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Why India’s online skilling firms seek university status
Master’s Union and Scaler are among firms evaluating getting university licences in India
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January 09, 2026
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Apeda to support agritech startups
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), an arm of the commerce ministry, has launched an initiative to support agri-food and agritech startups, aimed at promoting innovation and creating new export opportunities for young entrepreneurs, an official said on Thursday.
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January 09, 2026
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Venezuela’s oil shake-up could go either way for India
The unfolding crisis in Venezuela draws into sharp relief a less-recognized feature of the modern global economy: the movement of expectations often matters more than that of physical goods.
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January 09, 2026
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RBI weighs steps to shield tariff-hit Indian exporters
India’s central bank is considering new ways to support exporters hit by US tariffs after a moratorium on loan repayments it offered last year drew few takers, two persons aware of the matter said.
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January 09, 2026
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Rupee bites: Your overseas education just got costlier
A weakening rupee is rewriting the economics of studying abroad compared to five years ago
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January 09, 2026
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Torrent lines up $1.4 bn bond sale
Torrent Pharmaceuticals is set to raise up to ₹12,500 crore ($1.4 billion) through short-duration bond sales in January, in one of the latest acquisition-funding deals, two bankers said.
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January 09, 2026
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Wake up: Indian women aren’t in search of Western approval
The West’s discovery of Indian beauty reflects colonial attitudes
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January 09, 2026
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BMW’s 25-model offensive to expand luxury base in India
BMW AG is preparing its biggest product offensive in India with 25 new models in 2026, mostly targeting first-time premium buyers, as the German automaker looks to tap into India’s growing ranks of the affluent class.
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January 09, 2026
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The troubled flight path of India's startup carriers
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January 09, 2026
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SC rules industrial machinery not liable for road tax
In a major relief to companies operating heavy industrial and construction equipment, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that specialized off-road machinery used on factory premises, mines and industrial areas cannot automatically be treated as motor vehicles liable to road tax, even if such equipment is capable of limited movement.
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January 09, 2026
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Privatized AI gets its first Dreamliner
Tata Group-owned Air India has taken delivery of the first Boeing 787-9 aircraft after the airline was privatised nearly four years ago.
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January 09, 2026
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Chasing Northern Lights in chilly Yukon
In Canada's western most territory, winter is an invitation to move at an unhurried pace and commune with white expanses
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January 09, 2026
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B’desh-Pakistan flights to resume
Bangladesh and Pakistan are to resume direct flights after more than a decade, Dhaka's national airline said on Thursday, as ties warm and regional power balances shift.
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January 09, 2026
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Gig world embraces videos, brand deals
For a growing number of gig workers—food delivery riders, cab drivers, newspaper vendors—filming their daily work for social media now brings both extra income and the recognition their day jobs rarely do.
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January 09, 2026
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Govt scraps outdated standards to boost product quality, safety
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has withdrawn nine Indian standards across sectors including reference materials, risk management, supply-chain security, machinery safety and household electrical appliances, according to a 7 January notification.
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January 09, 2026
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ED searches on strategy firm sets up political clash
TMC chief claims agency was trying to glean intelligence on her party's election strategy
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January 09, 2026
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Modulus taps UBS for private credit biz
Modulus Alternatives Investment Managers hired a veteran banker from UBS Group AG to lead its private credit business, according to people familiar with the matter, as demand for talent in the sector heats up.
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January 07, 2026
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What the Union budget must do to get private capex going again
Long-term tax and regulatory certainty would grant private businesses the confidence to take risks
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January 07, 2026
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Ten top video games to look forward to in 2026
From the long-awaited GTA VI to fresh horror, superhero and sci-fi epics, 2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year
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January 07, 2026
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TVs ward off smartphone threat with AI
Uber robotaxis are on their way in, in 2026—and other AI news this week
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January 07, 2026
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Average crude import cost falls below $60/barrel to 5-year low
India’s average crude oil import cost fell below $60 a barrel on Monday, the lowest in nearly five years, despite global geopolitical upheavals and sanctions against three major suppliers—Iran, Russia and Venezuela.
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January 07, 2026
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A study in deductions: How the taxman spots anomalies
A guide to how the tax system’s algorithms are flagging mismatches in Form 16, AIS and ITRs
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January 07, 2026
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Natco challenges Novo Nordisk’s Semaglutide patent
Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma Ltd has filed a patent revocation petition before the Delhi high court against Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, which sells weight-loss drug semaglutide under Wegovy brand name.
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January 07, 2026
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MAGINOT LINE FALLACY AND THE COSTLY ILLUSION OF TIMING THE MARKET CYCLES
In the years between World War I and World War II, France built what it believed was an impenetrable defensive barrier—the Maginot Line.
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January 07, 2026
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Mid-sized startups ditch unicorn chase to go public earlier
A growing cohort of mid-sized companies is considering a much earlier entry into public markets, unlike the post-pandemic boom of 2021 when Indian startups stayed private as long as possible in pursuit of unicorn valuations.
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January 07, 2026
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Mandatory hallmarking for silver eyed
After making gold hallmarking mandatory, the government is now preparing to extend it to silver, beginning with a pilot project in select districts, a senior government official said on Tuesday.
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January 07, 2026
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Why we can't innovate our way out of the world's climate crisis
Tackling it is more about being mindful of it than people realize
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January 07, 2026
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Devyani-Sapphire merger is a good fit, but not a demand fix
The proposed merger of Devyani International Ltd and Sapphire Foods Ltd appears strategically sound.
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January 07, 2026
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Can my will provide for my pet's future care and maintenance?
Given my bonding with my pet, how can I provide for its care and maintenance through my will?
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January 07, 2026
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Tech solutions exist to mitigate KYC data leakage risks
Today, more than half of all data breach incidents target personally identifiable information—tax identities, passport numbers, biometric data and the like.
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