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SC relaxes bail condition of journalist Siddique Kappan in UAPA case

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed an application filed by Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan seeking relaxation of the bail condition requiring him to record his presence at the local police station every week in a UAPA case.

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ASI to begin excavation at Amoor in Chengalpattu district of TN soon

TN: ASI to begin excavation at Amoor in Chengalpattu

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Chennai Circle, will commence excavation work soon at Amoor, a protected site near Thiruporur in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district.

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Sensex sheds over 900 points, all eyes on US election and Fed data

Sensex shed more than 900 points on Monday, as both Sensex and Nifty saw a decline of more than 1 per cent each, amid uncertainty over the results of the US presidential election and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting this week.

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India's fintech startups grow fivefold in last three years

Fintech firm Cashfree Payments' losses increase to Rs 135 cr in FY24

Fintech firm Cashfree Payments has reported Rs 135 crore loss in the financial year (FY24), compared to Rs 133 crore loss in FY23.

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Study links air pollution with infertility in men

Can air pollution lead to obesity?

Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity -- a precursor to several diseases, said doctors on Monday, even as the national capital saw worse pollution levels.

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Stopping horse trading becomes impossible if Centre supports it: Kamal Nath

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Monday accused the BJP of indulging in 'horse trading' and 'toppling' of elected governments in the states, saying that stopping horse trading becomes impossible if the Centre supports it.

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Congress leaders condemn the attack at a Hindu temple in Canada, question foreign policy

Cong leaders condemn attack on Hindus at temple in Canada

Congress leaders Pramod Tiwari, Tariq Anwar and Ajay Rai condemned the attack at Hindu Sabha Mandir in Canada was targeted by alleged Khalistani supporters in Brampton and questioned the foreign policy of the Centre.

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Unraveling the Complex Link Between CKD and Stroke

Kidney problems, particularly Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and CKD are more prone to strokes, especially those on dialysis.

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Karnataka bans glass-coated string for flying kites

Karnataka government has banned the use of metal or glass-coated string or manja for flying kites to curb harm to humans, birds, and the environment.

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J&K Lieutenant Governor Hails Landmark Assembly Elections as 'Milestone' in Democracy Restoration

While addressing the first session of the newly elected J&K Assembly, Manoj Sinha promises restoration of statehood. He emphasizes economic reforms and the completion of power projects.

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India hiring sees 11 pc surge in July, retail & telecom jobs lead

White-collar hiring in India up 10 pc in October, freshers' jobs up 6 pc

The white-collar hiring activity in India saw robust growth in October with a significant 10 per cent increase (year-on-year), with sectors like oil and gas, pharma/biotech, FMCG and IT emerging as primary drivers of this positive trend, according to a report on Monday.

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New Delhi: Smoky Haze Engulfs The Yamuna River

Delhi's Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali; AQI Breaches 400

The festive season of Diwali has left a severe impact on Delhi's air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reading surpassing 400 in multiple parts of the national capital. This alarming figure places the city's air quality in the 'severe' category, a significant deterioration from the previous 'very poor' status.

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