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Centre simplifies approval process for exploration of coal, lignite
The country's increasing energy requirements demand faster, more efficient, and technologically robust exploration of coal and lignite resources
 "Centre simplifies approval process for exploration of coal, lignite")
Govt gives smartphone makers 90 days to preload govt cyber security app
The Centre has reportedly asked phone makers to preload its Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app on all new devices within 90 days, and ensure users cannot delete it, as part of steps to curb phone fraud
 "Govt gives smartphone makers 90 days to preload govt cyber security app")
Govt may relax rules under PLI scheme for ACC battery output after delays
In 2022, 30 GWh were allotted under the scheme, of which 20 GWh went to Ola Electric, and 5 GWh each to Reliance New Energy and Rajesh Exports
 "Govt may relax rules under PLI scheme for ACC battery output after delays")
Japanese property giants deepen their push into booming Indian market
Japanese companies and funds have boosted investment in overseas real estate by a fifth this year, according to a survey by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Research Institute
 "Japanese property giants deepen their push into booming Indian market")
Despite revisions, ISI Kolkata community protests draft Bill's provisions
ISI Kolkata community protests a draft Bill, alleging it enables government control and pushes unwanted commercialisation
 "Despite revisions, ISI Kolkata community protests draft Bill's provisions")
Vivek Chaturvedi appointed CBIC chairman, to take charge on December 1
Chaturvedi's service record shows that his deepest and longest experience lies in the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
 "Vivek Chaturvedi appointed CBIC chairman, to take charge on December 1")
Excise reset uncorks demand and investment in Andhra's liquor market
Retail privatisation, wider brand access and transparent rules are lifting volumes and drawing major players back to the state
 "Excise reset uncorks demand and investment in Andhra's liquor market")
Need anti-dumping duties on Chinese excavators, cranes: ACE's Sorab Agarwal
ACE's Sorab Agarwal urges urgent safeguard or anti-dumping duties on Chinese crawler excavators and tower cranes, warning that predatory pricing and subsidies are rapidly eroding India's market share
 "Need anti-dumping duties on Chinese excavators, cranes: ACE's Sorab Agarwal")
E2W sales stumble in November; Hero knocks Ola Electric out of top 4
Once the market leader, Ola Electric saw registrations fall below the 10,000-a-month mark, down to 8,254 units, almost half of what it posted in October, according to Vahan data
 "E2W sales stumble in November; Hero knocks Ola Electric out of top 4")
Incidents of paddy stubble burning down sharply 13% in 2025, shows data
In Haryana, the number has come down by a similar percentage to just 659
 "Incidents of paddy stubble burning down sharply 13% in 2025, shows data")
Experts on DoT mandate: SIM binding for OTTs unlikely to curb fraud
Industry and policy experts warn the new rules could upend user experience while doing little to curb cyber fraud
 "Experts on DoT mandate: SIM binding for OTTs unlikely to curb fraud")
Foreign tourist arrivals on the rise but shy of 2019 peak as season begins
Winter travel will test India's return to the global travel map
 "Foreign tourist arrivals on the rise but shy of 2019 peak as season begins")
OTTs may drive up to 10% growth for South cinema dubbing rights in 2026
Earlier, the dubbed rights of South Indian films were considered 'library fillers' or inexpensive content acquired to keep channels running round the clock
 "OTTs may drive up to 10% growth for South cinema dubbing rights in 2026")
Bills to replace GST compensation cess on tobacco, pan masala likely in LS
The Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, and The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, are listed for introduction on Monday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Bills to replace GST compensation cess on tobacco, pan masala likely in LS")
Mumbai property registrations mark best November since 2013: Knight Frank
In the first eleven months of 2025, Mumbai recorded over 1.35 lakh registrations, contributing more than Rs 12,224 crore to the state
 "Mumbai property registrations mark best November since 2013: Knight Frank")
Cement makers upbeat on Q2 sales, expect second half of FY26 to be better
Top five cement makers such as UltraTech, Ambuja Cement, Shree Cement, Dalmia Bharat and Nuvoco Vistas have reported up to 18 per cent growth
 "Cement makers upbeat on Q2 sales, expect second half of FY26 to be better")
CII urges govt to set up finance institution, fund to promote green economy
As India moves closer to its goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy, advancing a green economy is no longer a choice but a strategic necessity, it said
 "CII urges govt to set up finance institution, fund to promote green economy")
Treating love for work like virtue can backfire on employees, teams: Study
People all around the world experience intrinsic motivation. But if that feeling is universal, its moralisation is not
 "Treating love for work like virtue can backfire on employees, teams: Study")
AI rush risks 'democracy, jobs, earth', warn over 1,000 Amazon workers
The employees said Amazon's "all-costs justified, warp speed" approach to the powerful technology will have an impact on the workplace and the environment
 "AI rush risks 'democracy, jobs, earth', warn over 1,000 Amazon workers")
DoT mandates device-SIM binding for using communication OTT apps in India
Industry executives say directions have been issued without prior public consultation or impact assessment
 "DoT mandates device-SIM binding for using communication OTT apps in India")