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Maruti Suzuki commences Victoris export, badged as ‘Across’
New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India on Friday, January 16, said it has started shipments of its mid-size sports utility vehicle Victoris to overseas markets. Over 450 vehicles have set sail from Mundra…
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Our goal is for India to lead the world in technology: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, January 16, said India has full faith in the innovation and confidence of its startups, and added that the nation should lead globally in…
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Rupee declines 10 paise to 90.44 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee extended its weakening momentum for the third straight session, losing 10 paise to 90.44 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, January 16, weighed down by relentless…
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No major oil price impact yet from Venezuela, Iran tensions: IMF
Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday, January 15, said it is closely watching global energy markets amid tensions around Venezuela and Iran, but noted that oil prices have not yet…
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IMF to assess economic damage in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said a fact-finding mission will visit Sri Lanka from January 22 to 28 to assess damage from Cyclone Ditwah and discuss the implications for the country’s…
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Wikipedia turns 25, signs deals with AI companies
London: Wikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence (AI) companies on Thursday, January 15, as it marked its 25th anniversary. The online crowdsourced encyclopedia revealed that it has…
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Composite salary account for central govt staff with banking, insurance benefits
New Delhi: The Department of Financial Services (DFS) on Wednesday, January 14, introduced a composite salary account package for central government employees to offer a comprehensive suite of banking and insurance benefits…
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World Bank projects India’s GDP will grow 7.2 pc in FY26 but slow down in FY27
New Delhi: The World Bank has raised India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for the current fiscal, up by 0.9 percentage points from its June projections, on…
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Coupang told to remove internal data breach findings amid probe
Seoul: South Korea’s data protection watchdog on Wednesday, January 14, urged online retailer Coupang to take down its independent probe results into a massive data leak from its mobile application and website,…
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KRAFTON, Royal Enfield team up to bring ridable bike inside game
New Delhi: KRAFTON India and Royal Enfieldtoday announced a landmark partnership that bridges two of India’s most influential cultural domains – mobile gaming and motorcycling. The collaboration debuts Royal Enfield’s iconic Bullet…
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Big tech plans major hiring push in India in 2026 amid US layoffs: Report
New Delhi : Around 52 per cent of tech and banking professionals in India and US said their companies plan to increase hiring in India in 2026, a report said on Wednesday,…
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Indian equities enter 2026 on firmer footing, await Budget 2026
Mumbai: Indian equity markets are entering 2026 on a firmer footing after a year of consolidation, with improving valuations, realistic earnings expectations and strong domestic fundamentals shaping a more constructive outlook, according…
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China had record USD 1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025
Hong Kong: China’s trade surplus surged to a record of almost USD 1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said on Wednesday, as exports picked up in December. Customs data showed that China’s…
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Gold now at record Rs 1.45L per 10g, silver scales to Rs 2.71L per kg
Silver prices surged by Rs 6,000 to hit a fresh lifetime high of Rs 2,71,000 per kg in the national capital on Tuesday, January 13, and gold climbed to yet another record…
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Reliance cuts push India to third among Russian fuel buyers
New Delhi: India fell to third place among buyers of Russian fossil fuels in December 2025 after Reliance Industries and state-owned refiners sharply cut crude oil imports, a European think tank said…
