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Brokers' body resolves differences with MagicBricks after disrespect row
In May this year, NAR India had directed its members to cease all listings, advertisements, and business transactions with MagicBricks and avoid all engagement with the platform
 "Brokers' body resolves differences with MagicBricks after disrespect row")
What happened in the 2024 election? Kamala Harris shares some thoughts
Harris was initially bewildered by Biden's sudden switch, including his determination to rush out an announcement
 "What happened in the 2024 election? Kamala Harris shares some thoughts")
India today has best camera in moon's orbit: Isro Chairman V Narayanan
Chandrayaan-3's success was a landmark in our space journey. It has given confidence to every one of us, not only at the Isro but also across the nation, said Isro Chairman V Narayanan
 "India today has best camera in moon's orbit: Isro Chairman V Narayanan")
US calls Piyush Goyal's visit for trade talks an important step forward
According to people aware of the matter, Goyal will meet United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer this week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly
 "US calls Piyush Goyal's visit for trade talks an important step forward")
Long procurement cycle may lead to outdated weapons: Rajinder Singh Bhatia
A decade ago, the bureaucracy was not as receptive to private sector participation as today. We could not conduct trials in India, said Rajinder Singh Bhatia, chairman of Kalyani Strategic Systems
 "Long procurement cycle may lead to outdated weapons: Rajinder Singh Bhatia")
GST 'savings festival' begins tomorrow; PM pushes swadeshi, self-reliance
Urges citizens, state govts to embrace, promote 'swadeshi'
 "GST 'savings festival' begins tomorrow; PM pushes swadeshi, self-reliance")
RBI considers allowing lenders to lock borrowers' phone after loan default
Adequate safeguards key for customer protection
 "RBI considers allowing lenders to lock borrowers' phone after loan default")
Trump's H-1B visa salvo: Costly for US firms, boon for India's economy
Students in the US on F-1 visas may be spared if they convert to H-1Bs without leaving - a strong incentive to remain in the country and push for permanent residency
 "Trump's H-1B visa salvo: Costly for US firms, boon for India's economy")
DRDO revamp on cards for faster tech delivery, says Defence Secretary
India's defence sector has made significant strides in indigenisation, but the journey is ongoing, said Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
 "DRDO revamp on cards for faster tech delivery, says Defence Secretary")
Trump's H-1B shock: Offshoring likely to get lift, IT cos may take a hit
New US visa fee piles pressure on Indian IT firms, threatening margins and accelerating shift to GCCs, automation, and local hiring
 "Trump's H-1B shock: Offshoring likely to get lift, IT cos may take a hit")
Warehousing companies torn between rising demand and flat rentals
Despite strong demand from e-commerce and 3PLs, rising land and construction costs are squeezing margins, pushing developers to seek private equity, Reits, and InvITs
 "Warehousing companies torn between rising demand and flat rentals")
Saudi Arabia-Pakistan dynamics: India must consider collateral impact
Israel's bombing of Qatar has signalled that the Trump White House has given Binyamin Netanyahu a carte blanche in the region
 "Saudi Arabia-Pakistan dynamics: India must consider collateral impact")
Race against time: Travel bookings to US spike after Trump's visa diktat
The US move to hike H-1B visa fees to $100,000 triggered a surge in last-minute bookings to the States, though officials later clarified the rule applies only to new applicants
 "Race against time: Travel bookings to US spike after Trump's visa diktat")
Abhishek, Haris Rauf in a heated exchange in IND vs PAK Super 4 clash
Abhishek continued his scintilating form in the ongoing Asia Cup and hammered a fifty in just 24 balls.
 "Abhishek, Haris Rauf in a heated exchange in IND vs PAK Super 4 clash")
A shock to IT: Indian companies should take the H-1B hit and move on
The decision also shows that Mr Trump is becoming more radical with his time in office, not less
 "A shock to IT: Indian companies should take the H-1B hit and move on")
No stops to the sops: A look at promises and more ahead of Bihar polls
Homework done, both NDA and INDIA are racing to woo marginalised groups with Assembly polls fast approaching. Harsh Kumar and Archis Mohan take a look at the promises, and more
 "No stops to the sops: A look at promises and more ahead of Bihar polls")
MGNREGA dispute: Supreme Court to take up Centre's plea on Monday
Centre has challenged an HC order to restart MGNREGA works in West Bengal. Sanjeeb Mukherjee reports
 "MGNREGA dispute: Supreme Court to take up Centre's plea on Monday")
Next phase of GST reforms will boost India's economic growth, says Fadnavis
The second-generation GST reforms commencing on September 22 will not only boost India's economy but will also directly benefit common citizens
 "Next phase of GST reforms will boost India's economic growth, says Fadnavis")
LAC, China on mind, PM Modi to visit Northeast for second time this month
Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura comes amid the Centre's renewed focus on the region, with India's neighbouring nations Bangladesh and Myanmar in ferment. Archis Mohan writes
 "LAC, China on mind, PM Modi to visit Northeast for second time this month")
Tiruppur weaves a new synthetic future, eyes ₹25,000 cr exports by 2030
The textile hub embraces man-made fibres, aiming for ₹25,000 crore worth of exports by 2030, even as it struggles with ecosystem gaps and fierce competition. Shine Jacob's ground report
 "Tiruppur weaves a new synthetic future, eyes ₹25,000 cr exports by 2030")