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Taj GVK, IHCL sign 20-year pact for new five-star hotel in Bengaluru
IHCL will manage Taj GVK's upcoming five-star property in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, under a 20-year agreement as part of its ongoing expansion through management contracts
 "Taj GVK, IHCL sign 20-year pact for new five-star hotel in Bengaluru")
Healthcare industry welcomes faster GST refunds, seeks broader reform
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently announced that 90 per cent of GST refunds will now be released upfront for low-risk taxpayers
 "Healthcare industry welcomes faster GST refunds, seeks broader reform")
UP govt to hold global roadshows to attract manufacturing investments
The Yogi Adityanath-led government is targeting ₹3 trillion in manufacturing investments in 2025-26, up from ₹2.81 trillion in FY25
 "UP govt to hold global roadshows to attract manufacturing investments")
RBI announces measures to facilitate cross-border trade transactions
In January 2025, the RBI permitted Indian exporters to open foreign currency accounts with a bank outside India for the realisation of export proceeds
 "RBI announces measures to facilitate cross-border trade transactions")
Chhattisgarh govt to start paddy procurement at MSP from November 15
To ensure farmers receive the correct amount, the Vishnu Deo Sai-led government is providing an input subsidy in addition to the MSP
 "Chhattisgarh govt to start paddy procurement at MSP from November 15")
Govt panel urges faster nuclear approvals, fuel security to meet 100GW goal
It has recommended using existing sites and retiring thermal plant locations for new nuclear projects
 "Govt panel urges faster nuclear approvals, fuel security to meet 100GW goal")
Andhra govt to sign Google deal for AI hub, 1-GW data centre in Vizag
Andhra Pradesh inks pact with Google for a ₹80,000-crore 1GW AI data centre in Vizag, expected to create 1.8 lakh jobs and anchor India's first AI City project
 "Andhra govt to sign Google deal for AI hub, 1-GW data centre in Vizag")
Germany plans to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion
The lower house of parliament's budget committee is set to approve the arms deal for the country's army in the next few days
 "Germany plans to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion")
HCLTech Q2 result: Net profit flat at ₹4,235 cr, dividend declared
HCLTech's revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹31,942 crore, up 10.7% Y-o-Y from ₹28,862 crore, and 5.2% Q-o-Q from ₹30,349 crore
 "HCLTech Q2 result: Net profit flat at ₹4,235 cr, dividend declared")
Zero MDR on UPI challenging sustainability of system: CareEdge Research
The report said that UPI is well positioned to consolidate its role as the backbone of India's payments landscape on the back of interoperability and a conducive regulatory environment
 "Zero MDR on UPI challenging sustainability of system: CareEdge Research")
AI is reshaping the economy: Can India's education system keep pace?
India doesn't just need a workforce trained in AI - it needs a generation ready to think with AI
 "AI is reshaping the economy: Can India's education system keep pace?")
EPFO liberalises EPF partial withdrawals; members can withdraw up to 100%
Now, members will be able to withdraw up to 100 per cent of the eligible balance in the Provident Fund, including employee and employer share
 "EPFO liberalises EPF partial withdrawals; members can withdraw up to 100%")
Gold rallies ₹1,950 to record high of ₹127,950 per 10 grams in Delhi
According to the All India Sarafa Association, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,26,000 per 10 grams on Friday
 "Gold rallies ₹1,950 to record high of ₹127,950 per 10 grams in Delhi")
Brookfield, Bloom Energy to launch up to $5 bn AI infra partnership
Brookfield has been investing heavily in Europe and earlier this year laid out plans to invest 20 billion euros ($23.15 billion) to develop AI projects in France
 "Brookfield, Bloom Energy to launch up to $5 bn AI infra partnership")
SC to hear Sahara firm's plea Tuesday on sale of assets to Adani Properties
As per the apex court website, a special bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Surya Kant and M M Sundresh will hear the plea at 2 pm on Tuesday
 "SC to hear Sahara firm's plea Tuesday on sale of assets to Adani Properties")
US retailers brace for impact as Trump's additional 100% China tariffs loom
The tariff threat could prompt a "pull-forward of shipments" as retailers try to beat implementation timelines, said Blake Harden, managing director at Washington Council EY
 "US retailers brace for impact as Trump's additional 100% China tariffs loom")
US visa shock: Delhi man says approval turned into rejection within minutes
A Reddit user claimed his US visa was first approved and then suddenly rejected at the New Delhi embassy, sparking online debate over possible system or documentation errors
 "US visa shock: Delhi man says approval turned into rejection within minutes")
PM Modi urges group farming to boost income, grow high-value crops
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated for group farming, suggesting that small and marginal farmers pool their land parcels to grow high-value crops and enhance their income.
 "PM Modi urges group farming to boost income, grow high-value crops")
Hope, Campbell centuries lead spirited West Indies fightback in Delhi Test
India, who enforced the follow-on on Day 3 after bowling West Indies out for 248, found themselves toiling for over 200 consecutive overs in the field
 "Hope, Campbell centuries lead spirited West Indies fightback in Delhi Test")
Brookfield to buy remaining stake in Oaktree for nearly $3 billion
Under the terms of the deal, Brookfield Asset Management and its parent Brookfield will fund roughly $1.6 billion and $1.4 billion of the purchase price, respectively
 "Brookfield to buy remaining stake in Oaktree for nearly $3 billion")