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Another setback for Shinde in Maharashtra; BMC rejects Rs 1400 crore project

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Mumbai: New moves are being made in the cold war going on between Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. At present, Devendra Fadnavis is occupying the CM’s chair. Many times, decisions that hurt Eknath Shinde are also being taken from the state government to the local bodies. Now the BMC has rejected the tender of Rs 1400 crore, which is called Eknath Shinde’s project, under which dry waste was to be managed. Under this scheme, the tender was issued for four years. Through this scheme, garbage collection…

Munnar Veterinary Polyclinic recruiting Lab Technicians

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Munnar Veterinary Polyclinic is recruiting Lab Technicians on a contract basis for a period of 90 days. Qualifications: 1. Plus Two or equivalent examination 2. MLT(Bsc/Diploma) or Diploma in Laboratory Techniques course conducted by Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University should be passed. Preference will be given to Idukki district residents. Eligible candidates should appear for a walk-in interview at the Idukki District Animal Welfare Office, Mangatukavala, Thodupuzha, on Monday, February 24 at 11 am along with complete bio-data and original certificates proving educational qualifications.

Trump’s warning on BRICS: If any step is taken against the dollar, heavy tariffs will be imposed

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Washington: US President Donald Trump has made a big claim. He said that the BRICS organization has broken down after our tariff threat. Trump said that the BRICS countries were trying to destroy our dollar. This organization wanted to create a new currency against the dollar. But as soon as I came, the first thing I said was that if any BRICS country takes any step against the dollar, we will impose a 150 percent tariff on it. We don’t want your goods. After this, the BRICS countries broke up.…

US Senate approves Kash Patel, becomes the first Indian-American chief of FBI

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Washington: The US Senate approved Kash Patel as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). With this, 44-year-old Patel has become the first Indian American to head the FBI. According to the report, Kash Patel got the approval of the Senate with 51/49 votes. US President Donald Trump has officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The White House posted on X that the confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI Director is an important step in executing…

Global Malayalee Festival Planned In Kochi

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“Bond Beyond Borders: Discover Your Roots” Kerala, often referred to as “God’s Own Country,” boasts a rich and diverse culture. It is a blend of various traditions, arts, and practices, with a strong connection to its history and nature. Kerala’s culture is reflected in its cuisine, clothing, art, and dance, and it is known for its intricately carved temples, traditional wooden homes, and unique literary and artistic forms. Living thousands of miles away from this beautiful land of diverse traditions, yet the center of global ambitions, every Malayalee longs to…

If you are a Google Pay user you will now have to pay a convenience fee ranging from 0.5% to 1%!

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Most people transact money online. There are several transaction platforms for this. Among them, Google Pay has introduced convenience fees for bill payments such as electricity and cooking gas. These charges will be applicable to users making payments through debit and credit cards. It is reported that a fee of 0.5% to 1% of the transaction value will be charged along with GST. Meanwhile, reports say that there will be no fee for direct transactions from a bank account linked to UPI. This is not the first time that Google…

Full support for Invest Kerala Global Summit: Nitin Gadkari

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Kochi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has extended his full support to the Invest Kerala Global Summit being organised by the state government to boost Kerala’s industrial growth. Nitin Gadkari announced that projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore will be implemented in Kerala. The Union Minister was speaking while participating in the Invest Kerala Global Summit online. There are 31 projects coming up in the state. A distance of 896 km is to be developed. This includes five packages connecting Palakkad with North Kerala, the Union…

Foreign exchange violation: ED fines BBC Rs 3.44 crore

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New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has imposed a fine of Rs 3.44 crore on BBC India for violating the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The ED has also directed three directors of BBC India to pay a fine of Rs 1.14 crore each. The action is in a case registered in 2023. The ED said that the fine was imposed for violating the 26 percent foreign funding limit for digital media. The ED also announced that BBC India will be fined Rs 5,000 per day from October 15, 2021. Directors…

Draft UGC regulations are an encroachment on the autonomy of states: Chief Minister

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Thiruvananthapuram:  Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the draft UGC regulations, which could even eliminate the power of states to legislate in the field of higher education, are an encroachment on the autonomy of the states and a violation of federal principles. He was speaking after inaugurating a national seminar held at the Sankaranarayanan Hall of the Legislative Assembly to discuss the draft UGC regulations. The role of state governments in the establishment and management of state universities is important. According to Article 32 of the 7th Schedule of the…

India surpasses US to become world’s second-largest 5G handset market

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New Delhi: For the first time, India has surpassed the US to become the second-largest 5G handset market globally, according to a recent report. In the first half of 2024, global 5G handset shipments grew by 20 percent year-on-year, driven by strong sales in emerging markets. India’s surge in 5G handset sales was primarily fueled by brands like Xiaomi, Vivo, and Samsung, which led in the budget segment. Apple maintained its leadership in global 5G handset shipments, capturing over 25 percent of the market share. This was due to robust…