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Ahead of Tamil Nadu election, Chennai metro rail has brought down the maximum fare from Rs 70 to Rs 50 on Saturday, while the minimum fare continues to remain at Rs 10. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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		Chennai Metro Rail has brought down the maximum fare from Rs 70 to Rs 50 on Saturday, while the minimum fare continues to remain at Rs 10. The State government has announced that the fares will be implemented from February 22.<br />
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			Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a strong case for repealing archaic laws and making it easier to do business in India stating that the centre and states need to work closely to boost economic growth.</div>
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			Addressing the Governing Council meeting of Niti Aayog, the Prime Minister said that the private sector should be given full opportunity to become a part of government&#39;s Aatmanirbhar Bharat programme.</div>
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	Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait will hold &#39;Kisan Mahapanchayat&#39; and a public rallyin Yavatmal district of Maharashtra today. Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) is an umbrella body of 40 farmer unions protesting at various Delhi border points against three farm laws.</div>
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LIVE: No bail for Disha Ravi, Patiala court reserves order for Tuesday

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The final decision for the fundraising is likely to be taken in the upcoming board meeting on October 5

The fundraising plan is expected to be part of the company's Rs 7,000-crore capex plan in the next phase of growth, during which it aims to add an additional 12 million tonnes of capacity

Rama Rao also blamed PM Modi for doing favours to Gautam Adani by way of privatising government companies


Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat had filed a criminal defamation lawsuit against the chief minister for allegedly claiming Shakawat was involved in the Sanjeevani scam


Social media platform Humans of Bombay filed a lawsuit against People of India for copying its content, logo, tagline, and the format it uses for stories

According to a report, Karnataka levies an 83 per cent tax on the actual price of liquor, which makes it costly compared to the other states

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma speaks during a press conference organised to commemorate the completion of 8 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP-led government at the centre, at BJP state office in Guwahati, Wednesday, Jun

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The proposal to ease foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the space sector is "under inter-ministerial discussion," the official added


Nearly a month ago government sources told Reuters that India is expected to ban mills from exporting sugar in the next season beginning October, halting shipments for the first time in seven years

Russia-Ukraine War

The year 2022 is coming to an end and a lot has happened that shaped the world in the year. Let's have a look at some of these significant events

In February 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine&amp;#39;s capital, Kyiv, from the north in an attempt to overthrow President Volodymyr Zelensky&amp;#39;s government. In the months following, artillery bombardment and street fighting continued, with Russia seizing multiple cities.

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After a slew of scandals in his term spanning three years, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned from office in July. Johnson was succeeded by Liz Truss, who took over the office in September.
						
						But after 45 days in the office, she resigned, becoming the shortest-serving PM in UK history. Her budgetary plans, at the centre of which were tax cut plans, had crashed the markets, making her lose the confidence of almost all her own MPs.
						
						In the days that followed, Rishi Sunak took over as Britain&amp;#39;s 57th prime minister and vowed to fix the mistakes made by his predecessor, Liz Truss.

Russia Invades Ukraine

In April, protests began in the nation following a sharp rise in food and fuel costs. Thousands demanded the resignation of now-ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The people faced long power cuts daily and shortages of basics, including fuel and food. Sri Lanka&amp;#39;s doctors said they were nearly out of life-saving medicines.
						
						Rajapaksa&amp;#39;s government was being blamed for the chronic mismanagement of the country&amp;#39;s finances. In July, protestors stormed Rajapaksa&amp;#39;s home, pushing him to flee the nation before resigning from office.

UK&amp;#39;s political crisis

In September, 22-year-old Iranian girl Mahsa Amini died after being detained for allegedly violating Iran&amp;#39;s laws requiring women to wear a headscarf. Authorities said she died of illness, but her family claimed she fell into a coma after being mistreated by the police. Sources said the police beat Amini with a baton and banged her head against a vehicle. At her funeral on September 17 in Saqez, women protested by ripping off their hijabs. Protests sparked by her demise have since roped in ethnic minorities and even school children. Thousands of women since then have been showing solidarity by cutting their hair and burning their hijabs in public.
						
						Now, the unrest has spread beyond a women&amp;#39;s right to a movement that is calling for an end to theocratic rule. The protests are now the most broadly supported movement in Iran in over four decades.

Sri Lanka economic crisis

In October, Chinese President Xi Jinping was handed a historic third term in office. He became the first leader of the ruling Communist Party after party founder Mao Zedong to get a third term in power.
						
						This came as China&amp;#39;s economy was running out of steam after decades of high growth. Many expect Xi&amp;#39;s third term may see China revert to more old-school economic management, focusing on shoring up the heavy industry and continuing a crackdown on big tech.

Uprising mounts again in Iran

In a historic first, rich countries agreed to pay for losses and damages caused by climate change. For 30 years, developing nations have been calling for developed countries to compensate for the costs of climate disasters caused by climate change. And rich nations that caused the pollution resisted the demand. But this changed in 2022.

Chinese President Xi Jinping starts record third term in power

In 2022, inflation was rising worldwide, with food and energy prices hitting record highs. The hike was mainly driven by pent-up consumer demand after the pandemic and Russia&amp;#39;s invasion of Ukraine. As the pandemic waned, people wanted to return to normalcy and spend more. This led to companies demanding higher prices. Companies also hired more to serve the pent-up demand. They had to increase wages to attract workers and raise prices to compensate for that.

A landmark deal UN Climate Change Conference (COP27)

In September, Queen Elizabeth II, Britain&amp;#39;s longest-serving monarch, died at 96 after reigning for 70 years. Many said her death would mark a turning point for commonwealth nations as many may disassociate themselves.

The global economy at crossroads

In October, Brazil&amp;#39;s former president, Luiz In&amp;aacute;cio Lula da Silva beat Jair Bolsonaro in the country&amp;#39;s closest presidential race in history. Silva&amp;#39;s win marked Latin America&amp;#39;s shift to the left and pointed to an extraordinary comeback for a man in jail for corruption three years ago.

Queen Elizabeth II dies

In October, billionaire Elon Musk closed his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter after months of dilly-dallying, drama and a lawsuit. The Tesla owner&amp;#39;s Twitter takeover is also one of the biggest tech acquisitions of all time. May fear that Musk&amp;#39;s takeover may turn the social media giant into a hotbed of hate speech.
					
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Google Messages

In January, Google rolled out end-to-end encryption in group chats for messages app users enrolled in the beta programme

Blend launches Blend Studio: AI tool for ecommerce photography

New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI/PNN): Blend, an AI-powered design and photography application for DTC brands and ecommerce sellers, recently launched Blend Studio - the Chat GPT for product photos.

Celebrity and Travel Photographer Rahul Lokare from Flamingo Productions creates waves of change in the world of photography.

Xiaomi 13 Pro

Priced at Rs 79,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB on-board storage, the Xiaomi 13 Pro offers a novel imaging experience on top of a premium package

Karnataka CET examinations will be held on July 7 & 8

Karnataka Examination Authority will conduct the Common Entrance Test (CET) for professional courses on July 7 and 8, Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwath Narayan said on Saturday, according to <em>IANS.</em>

PM Modi to address meeting of BJP national office-bearers on Sunday

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	Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)&#39;s national office-bearers here on Sunday, according to <em>ANI</em>.</p>
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	A BJP release on Saturday said the meeting will be held at the NDMC convention centre in the national capital from 10 am to 5 pm.</p>
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UGC finalises draft for Indian, global institutions offering joint or dual degrees

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	Indian and foreign higher education institutions may soon be able to offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes with the University Grants Commission (UGC) finalising a draft for the regulations of these programmes, according to <em>PTI.</em></p>
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	However, a final decision in this regard will be taken following evaluation of feedback received on the draft, which has been put in public domain.</p>

Guj civic polls: Shah to vote in Ahmedabad, Rupani in Rajkot

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	Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in Gujarat on Sunday to cast his vote in the municipal corporation election in Ahmedabad, according to <em>PTI</em>.<br />
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	Shah will cast his vote in Naranpura ward of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.<br />
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	Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, currently under treatment for coronavirus at Ahmedabad&#39;s UN Mehta Heart Hospital, will cast his vote in a polling booth in Anil Gyan Mandir School in his hometown Rajkot.</p>
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Centre reconstitutes NITI Aayog governing council with PM as head

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	The Centre has reconstituted the governing council of the NITI Aayog with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its chairperson, a report from <em>PTI</em> said.</div>
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		According to a notification of the Cabinet Secretariat, chief ministers of all states and those of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Puducherry are full time members of the council.</div>
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Mahila Congress workers hold protest over LGP gas price rise in Goa

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		Goa: Mahila Congress workers held a protest over LGP gas price rise, in Panaji earlier today. <a href="https://t.co/yjSlp57Gmi">pic.twitter.com/yjSlp57Gmi</a></p>
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FM Sitharaman says Centre, states must work together to lower fuel prices

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	Amid an outcry over record high petrol and diesel prices, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the Centre and state governments will have to together work out a mechanism to bring retail rates to reasonable levels. As much as 60 per cent of the retail price of petrol, which shot above Rs 100-mark in some places in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and is at an all-time high elsewhere in the country, is made up of central and state taxes. Taxes make up for about 56 per cent of the record high diesel rates. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-sitharaman-says-centre-states-must-work-together-to-lower-fuel-prices-121022000872_1.html?1613834027" target="_blank">Read more</a></div>

NITI Aayog meet: Baghel seeks special economic package for Chhatisgarh

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	Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said the Centre must provide a special economic package for industrial development in the forest and mineral- rich state of Chhattisgarh, according to <em>PTI</em>. Speaking during a virtual meeting of the NITI Ayog chaired by Modi, Baghel sought assistance for the proposed Bodhghat multipurpose irrigation project on Indravati river in Bastar. &quot;Chhattisgarh is a forest and mineral-rich, tribal- dominated state and therefore, a special (economic) package is expected (from the Centre) for industrial development here,&quot; he said, as per PTI.</p>
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	The state has been deprived of the benefits of coal blocks despite having abundant reserves, he said, seeking that coal blocks be allotted to the state&#39;s public sector units. The royalty rates of minerals have not increased after 2014, causing irreparable loss to the state government, the chief minister pointed out, demanding a revision in the royalty rates.</p>
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ITBP, DRDO teams to submit report on artificial lake formed after Uttarakhand floods

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		After a detailed survey of the lake formed in the upper reaches of Uttarakhand&#39;s Chamoli, ITBP &amp; DRDO teams returned to Joshimath. The report will be submitted to the administration: ITBP <a href="https://t.co/W75rXZmBhY">pic.twitter.com/W75rXZmBhY</a></p>
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EPFO net new enrolments grow 24% to 1.25 million in December

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	Net new enrolments with retirement fund body EPFO grew by 24 per cent to 1.25 million in December compared to the same month in 2019, according to the payroll data released on Saturday, providing a perspective on formal sector employment amid the coronavirus pandemic.</div>
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	The Labour Ministry in a statement said that the provisional payroll data of Employees&#39; Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) highlights a positive trend for net subscribers base growth with addition of 1.25 million subscribers in December, 2020. It stated that year on year comparison of payroll data shows 24 per cent growth for December 2020, indicating return to the pre-Covid levels of subscriber growth for the EPFO. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/epfo-net-new-enrolments-grow-24-to-1-25-million-in-december-121022000749_1.html?1613829855" target="_blank">Read more</a></div>

Air India plane hits electric pole at Vijaywada airport, all passengers safe

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		Andhra Pradesh: An Air India Express flight hits an electric pole while landing at Vijayawada International Airport in Gannavaram. &quot;All 64 passengers on board the flight and the crew are safe,&quot; says airport director G Madhusudan Rao. <a href="https://t.co/yFaLMWlXHE">pic.twitter.com/yFaLMWlXHE</a></p>
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Tamil Nadu govt issues order to withdraw 308 cases linked to Jallikattu protests

Tamil Nadu government issues an order to withdraw 308 cases registered against 26,460 people in connection with the Jallikattu protests in 2017, according to <em>ANI</em>

Air quality in Ghaziabad, Greater Noida recorded 'very poor'

Average air quality in Ghaziabad and Greater Noida recorded in &quot;very poor&quot; category on Saturday, while it was &quot;poor&quot; in Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon, according to data issued by a government agency (<em>ANI</em> reported)

Delhi Police releases photos of people involved in R-Day violence

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		Delhi Police release photos of 20 more people who were allegedly involved in the violence at Red Fort on January 26.<br />
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Country lagging behind in manufacturing, it will create jobs: Kejriwal

If state &amp; Central govts set up manufacturing hubs, give tax breaks &amp; all necessary facilities to manufacturers especially to medium &amp; small industries so that they can make products cheaper than China, then it&#39;ll create jobs &amp; we can leave China behind in manufacturing. We didn&#39;t focus on manufacturing in last 70 years. Our country is lagging behind in manufacturing. The way Chinese products are replacing India products, it is necessary that we aggressively pursue manufacturing, says Delhi CM Kejriwal, according to ANI.Delhi govt directs schools in national capital to grant 30-day relaxation to students in age criteria for nursery admissions

Toolkit case: Patiala court reserves order on Disha Ravi bail plea for Tuesday

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Toolkit case: If highlighting farmers' protest is sedition, I am better in jail, says Ravi's counsel

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	No evidence to link Disha Ravi with Sikhs For Justice, a banned organisation. Even if &#39;I&#39; meet someone, there is no symbol on him that he is secessionist. If highlighting farmers&rsquo; protest globally is sedition, I am better in jail: Her counsel to court hearing her bail plea, according to <em>PTI</em></div>
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Naomi Osaka tops Brady at Australian Open for 4th Grand Slam title

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	Osaka won her fourth title in her past eight appearances at a Slam, emerging from what initially was a tight Australian Open final and pulling away by grabbing six consecutive games to beat Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday. With strong serving that produced six aces, Osaka improved to 4-0 in major finals, the first woman to start her career that way since Monica Seles did it 30 years ago. For Osaka, that is part of a 12-0 record so far in the quarterfinals and beyond at the majors.</p>
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	The 2020 AP Female Athlete of the Year is also on a 21-match winning streak that dates to last season. That includes a championship at last year&#39;s U.S. Open. She also won the U.S. Open in 2018, and the Australian Open in 2019. The 23-year-old Osaka was born in Japan and moved to the United States with her family when she was 3. Brady is a 25-year-old American who was playing in her first Grand Slam final. She had to go through a hard quarantine for 15 days when she arrived in Australia in January because someone on her flight tested positive for Covid-19 when they arrived. (<em>PTI</em> reported)<br />
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Disha Ravi not a rebel without a cause: Counsel to Patiala court on bail plea

Disha Ravi not a rebel without a cause; There&#39;s a cause of environment, of agriculture and interlink between them, her counsel to court on bail plea, according to&nbsp;<em>PTI</em>.

Toolkit case: Patiala Court pulls up Delhi Police regarding collection of evidence in Jan 26 violence

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	While hearing on Disha Ravi&#39;s bail plea in toolkit case, Patiala House Court asks ASG SV Raju, &quot;What evidence you have collected regarding connection of toolkit with Jan 26 violence&quot;.&nbsp; Delhi Police say the probe is on &amp; &#39;we have to discover the things&#39;, <em>ANI</em> reported.</div>

LIVE: No bail for Disha Ravi, Patiala court reserves order for Tuesday

Ahead of Tamil Nadu election, Chennai metro rail has brought down the maximum fare from Rs 70 to Rs 50 on Saturday, while the minimum fare continues to remain at Rs 10. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

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