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Germany waives visa fees for Indian students: How Gratis visa works
Indian students can now travel to Germany for short-term academic programmes without paying visa fees, under a new agreement between the two countries
 "Germany waives visa fees for Indian students: How Gratis visa works")
Georgia visa woes: Indians report racial profiling, detentions at borders
Indian tourists report racial profiling, detentions and deportations at Georgia's borders even as arrivals from India surge by 40% in 2025
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ITC chief calls for business models that are people, planet centric
Regenerative business models would come in, and that is an opportunity because things will be created from scratch, he said
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Aaiji Group to invest ₹100 cr in affordable housing along Lothal-Dholera
The initiative comes as the region experiences strong economic growth, supported by major tourism, heritage and industrial projects, Aaiji Group Managing Director Lalit Parihar said
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LIVE news: Supreme Court rules out fresh AIFF polls, recognises election of current office bearers
Latest news updates LIVE: Catch all the latest news developments here
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ORB Energy teams up with Safal Group for large-scale solar in Kenya
According to the statement, the Orb Energy, a solar energy solutions provider in India and Africa, has partnered with Safal Group firm Mabati Rolling Mills to accelerate Kenya's green transition
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CBI chargesheet on Anil Ambani has no business impact: R-Infra and R-Power
Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power said CBI's chargesheet against Anil Ambani in connection with alleged loan fraud has no effect on their governance, stability, or daily operations
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Ya Ali-fame Assamese singer Zubeen Garg dies in scuba diving accident
Garg was injured while scuba diving and was taken to a hospital, where he died in the intensive care unit during treatment
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UPS option for govt staff: Offline submission open amid online glitches
Pension regulator urges earlier submissions amid reports of website glitches
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H-1B visa changes: US bill seeks $150,000 wage floor, end of OPT & lottery
H-1B reform is back in the US spotlight as Senator Jim Banks proposes scrapping OPT, raising wages to $150,000 and ending the visa lottery
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Rising bike accidents, costlier EV repairs push up insurance claims: Report
Insurance claims for two-wheelers are surging, with mid-segment bikes and EVs driving the trend as metro riders face higher risks and repair bills continue to climb.
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Meta opens up its smart glasses to app developers: What it means for users
Meta's Wearables Device Access Toolkit opens up sensor-level access on its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, with publishing for wider audiences expected in 2026
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Direct equity inflows decline: Focus on key fundamentals, not panic
Replace underperformers with quality, well-researched stocks
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EC de-lists 474 more registered unrecognised parties for flouting norms
In the first phase of the exercise, the EC de-listed 334 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) on August 9
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Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro with dual-band GPS, Titanium bezel launched: Details
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro smartwatch comes with a titanium alloy build, sapphire glass display, dual-band GPS and support for over 180 sports modes
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Metropolis Healthcare acquires Kolhapur-based pathlab chain for ₹17 crore
Metropolis added that the move is expected to enhance productivity and drive overall profitability across its network of laboratories operating in the region
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Rupee reverses early losses even as dollar rises; ends higher at 88.10/$
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 3 paise lower at 88.10 against the greenback on Friday
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SC to hear plea against Madras HC order on relocation of historic tomb
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to the Ministry of Culture and others seeking their responses on the plea challenging the April order of the Madras High Court
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MFIs see funding fall over 50% in FY25 to Rs 58K crore, seek support line
The industry's fund crunch comes over lenders' fears of asset quality, repayment, and over-leverage, which ties in to the Reserve Bank of India's push for responsible lending
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IL&FS to exit Roadstar InvIT, will offload entire 15% residual stake
Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) has appointed Axis Bank to scout for potential buyers for its 15.1% stake in Roadstar InvIT
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