, across domains, including programming, testing, animation and design, according toa report

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Murli: Set me free like Rajiv's killers

He was jailed for burying alive his wife Shakereh, granddaughter of a former Dewan of Mysore state Sir Mirza Ismail in 1991

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UP orders action against unrecognised madrassas

The Uttar Pradesh government has directed officials to take action against unrecognised madrassas \"as per law\".

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Soren says victim of BJP conspiracy

Pleads innocence in sand-mining scam

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Cops to quiz Poonawala for 5 days, conduct narco test

BOCES to be cake to es Uttarakhand

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Pak not part of 'No Money For Terror' meet

Except for Pakistan about 78 countries and multilateral or ganisations are set to participate in the third edition of the 'No Money For Terror' Conference being organised in the national capital from tomorrow, said National Investigation Agency (NIA)

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Rajasthan to give non-resident cards

NRR cards will serve as a unique identity document

1 min

Delhi Metro places order for new trains

French rolling stockmaker Alstom, which has its manufacturing set-up in India, has bagged the contract

1 min

Dera follower's killing: 2 more shooters held

The Punjab Police on Thursday arrested two more assailants in Hoshiarpur a week after Dera Sacha Sauda follower Pardeep Singh, an accused in the 2015 sacrilege cases, was shot dead by six shooters in Kotkapura

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Court denies breather to Satyendar

In a setback to AAP leader Satyendar Jain, a Delhi court on Thursday denied bail to him two others in a money laundering case, saying he was \"prima facie\" involved in concealing the \"proceeds of crime\".

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Kerala HC vindicates Khan's stand

Court rejects appointment of CM aide’s wife in Kannur university

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ED quizzes TMC leader Mondal

After quizzing for over five hours at Asansol Correctional Home, the Enforcement Directorate ED) on Thursday had shown arrested’ Trinamool Congress TMC) Birbhum president Anubrata Mondal in the cattle smuggling scam.

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SC: Political rivalries bring out irregularities by previous govt

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on the Andhra Pradesh government's appeal against the high court staying scuttling all probes by the previous Chandrababu Naidu regime, saying nothing unusual as the succeeding governments try to settle scores by ordering the probes,

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Stalin meets family of footballer Priya

Two days after a teenaged footballer Priya died in Chennai following complications due to a botched medical procedure by doctors of a government hospital for a ligament tear, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday turned up at her house and interacted with her family members.

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Grain scam: CM gives clean chit to Civil Supplies Dept

SAYS NO LINK OF OFFICIALS; FAIR PRICE SHOP OWNERS INVOLVED

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Farmers welcome minister's offer for IIT in Shiroda

Farmers agitating against the IIT project proposed at Cotarli-Sanguem have welcomed the statement by WRD Minister Subhash Shirodkar showing his interest to take the IIT project to Shiroda if it is rejected in Sanguem.

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Gov's Sampurna Yatra ends today with final stop at Sankhalim

MARGAO D escribing Goa a beautiful state and a gift of God, with people of the state good at heart, Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai on Thursday said all the MLAs and elected representatives irrespective of political affiliations, caste and creed helped him to visit the villages during his Goa Sampurna Yatra.

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Between the pages, chicks are changing

Five years ago, reporters from The New York Times dropped a bombshell by exposing sexual harassment in Hollywood, with Harvey Weinstein's misconduct being just the tip of the deeply misogynistic iceberg.

4 mins

Russia extends grain deal

The deal will ensure safe dreamed’ J of export of grain from Ukrain

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2 Russians, 1 Ukrainian convicted for 298 flight MH17 deaths

A Dutch court on Thursday convicted two Russians and a pro-Moscow Ukrainian separatist in absentia of the murders of 298 people who died in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine and sentenced them to life imprisonment.

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British finance minister reveals UK in recession, hikes taxes

Britain is now in recession and headed towards further shrinkage, the country's finance minister revealed on Thursday as he tabled his much-anticipated emergency budget with tax rises impacting millions.

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How much more can Earth take

The world population has just hit a new record: 8 billion.

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15 people shot dead in Iran in protests

As many as 15 people have been shot dead in Iran, including members of the security forces and a nine-yearold boy, in separate incidents as the country experienced one of its most serious and widespread nights of protests of the past nine weeks.

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N Korea fires missile after threatening 'fiercer' step

North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Thursday, hours after the North threatened to launch \"fiercer\" military responses to the US bolstering its security commitment to its allies South Korea and Japan.

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After running in circles, India to make 'fresh' start

Having not learned from their mistakes, India will aim to shed their archaic playing style for good with the help of a \"young and fearless\" bunch in the three-match T20I series against New Zealand, beginning here on Friday.

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France face weight of history in bid to retain title

As well as coping with injuries to key players again, France have the weight of World Cup history to contend with in Qatar: Good luck, Les Bleus.

1 min

BRAZIL'S LACK OF OPTIONS

The fact that 39-year-old Dani Alves is in the squad is testament that coach Tite has not many choices when it comes to his defenders

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Female fans asked to keep shoulders & knees covered, else face jail'

The organisers of the FIFA World Cup 2022 have reportedly put in a dress code for fans who plan to visit the middle-east nation for the tournament starting November 20.

1 min

UP: Women to get 50% representation in school committees

Women will now have 50% representation in Uttar Pradesh school management committees in the government and aided primary and upper primary schools.

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