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US senators back congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, when asked about a follow-up strike aimed at people no long able to fight, said Congress does not have information that happened
 "US senators back congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats")
Odisha emerges as most attractive state for MSMEs, says CM Majhi
Since the BJP came to power in 2024, the government has taken several steps to promote industrial development in Odisha, he said
 "Odisha emerges as most attractive state for MSMEs, says CM Majhi")
Opec+ holds 2026 group-wide oil output steady, agrees capacity mechanism
The countries agreed the pause in output hikes for the first quarter at their last meeting held earlier this month
 "Opec+ holds 2026 group-wide oil output steady, agrees capacity mechanism")
Best of BS Opinion: Will a 25% rate cut make any meaningful difference?
Today's Best of BS Opinion looks at India's real GDP growth contrasts with weak nominal growth, persistent air pollution, confusion over AI , and uncertain labour-code implementation and more
 "Best of BS Opinion: Will a 25% rate cut make any meaningful difference?")
December monetary policy a close call; all eyes on RBI's communication
With inflation at a record low of 0.25% and robust GDP growth, the RBI faces a close call between supporting the economy and a weakening rupee
 "December monetary policy a close call; all eyes on RBI's communication")
India crucial to how we see future of AI on Meta platforms: Arun Srinivas
Arun Srinivas reveals 92% of businesses on Meta are SMBs, details AI-driven features for creators, and a strategic rethink for WhatsApp Pay
 "India crucial to how we see future of AI on Meta platforms: Arun Srinivas")
After robust H1, economists upgrade full-year FY26 growth forecast to 7.5%
Most economists have raised India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to around 7.5% after a strong first half, citing robust Q2 data, improving credit trends and potential support from a US trade deal
 "After robust H1, economists upgrade full-year FY26 growth forecast to 7.5%")
Cyclone Ditwah weakens into deep depression, says Meteorological office
The system is being monitored by the Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) at Karaikal and Chennai, it added
 "Cyclone Ditwah weakens into deep depression, says Meteorological office")
Abhishek's 32-ball hundred triggers historic, record-packed SMAT tie
Opening after winning the toss, the left-hander hit top gear instantly, storming to a 12-ball fifty, dismantling his former SunRisers Hyderabad teammate Mohammed Shami for 23 runs in a single over.
 "Abhishek's 32-ball hundred triggers historic, record-packed SMAT tie")
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")
Bills to replace GST compensation cess may be tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday
Demerit goods to face a new levy to finance national security and public health
 "Bills to replace GST compensation cess may be tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday")
CII flags $1 tn green funding gap, seeks new finance body in Budget 2026
Industry body calls for a GIFT City-based intermediary to scale green capital, recycling and fast-track clearances
 "CII flags $1 tn green funding gap, seeks new finance body in Budget 2026")
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")
Cyclone Ditwah: Stranded Indians in Sri Lanka reach Thiruvananthapuram
IAF aircraft operated from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram reached here by 7.30 pm, according to the spokesperson
 "Cyclone Ditwah: Stranded Indians in Sri Lanka reach Thiruvananthapuram")
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")
RBI's MPC likely to hold steady on rate, keep neutral stance: BS Poll
OMOs for liquidity infusion expected, say economists
 "RBI's MPC likely to hold steady on rate, keep neutral stance: BS Poll")
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")
Quality control order rollbacks should be the start of bigger cleanups
The government defers quality control orders on steel and chemicals, signaling a shift from a protectionist trade regime that hurt downstream industries
 "Quality control order rollbacks should be the start of bigger cleanups")
British Airways sees potential in India, will look to expand services: COO
The airline plans to have a third daily flight from the national capital to London from next year, subject to regulatory approvals
 "British Airways sees potential in India, will look to expand services: COO")
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")