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Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year

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Archer is working with India's aviation watchdog to get the "appropriate regulatory approvals" before it can begin trials in the country

Let TDP flag alone flutter aloft, Bhuvaneswari tells Kuppam voters

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Vote is our weapon and let us use it to overthrow the ‘demonic government’ in Andhra Pradesh, she says after filing nomination on behalf of her husband and TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu

Kerala Congress splits again; new faction to support NDA

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Kerala Congress Democratic launched by former leaders of the Kerala Congress, who resigned from the party alleging discrimination. Saji Manjakadambil appointed as party chairman

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Maharashtra Minister Bhujbal says he is withdrawing from race for Nashik Lok Sabha ticket

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Bhujbal said during the seat-sharing talks with the ruling allies Shiv Sena and BJP, NCP chief and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar staked claim to the Nashik seat

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

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Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.

Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Tracking the Polls in Karnataka

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Karnataka general elections coverage with focus on electorate, civic issues, and exclusive opinion and analysis pieces.

Leader of the Opposition calls Kerala Chief Minister “mouthpiece of BJP”

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Pinarayi Vijayan is considering Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as an enemy and criticising him to appease the BJP and Narendra Modi, says V.D. Satheesan

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Shashi Tharoor interview | ‘Only guarantee we have got from Modi is that his promises will all be broken’

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Shashi Tharoor is seeking a fourth term in Lower House from Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Locked in a tight electoral fight with BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Central Working Committee…

What can we expect from Tesla’s entry in the Indian EV market? | In Focus podcast

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In this episode, Randheer Singh gives us an overview of India’s EV policy, the agenda behind Musk’s visit to Delhi, and whether the Indian market is ready for Tesla’s entry.

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Very few women in the race as some of the world’s biggest democracies go to the polls in 2024

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More than 60 countries, including India, U.S., Indonesia, U.K., South Africa, Russia and Iran, are holding elections in 2024

Stock markets stage strong rebound after four days of slump; Sensex rallies 599 points

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The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 599.34 points or 0.83% to settle at 73,088.33. The NSE Nifty jumped 151.15 points or 0.69% to close at 22,147.

Rupee rises 4 paise to close at 83.48 against U.S. dollar

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The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.08% lower at 106.06

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BJP will not reach double digits in south India: D.K. Shivakumar

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He cited a positive response from the electorate to the Congress and non-BJP parties in Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh

AAP’s Sanjay Singh says ‘Anything can happen to Arvind Kejriwal in jail’

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AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of hatching conspiracy against Arvind Kejriwal, claiming they may resort to extreme measures.

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General Elections 2024 | Amit Shah files nomination from Gandhinagar

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The former BJP president had won from the Gandhinagar constituency in the 2019 general elections by a margin of more than five lakh votes, which also marked his debut as a Lok Sabha member.

Lok Sabha polls | Western T.N. records brisk polling; two voters die in Salem

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Coimbatore recorded 23.13%; Krishnagiri 23.97 per cent and Nilgiris 21.69% as of 11 a.m.; voting is expected to pick up after 4 p.m.

K. Radhakrishnan interview | ‘People put more trust in Left than in Congress’

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K. Radhakrishnan, a Cabinet Minister, is LDF candidate in Alathur constituency in Kerala for 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He speaks about his chances of victory in upcoming polls and perceived anti-incumbency against LDF government in Kerala

Scotland ditches 2030 climate target to cut emissions by 75%

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Scotland's semi-autonomous government has control over some elements of climate and environmental policy, but others - most notably, almost all energy policy - remain under the control of the British government in London

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Centre asks FSSAI to probe claim of Nestle adding sugar to baby products

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CCPA asks FSSAI to investigate Nestle’s baby products with higher sugar content in less developed countries like India

PM Modi at Amroha rally: ‘Previous govts cheated SC, ST, OBC communities in name of social justice’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses previous governments of cheating SC, ST, and OBC communities, working to fulfill social justice dreams.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: In Pictures | Tamil Nadu votes

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Selfie booths to technical snags, voter slip confusion to model booths, glimpses from Tamil Nadu as the State votes in the first phase.

A trial is underway for the Panama Papers, a case that changed the country's financial rules

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Panama Papers trial in Panama City reveals money laundering schemes involving Mossack Fonseca and Odebrecht scandal

Meta introduces Llama 3 large language model; aims to make it multilingual soon

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Meta introduced its Llama 3 large language model as chief Mark Zuckerberg said Meta AI would be upgraded with the latest offering

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Rupee falls 6 paise to 83.58 against U.S. dollar in early trade

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Forex traders said the strength of the American currency in the overseas market also dented investor sentiments.

Markets tank in early trade as Middle East tensions flare-up

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Fresh foreign fund outflows, uptick in Brent crude oil prices and decline in IT stocks also added to the overall weak sentiment in equities.

Lok Sabha polls | BJP’S Pon. Radhakrishnan says booth capture may take place in Kanniyakumari constituency

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Mr. Radhakrishnan also alleged that the Congress had distributed liquor to voters; he claimed the BJP was the only party that had stated it would not give cash for votes, and this, he said, would lead to their victory

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Google fires 28 employees as CEO Pichai warns against debating politics

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Google fired 28 workers for their involvement in anti-Israel protests and promised that others who followed them would face action as well

Nine per cent voters exercise franchise till 9 am in Arunachal

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The ruling BJP has already won ten seats in the 60-member assembly unopposed polling for two Lok Sabha seats and 50 assembly seats going on.