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AHPI and Star Health to resume cashless hospital services from Oct 10
It was also agreed that the parties will make all efforts to ensure that the other outstanding issues, including tariff revisions, are resolved by October 31, a joint statement said
 "AHPI and Star Health to resume cashless hospital services from Oct 10")
Question over H-1B fee sees techies, students scrambling for answers
For Arun Kumar (name changed), a techie from south Tamil Nadu, the past 30 hours have been a whirlwind of stress and frantic search for a flight ticket to the US
 "Question over H-1B fee sees techies, students scrambling for answers")
Mom-and-pop stores play the MRP waiting game as new GST rates kick in
ecommerce companies complete technical preparations for the simplified GST structure
 "Mom-and-pop stores play the MRP waiting game as new GST rates kick in")
Govt plans to bring in mechanism to curb irrational bidding by companies
It has been observed that such behaviour either distorts the bidding process and its price discovery function or lead to project delays when non-serious players bag contracts
 "Govt plans to bring in mechanism to curb irrational bidding by companies")
US clarification on H-1B calms tech nerves, but deferred impact feared
Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman, GTT Data Solutions Ltd and 5F World, said that after the clarifications, it is good that the existing visa holders will not be affected
 "US clarification on H-1B calms tech nerves, but deferred impact feared")
Delhi to see clear sky with temperature around 35 degree Celsius on Monday
Delhi on Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 35.3 degrees Celsius, a notch above the seasonal average, the IMD said
 "Delhi to see clear sky with temperature around 35 degree Celsius on Monday")
Indian envoy assures aid to rebuild Nepal structures hit in Gen Z protests
Indian ambassador Srivastava said that India is ready to extend help in the reconstruction of various structures damaged during the Gen Z protests, if Nepal makes a request, the sources added
 "Indian envoy assures aid to rebuild Nepal structures hit in Gen Z protests")
GST reforms to boost economy and ease inflation burden: CM Rekha Gupta
Gupta further said that the Delhi government is fully committed to ensuring that the benefits of reduced tax slabs reach consumers
 "GST reforms to boost economy and ease inflation burden: CM Rekha Gupta")
US H-1B visa fee clarification eases tech sector concerns, impact deferred
The incident took place around noon at a firecracker godown at Jiakata-Chhatrapur under Purunakatak police limits in Harabhanga block of the district
 "US H-1B visa fee clarification eases tech sector concerns, impact deferred")
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")