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The strong momentum of the economy is expected to continue in fourth quarter of current financial year, chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday and hoped the farm sector will stage a rebound in next quarter. The farm sector contracted 0.8% during Q3 of 2023-24 largely due to impact of patchy monsoon rains. The strong momentum of the economy is expected to continue in fourth quarter of current financial year, chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday and hoped the farm sector will stage a rebound in next quarter. The farm sector contracted 0.8% during Q3 of 2023-24 largely due to impact of patchy monsoon rains. from Times of India https://ift.tt/62HXt41

Two days after three opposition legislators—two from the Congress and one from the RJD—crossed over to the BJP, RJD leader and Bihar’s former chief minister Rabri Devi on Thursday came down heavily on them, terming them as “shameless” and said they must have resigned from the respective parties before switching their allegiance. Two days after three opposition legislators—two from the Congress and one from the RJD—crossed over to the BJP, RJD leader and Bihar’s former chief minister Rabri Devi on Thursday came down heavily on them, terming them as “shameless” and said they must have resigned from the respective parties before switching their allegiance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XzsJPd2

Delhi Capitals braved a sensational battering from Smriti Mandhana to hand a fighting Royal Challengers Bangalore a 25-run defeat in their Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Thursday. Mandhana fused power and grace to score 74 (43b, 10x4, 3x6) but other batters did not quite make it big as Royal Challengers, who were without indisposed star all-rounder Elysse Perry, ended up at 169 for nine. The Capitals made a challenging 194 for five as Shafali Varma mustered a 31-ball 50 after they were asked to bat first. Delhi Capitals braved a sensational battering from Smriti Mandhana to hand a fighting Royal Challengers Bangalore a 25-run defeat in their Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Thursday. Mandhana fused power and grace to score 74 (43b, 10x4, 3x6) but other batters did not quite make it big as Royal Challengers, who were without indisposed star all-rounder Elysse Perry, ended up at 169 for nine. The Capitals made a challenging 194 for five as Shafali Varm...

Gujarat HC has pulled up GNLU over a "really scary" report revealing incidents of molestation, rape, discrimination, homophobia, favouritism, suppression of voices and lack of an internal complaint committee. "How come this is a national law university," HC asked and decided to form a high-level panel to investigate GNLU's affairs. Gujarat HC has pulled up GNLU over a "really scary" report revealing incidents of molestation, rape, discrimination, homophobia, favouritism, suppression of voices and lack of an internal complaint committee. "How come this is a national law university," HC asked and decided to form a high-level panel to investigate GNLU's affairs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zJCAvfu

A comment by Thailand's ambassador to WTO accusing India of using 'subsidised' rice for capturing the export market has created a diplomatic storm. Indian negotiators refused to participate in deliberations. The Indian govt lodged a strong protest and the issue of public stockholding remains unresolved due to the unwillingness of rich nations to discuss reducing import duties. A comment by Thailand's ambassador to WTO accusing India of using 'subsidised' rice for capturing the export market has created a diplomatic storm. Indian negotiators refused to participate in deliberations. The Indian govt lodged a strong protest and the issue of public stockholding remains unresolved due to the unwillingness of rich nations to discuss reducing import duties. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LCNmHfQ

Four Maoists, including platoon commander Prashant, were killed in encounters in Bijapur district of Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The forces, including District Reserve Guards, Bastar Fighters, and CRPF, are pushing deeper into insurgent strongholds. Weapons seized include a barrel grenade launcher, pistol, ammunition, tiffin bombs, gelatin sticks, safety fuses, knives, axes. Bijapur SP Jitendra Kumar confirmed the killings. Four Maoists, including platoon commander Prashant, were killed in encounters in Bijapur district of Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The forces, including District Reserve Guards, Bastar Fighters, and CRPF, are pushing deeper into insurgent strongholds. Weapons seized include a barrel grenade launcher, pistol, ammunition, tiffin bombs, gelatin sticks, safety fuses, knives, axes. Bijapur SP Jitendra Kumar confirmed the killings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MtBwcma

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