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India-UK FTA: Exporters size up rivals in a foreign field
The deal comes just as higher tariffs from the US threaten to disrupt key export sectors
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May 08, 2025
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Buddha jewels auction postponed
Sotheby's on Wednesday postponed an auction of jewels associated with Buddha's remains after India's Ministry of Culture issued a legal notice, demanding the sale to be halted, saying it violates \"Indian laws, international norms and UN conventions.\"
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May 08, 2025
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Essential services law could be invoked to curb hoarding
Govt last invoked Esma during Covid-19 pandemic to prevent disruptions in healthcare
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May 08, 2025
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Cabinet approves fresh coal linkages amid power demand
The policy is to help thermal plants procure coal with some procedures being eased
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May 08, 2025
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Scotch, gin may not get cheaper
Indian consumers eyeing cheaper Scotch whisky and gin after the India-UK trade pact should steel themselves for a disappointment.
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May 08, 2025
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How ZEISS Is Shaping the Future of Eyecare in India—A Crafting Bharat Special Feature
Boris Dejonckheere discusses how ZEISS is leveraging its 179 years legacy to revolutionize the eyecare industry with innovation, style, and sustainability. This Crafting Bharat special feature by NewsReach, brings into focus how eyewear today is about enhancing how we see and how we are seen
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May 08, 2025
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Why medical device makers are spooked by free trade deal
The free trade agreement with the UK is expected to open up a large market for Indian exporters but has left at least one sector flustered. Domestic manufacturers of medical devices fear Chinese-made products could be routed into India through the UK by exploiting the zero-tariff provisions under the bilateral trade pact.
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May 08, 2025
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What's next for defence stocks?
The defence sector has come into sharp focus following India's retaliatory attacks targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir early Wednesday.
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May 08, 2025
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US-China to hold trade talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel later this week to Switzerland for trade talks with China led by Vice Premier He Lifeng, seeking to de-escalate a tariff standoff that has threatened to hammer both economies.
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May 08, 2025
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No 3rd-party rights on more EVs: HC to Gensol, BluSmart
Court asks companies to submit comprehensive statements of assets and liabilities
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May 08, 2025
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Deal comes as win-win boost for both British, Indian green energy firms
The free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK has come at the right time for domestic manufacturers of solar modules and wind turbines, potentially opening the doors wider for them to diversify their exports beyond the US.
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May 08, 2025
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Celebrating Gieve Patel, the generous mentor
Hoskote attributes Patel's appeal among younger artists to his clarity of thought and his refusal to follow dogmas
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May 08, 2025
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AI application startups set to get more investments from VC firms
AI startups aren't building horizontal platforms anymore. They're focusing on vertical solutions
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May 08, 2025
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Signs of rural recovery in revenue trend
Mixed harvest Rural-focused firms saw strong volume growth in Q4FY25, but profit slowdown is straining margins.
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May 08, 2025
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Dabur Q4 profit slips on high costs, weak demand
Dabur is investing in scaling up its rural footprint and rolling out consumer-centric innovations, said the CEO
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May 08, 2025
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KFC India faces slump in sales
Sapphire Foods India, which operates Pizza Hut and KFC restaurants in the country, reported quarterly revenue slightly below estimates on Wednesday, hurt by disappointing sales at its older stores.
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May 08, 2025
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India struck terror camps in Pakistan: What's next?
Operation Sindoor should but may not be the end of hostilities. India has other levers to use as well
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May 08, 2025
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India Boots Up To Fend Off Cyberattacks On Country's Digital Systems
Since the Pahalgam attacks, there have been numerous attempts to hack Indian websites, say officials
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May 08, 2025
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UK PM Hits Back at Opposition on FTA Tax
K Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday came out fighting against opposition criticism over a double taxation clause in the free trade agreement (FTA) with India, designed to prevent temporary workers paying in social security contributions in both countries.
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May 08, 2025
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Market share loss to BSE has run its course: NSE chief
National Stock Exchange Ltd's (NSE) CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan said on Wednesday that the market share loss to smaller rival BSE Ltd has likely reached its limit and that further losses are unlikely unless new regulations specifically targeting the exchange are introduced.
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May 08, 2025
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India has agreed already to drop its tariffs to nothing: Trump
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said India has \"agreed\" to drop its high tariffs \"to nothing.\"
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May 08, 2025
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Info Edge's startup bets have shrunk over 2 years
Consumer internet firm Info Edge has made fewer investments in terms of volume over the past two fiscal years. The size of its investment cheques has also been declining since FY22, compared to the larger amounts it historically invested, data showed.
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May 08, 2025
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Four likely scenarios before Pakistan as it looks to react
Defence experts discuss the options before the western neighbour as the conflict worsens
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May 08, 2025
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Fashion startups betting on speed, to deliver in 60 min
While online shopping has been event-driven, impulse buys are dominated by offline retail
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May 08, 2025
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Strategic advantage for IAF as highways will serve as runways
The Indian Air Force successfully executed a \"land and go\" operation on a section of the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on 2 May.
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May 08, 2025
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Coforge has a record deal pipeline but execution is key
Giving an edge
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May 08, 2025
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Centre extends CBI director's tenure
The Centre on Wednesday extended Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Praveen Sood's tenure by a year, the first such extension after a new law gave the government the power to extend the agency chief's tenure, up to a maximum of five years.
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May 08, 2025
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200 Flights Cancelled; 18 Airports Temporarily Closed
More than 200 flights have been cancelled and at least 18 airports, including Srinagar, have been temporarily shut for operations amid restrictions in the wake of the armed forces launching missile attacks on terror targets in Pakistan on Wednesday morning.
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May 08, 2025
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What to look for at the Cannes film festival
The Cannes film festival returns to the French Riviera next Tuesday
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May 08, 2025
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Gold Jumps To ₹1 Lakh Per 10gm As Tensions Rise
Gold prices surged ₹1,000 to breach the crucial ₹1 lakh per 10g in New Delhi on Wednesday as escalating tensions between India and Pakistan triggered a safe-haven buying rush.
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