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Andhra CM disburses Rs 431 cr under Jagananna Thodu scheme

Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh distributed Rs 431 crore as part of the Jagananna Thodu scheme. This initiative aims to offer interest-free bank loans of up to Rs 10,000 to nearly four lakh small and marginal street vendors and artisans. This marked the eighth round of fund disbursement under the scheme, including an interest subvention of Rs 14 crore. The latter benefited around six lakh beneficiaries who availed loans and repaid them promptly.

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PM Modi presents chadar to be placed at Ajmer Sharif Dargah

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TikTok parent ByteDance to close streaming app Resso in India on Jan 31

All existing users of Resso in India will be given a full refund for the remainder of their subscription, ByteDance said.

 

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik unveils logo for first World Odia Language Conference Bhubaneswar

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the logo of the 'Biswa Odia Bhasha Sammilani' today with the tagline "Language is the Future".

The convention will take place from February 3 to 5. "I hope that this conference will provide a good platform for the exchange of views among intellectuals, researchers, scholars, and students," Patnaik stated.

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Central Industrial Security Force takes over security of National Institute of Virology, Pune

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has taken over the security of Indian Council of Medial Research, National Institute of Virology ICMR-NIV, Pune (Maharashtra), news agency ANI reported today. With this induction, total units under CISF security cover have risen to 358.

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Infosys to acquire semiconductor design services firm InSemi for Rs 280 crore

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Infosys Q3 net profit fell 7.3% to Rs 6,106 crore, revenue rose by 1.3%

Infosys Q3 net profit fell by 7.3 per cent to Rs 6,106 crore. The revenue rose by 1.3 per cent to Rs 38,821 crore

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Net direct tax collection rises 19% to Rs 14.70 trn till Jan 11, reaches 81% of full-year target: Govt

Net direct tax collection rises 19 per cent to Rs 14.70 trillion till January 11, reaches 81 per cent of full-year target, according to Govt data. 

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Google's $2.7 bn EU antitrust fine should be upheld, says court adviser

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrapped up his visit to the UK on Thursday following a positive meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and engaging with the Indian diaspora at a community reception. Singh had a productive discussion with Prime Minister Sunak at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday evening, covering various aspects of bilateral defence and economic relations. During the meeting, Singh presented a Ram Darbar statue as a gift to Sunak, who is the UK's first Hindu Prime Minister. The gathering also included the presence of UK National Security Adviser (NSA) Sir Tim Barrow.

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Govt planning to sell 291,000 'enemy property' shares in 84 companies

The government announced plans to sell more than 2.91 lakh 'enemy property' shares in 84 companies. These assets belong to individuals who migrated to Pakistan and China. The initial phase involves selling approximately 1.88 lakh shares in 20 companies. Bids are invited from 10 categories of buyers, including individuals, NRIs, HUFs, QIBs, trusts, and companies, with the deadline for submissions set for February 8, as per a public notice.

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Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Afghanistan region, tremors felt in North India

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PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s car meets with accident in J&K

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s car met with an accident en route to Anantnag in J&K. The former CM & her security officers escaped unhurt without any serious injuries, said PDP Media Cell.

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