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Centre nudges states to implement new labour codes, shifts reform goalpost
During 2019-20, Parliament consolidated 29 labour laws into four codes - Code on Wages; Code on Social Security; Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code; and Industrial Relations Code
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Perils of overestimates: Balancing deficit targets with accurate estimates
The sharp downward revision in personal income-tax collections for 2024-25 was perhaps one of the main reasons for the government applying the brakes on its revenue expenditure
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Mission space: Isro to gain immensely from Axiom-4 with Gaganaut experience
Isro trained Group Captain Shukla for the ISS mission and this is important since it has never run a manned mission (India's first man in space, back in 1984, was trained in the Soviet cosmonaut prog)
 "Mission space: Isro to gain immensely from Axiom-4 with Gaganaut experience")
Supply crunch: India needs a proactive strategy for rare earth security
India must also recognise that future value chains for critical minerals will be constructed, taking into account the demands of the host nations
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Germany woos Indian students amid rising uncertainty in US visa policies
Applications to German universities have surged 30% in recent months, with Ambassador Philipp Ackermann citing Germany's appeal amid uncertainty over US student visa rules
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Assam's new gun licence push could shift India's arms seizure map
Illegal gun seizures are rising steadily in North and East India even as Assam's new arms licence policy could alter demand dynamics near the Bangladesh border
 "Assam's new gun licence push could shift India's arms seizure map")
Higher yields across crops don't always mean higher income for farmers
Data from 2013-14 to 2024-25 show yield increases haven't translated into proportional income gains for all crops, with market access and prices emerging as key factors
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India's new-age missile with an old name
Astra, which in Sanskrit means "weapon," is a cutting-edge air-to-air missile. It is referred to in major multifront combats in Indian mythology, including the epic Mahabharat.
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Why is Morgan Stanley bullish on Grasim Industries in the medium-term?
Grasim Industries shares jumped in trade after New York, US-based brokerage Morgan Stanley upgraded the rating to 'Overweight', from 'Equal-weight.'
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L&T Finance share price soars 45% so far in 2025; what's behind the rally?
LTF stock price hit an over seven-year high of ₹197.10, and was trading higher for the fifth straight day, surging 14% during this period.
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BSE, MCX, IEX: Which exchange stock is worth your portfolio?
BSE and MCX share prices trade at all-time high levels. Technical chart suggests a likely positive bias for MCX and IEX stocks, while BSE may witness high volatility in the near-term.
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Defence stocks: Why did HAL, BEL, BDL, Data Patterns surge up to 5% today?
Defence stocks in India were rising today amid report that the Indian Army is set to receive a significant boost with the Defence Ministry expected to clear a ₹30,000-crore proposal for acquisition
 "Defence stocks: Why did HAL, BEL, BDL, Data Patterns surge up to 5% today?")
Nifty Bank likely to hit 60,000; these 5 bank stocks likely to gain
Technical chart shows that the Nifty Bank has near resistance at 57,000 levels; above which the index can potentially rally past the 60,000-mark. Here are 5 banking stocks that can potentially rally.
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Smallcap specialty chemicals stock zooms 86% in 5 weeks; do you own?
Camlin Fine Sciences share price hit a new high of ₹281.30, gaining 3 per cent on the BSE in Tuesday's intraday trade, quoting higher for the third straight day
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Finance ministry pushes public sector banks to expedite loans for weavers
Handloom organizations also benefit from an interest subvention, receiving loans at a concessional interest rate of 6 per cent for three years
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Overexposure to group business a challenge for LIC, say analysts
LIC's solvency ratio rose to 211 per cent in FY25 from 187 per cent in FY23
 "Overexposure to group business a challenge for LIC, say analysts")
Religious tourism turns key revenue stream for travel, hospitality firms
Religious and spiritual tourism has been the fastest growing segment for us across the portfolio, says Jatin Khanna
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Bundled consent mechanism likely to end as Meity plans stricter rules
DPDP Act may also ask intermediaries to keep detailed meta data records
 "Bundled consent mechanism likely to end as Meity plans stricter rules")
From non-negotiable to liberal: India sets agri tariff tiers for US
Concessions unlikely on grains; approach lenient towards almonds, blueberries
 "From non-negotiable to liberal: India sets agri tariff tiers for US")
Tafe, Agco Corp likely to settle tractor brand battle outside court
Tafe has given up directorship in Agco as part of deal
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