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Japan's Tepco to restart world's biggest nuclear power plant in January
Tokyo Electric Power Co plans to restart the first unit of its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world's biggest, on January 20, Tepco President Tomoaki Kobayakawa told reporters on Wednesday.
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December 25, 2025
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Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS stitch alliance ahead of Mumbai civic body polls
Ending a 20-year political feud, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray forged an alliance on Wednesday for the elections to the cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to be held on January 15.
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December 25, 2025
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The IPO juggernaut rolled on, and how
The second part of the year-end series focuses on domestic IPO markets, which saw another record year despite volatility. With bigger deals lined up, the momentum is expected to continue in 2026
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December 25, 2025
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Corporate India flags higher hiring costs under Labour Codes
Indian industry representatives have flagged concerns about the new Labour Codes notified by the Centre, stressing particularly on a definitional confusion over wages and gratuity which they warned could significantly raise hiring costs for companies.
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December 25, 2025
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PwC recommends clarity on GST input tax credit for data centre construction
DATA CENTRES HAVE UNIQUE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, OPERATE WITH INTEGRATED INFRA, AND ARE PURPOSE-BUILT SO THEY CANNOT BE REPURPOSED FOR ANY OTHER USE, SAID PWC
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December 25, 2025
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DoT seeks nod for 23K BSNL base stations
Number will rise to 123,000; move to help telco compete with private players
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December 25, 2025
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Bharti, Warburg to pick up 49% in Haier India
Deal likely values home-appliance maker at ₹15K cr; China parent stays largest shareholder
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December 25, 2025
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IRFC to refinance World Bank’s ₹10K cr loan for freight corridor
The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL), the special-purpose vehicle for rail freight corridors, and state-owned infrastructure lender Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) have signed a pact to refinance ₹10,000 crore of World Bank foreign currency loans.
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December 25, 2025
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60% of top 1,000 stocks trading in the red this yr
Smallcaps among the worst hit as retail investors pull back
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December 25, 2025
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US nuclear developer proposes using Navy reactors for data centres
A Texas power developer is proposing to repurpose nuclear reactors from Navy warships to power the US grid as the Trump administration pushes to secure massive amounts of energy for the artificial intelligence boom.
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December 25, 2025
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H-1B reset: Students, entry-level talent may be the hardest hit
The year 2025 is set to mark a turning point in the United States’ immigration regime, with the random H-1B visa lottery system, used for over three decades, giving way to a new weighted selection framework.
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December 25, 2025
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Christmas-New Year week brings cheer to restaurants, pubs
Eateries anticipate a 30% uptick in business
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December 25, 2025
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Degrees of opportunity
Building India’s credibility in global higher education
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December 25, 2025
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Jane Street hires lobbyists after 20 yrs amid Sebi probe on trading strategies
Jane Street Group has hired lobbyists for the first time in 20 years, and top executives have been proactively meeting with lawmakers.
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December 25, 2025
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Profit hopes drive gains for gold loan companies
Shares of gold finance companies Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finance hit their respective all-time highs, gaining on the BSE on Wednesday amid healthy earnings expectations.
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December 25, 2025
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2025 set to end with double-digit growth in e2W registrations
India’s electric two-wheeler (e2W) registrations are projected to end calendar year 2025 (CY25) with a growth of 11.5 per cent to hit 1.31million vehicles despite the government reducing their tax advantage by slashing goods and services tax (GST) on internal combustion engine (ICE) models by 10 per cent, one big player Ola Electric seeing its sales fall by morethan half, andthe financial subsidy oneach e2W being slashed from ₹10,000 to₹5,000 from April.
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December 25, 2025
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2025: The year of the trade tempest
The US is redefining global trade policy landscape
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December 25, 2025
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I-T dept flags discrepancies in returns, extends deadline
Mismatches in income, household spending allows revised returns until Dec 31
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December 25, 2025
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Diagnostics mkt saw prevention, precision testing pivot in 2025
India’s diagnostics sector is seeing a marked shift towards preventive and precision-led testing, with consumers increasingly opting for proactive health checks over symptom-driven diagnostics, according to year end data released by Agilus Diagnostics.
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December 25, 2025
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A creaking system
Indian ITeS should have moved away from the H-1B lottery
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December 25, 2025
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Harsher winter ahead but committed to reducing disruptions, says IndiGo
IndiGo on Wednesday said that the airline had been able to effectively manage its flights during the last few days that had seen fog-related disruptions across northern India.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $6 billion
BP has agreed to sell a 65 per cent stake in its Castrol lubricants business to US private equity firm Stonepeak for about $6 billion, a significant step in the oil major’s $20 billion divestment plan aimed at cutting debt and boosting returns.
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December 25, 2025
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Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade
Plant will see joint Russia-China research
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December 25, 2025
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Mixed resources to contribute 20-25% of 75-85 Gw RE capacity in FY26, FY27
Policy support and robust pipeline to drive additions; transmission and PPA delays remain key execution risks
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December 25, 2025
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Grap-4 curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday revoked curbs imposed under Grap-4 following improvement in air quality, officials said.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
Sattva group signals IPO readiness, to enter new domestic markets
Bengaluru-based real estate developer Sattva group is sharpening its expansion strategy across key Indian markets while keeping the door open for a potential public listing at a group level, as it scales up across residential, commercial, hospitality and alternative asset platforms.
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December 25, 2025
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NITI pitches $10 bn fund for higher edu
Govt eyes a million international students in Indian varsities by '40
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December 25, 2025
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Phase-II of cheque-clearing system postponed until further notice: RBI
The second phase of the cheque-clearing system has been postponed until further notice to allow more time for banks to streamline their operations, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Wednesday.
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
2026 poised to be another rocky year for global trade
Uncertainty looms
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December 25, 2025
Business Standard
US, Ukraine move closer on key issues to end war
Disputes over Donbas, Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remain unresolved
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