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Mint Kolkata
India must act before the coming AI-pocalypse kicks in
AI enables the state to surveil citizens at a massive scale. This raises serious questions of privacy, freedom and dissidence
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March 12, 2026
Mint Kolkata
Qualcomm arm eyes India startups to build low-cost AI
Chipmaker Qualcomm’s venture capital arm is looking to back local startups building artificial intelligence (AI) technologies affordable enough to scale globally through its $150 million India-focused fund, according to a top executive at the firm.
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March 12, 2026
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Young savers, retirees prop deposits
Higher than classic fixed deposits.
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March 12, 2026
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Rahejas sell flat in Worli for ₹121 crore
Ravi Raheja, group president of real estate firm K Raheja Corp., and his wife Sumati Raheja, have sold a 6,772 sq. ft apartment at Raheja Artesia, a super-luxury tower in Mumbai's Worli for 121 crore.
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March 12, 2026
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IEA proposes largest ever oil release from strategic reserves
The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to bring down crude prices that have soared during the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, officials familiar with the matter said.
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March 12, 2026
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VinFast hires veteran auto execs to scale India EV push
The firm recruited over half a dozen leaders from global automakers such as Hyundai, BMW
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March 12, 2026
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Young savers drift away as retirees prop up deposits
Younger savers are no longer reliant on banks to grow their money.
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March 12, 2026
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SBI, MUFG Bank tie up to finance deals
State Bank of India (SBI) has entered a strategic partnership with Japan’s MUFG Bank to collaborate on financing mergers and acquisitions (M&As), and aviation and real estate projects to support Indian and global clients, the lenders said in a joint statement on Wednesday.
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March 12, 2026
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Iran continues attacks amid global energy supply worry
Iran's military plans to start targeting banks and financial institutions in West Asia
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March 12, 2026
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Wars and their market impact: What the historical record says
The history of conflicts would suggest that shaken stock markets don't take long to regain normalcy
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March 12, 2026
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Anthropic's warning shot about surveillance demands attention
AI enables the state to surveil citizens at a massive scale. This raises serious questions of privacy, freedom and dissidence
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March 12, 2026
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Siemens sees revival of pvt capex amid rising demand
Growth is supported by a strong order book in smart infrastructure and mobility businesses
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March 12, 2026
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Trump says the Iran war is nearly won but Israel has other ideas
Israel is sticking with its overarching goal of creating the conditions for regime change in Tehran
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March 12, 2026
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Lenders push back on FX trade reporting
Global lenders pushed back against a proposal by India's central bank for more reporting of offshore rupee trades, according to people familiar with the matter.
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March 12, 2026
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Sebi mulls faster ‘lodge and launch’ route for AIFs
India’s capital markets regulator is exploring faster approvals for alternative investment funds (AIFs) to boost sentiment and participation in the fast-growing segment.
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March 12, 2026
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Lord's Mark Industries signs pact for AI-based radiation-free breast screening wearable device
Technology-led breakthrough in Al-based Radiation-Free Breast Screening Wearable Device.
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March 12, 2026
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Centre reviews workplace standards to align with new labour codes
Government initiates study to shape compliance and governance practices as country prepares to operationalize new labour laws
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March 12, 2026
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Bangladesh urges India to up diesel supply amid shortages
Bangladesh has approached the Indian government to increase petroleum product exports from state-run Oil India Ltd's Numaligarh Refinery through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, according to three people familiar with the developments.
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March 12, 2026
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Markets sink over 1.6% as hopes of swift revival fade
Financials and automobiles led the selling on Wednesday.
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March 12, 2026
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Hyatt rejigs Asia Pacific leadership amid expansion
Sunjae Sharma elevated to a strategic role in Hong Kong.
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March 12, 2026
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Porsche pivots to cost-cutting
Porsche AG's new chief executive Michael Leiters plans to cut spending at the German manufacturer and add models positioned above the 911 to bolster profits.
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March 12, 2026
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Flipkart is planning to invite banks to pitch for IPO in April
Online retailer Flipkart Internet Pvt. Ltd is set to start the formal process for banks to pitch for work on its potential initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next month, according to people familiar with the matter.
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March 12, 2026
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War, oil spike jolt markets: What should investors do?
Crisis may push up inflation, hurt growth and widen CAD, weighing on rupee and equities
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March 12, 2026
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Tech firms turn to influencers for job posts on social media
India’s job market intensifies, top tech firms are swapping staid job ads for influencer-marketing campaigns on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Creators with millions of followers now spotlight job openings and work cultures, turning a single video into a flood of thousands of applications.
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March 12, 2026
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Urea cos shut plants as war hits LNG flows
Centre should consider bringing comprehensive legislation on passive euthanasia, top court says
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March 12, 2026
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A NEW CHAPTER OPENS FOR BOOKS IN INDIA
Digital fatigue, litfests, bookstores and a new generation of readers are fuelling a revival in reading
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March 12, 2026
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When fame outlives life: can an heir inherit personality rights?
I am the daughter of a late actress who had a long career in the Indian film industry. Over the years, I have seen duals and brands use her name, image and likeness without authorization. Can such personality rights be inherited by legal heirs as part of estate planning?
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March 12, 2026
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RBI clears Cred as a payment aggregator
Fintech platform Cred on Wednesday said it has received the final authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a payment aggregator.
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March 12, 2026
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Private credit gains ahead of IPOs as founders raise stakes
Private credit is increasingly being used ahead of public listings to help founders and promoters consolidate stakes or bolster capital as investors seek partial or full exits amid equity market uncertainty.
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March 12, 2026
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Sebi eases PARS compliance norms
A move aimed at easing compliance requirements, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday relaxed certification norms for persons associated with research services (PARS), allowing sales staff, relationship managers and other non-research personnel to qualify through a lighter certification module.
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