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Hamas Accepts Temporary Cease-Fire Proposal After Rejecting Offer to End War
Hamas has accepted a temporary cease-fire proposal, instead of an offer that required them to release the hostages and hand the enclave to an international force in exchange for a permanent end to the war in Gaza, Arab mediators said.
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August 21, 2025
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U.S. Allies Still Waiting for Tariff Relief on Autos, Steel
In return for billions of dollars of investment pledges and promises to buy more American goods, U.S. allies in Asia and Europe say President Trump agreed to lower tariffs on key exports such as cars and steel. Weeks later, they are still waiting.
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August 21, 2025
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Why Ashok Leyland Is in Top Gear
Ashok Leyland Ltd's shares have risen 11% over the past four trading sessions and hit a new 52-week high of ₹134.31 on Wednesday—not without reason.
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August 21, 2025
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Watch the downstream flows of Gangetic investments
A worrisome portion of our household SIP flows go into IPOs that don't add productive capacity
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August 21, 2025
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UltraTech to sell 6.5% India Cements' stake
ItraTech Cement said on Wednesday it will offload a stake of up to 6.5% in its unit India Cements, valued at ₹745 crore ($85.6 million) according to Reuters calculations, via open market transactions.
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August 21, 2025
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NCLT Adjourns Vedanta Demerger Hearing to 17 Sep
Sebi is yet to complete the scrutiny of the proposal, while the Centre has raised objections.
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August 21, 2025
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Southern Movies Script a New Screenplay for National Reach
Big-budget, mid-scale movies are leveraging city tours, influencer tie-ups, interactive content to build pan-India appeal
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August 21, 2025
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China tariff status quo working pretty well, says Bessent
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent indicated the US is satisfied with the current tariff set up with China, a signal the Trump administration is looking to maintain calm with its economic rival before a trade truce expires in November.
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August 21, 2025
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Meta Restructures AI Group Again
Meta Platforms Inc. is splitting its newly formed artificial intelligence group into four distinct teams and reassigning many of the company's existing AI employees, an attempt to better capitalize on billions of dollars' worth of recently acquired talent.
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August 21, 2025
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Real-money gaming staff now stare at unemployment
Ban threatens jobs of over 200,000 persons employed with 400 online gaming companies
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August 21, 2025
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20 Investors Eye Stake in NCDEX's ₹700 Cr Offering
The existing shareholders of NCDEX include NSE, LIC and Nabard, Punjab National Bank and Canara Bank
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August 21, 2025
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Coinbase bets on AI payment fuelled by digital dollars
In an industrial-chic event space in Brooklyn, about 100 engineers from Malaysia to Italy spent a sweltering weekend racing against the clock.
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August 21, 2025
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Gaming ban: Why take a big legislative gamble?
India needs a uniform law on online money gaming, yes. But a pragmatic response to this anarchic and risk-laden space would be to regulate rather than ban the activity outright
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August 21, 2025
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Is an AI winter finally upon us? A distinct chill is in the air
The performance of OpenAI's GPT-5 has left diehard AI fans cold
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August 21, 2025
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Is an Indian term policy still valid after moving abroad?
Policyholders must notify insurers of their NRI status and update KYC with key documents
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August 21, 2025
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Regulators must balance innovation, stability
Financial sector regulators must strike a balance between fostering innovation and safeguarding stability, according to central bank deputy governor M. Rajeshwar.
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August 21, 2025
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Fire tablets may switch to Android
Amazon is plotting a big change to its Fire tablet lineup following years of escalating gripes from consumers and app developers over the company's homegrown operating system.
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August 21, 2025
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Special system for oil sale to India: Russia
Russia's oil supplies to India will continue at the pre-US tariff hike levels under a \"very special mechanism\" for crude trade despite the US's pressure, officials at the country's embassy said in a media address on Wednesday, terming Washington's moves as \"unjustified\".
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August 21, 2025
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Prosus to raise $2 bn by selling stakes
Technology investor Prosus NV plans to raise $2 billion through asset sales as part of chief executive officer Fabricio Bloisi's strategy to streamline the company around key brands.
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August 21, 2025
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Hydropower output may rise 10% on bountiful rain
Brimming reservoirs may lead to 10% more hydropower in FY26, the second year in a row
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August 21, 2025
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Honda Sets Up Unit for Retail Financing
Japanese auto major Honda Motor Co. Ltd on Wednesday said it has set up a subsidiary in India to offer retail sales financing services, including loans and lease sales options, to customers.
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August 21, 2025
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Adani Realty revives Mumbai project
Adani Realty has revived its plan to develop around 20 acres of land that formerly belonged to textile firm Khatau Mill in suburban Mumbai's Borivali (East), following a recent Supreme Court ruling on environment clearance for real estate projects, said two people in the know of the matter.
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August 21, 2025
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No Taxable Income? Filing Return May Still Be Necessary in These Scenarios
Section 139(1) mandates ITR for income over ₹3 lakh, but to avoid disputes file for ₹2.5 lakh
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August 21, 2025
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India, China Reach Consensus on Border Management
The two sides also agreed on resuming dialogue mechanisms in various fields
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August 21, 2025
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The right choice, baby: Don't let family size aspirations go unmet
India's policies could avert the demographic mistakes of rich countries by supporting the traditional institution of family
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August 21, 2025
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Online commerce influences 73% of purchases: Report
Consumers are increasingly relying on digital channels for their purchases, with online marketplaces being the most influential in shaping buying decisions, according to a report by Deloitte and industry body Ficci.
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August 21, 2025
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Sona Comstar: Family firms need a governance triad
Such businesses require three interlinked layers of governance to operate in harmony
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August 21, 2025
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Influencers reel as betting app endorsements face ban
The glitzy world of India's social media influencers—long fueled by lucrative brand deals with online gaming companies—is facing an unexpected downturn.
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August 21, 2025
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India, EAEU Start Talks on FTA
India and the five-nation Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) bloc on Wednesday inked terms of reference (ToR) to start formal negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA), an official statement said.
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August 21, 2025
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Tariff fog clouded RBI rate call: Minutes
The external members of MPC highlighted global uncertainties as a reason to hold back on further rate cuts
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