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The rise of India is deeply linked to the rise of technology: Jaishankar

‘Principle of economic strategic autonomy will hold the key to global re-balancing and big players will constantly strive to be more capable technologically’




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India-Australia free trade agreement to be effective Dec 29

Dawn of a new era for businesses, people, says Goyal




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Outstanding power sector dues of States decline by ₹24,680 crore

It is expected that strict implementation of the LPS rules will bring back financial viability of the power sector in the country and would attract investment to ensure reliable 24x7 electricity to the consumers




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Cheaper to live in India than US, UK and Germany: SBI report

If the household budget/ cost of living was Rs 100 in September 2021, it has increased by Rs 12 in both the US and India, but it has increased by Rs 20 in Germany and Rs 23 in the UK: Report




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Operating profit margin of 625 listed companies hits multi-year low

This, even as earnings jumped 27 per cent y-on-y, finds an ICRA study




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Civil Aviation Ministry notifies operational guidelines for drone PLI scheme

The PLI scheme will be only for the companies that are involved in the manufacture of drone and drone components in India




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More than 5.57 lakh cos struck off due to non-compliance with companies law provisions

A special task force has recommended the use of certain red flag indicators as alerts to identify shell companies




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ONDC may cover mobility, hospitality and travel sectors

Plans come at a time when traditional transport, hotel and restaurant sectors are up in arms against monopolisation of some aggregators




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India to become $10-trillion economy by 2035, forecasts CEBR

Its latest edition of the report released on Monday also warned that the world is moving toward recession




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PFRDA pitches for doubling tax break for NPS subscribers in the upcoming Budget

For NPS subscribers, PFRDA seeks capital gains treatment on par with mutual funds industry for gains liquidated through Tier-II investments




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Government amends rules to place online gaming under MeitY

The appointment of MeitY as the central regulatory authority will provide clarity and certainty to investors, industry and consumers, says Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports




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Grid stability, solar PV manufacturing, discom dues to take centrestage in 2023

Transmission remains a challenge even as power demand rises




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In a relief for India Inc, MCA extends virtual AGMs till September 2023

Also, the MCA allowed companies to hold EGMs via video conference until September 30, 2023




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India exports ₹2,400 cr of jewellery to Australia under FTA

This is the second FTA with Australia in this year and has a lot of potential for exporting finished products as they are largely a raw material and intermediate producing country: Piyush Goyal




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India will be a global price setter in fertilisers by 2024: Mandaviya

‘We will bring down DAP prices to below the $650/tonne level this month’, he said




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Public, private sectors need to leverage synergy and think out-of-the-box, says PM Modi

Modi meets economists seeking suggestions for the Budget




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Car sales declined by 7% in December

But utility vehicle segment grew 23% year-on-year: SIAM data




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Credit growth likely to be brisk in FY24 if inflation moderates: Survey

Growth in credit y-o-y since the January-March quarter of 2022 has moved into double digits




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Home demand resilient, inventory overhang dips: Eco Survey

Housing prices are trending up on a pan-India basis, the Survey showed




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Rare earth elements and critical minerals will be next geopolitical battleground: Survey

Shift to clean energy will boost demand




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Economic Survey: Huge gap between expectation and reality, says Amit Mitra

Survey expects India’s GDP growth rate to be 7 per cent while Budget Estimate 2022-23 expects the same to be 9.2 per cent




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Strength of India intact, forex reserves swelled by $8 billion in last two days: FM

Nirmala Sitharaman said the regulators will do their job on the Adani issue




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Global steel output declines 2.4% in April as China disappoints

Indian steel production up a notch year-on-year but lower than March output




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Wholesale inflation declines to 90-month low of -3.48% in May

WPI inflation trend to help retail inflation nearing RBI MPC’s target of 4%




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A single adverse weather event such as El Niño may not be a threat to macroeconomic stability, RBI Bulletin

There were years when, despite El Niño, rainfall was close to normal and inflation remained benign; the officials




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India withstood geopolitical shocks; will navigate future uncertainties too: MPC's Jayanth R Varma

Global growth expected to come down to 2.9 per cent in 2024




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GST Council likely to meet soon after winter session, insurance to be in focus

The Council is expected to meet between December 20 and 25 in Rajasthan




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Coorg calling

Head to the Karnataka hill station for an eco-friendly vacation




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On an idli quest

Who hasn’t indulged in the famous koil idli? AKILA KANNADASAN visits Kanchipuram to find out what makes this spongy delicacy popular




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Of secret gardens, music and garlic

Check out the places where people are partying across the globe this month




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Scaling new heights on a scooter

Stunt biker Anam Hashim hopes to lead a team of 10 to Khardung La




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Living a dream

On the eve of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s birthday, we take a look at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.




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Live life king-size

Planning a trip to Europe? Skip the hotels and find a fairytale castle to stay in, writes SMITA TRIPATHI




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A holiday without a bucket list

It is possible to enjoy an unhurried holiday in touristy Goa, filled with just the sound of crashing waves and the sight of emerald fields and golden sunsets, says SUBHA J RAO




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At the end of the line

The women of Nochi Kuppam more than add to the character of this coastal stretch. They keep the home fires burning




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Spotlight on Island of Crows

Kakkathuruthu, 75 km from Kochi airport, went from remote island to world famous, thanks to a Nat Geo feature. PRIYADERSHINI S finds out why




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Lights, camels, Renaissance!

Yes, yes we get it. This is the month when you have that difficult decision to take: should I travel now or wait for New Year? Maybe this line-up can help you make up your mind




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Travelling through South India

Weaving holidays, farm walks in Pollachi, road trips in Karnataka and breweries in Goa — we explore all these and more in our travel special dedicated to the South




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Dialogue of books: Navigating a turbulent world with literature’s map of imaginary places

The case for rereading cannot be made emphatically enough as we see how the armchair nature of David Damrosch’s travels serves as a nudge to readers to structure their favourite books




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Direct flight from Bengaluru to Sydney launched

Qantas will operate the flight four days a week on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.




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Data | Three deadly helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns with Indian aviation

India scores poorly in licensing regime and organisational processes and over 40% of helicopter accidents have been due to pilot errors




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Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra sky dives, paraglides and hikes around Switzerland, between servings of fondue

The javelin thrower has been roped in as the Friendship Ambassador of Switzerland. He also donated his gold-winning javelin to the The Olympic Museum in Lausanne



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30BestBarsIndia announces its list: Sidecar wins the title for the best bar in the country

On the night before 30BestBarsIndia announced its list, nominees partied hard in Delhi, in a joyful chaos of cocktails and reunions. 



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India plans to set up mini Silicon Valley for GCCs in Goa: Goyal

India’s growth story would take the country’s economy $35 trillion in the next 25 years, says Goyal




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Incoming US govt policies may open new doors for India: CEA

Pre-emptive pessimism is premature and unwarranted, says Nageswaran




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India to focus on climate finance, accountability, protection for vulnerable communities at COP29

India's national statement is scheduled for November 18-19




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Businesses have 3 weeks to avail ITC, correct compliances in GST returns for FY24

A circular issued on October 15 talks about changes made in this fiscal related with pending ITC availment and correction in GST Compliances




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EXPLAINER - A guide to COP29 climate jargon

With U.N. climate talks tackling complex topics from energy policy to global financial aid, the annual summit has developed its own ever-growing lexicon




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India-Russia trade target of $100 bn realistic but urgent need for balance: Jaishankar

Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov begins two-day India visit, attends India-Russia Business Forum




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FSSAI looking to develop SOP for online food deliveries for quick commerce, e-commerce platforms

The SOP will look at elaborating on parameters to ensure compliance with food safety norms across the entire supply chain of online food delievery ecosystem