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Tourists flock to Rajasthan as Delhi chokes on post-Diwali pollution
Hotel occupancy is hovering between 70 and 80 per cent, out of which domestic tourists account for 95 per cent
 "Tourists flock to Rajasthan as Delhi chokes on post-Diwali pollution")
Chhattisgarh govt releases 22nd instalment of Mahatari Vandan Yojana
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai disbursed ₹634.65 crore at a programme in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district
 "Chhattisgarh govt releases 22nd instalment of Mahatari Vandan Yojana")
A long shot
What India's Integrated Rocket Force would mean for deterrence, doctrine, and defence
 "A long shot")
Modi Illva targets ₹4,000 crore sales in 5 years; to import Illva brands
Modi Illva aims to double revenues to Rs 4,000 crore in five years and is in talks to import select Illva Saronno brands, as it expands its premium portfolio and rolls out Rockford Imperial Reserve
 "Modi Illva targets ₹4,000 crore sales in 5 years; to import Illva brands")
IMDb 2025 list: Saiyaara debutants Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda make top stars
Saiyaara debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda featured on IMDb's most popular Indian stars list for 2025, while director Mohit Suri topped IMDb's first-ever most popular Indian directors list
 "IMDb 2025 list: Saiyaara debutants Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda make top stars")
IITs' push to broaden job profiles pays dividends with diverse offers
Hedge funds and trading firms outpace start-ups in placement drives
 "IITs' push to broaden job profiles pays dividends with diverse offers")
East Asian hotel chains ramp up India market expansion plans
Targeting luxury and mid segments, companies to chip at US, European brands' market share
 "East Asian hotel chains ramp up India market expansion plans")
Datanomics: Trade, energy and defence in focus as Putin visits India
With oil imports down and arms reliance shrinking, summit eyes energy security, S-400, and a $29 billion trade deficit
 "Datanomics: Trade, energy and defence in focus as Putin visits India")
We should look at FDI from China with safeguards: CII President Memani
Memani said the government should fast-track disinvestment of public sector units and use this capital for some large transformational projects
 "We should look at FDI from China with safeguards: CII President Memani")
PwC India sees ₹1.1 trillion shortfall in net tax collections in FY26
Following this uptick, PwC expects growth to moderate to 7 per cent in the second half, putting full-year expansion at 7.5-8 per cent
 "PwC India sees ₹1.1 trillion shortfall in net tax collections in FY26")
Valuations factor in revenue growth, margin expectations for Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy India posted strong Q2FY26 margins and revenue on a solid order book and export demand, but HVDC's long gestation and rich valuations may cap gains despite an upbeat outlook
 "Valuations factor in revenue growth, margin expectations for Hitachi Energy")
Retail investors sell ₹23,000 crore in two months as markets rally
The retreat from direct equities contrasts with continued inflows from domestic institutional investors
 "Retail investors sell ₹23,000 crore in two months as markets rally")
India's crude security holds as refiners pivot from sanctioned suppliers
With the November 21 deadline now past, India's Russian crude inflows are easing but not collapsing as refiners pivot to non-sanctioned suppliers, tap alternatives and benefit from soft global prices
 "India's crude security holds as refiners pivot from sanctioned suppliers")
Indian refiners to issue second tender to secure four more US LPG cargoes
Indian refiners will also issue some spot tenders for purchase of US LPG for deliveries early next year, the sources said. Details are not yet available
 "Indian refiners to issue second tender to secure four more US LPG cargoes")
Telcos push OTT platforms to self-verify users, not rely on SIM checks
CAF is a critical regulatory document for compliance, and telecom service providers are audited to ensure its accuracy and integrity. Failure to do so can lead to penalties
 "Telcos push OTT platforms to self-verify users, not rely on SIM checks")
Infosys seeing surge in traction among clients for India-based GCCs
Infosys, India's second largest IT services provider, launched its AI-first GCC model last month which accelerates the set up and transformation of GCCs into AI-powered hubs for innovation and growth
 "Infosys seeing surge in traction among clients for India-based GCCs")
No near-term triggers for building materials as Q2 growth stays muted
Building materials companies logged mid single-digit Q2FY26 growth amid monsoon disruption, weak retail demand. Brokerages remain split on an H2 rebound as pricing, PVC and competition stay in focus
 "No near-term triggers for building materials as Q2 growth stays muted")
India must build safer roads, enforce laws with tech, reform licensing
We needs to build safer road networks. Stricter enforcement of road laws is essential, supported by technology such as automated surveillance, e-challaning, speed-detection cameras & AI-based tracking
 "India must build safer roads, enforce laws with tech, reform licensing")
Weaker rupee to help exporters, low inflation means it doesn't pose a risk
In a situation where the balance of payments has turned negative, the currency would be expected to depreciate and act as a stabiliser
 "Weaker rupee to help exporters, low inflation means it doesn't pose a risk")
Between being and nothingness: Yiyun Li picks acceptance as a way of living
Yiyun Li is an award-winning Chinese-American author with multiple novels and short story collections to her name
 "Between being and nothingness: Yiyun Li picks acceptance as a way of living")