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As outage hits thousands of users globally, Twitter says 'let's try again'
During the outage, some users were unable to log in to their Twitter account via desktops or laptops
 "As outage hits thousands of users globally, Twitter says 'let's try again'")
Rupee rangebound as dollar sales by exporters help in risk-averse market
The rupee was at 82.78 per dollar by 10:05 a.m. IST, having firmed up to 82.75. The currency closed at 82.8575 on Wednesday
 "Rupee rangebound as dollar sales by exporters help in risk-averse market")
Asia's tourist hotspots prepare for boom as China relaxes Covid rules
International flights to and from China are at just 8% of pre-pandemic levels, shows data
 "Asia's tourist hotspots prepare for boom as China relaxes Covid rules")
Firms could raise funds via public issues in 2023 as cash tightens: Bankers
Corporates have traditionally preferred raising funds via private placements due to its ease, shorter execution time, and lower costs overall
 "Firms could raise funds via public issues in 2023 as cash tightens: Bankers")
India extends policy to import refined palm oil at lower duty of 13.75%
The duty cut made refined palm oil imports lucrative for Indian refiners, which traditionally prefer to import crude palm oil
 "India extends policy to import refined palm oil at lower duty of 13.75%")
Oil drops 2% in light trading on China demand concern amid Covid surge
Brent crude futures fell $1.82, or 2.2%, to $82.51 a barrel by 11:23 a.m. EST [1623 GMT], while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.60, or 2%, to $77.93 per barrel.
 "Oil drops 2% in light trading on China demand concern amid Covid surge")
CERC retains ceiling of Rs 12/unit on electricity on spot power exchanges
India's power regulator retained a price cap of 12 rupees ($0.1450) per unit on electricity traded on its spot power exchanges ahead of expected record energy demand in the coming summer months
 "CERC retains ceiling of Rs 12/unit on electricity on spot power exchanges")
SBI to consider raising funds via infrastructure bonds worth up to $1.21 bn
SBI, the country's largest lender, said it will consider approval for raising funds through the issue of infrastructure bonds worth up to 100 billion rupees ($1.21 billion) during fiscal year 2023
 "SBI to consider raising funds via infrastructure bonds worth up to $1.21 bn")
Global markets remained flat, investors on sidelines post-China reopening
By Ankur Banerjee and Naomi Rovnick
 "Global markets remained flat, investors on sidelines post-China reopening")
Sheela Foam to buy rival mattress maker Kurlon for $241 million: Report
Indian mattress maker Sheela Foam Ltd will soon acquire competitor Kurlon for 20 billion rupees ($241.29 million), ET Now reported on Wednesday, citing sources
 "Sheela Foam to buy rival mattress maker Kurlon for $241 million: Report")
Russia retaliates on oil price cap as eastern Ukraine sees heavy fighting
The price cap, unseen even in the times of the Cold War between the West and the Soviet Union, is aimed at crippling Moscow's military efforts in Ukraine - without upsetting markets
 "Russia retaliates on oil price cap as eastern Ukraine sees heavy fighting")
Dollar edges to one-week high vs yen amid spike in Treasury yields
The greenback dropped as low as 130.58 yen that day for the first time since early August as traders speculated about an eventual end of BOJ stimulus
 "Dollar edges to one-week high vs yen amid spike in Treasury yields")
Fixing relevance: Twitter restores suicide prevention after backlash
"We know they are useful and our intent was not to have them down permanently"
 "Fixing relevance: Twitter restores suicide prevention after backlash")
China to reopen borders, abandon quarantine even as Covid-19 cases rise
Zero-Covid policy over: Quarantine for travellers to end starting Jan 8
 "China to reopen borders, abandon quarantine even as Covid-19 cases rise")
India plans $2 billion incentive for green hydrogen industry, says report
The 180-billion-rupee ($2.2 billion) incentive aims to reduce the production cost of green hydrogen by a fifth over the next five years, said a senior government official
 "India plans $2 billion incentive for green hydrogen industry, says report")
Banks may need to lift deposit rates as credit demand surges: RBI report
The Reserve Bank of India has raised rates aggressively this year to tame inflation. While banks have swiftly transmitted the hikes to their lending rates, deposit rates have been laggards for most
 "Banks may need to lift deposit rates as credit demand surges: RBI report")
US dollar falls as China eases Covid rules for inbound travelers
China will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine on arrival starting Jan. 8, the National Health Commission said on Monday, even as Covid cases spike
 "US dollar falls as China eases Covid rules for inbound travelers")
Oil prices hit three-week high as China eases Covid-19 restrictions
Brent crude was up 22 cents, or 0.3%, at $84.14 a barrel by 0911 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 7 cents to $79.63
 "Oil prices hit three-week high as China eases Covid-19 restrictions")
Gold prices rise as dip in $ makes bullion less expensive for buyers
Spot gold was up 0.6% at $1,807.69 per ounce, as of 0704 GMT. U.S. gold futures rose 0.6% to $1,814.80
 "Gold prices rise as dip in $ makes bullion less expensive for buyers")
Four employees of Laurus Labs die in fire incident at firm's Andhra plant
One other employee is undergoing treatment in a hospital after the incident that occurred on Monday evening
 "Four employees of Laurus Labs die in fire incident at firm's Andhra plant")