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Lenders warn of credit risk as EU eases ESG rules
The EU's executive arm proposes scaling back CSRD, exempting 80% of initially covered firms
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February 27, 2025
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Melatonin pills could help repair DNA
Melatonin supplements could boost the body's ability to repair DNA damage related to night shift work, potentially lowering cancer risk among this group of workers, a study suggested.
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February 26, 2025
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Apple voters may reaffirm diversity
Apple shareholders are expected to reject an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping its corporate programmes designed to diversify its workforce.
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February 26, 2025
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RBI's bank domain name switch does little to tackle online fraud
Moving banks to '.bank.in' websites will not really address the dangers that lurk in digital spaces
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February 26, 2025
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'Qcom may struggle to maintain growth'
India's booming quick-commerce sector may struggle to maintain its current pace of growth as expansion beyond major cities remains limited and competition from larger e-commerce players intensifies, according to a report by Blume Ventures.
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February 26, 2025
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UltraTech Cement to spend $206 mn on cables, wires biz
UltraTech plans to deepen its foothold in the construction materials business
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February 26, 2025
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Snapchat provides a glimpse into the future of AR glasses
Snapchat's fifth-generation Spectacles, while not consumer-ready, represent a significant leap in AR tech
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February 26, 2025
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Reel revolution: How micro-dramas are redefining entertainment
Industry experts point out that the boundaries between long-and short-form storytelling are blurring
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February 26, 2025
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Centre weighs solar manufacturing sops
The plan has the backing of top advisers in the PM's office, and is expected to be presented in the cabinet soon
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February 26, 2025
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India Considers Bankruptcy Law Revamp
The government is considering changes to its bankruptcy laws, including streamlining court processes, amid growing concerns over lengthy proceedings and low recovery rates.
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February 26, 2025
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Lilly Cuts Price of Zepbound Vials to Battle Cheaper Copycats
Eli Lilly & Co. is ramping up the fight against cheaper, copycat versions of Zepbound by lowering prices for a version of its blockbuster obesity drug.
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February 26, 2025
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China's currency defence takes toll on big banks, bond funds
China's strategy of defending its currency by choking local liquidity is sending ripples throughout the financial system, squeezing banks and fuelling losses at bond funds.
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February 26, 2025
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Larisa eyes small cities after merger with AM Hotel
The company will operate under three distinct brands—Larisa Hotels, AM Hotel Kollection and 8Fold Hotel
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February 26, 2025
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Karnataka ordinance does what microlenders feared
Collection efficiency of NBFC MFIs has fallen below 90% in northern districts of Karnataka
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February 26, 2025
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MO Alts buys majority stake in bulk drug maker Megafine
The alternative investment arm of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd has acquired a majority stake in export-focused bulk drug maker Megafine Pharma Ltd for ₹460 crore, betting on its growth as global companies look to diversify supply chains out of China.
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February 26, 2025
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Elon Musk's DOGE May Have Lessons to Learn From Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is not secretive about adopting AI for governance
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February 26, 2025
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DeepSeek Reopens Access to AI Model as China Rivalry Escalates
DeepSeek has reopened access to its core programming interface after nearly a three-week suspension, resuming a service key to wider adoption of an artificial intelligence (AI) model that's proven remarkably popular since its emergence last month.
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February 26, 2025
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Super.money Acquires BharatX
Super.money Is Aiming To Address The Growing Demand For Innovative Credit On UPI Solutions
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February 26, 2025
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Sebi Moves to Tighten Derivative Market Rules
The new proposals follow changes announced in October, where Sebi issued curbs on derivative trading
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February 26, 2025
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We have clarity at last on the role of consent managers
Rules issued under India's privacy law have laid down how data sharing will be done across sectors
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February 26, 2025
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Here's how AI assistants threaten Indian code factories
AI advances in code generation are reaching a level that will leave only oversight roles for humans
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February 26, 2025
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Google Loses Fight on Android Auto Access
Alphabet unit Google's refusal to allow an e-mobility app developed by Enel access to its Android Auto platform can be considered an abuse of its market power, Europe's top court said on Tuesday as it sided with Italy's antitrust authority.
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February 26, 2025
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Rupee logs worst day in 3 weeks on tariff fears, dollar demand
The rupee logged its worst day in three weeks on Tuesday, weighed down by weakness in regional peers, importer hedging and dollar demand related to the expiry of non-deliverable forward contracts.
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February 26, 2025
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Crypto trading booms in small cities as job growth, incomes disappoint
Many young Indians are dabbling in crypto trading to supplement their regular income in the world's most populous country where jobs and pay increases have lagged world-beating economic growth.
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February 26, 2025
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U.S. wins backing for U.N. resolution on Ukraine war that doesn't blame Russia
On third anniversary of invasion, Trump says he is talking to Moscow about economic development deal as Washington's posture in region shifts
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February 26, 2025
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Musk begins testing his Starlink terminals in US airspace system
Elon Musk's SpaceX is seeking to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals to help accelerate an upgrade of the information technology networks that support the US Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) national airspace system, according to people familiar with the matter.
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February 26, 2025
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'47.5 hours work per week is ideal'
Joining the debate on working hours, information technology (IT) services company Capgemini India's chief executive Ashwin Yardi on Tuesday advocated 47.5 hours work per week, and was against sending e-mails to employees on weekends.
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February 26, 2025
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India has lower exposure to US tariffs than APAC peers: Moody's
US reciprocal tariffs are expected to disrupt export demand across Asia-Pacific (APAC), including India, creating challenges for economies with high exposure to US trade, Moody's Ratings said in a report released on Tuesday.
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February 26, 2025
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Global uncertainty is on the rise: Let's focus on productivity gains
Raising labour productivity would give India's economy the resilience required to avoid slipping into a middle-income trap
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February 26, 2025
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Think different: Look at a smartphone tariff cut
If Apple fails to get US import-policy relief for iPhones and a reciprocal levy kicks in, we may need to lower our own duty to sustain an export boom that's our big 'Make in India' success
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