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Coming Soon: Train to Kashmir
The rail link, which will enhance socio-economic development, is being hailed as a gamechanger for the region
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January 17, 2025
Mint Kolkata
Will my health insurance cover diabetic retinopathy therapy?
I have been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. The doctor has recommended intravitreal injections over a period of a few months. This procedure is a daycare treatment and can be done on an outpatient basis and does not require hospitalization, but is a costly treatment. I am unsure whether my health insurance policy will cover these expenses. Could you provide clarity if such treatments are typically covered under health insurance plans?
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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Blue-collar influencer popularity soars, but fails to monetize reach
Even as blue-collar workers seek social media recognition, brands are slow to respond to collaboration requests
3 min |
January 17, 2025
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Manipal eyes $1 bn IPO, calls pitches
Temasek acquired 41% stake in Manipal Health in April 2023 for more than $2 billion, valuing it at nearly $4.8 billion or ₹40,000 crore.
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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Google, Varaha in carbon credit deal
Alphabet Inc.'s Google will buy carbon-removal credits based on projects using biochar that's made by heating organic waste, one of the biggest such deals to date.
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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Farmers, Consumption, Jobs, Small Biz Budget Priorities
The finance minister's proposals will be closely watched amid global uncertainties
2 min |
January 17, 2025
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Infosys Beats the Street in Q3, Raises Guidance for FY25
A bright spot in Infosys' report card was its net profit in Q3, which came in 3.5% higher at $804 million
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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Isro Achieves Satellite Docking Milestone
India Is Now Only the Fourth Country to Achieve the Feat
2 min |
January 17, 2025
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The ethics of AI will prove more important than the technology
Artificial intelligence could be the future of humanity and we must not let it slip out of our control
3 min |
January 17, 2025
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Is online shopping a watershed or blip? Let's look at HCES data
E-commerce penetration is deepening but this doesn't herald a new retail landscape with no space left for physical stores
3 min |
January 17, 2025
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NCLAT admits Meta plea against CCI ban
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday admitted Meta Platforms' appeal against an order by the Competition Commission of India, which imposed a five-year ban on the company's data-sharing practices in the country and slapped a ₹213.14 crore fine for allegedly abusing its dominant position.
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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Bain Invests in Auto Parts Firm Dhoot Transmission
US private equity firm Bain Capital has invested an undisclosed amount in Dhoot Transmission Group, an Aurangabad-based automotive components manufacturer.
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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How Months of Geopolitical Upheaval Paved Way for Gaza Cease-Fire
Meanwhile, both sides have been galvanized by President-elect Donald Trump's imminent return to office
6 min |
January 17, 2025
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Sensex, Nifty gain for 3rd straight day
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the third session on the trot on Thursday, helped by a rally in global markets after lower-than-expected consumer inflation in the US ignited hopes of more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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RBI Eases Rules Allowing NRIs to Open Overseas Rupee Accounts
For instance, an NRI in the US can now open a rupee account with New York branch of an authorized dealer bank in India
2 min |
January 17, 2025
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Kirloskar Family dispute escalates
The ongoing dispute within the Kirloskar family has intensified, with Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) seeking intervention in the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in an appeal filed by Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (KOEL).
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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Govt may propose duty cuts for rare-disease and cancer drugs
The government's National Policy for Rare Diseases lists 63 ailments
2 min |
January 17, 2025
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L&T Tech's Q3 excites, but don't ignore near-term headwinds
idcap IT services firm L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS) surprised the Street with solid deal wins and margin expansion in the December quarter (Q3FY25). Investors cheered, taking the shares up about 8% on Thursday.
2 min |
January 17, 2025
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Calls for Overwork Take Home Labour as a Given
Corporate advocacy of a long work-week assumes people's reliance for home chores on either low-paid labour toiling under harsh conditions or unpaid work—usually done by women
2 min |
January 17, 2025
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Sebi bars 7 entities firm from trading
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has temporarily restrained the trading activities of Pacheli Industrial Finance Ltd (PIFL) following an alarming surge in the Mumbai-based company's stock price and questions surrounding its financial dealings.
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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Heads Up For Tails plans to raise $40 mn
Heads Up For Tails (HUFT) has started talks to raise $40 million from new and existing investors, three people familiar with the matter told Mint, underscoring the growth potential of the pet care sector.
2 min |
January 17, 2025
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Blue Origin reaches orbit, booster misses landing in debut
Blue Origin LLC's new flagship rocket lifted off for the first time and successfully reached orbit in a crucial test of the Jeff Bezos-backed firm's ability to challenge SpaceX's ironclad grip on the launch market.
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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Warburg-owned Truhome Finance eyes ₹50k cr AUM
To sustain growth, Truhome plans to expand to tier III and IV towns, where demand for affordable housing is rising
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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Demand for petrol, diesel may grow in FY26
India's petroleum product demand continues to remain robust with consumption seen at a record 252.9 million tonnes for the next financial year (FY26), according to data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell.
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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SpiceJet told to pay $2.67 mn to lessor
The Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered budget airline SpiceJet to pay $2.67 million to Team France within a week for using the aircraft lessor's three engines.
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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Cabinet approves 8th pay commission establishment, rocket launch pad
Ahead of the FY26 budget and assembly elections in Delhi, the Union cabinet on Thursday approved the setting up of the eighth central pay commission to revise the payment and pension of government employees.
2 min |
January 17, 2025
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Risk of RBI's approach to rupee
Holding on The Indian rupee has held up over the medium-term even as it has fallen sharply recently
2 min |
January 17, 2025
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Even Harvard M.B.A.s are struggling to land jobs
Landing a professional job in the U.S. has become so tough that even Harvard Business School says its M.B.A.s can't solely rely on the university's name to open doors anymore.
4 min |
January 17, 2025
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Bharat Dynamics wins Navy contract
The defence ministry on Tuesday said it sealed a deal with state-run Bharat Dynamics Ltd to procure medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM) for the Indian Navy at a cost of ₹2,960 crore.
1 min |
January 17, 2025
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How Entrepreneurs Can Safeguard Personal Wealth Amid Business Risks
The essence of ring-fencing lies in proactive planning and protecting from potential risks
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