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New cess revenue to be shared with states: FM
Revenue from the proposed Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 will be shared with states for spending on health-related schemes, Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday while moving the Bill for discussion in the Lok Sabha.
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December 05, 2025
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World's ability to deliver on climate change has reduced sharply: Shyam Saran
The world’s ability to deliver on climate change mitigation has reduced sharply as temperatures soar beyond the 1.5 degree Celsius levels, said Shyam Saran (pictured), former special envoy and chief negotiator on climate change.
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December 05, 2025
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Yes Bank admin cannot write down AT1 bonds, Axis Trustee tells SC
The 2020 decision of the administrator of Yes Bank to write down the lender’s additional tier-1 (AT1) bonds could not be done legally, the Axis Trustee Services on behalf of institutional AT-1 bondholders told the Supreme Court on Thursday.
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December 05, 2025
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JSW-JFE multibillion deal puts spotlight on Indian steel market
The deal between Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel and Japan’s JFE Steel Corporation signals a renewed global interest in India’s steel sector, highlighting the long-term growth opportunity the market offers compared to the rest of the world.
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December 05, 2025
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Through digital integration, Yara India brings greater clarity
How is collaboration within and across organizations helping advance sustainability and inclusivity goals? Collaboration is a core operating principle for Yara India, crucial for advancing our sustainability and inclusivity goals.
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December 05, 2025
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‘Work, work, work’: Japan PM awarded catchphrase of year
The pledge by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work” for her country has been named the catchphrase of the year, recognising the effort Japan’s first female leader had to make to reach the top.
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December 05, 2025
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Fitch upgrades India’s FY26 growth estimate to 7.4%
Fitch Ratings raised its growth forecast for the current financial year to 7.4 percent from its earlier 6.9 per cent, citing increased consumer spending and improved consumer sentiment following goods and services tax (GST) reforms.
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December 05, 2025
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'IMF's FY26 growth forecast for India likely to be revised upwards'
'The Indian economy has shown remarkable resilience amid global uncertainty and US tariffs, International Monetary Fund’s Mission Chief for India
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December 05, 2025
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IndiGo admits to gaps as 200 more flights cancelled
Delays and cancellations at airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and elsewhere triggered a flurry of social media posts from stranded passengers struggling to get clarity on revised departure schedules.
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December 05, 2025
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At Vidya Herbs, our purpose drives quality, innovation, and trust rooted in respect for nature
What is the single most important principle you would share with a rising brand aspiring to iconic status?
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December 05, 2025
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Meta faces EU antitrust probe over WhatsApp AI plan
Meta Platforms was subject to another EU antitrust investigation on Thursday over its rollout of artificial intelligence features in its WhatsApp messenger that would block rivals, as Big Tech’s use of generative AI comes under increasing scrutiny.
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December 05, 2025
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RBI steers away from aggressive intervention as ~ touches new lows
Managing volatility
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December 05, 2025
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Stop blaming Nehru 60 years later
The real question is why others changed course but India did not
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December 04, 2025
Business Standard
Between being and nothingness
Suicide is a contentious subject. It involves deeply held moral, religious, ethical and legal beliefs. Those who choose to die by suicide usually cannot argue their case amid the speculation that follows.
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December 04, 2025
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Senior Meta executive Dan Neary appointed to Flipkart board
Flipkart announced the appointment of former senior Meta executive Dan Neary to its board of directors.
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December 04, 2025
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Psychological levels
A weaker rupee will help exporters
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December 04, 2025
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Danger-free driving
India must build safer road networks
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December 04, 2025
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Facing backlash, govt takes back Sanchar Saathi pre-install order
The central government has withdrawn directions requiring smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app by March next year, a move that had sparked political uproar and triggered a social-media backlash.
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December 04, 2025
Business Standard
Countries blocking professionals across borders to be 'net losers': Jaishankar
Countries creating too many roadblocks in flow of professionals across borders will be \"net losers\" and India needs to convince other nations that the use of talent is for mutual benefit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.
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December 04, 2025
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IndiGo cancels 300 flights in 2 days as new FDTL rules bite
Airline has struggled to manage pilot duty rosters since last month
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December 04, 2025
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PwC India sees 1.1 trn tax shortfall in FY26
PwC India expects buoyant non-tax revenues to offset a projected 1.1 trillion shortfall in net tax collections in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), keeping the fiscal deficit within the target at 4.2-4.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), provided nominal GDP growth reaches at least 9 per cent in the second half of FY26 (April-September).
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December 04, 2025
Business Standard
Indian Navy to Host Three Major Global Maritime Events in Vizag in February 2026, Setting New Benchmark
Together, these events are expected to draw participation from more than 55 countries, including both the United States and Russia, marking a significant milestone in India’s expanding maritime engagement
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December 04, 2025
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A U-turn in the age of snooping apps
Breach of cybersecurity-carried out in multiple ways and forms-has been a reality for more than two decades in India and no solution has been good enough so far.
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December 04, 2025
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₹ breaches 90/$, down 5% this yr
Local currency may continue downward 'crawl'
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December 04, 2025
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EU finalises deal to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027
The European Union has reached a deal to phase out Russian gas faster than originally planned, a move that aims to finally sever ties between the bloc and its once-primary energy supplier.
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December 04, 2025
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AI companies' safety practices fail to meet global standards
The safety practices of major artificial intelligence companies, such as Anthropic, OpenAI, XAI and Meta, are \"far short of emerging global standards,\" according to a new edition of Future of Life Institute's AI safety index released on Wednesday.
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December 04, 2025
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Earnings growth likely to boost equity returns in '26: Kotak MF
The domestic equity market is poised to deliver a better performance in calendar year (CY) 2026 as corporate earnings are expected to return to double-digit growth, Kotak Mutual Fund (MF) said in its equity outlook on Wednesday.
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December 04, 2025
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India's e2W market zooms past 1.18 mn registrations in 11 mths
India’s electric two-wheeler (e2W) market continued its steady expansion in 2025, with cumulative registrations crossing 1.18 million units between January and November, up from 1.07 million units during the same period last year.
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December 04, 2025
Business Standard
Writedown of AT1 bonds legally valid: Yes Bank admin to SC
The administrator of Yes Bank on Tuesday defended before the Supreme Court the bank’s 2020 decision to write down the lender’s additional tier-1 (AT1) bonds, saying that the move was legally valid and essential for the bank's survival.
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December 04, 2025
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IITs' push to broaden job profiles pays off as diverse offers pour in
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are witnessing a surge in interest from hedge funds, proprietary and algorithmic trading firms, and investment companies during the initial days of their placement drives, which began on December 1.
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