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Afghanistan trade minister seeks India investments, goods
Afghanistan's Taliban trade minister arrived in India on Wednesday on a maiden visit to draw greater investments and goods as both countries consider ways to enhance their relations in the backdrop of souring relations with neighboring Pakistan.
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November 20, 2025
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India Inc's rural engine sputters in Q2
rural-linked firms grew slower than the rest of India Inc (comprising 2,753 companies), which posted a 6% revenue expansion in Q2.
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November 20, 2025
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Before you say 'I do', do talk money: A guide for couples
Partners may have differing attitudes toward spending, saving, budgeting; address them early
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November 20, 2025
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The entropy trap: Climate plans may be adding to global fragility
The mitigation-first model exposes developing countries to the risk of complexity outpacing the buffers needed to manage it
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November 20, 2025
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Govt may widen PMJJBY, PMSBY cover
The Centre may allow individuals to raise the insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) from ₹2 lakh to up to ₹5 lakh by paying a higher premium, according to two people in the know.
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November 20, 2025
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Govt eyes GST revenue growth rebound
in the final days of the month,” one of the two people said. “People knew from 3 September that tax cuts would be effective from 22 September.”
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November 20, 2025
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Air India lobbies to use airspace over China’s Xinjiang
India-China flights resumed after a five-year hiatus.
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November 20, 2025
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Assocham seeks GST sop for range-extended electric vehicles
One of lndia's top industry lobbies has asked the government to initiate discussions on providing range-extended electric vehicles or REEVs, a type of hybrid vehicle, tax parity with EVs to incentivise automakers to introduce such models.
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November 20, 2025
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Bosch, Endurance say they are ready for ABS mandate
Bosch Ltd and Endurance Technologies Ltd, two of India's largest manufacturers of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) told investors that they will be able to meet a demand surge for such brakes if the government goes ahead with a plan to make them mandatory for all two-wheelers.
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November 20, 2025
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Govt eyes post-cut GST revenue surge
FinMin expects Nov GST receipts growth to rebound to 10%
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November 20, 2025
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Incentives drive each and every participant in all capital markets
Investors must note that everyone is motivated by self-interest whether we know the specifics or not
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November 20, 2025
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Bajaj Auto secures KTM majority stake
Bajaj Auto Ltd on Wednesday announced the completion of acquisition of a majority stake in Austrian motorbike maker KTM following receipt of necessary approvals from European regulators for its €800-million transaction.
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November 20, 2025
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L&T defence biz to top $1 bn on govt's localization drive
Co set to lead private defence sector, ranking fourth nationwide after HAL, BEL, Mazagon
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November 20, 2025
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B'desh halts Adani arbitration move
Bangladesh’s high court on Thursday ordered India’s Adani Group not to proceed with its planned international arbitration in Singapore over the payment dispute with state-run Power Development Board (BPDB) until an investigation into its power supply deal is completed.
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November 20, 2025
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How high credit card utilization affects your score: a quick guide
I had a ₹1 lakh credit card bill but repaid ₹40,000; ₹60.000 is due. Will it hurt my credit score? Can I take a personal loan to clear it? Will it affect my score and future loan applications? - Name withheld on request
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November 20, 2025
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India's financial boom: Let's keep progress real
Record funds raised for shareholder exits rather than fresh investment go against the spirit of IPOs. The bigger issue is that the financial world must stay in sync with the real economy
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November 20, 2025
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India seeks vessels to ship West Asia crude
A surge in bookings for oil tankers to bring cargoes from West Asia to India points to higher import flows ahead, as sanctions on major Russian producers force the South Asian importer to seek alternatives.
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November 20, 2025
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PayMate pulls plug on West Asia operations
The Visa-backed B2B payments firm is scrambling to raise more funds
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November 20, 2025
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FM meets IT leaders before budget
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday held pre-budget consultations with top leaders of the IT sector, as the $280 billion industry confronts AI disruptions, global uncertainties, and increased H-1B visa costs in its largest market, the US.
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November 20, 2025
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Bank-funded acquisitions won’t displace private credit
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft framework for bank-led acquisition finance marks a decisive policy turn: Indian banks can now enter the acquisition finance market within a clear perimeter, reshaping the competitive dynamics between banks and private credit funds.
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November 20, 2025
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Meta's big court win
Social media major Meta has won big relief as a US judge ruled in its favour in an antitrust case filed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that could have forced it to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
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November 20, 2025
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OIL, Total partner for ultra-deep exploration
State-run Oil India Ltd (OIL) and French energy major TotalEnergies have joined hands to explore deep and ultra-deepwater offshore basins in the country.
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November 20, 2025
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E-gold firms seek regulatory cover
Digital gold companies may ask the union government to approve their plans for self-regulation if the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) refuses to regulate the instrument, said a top executive at the India Bullion and Jewellery Association (IBJA), the apex body for all bullion and jewellery associations in India.
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November 20, 2025
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xAI in talks to raise $15 billion in fresh equity
Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence startup xAI is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion in fresh equity at a valuation of $230 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
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November 20, 2025
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Beyond momos: Tasting Ladakh through small plates
Young chefs from the region are elevating their diverse culinary traditions with energy and innovation
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November 20, 2025
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Shamani’s court win is wind in sails for content creators
Judgment shows courts willing to recognize, enforce personality rights in creator economy
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November 20, 2025
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Adobe nears $1.9 billion deal to buy Semrush
Adobe Inc. is nearing a deal to buy the marketing software company Semrush Holdings Inc. for $1.9 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported, a takeover that would mark its first since the failed $20 billion acquisition of Figma Inc. in 2022.
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November 20, 2025
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VANCE, RUBIO OFFER CLUES TO 2028 US RACE
A study of their divergent styles and interaction can likely determine who might take on the mantle next
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November 20, 2025
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Inside the Israeli-linked flights that are carrying Palestinians out of Gaza
A 19-year-old aspiring college student had been waiting for months to leave Gaza when she finally got a cryptic text message last week: Meet at 5 a.m. at the Fish Fresh restaurant in the border town of Rafah.
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November 20, 2025
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Child deaths trigger move to end unlicensed cough syrup sales in villages
India’s apex drug regulator is preparing to tighten rural drug sales by revoking the “household remedy” exemption for cough syrups in villages and remote areas, according to three government officials and a document reviewed by Mint.
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