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Rupee Hits New Closing Low of 90.37 as Outflows and Trade Uncertainty Weigh

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The rupee fell to a fresh closing low of 90.37 against the US dollar on Thursday, dragged down by persistent foreign outflows from both equities and bonds, along with uncertainty surrounding India’s trade deal with the United States. The currency briefly touched an intraday low of 90.49 before recovering slightly after the Reserve Bank of […]

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Rahul Gandhi’s 88-Minute Meeting at PMO Sparks Curiosity in Parliament

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An unexpected 88-minute closed-door meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence has become the subject of intense curiosity across political circles. On Tuesday, Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as part of the high-level panel responsible for selecting the new Chief Information

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‘Narendra vajpayee’: Abhijit Ganguly’s Name Mix-Up in Parliament Triggers Political Buzz

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A brief slip of the tongue by BJP MP Abhijit Ganguly during a parliamentary session has sparked widespread discussion and political sniping. While speaking in the Lok Sabha, the Tamluk MP accidentally referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “Narendra Vajpayee,” unintentionally merging the name of the current Prime Minister with that of former PM

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Election Commission Orders States to Share Deleted Voters List With Booth-Level Agents

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) in 12 states, including West Bengal, to hand over the list of voters identified as dead, relocated, or missing under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to booth-level agents of all political parties before the draft electoral roll is published. According to officials,

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Illegal Coal and Iron Ore Trade Flourishes in Barjora Area with Alleged Political Backing

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Barjora (Bankura): A massive illegal coal smuggling network has become increasingly active across several parts of Bankura district. According to police sources, coal smugglers are transporting coal unlawfully from areas like Raniganj in West Bardhaman district and from the neighbouring state of Jharkhand into Bankura. Large quantities of illegal coal are reportedly being moved through

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India’s 2027 Census To Be Fully Digital: A Landmark Shift in Data Collection

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India’s next national census, scheduled for 2027, will be conducted entirely through digital platforms, marking the first time the country moves away from the traditional paper-based method. Officials confirmed that enumerators will use a mobile app on smartphones, while citizens will also have the option to self-enumerate through an online portal. The census will take

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Centre Directs IndiGo To Cut Flights By 10% After Weeks of Operational Chaos

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The Centre has ordered IndiGo to scale down its flight operations by 10 percent following weeks of severe disruptions that led to thousands of cancellations and widespread passenger inconvenience. The directive, announced after a detailed review of the airline’s performance, aims to stabilise operations and prevent further chaos during the peak travel season. Officials said

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No New Coal Power Capacity Planned Beyond 2035, For Now: Power Secretary

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Central government has no immediate plans to add coal-based power capacity after 2035, a senior power ministry official said on Sunday. Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal told Reuters that the country aims to maintain 307 GW of coal power capacity by 2035 but it is “premature” to decide anything beyond that timeline. Earlier this year, India

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Kolkata Draft Voters’ List Set to Shrink by 21 Percent After Massive Cleanup Drive

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The draft voters’ list for Kolkata North and Kolkata South Lok Sabha constituencies is expected to shrink by about 21 percent as the Election Commission of India carries out a large-scale cleanup under its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The revised draft roll will be published on December 16. Officials said that out of

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