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Mint Mumbai
WORLD PEACE STAYS ELUSIVE AMID RISING CONFLICTS
Years ago, we accidentally bumped into each other in Anantnag. He narrated his tragic story insisting he was being harassed. He contacted senior district officials but to no avail.
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September 22, 2025
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'Investment surge expected among India's AI startups'
India's artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem will see a lot more growth-stage funding within the next 4-12 months, according to a top executive at global investment firm WestBridge Capital.
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September 22, 2025
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Gold to stay buoyant on Fed cuts
Gold prices are expected to remain buoyant in the coming week as a combination of global monetary easing, festive demand in Asia, central bank purchases and persistent geopolitical risks will lend support to the precious metal, analysts said.
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September 22, 2025
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HOW WHATSAPP IS TAKING AI TO BHARAT
For users it is the easiest way in; for startups it is the fastest way to scale
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September 22, 2025
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Mid-size QSR, ice cream chains scout for buyers
PE interest, consumption boom driving funding rush in consumer brands
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September 22, 2025
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Project Firewall’s open language, wide scope a litigation risk
The US government's Project Firewall, which outlines how to enforce the new H-IB visa rules, could expose employers, including Indian IT services firms, to investigation and litigation, given its open-ended language, experts say.
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September 22, 2025
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MF managers outdo FPI peers amid volatility
Indian mutual fund (MF) managers outperformed foreign fund managers by portfolio performance in the 11 months through August, a period when benchmark indices declined.
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September 22, 2025
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B. Sairam picked to lead Coal India
Government headhunter Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended B. Sairam, the current chairman and managing director (CMD) of Northern Coalfields Ltd, as the next chairman of coal behemoth Coal India Ltd (CIL).
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September 22, 2025
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Hospital group seeks regulator as insurance disputes mount
Association of Healthcare Providers, India (AHPI) has warned insurers over health insurance practices, issuing notices to Bajaj General, Care Health and Star Health threatening to suspend cashless services across member hospitals, a move targeted more towards bringing insurers to the negotiating table.
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September 22, 2025
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Yes Bank sees rating boost on SMBC buy
SMBC's decision to buy nearly 25% stake should be seen as a vote of confidence, says official.
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September 22, 2025
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VinFast eyes Tapan Ghosh as India chief executive
Vietnamese carmaker VinFast is looking to appoint Tapan Ghosh, who is vice president and function head of sales at Hyundai India, as its chief executive in the country as it gears up to take on Indian carmakers Tata and Mahindra with its two newly launched electric sports utility vehicles.
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September 22, 2025
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Govt maps 12k HSN codes to ministries
The government has prepared a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) codes to 31 ministries and departments to promote a data-driven approach for streamlining regulatory processes and enhancing ease of doing business, according to a statement on Sunday.
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September 22, 2025
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Crude conspiracy: China’s oil spree might have hidden aims
Low prices are the simplest explanation but realpolitik is likelier
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September 22, 2025
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Ozempic’s maker got crushed. The rebound is under way.
Novo Nordisk, maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, has a reputation for squandering its lead.
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September 22, 2025
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Floods wrecked farms; govt says food prices won't surge
Government also monitoring 38 essential food items through 555 reporting centres daily
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September 22, 2025
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India’s online home services to see spike
India’s online home services market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18-22% to reach ₹8,500-8,800 crore by fiscal year 2030 (FY30), driven by a growing urban demand for convenience, reliability and speed, a report has said.
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September 22, 2025
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Tax cuts kick in; but what about price cuts? Govt to keep watch
All government departments are conscious of the need to ensure consumers benefit and will be watching prices, one of the two persons cited above said.
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September 22, 2025
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Inside Disney's abrupt decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show
Soon after Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr blasted late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday over remarks related to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, executives at ABC and parent company Disney knew they had a big problem.
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September 22, 2025
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Revolutions do not happen just because all of its elements exist
While many factors usually converge to cause unrest, a complex social fabric often acts like a buffer
3 min |
September 22, 2025
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'States' expenses on pension, salary rise 2.5 times in 10 yrs'
The committed expenditure on salaries, pensions, and interest payments increased by 2.49 times to ₹15,63,649 crore in fiscal 2022-23 across all states from ₹6,26,849 crore in 2013-14, said a Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report on state finances.
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September 22, 2025
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Govt sets accuracy norms for TB, dengue diagnostic kits
The government has for the first time introduced India-specific performance standards for diagnostic laboratories in order to improve the accuracy, consistency and reliability of test results and bolster patient confidence in the healthcare system, according to officials familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by Mint.
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September 22, 2025
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Restaurants chew on old tricks as aggregators bite
Small outlets, chains reviving an older playbook: flyers, phone orders and in-house delivery
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September 22, 2025
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Has your Starbucks barista been acting especially friendly lately? Here's why.
The coffee chain is looking to reverse a sales slump with new training—and lots of meaningful eye contact
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September 22, 2025
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GST rate cuts kick in, but cos advise consumer awareness
Ushering in Navratri, the nine days of festivity, 22 September will also mark a reset in household budgets, as consumption tax cuts will make everyday goods—from butter and paneer to hair oil and toothpaste—more affordable.
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September 22, 2025
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CASHLESS CLAIMS: TRUST AT STAKE IN HEALTH INSURANCE
Cashless claim settlement is a key benefit in health insurance, especially when one is afflicted with a critical illness, or there is a situation warranting huge medical expenditure.
3 min |
September 22, 2025
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India, Oman to sign trade pact shortly
India and Oman are set to sign the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) “very soon” with both nations eyeing diversification of their trade basket to include more commodities and exchange of services, the nation’s ambassador to India Issa Saleh Abdullah Saleh Alshibani said.
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September 22, 2025
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Fed cut may not revive flows in Asia
The US Federal Reserve cut the key interest rate on Wednesday—a first in this calendar year.
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September 22, 2025
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What you need to know about festive steal deals, no-cost EMIs
The online deal’s fine print decides whether you walk away with real savings or just a feel-good bargain
5 min |
September 22, 2025
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Sanctions: Et tu, EU?
So far, Indian entities have largely escaped EU sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war and India's trade talks with the bloc have been smooth.
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September 22, 2025
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Should get Nobel Prize for ending seven wars, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has repeated his claim that he solved the India-Pakistan conflict earlier this year with trade and asserted that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize for “ending seven wars”.
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