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After a long hiatus, PM Modi on 24 September flagged off nine #VandeBharatExpress trains across 11 states via video conferencing.

The launch of these nine trains will connect religious and tourist destinations across 11 states.

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At its bi-monthly monetary policy review meeting early next month, the Reserve Bank may keep the same policy rates for the fourth time in a row as retail inflation continues to remain high and the US Federal Reserve has decided to keep a hawkish stance for some more time, according to experts.

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The current data from student visa processing agencies suggest that around 3.4 lakh Punjabi students are currently studying in various educational institutions across #Canada.

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Italian Grand Prix motorcycle racer #MarcoBezzecchi on 23 September took victory from pole position at the #BuddhInternationalCircuit in Noida & emerged as the winner for maiden Indian GP.

Spain's Jorge Martin finished second and France's Fabio Quartararo became the third to cross the finish line.

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#AkasaAir plans to raise up to $400 mn | ‘#Wipro to rebound as market recovers; top exits no worry’ | India expects ₹10 tn pacts at maritime meet: Sonowal

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#MintCharts | Has #India’s impressive economic growth created enough new jobs and uplifted people to a satisfactory level?

A recent study by Azim Premji University found that in the non-farm sector, the link between the #GDP growth and the pace of job creation has weakened over time.

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Major film and television studios and striking writers have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to end the strike that has frozen production in much of Hollywood in recent months. #HollywoodStrike

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In the men's 10 air rifle event, a triumphant Indian trio composed of Divyansh Panwar, Rudrankksh Patil, and Aishwary Pratap Singh not only clinched the coveted #goldmedal but also etched their names in history by establishing a fresh world record. #AsianGames2023

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#PersonalFinance | #Carpool refers to a group of car owners who take turns to drive everyone in the group to work, so that only one car is used at a time.

Mint spoke with a few office-goers who are carpooling to save on #fuel costs, hefty taxi fares and travel time. Besides, it gives them the opportunity to interact with co-passengers and improve their networking.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/carpooling-the-convenient-and-cost-efficient-solution-for-commuting-to-work-after-the-pandemic-11695572480188.html#:~:text=With%20car%2Dpooling%2C%20I%20am,the%20area%20where%20I%20stay.

#PersonalFinance | Personal loans are a way to use tomorrow's income today, and the process involved is simple. But you must note that the interest rates are much higher.

As personal loans come with high interest rates, continuous default will put in a downward spiral. Here are some of the lowest #personalloan interest rates offered by various banks.

As COVID-19 transitions into a recurring & more familiar health concern, healthcare professionals in the UK are now gearing up for a potential new pandemic known as "#DiseaseX."

They caution that this new virus could have a similar impact to the devastating Spanish Flu of 1918-1920. Health experts are sounding the alarm about "Disease X," a term coined by the World Health Organization.

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US has issued a record number of over 90,000 visas to Indian students this summer.

The US Mission added that this summer from June -August, one in four student visas worldwide was issued to Indians. #CanadaIndiaRelations

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#Women in India are more likely to seek #employment if their husbands' salaries keep rising.

The research found that in households where the husband's earnings are high, the probability of the wife being employed is low.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/husbands-higher-earnings-lead-to-fluctuating-employment-likelihood-for-wife-azim-premji-university-college-11695619485658.html

#MintLongStory | #Wipro is in the middle of a ‘tough transformation’ and Thierry Delaporte, the company’s chief executive, says he has Rishad Premi’s support.

Edited excerpts: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/rishad-is-chair-i-m-ceo-azim-premji-is-a-shareholder-wipro-s-delaporte-11695565654467.html

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The first #C295 medium tactical transport aircraft was inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally inducted the transport aircraft in the presence of Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari & other top military officials in Ghaziabad.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indias-first-c-295-aircraft-formally-inducted-into-iaf-details-here-11695630872958.html

As #Pakistan grapples with an ongoing economic crisis, the #WorldBank has issued a stark warning: the country's current economic model is no longer effective in reducing #poverty.

In a recently published report titled 'Time to Decide', the World Bank argues that Pakistan needs urgent economic reforms.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/75-years-after-independence-40-of-pakistanis-live-below-the-poverty-line-and-its-economic-model-is-not-working-11695528712845.html

The Indian government issued a high-severity warning to #Apple users and cautioned them about multiple vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take control of their devices, according to media reports.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/govt-issues-high-severity-warning-to-apple-users-check-out-the-list-of-affected-devices-here-11695609454372.html

#ShahRukhKhan starrer '#Jawan' created history on Monday as it crossed ₹1,004.92 crore in Global Box Office collections.

With the new record after Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan became the first Indian actor to have two entries in the ₹1,000 crore club in the same year.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/shah-rukh-khan-creates-history-as-jawan-becomes-his-second-film-to-cross-rs-1-000-crore-in-2023-11695637649037.html

#AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami chaired a party meet of key office-bearers, including the district secretaries and MLAs on Monday.

In the meet, AIADMK passed a resolution to break off from the #BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/politics/aiadmk-breaks-off-from-bjp-led-nda-to-lead-separate-front-for-2024-lok-sabha-polls-11695643568789.html