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Consider providing 1% horizontal reservation to transgender persons in education, public employment: Madras High Court to T.N.

Hindu - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 10:12
The Court has granted time till March 4, 2024, for Advocate General R. Shunmugasundaram to obtain instructions from the government, as this would be a policy decision to be taken at the highest level
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O. Rajagopal backtracks from his comments on Shashi Tharoor’s electoral prospects

Hindu - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 09:39
Left Democratic Front alleges political understanding between Congress and BJP
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Joint Collector flags off rally; donates blood as part of ‘Jan Bhagidhari’ programme to create awareness on ideology of Ambedkar

Hindu - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 09:37
A district-level rally and blood donation camps were held in the city on January 9 ahead of the inauguration of the 125-foot statue of Ambedkar at Swaraj Maidan in Amaravati on January 19.
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NEET PG 2024 dates announced: Exam postponed to July 7

Times of India - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 09:27
The NEET PG 2024 exam has been officially postponed to July 7, 2024 by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test postgraduate (NEET PG) was originally scheduled for March 3, 2024. Additionally, the registration process for NEET PG 2024 is expected to begin soon.
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8 Aadhaar services you can access without registering your mobile

Times of India - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 09:26
This article discusses various Aadhaar services that can be accessed without mobile number registration, including ordering Aadhaar PVC cards, checking the status of previously ordered PVC cards, verifying Aadhaar enrollment and update status, locating nearby Aadhaar Seva Kendras, scheduling appointments for enrollment or updates, checking Aadhaar validity, filing complaints, and verifying complaint statuses.
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Maldives Tourism industry ‘strongly condemns’ derogatory comments by its Ministers on PM Modi

Hindu - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 09:14
Soon after the remarks against PM Modi went viral, hundreds of social media users, including celebrities, protested with calls to boycott tourism in Maldives and instead explore domestic destinations.
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Vigilance &Enforcement teams search Irrigation Dept. offices across Telangana

Hindu - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:52
They seized files, documents to probe into engineering, financial lapses
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'Lalit Modi called...': Ex-India cricketer reveals IPL career threat

Times of India - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:41
Former Indian fast bowler revealed that he faced significant pressure during the Indian Premier League (IPL)'s inaugural season over his choice of franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He stated that RCB was not his preferred team and his reluctance to join led to a severe reaction from IPL commissioner Lalit Modi. The pacer initially preferred Delhi Daredevils, citing factors such as distance, lack of English knowledge, and unfavorable food. He wished to play for Delhi Daredevils.
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‘Missing washer’ found in India-operated Boeing 737 Max: DGCA

Times of India - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:37
Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operated by Indian carriers, including Air India Express, SpiceJet, and Akasa, were subjected to safety checks after a loose bolt was found in one plane. Boeing instructed operators globally to inspect specific tie rods controlling rudder movement for potential loose hardware. Among the 40 Boeing 737 MAX in India, inspections revealed a missing washer on one aircraft. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed rectification actions were taken before releasing the aircraft for service.
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Interactive session with officials of Hamriyah Free Zone of UAE in Mysuru

Hindu - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:29
The sessions are scheduled on January 18 and 19
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Lakshadweep high for this small-cap stock!

Times of India - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:28
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, the small-cap stock Praveg experienced a surge of up to 39%. Investors are optimistic about Praveg benefiting from the 'Chalo Lakshadweep' campaign amid the India-Maldives dispute. Praveg has recently received a work order for developing luxury resorts on Agatti Island, contributing to the expansion of its portfolio to nine operational properties. In response to the controversy, Easy Trip Planners ceased flight bookings to the Maldives and recommended exploring Lakshadweep. The Maldives government took action by suspending three ministers who had made disparaging remarks about PM Modi.
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Popular video game software provider lays off 1,800 employees

Times of India - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:26
Unity announced that it plans to reduce approximately 1,800 employee roles, or approximately 25% of its current workforce. The company said that the layoffs are taking place “as it restructures and refocuses on its core business, and to position itself for long-term and profitable growth.”
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Three persons, including teenage boy, killed in road accident near Ranipet

Hindu - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:23
Police said the accident took place when two motorbikes collided on the Ammoor-Vanapadi High Road; two others sustained injuries in the accident
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Supreme Court upholds decision to cap number of visits by prisoners' relatives, counsel

Hindu - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:10
A Bench of Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal said it was not inclined to interfere with the high court order as it a policy decision.
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Land-for-jobs scam: ED files chargesheet against Rabri Devi

Times of India - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:05
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed its inaugural chargesheet on Tuesday in a money laundering case linked to the land-for-jobs scam. Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and her daughter Misa Bharti are among the five individuals named in the extensive 4,751-page chargesheet. Two companies, AB Export and AK Infosystems, are also implicated. AK Infosystems' promoter, Amit Katyal, a close associate of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad's family, was arrested last year. The case is set for consideration on January 16.
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Two tiger deaths reported in two days from Asifabad

Hindu - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:04
Activists refuted territorial fights as the reason for the tigress’s death
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