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BSNL unions oppose second VRS, cite policy flaws, management inefficiency

The criticism follows reports that BSNL's board of directors plans to reduce its workforce by 35 per cent through another round of Voluntary Retirement Scheme

Mumbai SEZ leasing rises sharply in 2024, reverses 3-year downward trend

The decline in SEZ leasing in recent years had been largely driven by the government's sunset clauses, which phased out tax benefits, making these zones less attractive to potential tenants

Best of BS Opinion: Consumption trends, food security, and bold debates

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Former PM Manmohan Singh, architect of modern India's economy, passes away

Dr Singh, 92, was admitted to Aiims Delhi's emergency ward late Thursday and had been battling health issues for a while

Decoded: Why Trump wants Panama Canal back and what it means for the world

Donald Trump criticised Panama Canal fees as a 'rip-off' and raised alarms about China's influence near the canal, sparking a renewed debate over its trade role and sovereignty

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Congress unveils 'mauka mauka' booklet, targets AAP, BJP before Delhi polls

Congress booklet takes a dig at the shortcomings and unmet promises of the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi and the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre

Best of BS Opinion: Whiskey notes, quantum dreams, and fiscal brews

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Centre to launch toll-free farmer helpline in 2025 to address grievances

To cater to the linguistic diversity of the farming community, the helpline will support grievance registration in 22 official languages

Best of BS Opinion: Balancing growth, sustainability, and innovation

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India's biryani cravings top Swiggy's charts: 83 million orders in 2024

Dosas emerged as a surprise culinary superstar, with 23 million orders, reflecting their growing popularity across the nation, Swiggy said in its report

From AI chips to 6G testing: How India's tech landscape evolved in 2024

A new Centre of Excellence on Classical and Quantum Communications for 6G has been inaugurated this year at the IITM Research Park in Chennai to spearhead research and development in 6G technologies

Best of BS Opinion: Holidays with India Inc: Popcorn and free trade dreams

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Best of BS Opinion: Political postures, national symbols and history

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'Can't speak Kannada?' Cars24 CEO's Delhi-pitch rekindles language debate

Vikram Chopra addressed those who had not learned Kannada despite living in Bengaluru for years, adding that it was fine and invited them to move to Delhi

From Adani row to Ambedkar clash, how Parliament's Winter Session unfolded

The Winter Session of Parliament ended on a tense note as members of the INDIA bloc staged a protest march calling for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over his remarks about BR Ambedkar

AI, upskilling, and sectoral growth lead India's evolving 2024 job market

While the IT/ software services sector faced challenges earlier in the year, including a 17 per cent decline in the first quarter, the sector rebounded with a 12 per cent growth by the third quarter

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How is China achieving record harvests despite reducing fertiliser use?

China has reduced fertiliser use for eight consecutive years since 2015 and yet the country's agricultural output has steadily increased with 2024 grain production hitting a historic high