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Udaan's S'pore Holding co faces insolvency proceedings over $170 mn default
Creditors filed a winding-up petition after debt-restructuring talks collapsed; Udaan says the proceedings are limited
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India-EU FTA legal scrub to end in 10-12 days; pact likely by Dec 31: Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the India-EU free trade agreement is on track for signing by December-end, while reiterating India's demand for a competitive edge in the interim US trade deal
 "India-EU FTA legal scrub to end in 10-12 days; pact likely by Dec 31: Goyal")
India, Japan sign pacts on AI, economic security after Modi-Takaichi talks
India and Japan adopted key agreements on AI, economic security and energy resilience as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi held summit talks
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Uttar Pradesh trade show may generate ₹25,000 crore boost for MSMEs
UPITS 2026 aims to connect nine million MSMEs with global buyers, targeting ₹20,000 crore in business opportunities and boosting Uttar Pradesh's export ambitions
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Hasnain, Margherita to represent India at Khamenei's state funeral: MEA
Minister Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain will represent India at the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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Mass exodus continues from AIADMK, 3 ex-ministers, cadres join TVK
Three former AIADMK ministers joined the ruling TVK, prompting the DMK to mock the move as a "washing machine" exercise, while the defectors cited dissatisfaction with the AIADMK leadership
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West Asia crisis caused ₹74,781 cr loss on fuel sales for oil firms: Puri
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said rising crude prices during the West Asia conflict led to ₹74,781 crore in losses for state-run OMCs till June 30
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Visa says authentication must move beyond OTPs, launches Payment Passkey
Visa launched its Payment Passkey solution in India, saying digital payment authentication must move beyond passwords and OTPs as AI-driven commerce expands
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Bank of Baroda settles case out-of-court with NMC Health for $600 million
Bank of Baroda settled its dispute with NMC entities for $600 million, while reporting 17% credit growth and a 14% rise in deposits in Q1FY27
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NPS fund managers compared: Which schemes delivered the best returns?
See how NPS pension fund managers stack up on assets under management and returns across equity, corporate bond and government securities
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Poland work visa route: A lower-cost path to EU residency for Indians
Unlike golden visas, Poland offers Indians a work-based residency route with lower costs, job access and a pathway towards EU settlement
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Fund review: SBI Large Cap Fund
Fund review: SBI Large Cap Fund
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Can cheaper bank funding spark India's next M&A cycle after RBI move?
Banks can now finance acquisitions under RBI's revised framework; experts say lower borrowing costs may improve deal economics, but valuations and strategic fit will continue to drive M&A decisions
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Why United Nations wants stronger global oversight as AI evolves rapidly
UN's scientific assessment says AI capabilities are advancing faster than governments can regulate them, urging stronger global cooperation, independent oversight, and standardised evaluations
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What is BAT-BMS app that is switching off e-rickshaws on the road?
Viral videos showing users remotely stopping e-rickshaws have raised concerns over the security of Bluetooth-enabled battery management systems used in some electric vehicles
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Carlsberg files for India unit IPO; issue may raise up to $700 million
Carlsberg India is the country's second-largest brewer, with a market share of about 22 per cent
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AI was meant to cut costs. Why is it becoming the biggest new expense?
Firms embraced AI to boost productivity and cut costs; but with spending on subscriptions, infra and governance rising, is AI delivering returns, or simply creating another recurring business expense?
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Months and years: How to match investment choices with your time horizon
Tip: Keeping excess funds in fixed deposits may not be beneficial for the long term due to inflation and other factors
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RIICO moves to boost industrial growth and investor climate in Rajasthan
RIICO recovers over ₹100 crore in land allotment dues, with funds set to boost infrastructure and modern facilities across Rajasthan's industrial areas
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Scuba diving gains depth as more Indians spend on underwater experiences
From beginners to certified divers, Indians are spending more on scuba diving and underwater adventures than ever before
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