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Koo, rival to X, to shut down amid failed acquisition talks

After struggling to secure new funding and exploring mergers with various platforms, Koo faced insurmountable challenges




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YouTube hikes its premium subscription prices across categories in India

The family plan, which allows users to share their subscription benefits with up to five members, has witnessed the highest price increase




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FinMin releases Revenue Deficit Grant of ₹7,183 crore to 14 States

West Bengal received the highest amount of ₹1,132.25 crore




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Inflation manageable; job creation, wealth distribution priority over inflation now: Finance Minister

India and the US will become the engines of global growth, says Nirmala Sitharaman




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Windfall profit tax on crude oil hiked, levy on export of diesel cut

The export tax on jet fuel or ATF, which was set at ₹5 a litre in the last review on November 1, has not been altered




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GST payers get communication to first show irreversible ITC and then reverse, experts advise caution in filing Nov GSTR-3B

In August 2022 this year, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Custom (CBIC) issued a detailed clarification on reporting of information about reversal of ITC as well as ineligible ITC




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India’s FTAs with EU, UK, Canada may not bring in significant gains, says report

Insignificant market access, introduction of new issues, a double whammy




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India may see another farmer agitation over legal guarantee of MSP

Samyukta Kisan Morcha to hold nationwide march to Raj Bhawans on November 26, to mark the two years of the farmer protest




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CAG stresses need to strengthen audits of local bodies

Audit needs to verify whether crucial fiscal steps recommended by Finance Commission have been met




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FinMin claims enough opportunity given to trade unions to present views during pre-budget consultations

FinMin officials say issue raised by the Trade Unions is politically motivated




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Centre brings 15 additional departments under ED’s info sharing arrangement

Several legal experts see this giving untrammelled powers to the ED




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Centre weighs new WFH rules for SEZs to balance needs of units, developers

IT firms units want WHF for more employees for a longer period, developers are concerned about losing customers for office space




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Ease of NPS account opening: PFRDA allows digital onboarding through Central KYC

Central KYC (CKYC) is managed by CERSAI, which is government authorised entity to function as Central KYC Registry




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Can climate-resilient farming become a profitable venture?  

The mantra of climate-resilient farming was simple but difficult to digest for traditional farming households




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CAGs of India, Chile sign MoU to support capacity building

Murmu is currently on an official visit to Chile




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Kirit Parikh panel submits report on gas prices, suggests pricing freedom beginning Jan 2026

ONGC and Oil India will be paid a price linked to imported oil but it will have a minimum or floor price of $4 per million British thermal unit and a cap or ceiling price of $6.5




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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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Make in Odisha summit: Investments worth over ₹5-lakh cr to flow into State

Govt launches new policy; aims to make the State a destination choice for industrial enterprises




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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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Govt prepares draft to use Middleware for broadcasting TV channel content without Internet

Middleware can be used to deliver broadcast content to portable devices through Wireless LAN/WiFi




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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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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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ICAI bats for India Inc, pitches for 100% tax deduction for CSR expenses

Currently, CSR expenses made by India Inc are not treated as business expense, hence not allowed for IT deduction purposes




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110 mt of coal stocks to be maintained at mine pitheads, power plants by March 2023: Coal Secretary

For the first time, power plants on the western coast would receive coal through the coastal shipping route, he said




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India-EU FTA: EU seeks ambitious commitments in government procurement, India resists

New Delhi unwilling to show flexibility in elements such as non-discrimination, dispute settlement




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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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Need to closely monitor CAD: Economic Survey

India’s current account deficit widens to 4.4 per cent of the GDP in the September quarter, from 2.2 per cent during the April-June period




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‘Sharp increase in Railway freight traffic indicative of strong revival in economic activity post-Covid’

Revenue-earning freight traffic for April–Nov period was saw an 8.3 per cent higher y-o-y at 976.8 million tonnes




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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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Economic Survey: States taking new initiatives to improve their revenue sources

Some measures include increasing property tax and power tariffs and privatising state public sector enterprises




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Realtors see hit in demand at the lower end

In nine months, the repo rate has risen 250 basis points to touch a seven-year high of 6.5 per cent




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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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Prolonged Persian Gulf crisis can affect India’s economic activity: FinMin

Depending on how the situation develops, crude oil prices may push higher, says Finance Ministry’s monthly economic review




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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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A bite of the big apple

Sliced lamb shawarma, sesame-crusted pancakes, pickles on a stick, cannolis with fresh ricotta... DIVYA CHANDRAN discovers why a walking tour is a great way to take in the flavours of New York city




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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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Playing it cool in the Highlands

The world is talking about Burning Man, the desert festival in Nevada where art meets music and partying, and the “burners” coexist in peace, fuelled by love... and food of course. Sounds intriguing, but admit it, all that dust and living in basic tents minus the modern amenities isn’t what a lot of us can deal with. Yes, some of us are unabashedly spoilt. So what? Meanwhile, PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY lists the other picks for a fabulous September




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Ten places to visit in Norway

JOSEPH ANDREWS lists some of Scandinavia’s most striiking destinations




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In the city of joy

Come Durga Puja, and Kolkata is filled with a unique, noisy fervour that’s part of the flavour of the season, writes ANUBHUTI KRISHNA




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At home with Mr. Darcy

It’s Pride and Prejudice all over again, as SUDARSHANA SRINIVASAN wanders around Lyme Park




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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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Songs of the River Ganga: Shantanu Moitra’s lyrical journey to self-discovery

The six-episode series traces the emotional and spiritual calling of the 55-year-old Bollywood music composer, explores his creative dimension and puts his physical mettle to the test



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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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Shogo hits the right chord to fulfil his wanderlust

The 26-year old from Japan’s Tokyo has so far visited 36 countries making use of his social media connections




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Data | Kerala tops the country in terms of citizens with passports

India ranks low in terms of visa-free/visa-on-arrival regimes for travellers in 2022




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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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