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India to host global big cat summit
India will host the first-ever International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) summit on 1 June in New Delhi, bringing together world leaders, experts and stakeholders to shape a coordinated international response for protecting threatened species, said Union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav on Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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Pronto raises $45mn at $200mn valuation
Home services startup Pronto has closed its Series B round, raising $45 million at a $200 million valuation, founder Anjali Sardana said on Thursday.
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May 07, 2026
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Ola Consumer board clears IPO plan amid losses, dwindling cash
Cab-hailing company Ola Consumer has begun preparations for an initial public offering (IPO) against the backdrop of rising losses, dwindling cash, and thinning market share.
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May 07, 2026
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Creating a framework for artists in Vadodara
The arts ecosystem in Vadodara, with numerous studios, collectives and galleries, is supporting visual arts students in the city
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May 07, 2026
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Tiwa Savage nurtures Africa's future talent
Savage is trying to raise the profile of Nigeria's flourishing music scene
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May 07, 2026
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Beijing is playing the long game and even America is vulnerable
China's focus on self-reliance and dominance of key technologies has left the world dependent on it
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May 07, 2026
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India taps port, shipping options to bypass Hormuz
Alternative shipping services have been operationalized in the backdrop of West Asia crisis
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May 07, 2026
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Legacy fashion brands race to meet quick-delivery demands
Fashion retailers are speeding up deliveries to keep pace with instant-gratification shopping driven by quick-fashion startups, with established players and new brands taking sharply different approaches.
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May 07, 2026
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Airlines are cracking down on portable power banks
Airlines are taking on a new flight-safety risk: the portable charger.
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May 07, 2026
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A TOUGHER MACRO NEEDS A SMARTER PORTFOLIO RESET
In recent months, investor concern is rising as inflationary pressures, once seen as transitory, risk becoming entrenched.
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May 07, 2026
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Bajaj Auto logs strong FY26, sees sales slowdown ahead
Bajaj Auto Ltd warned that demand for two-wheelers in India is likely to soften as rising raw material costs, driven by the West Asia conflict, push up vehicle prices and erode gains from recent goods and services tax (GST) cuts, even as it reported strong earnings growth and unveiled its largest share buyback.
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May 07, 2026
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CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Ted Turner, a brash television pioneer who raced yachts, owned huge chunks of the American West and transformed the news business by launching CNN and introducing the 24-hour cable news cycle, died Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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AI is forcing CEOs to make a stark choice: lay off workers or make them do more
Coinbase Global Chief Executive Brian Armstrong said his company was cutting 14% of its workforce as AI changes “how we work.”
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May 07, 2026
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Subsidy outgo for FY26 first II months at 91% of year’s target
The government’s subsidy spending reached 91% of the revised estimate for FY26 in the first 11 months, highlighting sustained strain from welfare commitments that is unlikely to ease soon, as the West Asia war fuels cost pressures in the economy.
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May 07, 2026
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Zee sues Reliance-Disney over alleged music copyright breach
Zee Entertainment has sued the Reliance-Disney joint venture, the country's biggest entertainment company, alleging it used Zee’s copyrighted music after licence agreements expired, court documents show.
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May 07, 2026
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Air India’s Bengaluru MRO facility rollout delayed to ‘27
Delays are driven by difficulties in locally sourcing high-grade steel and specialized bolts
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May 07, 2026
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12 Indian companies to invest $1.1 bn in US
Twelve Indian businesses announced $1.1 billion in investment in the US on Tuesday to help create jobs and build stronger supply chains, US ambassador to India and special envoy to South and Central Asia Sergio Gor said in a social media post.
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May 07, 2026
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HDFC Bank set to get clean chit in governance lapses
Law firms reviewing governance at HDFC Bank are set to report this month that they haven't found any major lapses
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May 07, 2026
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Prepare for seasons of discontent even if the war ends
More than two months on from the beginning of the third Gulf War, despite warnings of oil and gas shortages in the coming weeks, stock investors in the US have used bad news to buy on the dips.
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May 07, 2026
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Aadhar Housing eyes ₹50k cr AUM milestone in three years
Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd is targeting over 20% growth in assets under management (AUM) in FY27 as it advances towards ₹50,000 crore over the next three years, saying West Asia tensions have no material impact on its loan book.
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May 07, 2026
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S&P cuts India FY27 growth view to 6.6%
India’s GDP growth is projected to moderate to 6.6% in the current fiscal from the earlier estimated 7.1%, and energy and food security reforms would be essential to achieve the Viksit Bharat goal by 2047, S&P Global said.
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May 07, 2026
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‘India to hurt if Iran war stretches in May’
For India, the fallout from the West Asia conflict, while negative for the macro-economy, would remain manageable if a final peace deal is reached by mid-May.
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May 07, 2026
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Poetry, public transport and slow travel in Iran
This excerpt from Rootless and Restless describes the circuitous route to the author's trip to Iran in 2019
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May 07, 2026
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Market pique over Sebi policy tweaks, reversals
Sebi must publish draft proposals with rationale, legal backing and objectives, and invite public comments for 21 days.
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May 07, 2026
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Don't let Idle cash lose its value: put it to work with sweep-in FDs
Savings accounts typically earn 2-4%, often well below inflation of 4-5%, eroding purchasing power over time
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May 07, 2026
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Shree Cement dials back on expansion
Shree Cement Ltd, India’s third-largest cement maker by capacity, has dialled back its expansion plans just weeks after rival Adani Cements flagged a similar move.
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May 07, 2026
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Piramal Finance tests AI-led hiring for entry-level roles
Imagine walking into a job interview with no human on the other side, just some code analysing every word, tone and response before deciding your fate.
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May 07, 2026
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Mphasis sues Coforge in US court over employee hiring
Allegations are of violating contractual restrictions to gain access to client information
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May 07, 2026
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'Q4 output growth sentiment positive'
Growth sentiment in India's manufacturing sector stays positive during the fourth quarter of FY26 despite rising input costs and geopolitical uncertainties, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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Law firms see focus on contract clause as war raises heat
After an initial wave of force majeure queries triggered by the West Asia conflict, law firms now see companies and lenders grappling with a more complex question: whether the economic fallout—from rising input costs to supply-chain disruptions—could trigger scrutiny under material adverse change (MAC) clauses in financing agreements, even when there is no default.
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