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Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) tops PSU lenders' list in Q2 credit growth

The second quarter of 2022–saw the Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) outperform other public sector lenders in terms of percentage loan growth.

Union Bank of India came in second with an increase of 21.54 percent to Rs 7,52,469 crore. State Bank of India (SBI), took third place with an 18.15% increase in gross advances.

SBI, chairman: Dinesh Kumar Khara.

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BoM, MD & CEO: AS Rajeev;
A. Manimekhalai, MD & CEO, Union Bank of India.

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Gujarat-based NBFC tops NARCL bid for consolidated construction

Gujarat-based NBFC Raj Radhe Finance has offered ₹130 crore to take over the debt of EPC company Consolidated Construction Consortium (CCC) topping National Asset Reconstruction Co Ltd's (NARCL) ₹100-crore offer.

Raj Radhe's offer was in response to a Swiss challenge called by banks after the anchor bid by NARCL last month.

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World Diabetes Day 2022 | November 14th

World Diabetes Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of diabetes as a global public health issue and what needs to be done, collectively and individually, for better prevention, diagnosis, and management of the condition.

This year’s theme, 'access to diabetes education', underpins the larger multi-year theme of 'access to care'.

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India celebrates Children's Day on November 14

Children's Day is celebrated each year on the birth anniversary of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, which is on November 14.

Before 1964, India celebrated Children's Day on November 20 (the United Nations observes it on this day.) However, after the death of Pandit Nehru in 1964, it was decided that his birthday be celebrated as Children's Day.

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Ministry of Rural Development signs MoU with Veddis Foundation for National Rural Livelihood Mission

Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has signed an MoU with Gurugram-based Veddis Foundation to enable effective governance of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), strengthen state capacities, establish innovative models and implement the national strategy for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) and SHG convergence.

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India's Industrial Output jumps 3.1% in September against 0.8% fall in August

India’s industrial output, as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 3.1% in September, supported by a double-digit increase in electricity generation. India’s electricity sector output grew in double-digits at 11.6% year-on-year to 187.4 on the IIP in September. While mining saw a 4.6% jump to 99.5, manufacturing posted a 1.8 per cent rise to 134.3.

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Indian shooters dominate 15th Asian Air Rifle Championships winning gold medals

In the 15th Asian Air Rifle Championships held in Daegu, South Korea, Indian shooters won gold medals in all four team events. The trio of Arjun Babuta, Kiran Ankush Jadhav, and Rudrank Balasaheb Patil started the day with a gold medal, beating Kazakhstan 17-11 in the final of the men's 10 metre air rifle event.

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41st India International Trade Fair to begin in New Delhi

The 41st edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) will be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. This year the theme of the trade fair is 'Vocal For Local, Local to Global.' Nearly 2500 domestic and foreign exhibitors are participating in the trade fair to showcase their products and services.

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The Adaptation and agriculture thematic day at COP27 in Egypt focused on how the world will feed eight billion people.

Four initiatives were taken in today's session to address transformation of agrifood systems, the integration of climate responses to peace and security, the improvement of the quality of life of the most vulnerable in Africa by 2030, and delivery of healthy diets respectively.

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T-20 Cricket World Cup: England beat Pakistan to lift the cup for 2nd time

In T20 world cup cricket, England created history by winning their second T-20 world cup title defeating Pakistan by five wickets at the Melbourne Cricket ground. They are now the only side who are the defending ODI and T20 World Cup champions.

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FIFA World Cup 2022 to be played from Nov 20 in Qatar

FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played from 20th November to 18th December this year across five cities in Qatar. It is the first football World Cup to be held in winter, as well as the first to be hosted by an Arab country. The tournament will be played across eight venues. 28 teams have been placed in eight groups.

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PM Modi lays foundation stone for redevelopment of Visakhapatnam Railway Station

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Visakhapatnam Railway Station in Visakhapatnam city, Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam Junction is a major railway station located in Visakhapatnam and is on the Howrah–Chennai main line. Till now, it is operated by East Coast Railway.

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India announces additional contribution of $5 million to ASEAN-India science and technology fund

India announced an additional contribution of USD 5 million to the ASEAN-India science and technology fund to enhance cooperation in sectors of public health, renewable energy and smart agriculture. The announcement came during the three-day visit of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to Cambodia for ASEAN-India and East Asia summits.

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Jio strongest telecom brand in India: TRA

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio is India's strongest telecom brand in India, ahead of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Ltd, according to brand intelligence and data insights company TRA. TRA, formerly Trust Research Advisory, in its 'India's Most Desired Brands 2022' ranked companies according to their brand strength.

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Venki Ramakrishnan awarded UK's royal Order of Merit

India-born Nobel laureate Professor Venki Ramakrishnan has been awarded the prestigious Order of Merit by Britain's King Charles III in recognition of his distinguished service to science. The UK-based molecular biologist is among six appointments made to the historic order by the late Queen Elizabeth II before her death and the first to be appointed by Charles.

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