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Spate of surrenders later, Maoists get new face
THE BANNED COMMUNIST Party of India (Maoist) has found a new public voice after its ideological head Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Sonu surrendered along with 60 cadres in Maharashtra earlier this month.
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October 22, 2025
Financial Express Chandigarh
Tata Trusts: Battle won, the real war lies ahead
IN FACT, TATA Sons board now has to fill four vacancies after Singh’s exit.
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October 22, 2025
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$100,000 H-1B fee won't apply to status change or renewals: USCIS
THE $100,000 FEE imposed bytheTrumpadministration on new H-1B visa petitions willnotapply toapplicants seeking a “change of status” or “extension of stay’,according to fresh guidelines.
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October 22, 2025
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WTO: India still has much to do on toxic cough syrup
INDIA HAS MORE work to do in halting sales of toxic cough syrup, despite some progress, a World Health Organization (WHO) official told Reuters, after at least 24 children died following consumption of a domestically-made medicine.
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October 22, 2025
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Core sector growth slows to 3-month low of 3%
THE STEEL SECTOR performance supported the core sector output in September, which expanded 3% on-year despite the contraction in four of the eight components of the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI).
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October 22, 2025
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Gold slumps most in 4 years as rally cools
GOLD SLID THE most in four years, after gaining for weeks in a rapid rally that has stretched technical indicators.
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October 22, 2025
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'Very poor' Delhi air quality triggers political slugfest
AS AIR POLLUTION levels rose the day after Diwali, the Delhi government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had “forced” farmers in Punjab to burn stubble to foul the capital’s air.
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October 22, 2025
Financial Express Chandigarh
'NIM will rise by 10-15 bps by Q4'
WITH GREEN SHOOTS in private capex and margin recovery after the rate cycle bottoming out, Ashok Chandra, MD & CEO, Punjab National Bank, tells Mahesh Nayak that he anticipates a 10-15 bps net interest margin (NIM) improvement by the fourth quarter. He sees GST cuts driving retail and MSME lending and expects a minimal impact from the expected credit loss (ECL) norms. Excerpts:
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October 22, 2025
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US trans-shipment tariff to create big compliance issues for firms: Moody's
THE 40% TRANSSHIPMENT tariff by the US will create major compliance issues for companies in India and the ASEAN region, with high risks for sectors like machinery, electrical equipment and semiconductors, Moody's Ratings said on Tuesday.
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October 22, 2025
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An uncertain and rocky ride
WHETHER ECONOMIC FRICTION CAN BE RECONCILED WITH STRATEGIC AUTONOMY IS A FRAUGHT QUESTION
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October 22, 2025
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Strong macros driving resilience: RBI bulletin
THE INDIAN ECONOMY has so far exhibited resilience, driven by a focus on strong and durable macroeconomic fundamentals amidst broader global uncertainty and weak external demand, a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bulletin said on Monday.
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October 22, 2025
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Delhi to roll out Yamuna cruise service
THE DELHI GOVERNMENT is firming up preparations to launch its ambitious Yamuna cruise project by the last week of Novemberas part ofits efforts to rejuvenate the riverand enhance recreational activities along its banks, officials said on Tuesday.
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October 22, 2025
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New scheme to help get top Indian faculty overseas to return
PRINCIPAL SCIENTIFIC ADVISER MEETS KEY MINISTRIES
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October 22, 2025
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Gaza plan ahead of expectations: Vance
US VICE PRESIDENT JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to shore up the fragile US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza that has teetered over the past few days following a burst of deadly violence and questions over how to move forward with the plan for cementing a long-term peace.
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October 22, 2025
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Loan against shares may see more interest from banks
WITH THE RESERVE Bank of India (RBI) announcing an enhanced limit on loan against shares (LAS) to ₹1 crore, up from ₹20 lakh, banks are expected to become more aggressive in the segment, said bankers and analysts.
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October 22, 2025
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Nitish launches Bihar poll campaign
Nitish Kumaron Tuesday charged hisarchrival Lalu Prasad with doing “nothing for women’ while in power, and propping up wife Rabri Devi when the charge sheet in the fodder scam caused him to step down.
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October 22, 2025
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'The next phase of industry evolution will be driven by partnerships, M&A'
With managed campuses becoming popular, Smartworks founder and managing director Neetish Sarda tells Raghavendra Kamath his company's focus is on key enterprise clusters. Edited excerpts:
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October 22, 2025
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LTIMindtree's Nachiket Deshpande steps down
LTIMINDTREE ON TUESDAY announced the resignation of Nachiket Deshpande from the position of whole-time director and president with effect from October 31.
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October 22, 2025
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Takaichi elected first woman PM of Japan
HARDLINE CONSERVATIVE SANAE Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering a political glass ceiling forwomen and setting the country up fora decisive turn to the right.
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October 22, 2025
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When justice prevails over monopoly
Court denial to Roche to block generic version of Risdiplam redresses growing imbalance between intellectual property protection & public health needs
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October 22, 2025
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Over half a million cars sold in a month since GST 2.0
Auto industry emerges as one of the biggest beneficiaries of tax cut with sales more than doubling since September 22
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October 22, 2025
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Tier-II shoppers lift Amazon’s festive fashion & beauty sales
AMAZON INDIA'S BEAUTY and fashion business witnessed strong festive demand, driven by shoppers beyond metros and growing traction for premium and homegrown D2C brands, Siddharth Bhagat, director - fashion and beauty, Amazon India, told FE.
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October 22, 2025
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See deposits growing at 18-20%: DCB Bank
DCB BANK AIMS to maintain the growth of loans and deposits at 18-20% for the current financial year, MD & CEO Praveen Kutty said. As on September 30, the bank reported a loan growth of 19.14% and a deposit growth of 18.8% on-year.
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October 22, 2025
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Swadeshi drive & GST cuts push Diwali sales to ₹6L cr
INDIAN PRODUCTS TOP CHOICE FOR 87% OF SHOPPERS: CAIT DATA
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October 22, 2025
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EU member nations support strategic agenda with India
ALLTHE 27 MEMBER nations of the European Union have unanimously backed the block's new strategic agenda with India that seeks to significantly ramp up twoway ties in several key sectors such as defence, trade and technology.
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October 22, 2025
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PFRDA releases draft norms on pension wealth accumulations
THE PENSION FUND Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released a comprehensive consultation paper which aims to present pension wealth accumulations more clearly to subscribers while ensuring long-term financial stability and economic relevance.
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October 22, 2025
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'Managing gold loan risk now a bigger challenge than demand'
South Indian Bank posted its highest-ever quarterly net profit of₹351.36 crore in Q2.MD & CEO PR Seshadri tells Narayanan V that the performance was driven by growth in MSME and retail segments, the bank's preparedness for ECL framework, and its cautious approach to jewel loans. Excerpts:
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October 22, 2025
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Hoteliers bet on mid-market segment with big investment
Mid-market and upper mid-market hotels are those that typically charge between ₹4,000 to ₹8,000 per night
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October 22, 2025
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BigBasket nears q-comm transition, moves away from dual-store setup
TATA DIGITAL-RUN BIGBASKET has nearly completed its transition to a unified quick commerce model, marking a shift away from its earlier dual-store strategy that separated slotted and 10-20-minute deliveries, according to Seshu Kumar Tirumala, chief buying and merchandising officer.
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October 22, 2025
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Modest Muhurat gains for indices
AFTER HITTING NEW 52-week highs in the one-hour special Muhurat trading on Tuesday, equity benchmarks-Nifty 50 and Sensex-closed only around 0.1% higher largely due to profit-booking.
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