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New World's Adrian Cheng launches ALMAD to tap digital, tokenised assets
The move marks the latest chapter in the career of one of Hong Kong's best known property executives
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Play with full intent or don't play at all: Azharuddin on No Handshake-Row
Azharuddin, while talking about the recent India vs Pakistan controversy over players not shaking hands after the match, said this is unnecessary noise
Trump renews pressure on European countries to stop buying oil from Russia
The EU has already passed a ban that will prohibit importing petroleum products refined from Russia crude starting next year
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IT stocks brace for H-1B visa impact; but there's a silver lining: Analysts
Another silver lining for the companies and the markets, analysts said, is the falling dependence on the H-1B visa in the last few years.
 "IT stocks brace for H-1B visa impact; but there's a silver lining: Analysts")
Healthcare set to be more affordable as new GST rate kicks in from Sept 22
The GST Council has rationalised tax slabs on health and life insurance premiums, glucometers, and corrective spectacles
 "Healthcare set to be more affordable as new GST rate kicks in from Sept 22")
Top 9 Indian cities see 4% dip in housing sales in Q3 2025: Report
Housing sales in India's top nine cities fell 4% Y-o-Y in Q3 2025 to 1,00,370 units, while new launches stayed flat at 92,229 units, says PropEquity report
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India's online home services market to grow 22% to ₹88 bn by FY30: Report
Following the widespread adoption of quick commerce, 'Instant Home Services' is emerging as the next frontier in India's digital economy
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Asia Cup: Ashwin mocks Pakistan cricket before IND vs PAK Super 4 match
Ravichandran Ashwin backs referee Andy Pycroft, slams PCB over handshake row as India face Pakistan in Asia Cup Super 4 clash.
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FPIs withdraw ₹7,945 cr in Sept, net outflow at ₹1.4 trn in 2025 so far
Looking ahead, market experts believe that upcoming macroeconomic data from India and the US, along with progress in tariff negotiations, will be key drivers of FPI flows
 "FPIs withdraw ₹7,945 cr in Sept, net outflow at ₹1.4 trn in 2025 so far")
Thousands protest in Philippines against massive corruption scandal
A group of protesters waved Philippine flags and displayed a banner that read: No more, too much, jail them, as they marched in the Manila protest
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India, Oman set to ink CEPA trade pact soon as talks conclude: Oman's Envoy
In such agreements, two trading partners significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties on a maximum number of goods traded between them
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NTPC plans overseas uranium buys to secure fuel for future nuclear projects
To increase its non fossil fuel-based energy generation capacity, the company has plans to set up nuclear projects at various locations in India
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation today at 5 pm
This comes a day before the rollout of the GST reforms announced by the Cabinet, though the subject of the Prime Minister's address is yet to be known
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Nitish Kumar announces ₹25,000 allowance for 'vikas mitras' to buy tabs
He said their transportation allowance will also be increased from ₹1,900 to ₹2,500 per month
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Industry body UCCIL warns against export duty on low-grade iron ore
The government is planning to impose a 30 per cent export duty on low-grade iron ore from October this year
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H-1B visa fee hike, GST cut, trade talks likely to steer markets this week
Besides, trends in global equity markets would also be tracked by investors
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Monolithisch eyes 30% share of premixed ramming mass market in 2 years
The premixed ramming mass is expected to grow to nearly 5 lakh tonnes a month
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Navaratri bonanza for buyers as car, bike makers roll out price cuts
Luxury carmakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW as well as two-wheeler makers are set to reduce prices with new GST coming into force from September 22
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GST rate cut kicks in from Monday, goods, services to become cheaper
Mass consumption items like ghee, paneer, butter, 'namkeen', ketchup, jam, dry fruits, coffee and ice creams, and aspirational goods like TV, AC, washing machines will become cheaper
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TV prices drop ₹2,500-85,000 on lower GST, makers eye robust festive sales
The TV industry, which has had almost flat sales in the first half of this fiscal (April to September) so far, expects a spike in sales during festivals
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