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Gold, silver rally amid strong cues
Gold and silver prices hit fresh record levels on Monday, rallying ₹1,300 each, tracking strong trends in the global markets amid uncertainty over US tariffs, trade tensions and growing expectations of monetary policy easing by the US Federal Reserve.
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March 18, 2025
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BCI bars legal ads, influencer promos
The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Monday issued a stern warning to lawyers promoting their services through social media, promotional videos, and influencer endorsements.
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March 18, 2025
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Hit reset: How dopamine fasting can refresh your brain
As compulsive habits like binge watching leave us unfocused and bored, taking short dopamine detoxes can offer respite
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March 18, 2025
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Dull finish for tile stocks as cos brace for muted end to FY25
Cracks have deepened in the share prices of listed tile makers. Slower offtake due to sluggish demand and margin pressure amid industry headwinds signal a tepid finish to FY25.
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March 18, 2025
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Full-body splits: A great way to flex your muscles
Full-body workouts, thrice a week, may be the formula for stronger muscles
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March 18, 2025
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Spark a charging-facility boom to hasten EV adoption
Dedicated power lines and sensible tariffs for EV charging could help crack a chicken and egg problem
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March 18, 2025
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Lower imports narrow trade gap
Falling deficit A fall in imports amid global trade uncertainties and looming US tariffs narrowed India's trade gap to the smallest in over three years in February.
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March 18, 2025
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America's Capacity for Harming Itself Has Suddenly Risen Sharply
Trump's MAGA agenda could end up driving a global shift that makes other countries great again
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March 18, 2025
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Direct tax mop-up 95% of revised estimate
The Centre has collected ₹21.26 trillion in net direct taxes so far this fiscal year, reaching 95% of the revised full-year target, the Income Tax Department said Monday after the final advance tax instalment deadline.
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March 18, 2025
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The Chinks In India's Solar Armour
To meet its ambitious renewable energy goals, India needs to fix multiple snags first
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March 18, 2025
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Wholesale inflation up in Feb on sticky fuel, power prices
Price boost
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March 18, 2025
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Adanis get HC relief in 1999 stock fraud case
Bombay High Court quashes SFIO probe linked to Ketan Parekh scandal
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March 18, 2025
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India, New Zealand look to bolster defence, economic ties
Two countries hold talks as India seeks trade deals following Trump tariff threats
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March 18, 2025
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India Mustn't Follow the Ruinous Climate Policies of Other Nations
It should innovate in green energy and focus on climate adaptation as well as highly rewarding measures of public welfare
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March 18, 2025
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SpiceJet Founder to Infuse ₹294 Crore
SpiceJet on Monday said its founder Ajay Singh will infuse ₹294 crore into the airline through a promoter group entity by way of conversion of warrants into equity shares, following which the promoter group's shareholding will increase to over 33% from the current 29.11%.
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March 18, 2025
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SBI Shelves $1.7 Billion Fundraising Plan
State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender by assets, is shelving plans to raise funds this fiscal year, discouraged by elevated bond yields despite a policy rate cut and liquidity boost from the Reserve Bank of India, three people aware of the matter said on Monday.
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March 18, 2025
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Silicon Valley invests in Israeli startups in bid for U.S. defense market
Israel's Defense Ministry, Tel Aviv University hosted the country's first defense-tech summit in December
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March 18, 2025
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Debt MF's: Should You Take Credit or Duration Risk?
Prioritize mid-maturity corporate bond funds for balanced risk and returns
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March 18, 2025
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Rupee jumps to 86.81 against dollar
The rupee appreciated 24 paise to close at 86.81 against the US dollar on Monday on positive domestic equities and weakness of the American currency in the overseas market.
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March 18, 2025
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Do not cement glass ceilings: US attacks on DEI threaten to
Diverse perspectives are necessary for society to keep progressing
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March 18, 2025
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Delhi airport operator sues govt
The operator of the Indian capital's international airport, majority owned by GMR Airports, is suing the government for allowing commercial flights from a nearby defence aerodrome, legal papers showed in a case to be heard on Monday.
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March 18, 2025
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Gabbard, Rajnath Talks Focus on Integration of Defence Supply Chains
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday held wide-ranging talks, focusing on India-US collaboration in niche technologies, information sharing and integration of defence industrial supply chains.
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March 18, 2025
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Trade war with Europe puts $9.5 tn at risk, U.S. firms say
The escalating trade war between the U.S. and Europe threatens a commercial relationship that is worth an estimated $9.5 trillion in two-way trade and investment, say American businesses caught in the crossfire.
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March 18, 2025
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Banks That Saw $3,000 Gold Coming Remain Bullish for Now
Bank of America Corp., Citigroup Inc. and Macquarie Group have been vocal cheerleaders for gold during a breakneck rally that took the prices to record highs above $3,000 an ounce.
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March 18, 2025
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Carney Is Yet To Make His Mark, Unlike Manmohan
The career path of Canada's new PM bears remarkable parallels with that of India's late central-banker-turned-politician Manmohan Singh. Carney's challenges, of course, differ
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March 18, 2025
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Electric Public Transport Push Faces Hurdles as Sales Decline
With just a fortnight left for FY25 to end, electric bus sales stood about 400 units less on-year
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March 17, 2025
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We had more shame in the 1980s: Remember Bofors?
A book on that scandal takes us back to a time that seems very distant from the era we now inhabit
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March 17, 2025
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Smile... or else: 'Forced joy' is not a replacement for real joy
Starbucks and others are getting customer satisfaction all wrong
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March 17, 2025
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Demand for rural jobs rises among poor as economic growth slows
Demand for work under the central government's rural jobs scheme has seen a steady rise over the past six months, potentially reflecting broader growth challenges facing the Indian economy and underscoring the vulnerabilities of millions of rural households.
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March 17, 2025
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$1 billion fund leaves creators upbeat, wary
Some say it will help influencers, while others flag concerns over access
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