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• Indian Tycoon and Beacon of Philanthropy, Ratan Tata, Passes Away at 86
  
  In a profound loss to India and the world, Ratan Naval Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has passed away at the age of 86 at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.Tata, who had been undergoing routine medical examinations earlier this week, succumbed to age-related health...
• Political Stability, Policy Continuity to Bring Rigour to Reforms towards Viksit Bharat: Amit Shah
  
  Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that political stability and policy continuity will bring rigour to reforms, thus fostering the development process towards becoming 'Viksit Bharat'.Addressing the annual session of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
• UPI Transactions Volume Surges 52 PC to 78.97 Billion, Value Crosses RS 116 Lakh Crore
  
  The unified payments interface (UPI)-based transactions volume surged 52 per cent to 78.97 billion in the first half this year (H1 2024), from 51.9 billion in the same period last year, a report showed on Thursday.Similarly, the value of transactions grew by 40 per cent,...
• Air Cargo Volumes in India to See 11 PC Growth in FY25, Revenues to Grow 14 PC
  
  The overall air cargo volumes in India is projected to witness healthy growth of around 9-11 per cent (year-on-year) to around 3.6-3.7 million tonnes in FY25, according to a report on Thursday.This growth will be supported by 11-13 per cent expansion in international and...
• Private Equity Investments in India Surge 39 PC to Reach $10.9 Billion in Jan-Sep
  
  Private equity investments in India saw the total sum of equity invested reach $10.9 billion during the first nine months of 2024, marking a 38.9 per cent increase from the previous year, a report showed on Thursday.India continues to be one of the top markets in Asia...
• Ratan Tata a Champion for Underprivileged, Says Soumya Swaminathan, Global Health Leaders
  
  Ratan Tata has been a champion for the underprivileged and left an extraordinary legacy in India and the world, said global health leaders as they mourn the demise of the Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group.The legendary industrialist and philanthropist passed away at the...
• Hyundai Motor India Aims to Raise up to $3.26 Billion via IPO, Trading from Oct 22
  
  The Indian subsidiary of Hyundai Motor is seeking to raise up to 4.4 trillion won ($3.26 billion) through an initial public offering (IPO), according to the carmaker on Thursday.Hyundai Motor said in a regulatory filing to the South Korean Financial Supervisory Service that...
• Never Discussed CM'S Post: K'taka Home Minister on Dalit Ministers' Meetings
  
  Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Thursday that he has never discussed anything related to the Chief Minister's post in recent meetings with Dalit ministers, which were said to be over the change of guard in the state.Talking to reporters in Bengaluru,...
• NC Chooses Omar Abdullah as Leader, Set to Be New CM of J&K
  
  National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah is set to be the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after being unanimously elected as the leader of the legislature party.The decision to elect Omar Abdullah as the leader was taken in a meeting held at the NC...
• Murasoli Selvam, Stalin's Brother-in-law and Senior Journalist, Passes Away
  
  Murasoli Selvam, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's brother-in-law and former editor of 'Murasoli' -- the DMK mouthpiece, passed away on Thursday at his residence in Bengaluru.He was 84 and was married to Stalin's sister, Selvi.'Murasoli' Selvam was the nephew of...
• Manipur Govt to Provide Compensation to 2,072 Farmers Hit by Ethnic Violence
  
  The Manipur government has decided to provide Rs 13.3 crore compensation to 2,072 farmers, who have been affected due to the 17-month-long ethnic strife in the state, officials said here on Thursday.A senior official said that on the state government's recommendation,...
• Centre releases Rs 1,78,173 crore as tax devolution to states in festive season
  
  In a bid to enable states to boost development and capital spending, the Centre on Thursday said it has released tax devolution of Rs 1,78,173 crore to state governments, as against the normal monthly devolution of Rs 89,086.50 crore.It includes one advance instalment, in...
• Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Condoles Ratan Tata's Demise
  
  The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday condoled the passing away of top industrialist Ratan Tata.The Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu paid tributes to Ratan Naval Tata.Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and a philanthropist, died in...
• MUDA Scam: CM Siddaramaiah's Brother-in-law, Land Owner Appear before Lokayukta
  
  Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy and land owner J. Devaraju appeared before the Lokayukta on Thursday in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.Mallikarjuna Swamy is named the third accused in the case and Devaraju...
• Giriraj Singh Seeks Treason Case against Bihar Teacher for Objectional Remarks on Lord Ram
  
  Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday demanded that a case of treason be filed against a teacher in Bihar for allegedly teaching students that Hindu deities, Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman, were originally Muslims.The incident reportedly occurred at Utkramit Madhya Vidyalay...
• Telangana Backward Classes Leaders Hail Govt Decision to Conduct Caste Survey
  
  Leaders of Backward Classes (BC) groups hailed the Telangana government's decision to immediately start a social, economic, and caste survey of the oppressed classes.The leaders met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at his residence here on Thursday and thanked him for the...
• Had the Courage to Speak Truth to Men in Power: Manmohan Singh's Tribute to Ratan Tata
  
  Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on Thursday, condoled the demise of Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons.The former PM wrote a condolence message to N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, saying that he was "deeply saddened...
• CM Vijayan Has No Credibility: Kerala Guv Khan
  
  Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Thursday accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of having "no credibility."There has been a long-standing cold war between the two, but there had been a lull in hostilities between the two men of late.However, with the governor stating...
• When Ratan Tata Recounted Meetings with PM Modi, Shared 'Singur to Sanand' Relocation Story
  
  Ratan Tata, the doyen of India Inc and Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group passed away on Wednesday night at a hospital in Mumbai. The 86-year-old industrialist was a Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan awardee and a towering figure known for his innumerable and valuable...
• Maha Cabinet Seeks Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata; Passes Resolution to Appeal to Centre
  
  The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday on behalf of all citizens of Maharashtra paid tributes to veteran industrialist, Tata Sons' Emeritus Chairman Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata and passed a resolution condoling his death.The Cabinet...
• Rajasthan CM, Other Leaders Condole Passing of Ratan Tata
  
  Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, among other veteran leaders from the state, expressed grief over the death of iconic industrialist Ratan Tata.Tata Group Chairman and industrialist Ratan Tata passed away on Wednesday night. He breathed his last at the age of 86...
• Tarun Chugh Accuses AAP of Poor Financial Management in Delhi, Punjab
  
  BJP National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, on Thursday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for poor financial management in the national Capital and said it has brought Delhi to the brink of bankruptcy.Talking to IANS, Tarun Chugh said, "Due to misguided policies and...
• CMS, Leaders of Telugu States Condole Loss of Ratan Tata
  
  Chief Ministers and leaders of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh condoled the passing away of eminent industrialist Ratan Tata.Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed deep shock on Thursday over the iconic industrialist's death."Deeply shocked and saddened by the...
• Left, VCK Leaders Likely to Meet CM Stalin on Samsung Factory Stir Issue
  
  In a bid to resolve the face-off between the Left-backed trade union CITU and the Samsung India management, CPI(M) and VCK top leaders will soon be meeting Chief Minister Stalin here.CPI(M) Tamil Nadu state secretary K. Balakrishnan, CPI state secretary Mutharasan and VCK...
• Tamil Nadu: Orange Alert for 11 Districts from Oct 12 to 15
  
  The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued an orange alert for 11 districts in Tamil Nadu from October 12-15.The districts, where the orange alert was issued, were Kanyakumari, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Myladuthurai,...

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