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India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth
The IMF identified further escalation of trade tensions and deepening geoeconomic fragmentation as a significant near-term risk for India
 "India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth")
India's new test for Permanent Establishment: Control over Presence
The Hyatt case has reignited a debate over what constitutes a permanent establishment, with courts increasingly focusing on the 'form over substance' principle
 "India's new test for Permanent Establishment: Control over Presence")
No systematic bias in inflation forecasts, asserts RBI dy guv Poonam Gupta
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said MPC inflation and growth forecasts show no directional bias and outlined the central bank's multi-model forecasting approach
 "No systematic bias in inflation forecasts, asserts RBI dy guv Poonam Gupta")
Steel prices may stabilise in Q4FY26 as demand rises despite imports
Global oversupply and Chinese exports continue to weigh on prices, but strong domestic demand and expected duty support could help stabilise Indian steel prices by the final quarter of FY26
 "Steel prices may stabilise in Q4FY26 as demand rises despite imports")
Google Meet down as users see '502 error': What's causing the outage?
Google Meet users across India faced trouble joining calls as a '502 error' appeared on screens; most complaints were about website glitches and server issues
 "Google Meet down as users see '502 error': What's causing the outage?")
Indian economy to grow at 6.6% in FY26, GST reform to ease tariff pain: IMF
Despite external headwinds, growth is expected to remain robust, supported by favourable domestic conditions, it added
 "Indian economy to grow at 6.6% in FY26, GST reform to ease tariff pain: IMF")
The Art of Spending Money: Housel warns against spending for status
People, says Mr Housel, rarely make grave spending mistakes when trying to meet basic needs. Misjudgments arise once they graduate to the realm of discretionary spending
 "The Art of Spending Money: Housel warns against spending for status")
Russia denies big concessions to Ukraine after leaked US envoy call: Report
Trump said on Tuesday Witkoff would meet Putin and that Jared Kushner, who helped negotiate the deal that brought about an uneasy ceasefire in the Gaza war between Israel and the Palestinian
 "Russia denies big concessions to Ukraine after leaked US envoy call: Report")
DoT de-licences 77-81 Ghz spectrum for cars to ease ADAS functionality
The move is expected to ease the process for the development of autonomous vehicles in the country
 "DoT de-licences 77-81 Ghz spectrum for cars to ease ADAS functionality")
Rising women-focused cash schemes pose tough fiscal, political calls
Bihar's last-minute scheme reflects a broader shift toward unconditional transfers, even as many states run revenue deficits and debt levels climb
 "Rising women-focused cash schemes pose tough fiscal, political calls")
US trade deals multiply but are offering little certainty or durability
A wave of new trade agreements under Trump 2.0 offers concessions to Asian partners, but their executive-order nature leaves room for renegotiation and continued uncertainty
 "US trade deals multiply but are offering little certainty or durability")
Sharp fall in inflation strengthens case for RBI to ease rates again
The MPC reduced the policy repo rate by 100 basis points this year, and its decision in the December meeting will depend largely on how it expects the inflation rate to evolve in the coming quarters
 "Sharp fall in inflation strengthens case for RBI to ease rates again")
Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China
China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past five years to assert its claims, which Taipei strongly rejects
 "Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China")
India's rice output may hit record high of 124 mt in 2025 kharif season
Good rice production could pressure government to step up buying
 "India's rice output may hit record high of 124 mt in 2025 kharif season")
Uranium deal important part of India-Canada bilateral ties, says MEA
The MEA said it is reviewing Dhaka's extradition request for Sheikh Hasina, stressing its commitment to Bangladesh's people
 "Uranium deal important part of India-Canada bilateral ties, says MEA")
36 dead so far in massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise complex
Nine people were declared dead on the scene and four others who were sent to the hospital were later confirmed dead, authorities told reporters
 "36 dead so far in massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise complex")
US peace plan for Ukraine drew from Russian document, says report
Speaking to reporters in Geneva this week, Rubio acknowledged receiving "numerous written non-papers and things of this nature," without elaborating.
 "US peace plan for Ukraine drew from Russian document, says report")
Constitution has given us the power to dream, says PM Narendra Modi
In a letter on Constitution Day, he urges citizens to fulfil constitutional duties
 "Constitution has given us the power to dream, says PM Narendra Modi")
CAQM revokes Grap III measures in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
The pollution monitoring body said that measures under Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the revised Grap, issued on November 21, will stay in force and be closely monitored to prevent any further worsening
 "CAQM revokes Grap III measures in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves")
Cooling product makers face near-term concerns as recovery hopes fade
Outlook for listed consumer durable majors may stay muted
 "Cooling product makers face near-term concerns as recovery hopes fade")