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UltraTech to become largest cement-selling co
ADITYA Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said that UltraTech is poised to become the largest cement-selling company in the world, outside of China.
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August 20, 2025
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Record 383 aid workers killed in 2024, nearly half in Gaza: UN
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas, the UN humanitarian office said Tuesday on the annual day honoring the thousands of people who step into crises to help others.
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August 20, 2025
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Bihar CEO Asks Voters to File Claims with Aadhaar
DAYS after the Election Commission of India deleted over 65 lakh names during the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar, Vinod Singh Gunjiyal, issued a notification, asking voters whose names were removed to file claims using their Aadhaar cards.
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August 20, 2025
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S&P Hints at RIL Rating Upgrade in 12 Months
AFTER upgrading the sovereign ratings last week to 'BBB' with stable outlook, global rating agency S&P has hinted at revising upward ratings of Reliance Industries over next 12 months, citing its growing presence in digital services as a driver of stronger earnings and a shield against volatile global macroeconomic conditions.
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August 20, 2025
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ICRA pegs Q1 growth at 6.7% on capex, exports
THE Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.7% in the June quarter, buoyed by the front-loaded capital expenditure by the government, along with higher exports to the US ahead of the higher tariffs, which is effective from this month, says a report.
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August 20, 2025
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India Bloc Picks Ex-Judge Reddy
SETTING the stage for a keen contest for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, the Opposition INDIA bloc on Tuesday named former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as its joint candidate to face NDA nominee Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan on September 9.
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August 20, 2025
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Form spl teams to verify property tax assessments
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the Madurai Corporation Commissioner to form special teams to verify the accuracy of property tax assessments made in respect of all immovable properties in Madurai city limits.
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August 20, 2025
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Release ₹4.5K crore rural infra fund, CM urges FM
Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to give early approval for releasing ₹4,500 crore under the NABARD's Rural Infrastructure Development Fund for the current financial year and ₹350 crore under the Fisheries Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) for the expansion of the Kolachel fishing harbour.
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August 20, 2025
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Bilu Kumar loses home, uncle missing in Kishtwar
A cloudburst struck a double whammy for Bilu Kumar of Chasoti village in J&K's Kishtwar—his house was destroyed in flash flood and his uncle has been missing since the August 14 tragedy.
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August 20, 2025
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Jurist behind landmark rulings, ex-chairman of T'gana caste census panel
THE Opposition INDIA bloc on Monday named former Judge of the Supreme Court and the first Lokayukta of Goa, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy as its Vice-Presidential candidate.
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August 20, 2025
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No milling of hybrid varieties, Punjab likely to face paddy procurement crisis
WITH paddy cultivation touching an all-time high of 32.49 lakh hectares in Punjab, the state is once again staring at a procurement and storage crisis this kharif season.
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August 20, 2025
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GST Rejig: Cos Need to Tweak Strategies
As the Centre prepares to implement a restructured goods and services tax (GST) regime by this Diwali, businesses are bracing for sweeping adjustments across pricing, supply chains, and technology systems.
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August 20, 2025
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Pudukkottai youth duped with Russia job offer dies of cardiac arrest in Delhi
A 24-year-old youth who allegedly fell victim to a job fraud died in Delhi recently, allegedly due to stress, after waiting for nearly three months hoping to fly out to Russia and join the promised job.
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August 20, 2025
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TN's education system setting benchmarks: Anbil Mahesh
SCHOOL Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Tuesday dismissed PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss' charge that the Tamil Nadu's education system has declined, and asserted that government initiatives have strengthened public schools and improved learning outcome.
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August 20, 2025
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Farmers complain of potash shortage in Thanjavur
FARMERS cultivating short-term Kuruvai paddy in Thanjavur district have raised concerns over a scarcity of potash fertilizer, which is essential for healthy crop growth during the tillering stage.
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August 20, 2025
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Ramco re-brands itself through 'Hard Worker'
IN an attempt to re-brand itself in the construction chemical industry, Ramco Cements on Tuesday announced a new product \"Hard Worker\" in Chennai.
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August 20, 2025
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Tejashwi Says Rahul Will Be INDIA Bloc Face in '29 Elections
LOP in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday pledged his support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Minister after the next Lok Sabha elections.
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August 20, 2025
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Removal of 11% duty on cotton may impact domestic price and farmers
Amid Tariff Row
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August 20, 2025
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48-Year-Old Man Killed in Pet Pitbull Attack, Owner Booked
3 Months After Dog Bite, Salem Man Dies of Rabies
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August 20, 2025
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J&K robust disaster management plans
IN the wake of the deadly cloudbursts in J&K's Kishtwar and Kathua, experts have called for a robust disaster management plan even as CM Omar Abdullah announced on Tuesday that a team of experts would be formed to identify vulnerable places over the Union Territory.
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August 20, 2025
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Gujarat cyber crime racket with Dubai, China link busted
The Cyber Crime Branch has cracked down on the notorious 'Thakrar' gang, booked in 404 cases nationwide for a ₹16.04-crore cyber scam.
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August 20, 2025
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EPS's election as gen secy: Civil court order stayed
The Madras High Court has temporarily stayed an order of the city civil court in a suit challenging the election of Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) as the AIADMK's general secretary.
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August 20, 2025
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I've never lost, it's always about learning for me: Shaw seeking revival
HAVING shifted from Mumbai to Maharashtra, out of favour India batter Prithvi Shaw notched up a brilliant century (111; 141b; 15x4, 1x6) in his first competitive outing for his new side against Chhattisgarh in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament held at Guru Nanak College here on Tuesday.
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August 20, 2025
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Transgender doctor can change name and gender from male to female: HC
DR Beoncy Laishram, a trans person, was relieved on Tuesday as the Manipur HC directed authorities to issue fresh academic certificates to her under a new name and gender.
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August 20, 2025
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Edappadi Sparks Row After Yelling At Ambulance Driver
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami triggered a controversy on Monday night after he shouted at an ambulance driver who attempted to pass through his campaign gathering in Anaicut, Vellore district.
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August 20, 2025
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PM to inaugurate 6-lane bridge in Bihar on Aug 22, travel time to come down
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the Aunta-Simaria project featuring a six-lane, 1.8 km-long bridge over the Ganga River in Bihar on August 22.
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August 20, 2025
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Home theatre: India's big quest
IN the end, it was a squad with no surprises.
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August 20, 2025
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Putin Pushes Peace Talks, Zelenskyy Pushes Back
VLADIMIR Putin proposed holding a peace summit with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow, according to three sources familiar with a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russia's leader.
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August 20, 2025
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PM reaches out to Oppn for Radhakrishnan win
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed to all parties, including the Opposition, to unanimously elect the NDA's candidate, C P Radhakrishnan, as the next Vice President.
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August 20, 2025
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Tanvi, Unnati to lead India at Jr Worlds
PROMISING shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda, along with boys’ doubles pair of Bhargav Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu, will be hoping to rise to the occasion during the BWF World Junior Championships at Guwahati in October.
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