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Reputed international companies evince interest in Musi riverfront development project
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UPI payments hit due to glitch in some banks' systems
NPCI said that its systems are "working fine" and it is working with the impacted banks to ensure quick resolution
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Rahul Gandhi plays down INDIA divisions, says Mamata Banerjee is very much part of the bloc
No desertions from INDIA except JD(U)‘s Nitish Kumar, says Congress leader, dismissing seat-sharing differences as ‘normal posturing’; says 50% quota cap is artificial and unfair and should be removed
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Flyers break into song with drum, raise safety concerns
Pilots say onboard decorum needs to be maintained, but wary of retaliation
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Headmistress, teacher suspended in Vellore for delay in serving breakfast to students
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Work on vehicular subway on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway in Ranipet begins
The new underpass is being built at a cost of ₹22 crore at Puttuthakku village. This is expected to reduce U turns on the stretch and thereby prevent accidents on the highway that connects Ranipet with Vellore
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New science research board ‘takes effect’, Science Minister
Anusandhan National Research Foundation aims to provide strategic direction for research, innovation and entrepreneurship in several fields of science
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HDFC Bank talking to Paytm: This is what the bank is waiting for
HDFC Bank is currently engaged in discussions with Paytm to explore solutions for navigating the restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Paytm has been a longstanding partner of HDFC Bank in both acceptance and aggregator services. Following the restrictions placed on Paytm, HDFC Bank has observed a surge in activity for its payments app and merchant services. It's worth noting that the partnership is with One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, rather than directly with Paytm Payments Bank.
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Understanding the delimitation exercise | Explained
What does delimitation mean and what are the constitutional provisions which deal with it? Why were the seats frozen as per the 1971 Census? Will the fresh exercise go against the federal principle, giving an advantage to certain States over others?
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Paytm CEO meets RBI, FM: Key things Paytm has 'asked for'
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the CEO of Paytm, held a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address regulatory concerns and compliance issues with the RBI. Paytm requested an extension beyond the February 29 deadline for ceasing banking services and sought clarity on license transfer for its wallet business and Fastag services. Despite these challenges, Paytm operates with multiple banking partners and pledges to ensure no disruptions for its merchant partners.
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Kannur varsity arts fest to enliven rural atmosphere
Speaker A.N. Shamseer to the inaugurate the event
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TiE U - Global Pitch Competition for collegiate entrepreneurs, start-ups
TiE Mysuru chapter to hold regional competition to select college team to represent it at the global finals
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For Annadurai, patriotism was not about national anthem but work alone, as he witnessed in Japan
A year after being voted to power, he visited the U.S. and Japan. Most countries first developed agriculture, making their rural parts prosperous. Then, the rural economy spurred industrial growth. That was how the industrial progress of America was established. “That is the lesson we should learn,” he said in an interview to AIR on his return
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T.N. pioneers a model for saving the sinking islands in the Gulf of Mannar
Vaan Island is one of the 21 islands off Thoothukudi. Its northern part submerged during May 2015, and the southern area shrunk to 2.33/1.53 hectares during low tide and high tide respectively in December 2015. It came back to life with the help of over 10,000 artificial reef modules. Now, the State will save Kariyachalli Island
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Construction of elephant wall in Aralam will be finished ahead of schedule, says Minister
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