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Puravankara leases retail space to IKEA at Purva Zentech Park in Bengaluru
The retailer will open its second Bengaluru store at Puravankara's upcoming Kanakapura Road project, set to be handed over in early 2026
 "Puravankara leases retail space to IKEA at Purva Zentech Park in Bengaluru")
India-China ties a lot better, both showing flexibility: Army chief
General Upendra Dwivedi says ground-level engagement has risen and friction points have reduced, though major decisions remain at higher levels
 "India-China ties a lot better, both showing flexibility: Army chief")
Decade-long delay in insolvency protections leaves families vulnerable
Two recent developments heighten the constitutional and legislative rationale for bringing this protection into effect
 "Decade-long delay in insolvency protections leaves families vulnerable")
Saudi bus accident: Hyderabad Police Commissioner confirms 45 dead
Addressing reporters here, Hyderabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar said a total of 54 people travelled to Jeddah from here on November 9. They were scheduled to return on November 23
 "Saudi bus accident: Hyderabad Police Commissioner confirms 45 dead")
CBDT confident of meeting FY26 tax target; refund checks slowing outflows
Chairman Ravi Agarwal says the department expects to meet its ₹25.2 trillion direct tax goal for FY26, with refunds slowing due to verification of incorrect claims and a dip in filings this year
 "CBDT confident of meeting FY26 tax target; refund checks slowing outflows")
Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.2% in October, shows PLFS data
The jobless rate in rural areas fell to 4.4 per cent from 4.6 per cent during this period
 "Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.2% in October, shows PLFS data")
India 'restless' for development, growing despite global challenges: PM
"Our GDP is growing at nearly seven per cent despite global instabilities; India is not just an emerging market but an emerging model too," he said
 "India 'restless' for development, growing despite global challenges: PM")
A level playing field: Case-by-case treatment in telecom should be avoided
This is not the first time that the Union government is considering a relief measure for the financially stressed telco
 "A level playing field: Case-by-case treatment in telecom should be avoided")
First tranche of US-India bilateral trade agreement 'near closure'
India says the first tranche of the Indo-US trade deal is close to finalisation, with talks focused on easing reciprocal tariffs and boosting bilateral trade amid shifting export trends
 "First tranche of US-India bilateral trade agreement 'near closure'")
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan HIGHLIGHTS Asia Cup Rising Stars: BAN dominate with 8-wicket win vs AFG
A clinical performance courtesy of 3-fers from Rakibul and Ripon each made sure that BAN cruised to victory later, chasing 79 runs within 14 overs on the night.
 "Bangladesh vs Afghanistan HIGHLIGHTS Asia Cup Rising Stars: BAN dominate with 8-wicket win vs AFG")
MCA finalises cabinet note on Companies Amendment Bill, eyes winter session
MCA finalises cabinet note; Bill to streamline rules, permit multi-disciplinary firms and widen NFRA's powers
 "MCA finalises cabinet note on Companies Amendment Bill, eyes winter session")
Global forums: Necessities or unnecessary burdens as reform calls grow
To address similar difficulties, the earlier generation of leaders established a host of international forums to foster mature and peaceful dialogue and reason among countries
 "Global forums: Necessities or unnecessary burdens as reform calls grow")
Indian OMCs unlikely to see impact on margins after US curbs on Russian oil
Fitch Ratings says sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil - which supply around 60% of India's Russian crude - may not materially affect OMC margins, though compliance challenges
 "Indian OMCs unlikely to see impact on margins after US curbs on Russian oil")
Nuclear rebound leaves India with challenges amid global clean-energy push
The global momentum for nuclear energy is gathering steam amid a push for net zero. India too has drawn up plans, but it has to deal with several tasks, including rolling out legislative reforms
 "Nuclear rebound leaves India with challenges amid global clean-energy push")
Among oldest Sensex stocks, Tata Motors drifts towards exit again
The stock is likely to be replaced by InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), which is currently the highest-ranked non-constituent by market value
 "Among oldest Sensex stocks, Tata Motors drifts towards exit again")
India to gain as US rolls back tariffs on key farm goods: Commerce minister
The Commerce Ministry said that while this applies to all trading partners, it creates a level playing field for Indian exporters
 "India to gain as US rolls back tariffs on key farm goods: Commerce minister")
Piyush Goyal urges corporates to create pool of funds to support startups
He also asked domestic firms to focus on quality, innovation and sustainability to push the country's economic growth
 "Piyush Goyal urges corporates to create pool of funds to support startups")
GST reforms expected to ignite animal spirits in financial sector: DEA secy
Recent uncertainties created by global tariffs have not impacted the Indian economy severely, she said
 "GST reforms expected to ignite animal spirits in financial sector: DEA secy")
The Sixteenth Finance Commission submits its five-year fiscal blueprint
Panel's recommendations sent to PM and finance minister; report to be tabled in Parliament
 "The Sixteenth Finance Commission submits its five-year fiscal blueprint")
S&P Global upgrades Bharti Airtel to BBB on stronger earnings outlook
The agency cited Airtel's rising ARPU, robust India operations and continued deleveraging for the upgrade, while noting rising debt at Bharti Telecom even as shareholder returns are set to increase
 "S&P Global upgrades Bharti Airtel to BBB on stronger earnings outlook")