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Iraq fears power cuts as US ends sanctions waiver for electricity purchases from Iran
Baghdad: The United States has declined to renew a waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without running afoul of sanctions, a US official said Sunday. The previous waiver…
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GST rates to be reduced further, rationalisation on the cards: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates will be reduced further as the process of rationalising tax slabs is nearing completion. FM Sitharaman…
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India lifts export ban on broken rice
New Delhi: The government has lifted the export ban on broken rice to promote its shipments. The ban was imposed in September 2022. “Export policy of broken rice has been amended from…
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GST rates will come down further: Sitharaman
Mumbai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the GST rates will come down further and the work on rationalising tax rates and slabs has “almost reached a finale”. She said that…
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Stop exploiting SLBC tunnel collapse incident, Telangana CM warns BRS
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday, March 8, accused Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders of exploiting and politicising the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel collapse incident and the drying…
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Donald Trump says India agreed to cut tariffs way down
New York: US President Donald Trump said India has agreed to cut its tariffs “way down” as he reiterated his claim that the country charges America massive tariffs that make it difficult…
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Huge demand for data centres in India, 18 mn sq ft area needed in 4-5 yrs: Irani
Nashik: BJP leader Smriti Irani on Friday suggested real estate developers to diversify their business and said there is a huge demand for data centres in India. Addressing a conference organised by…
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Tech Mahindra strengthens US presence with new Texas headquarters
New Delhi: Tech Mahindra on Friday said that it has taken a significant step in expanding its footprint in the United States (US) with the inauguration of its new headquarters in Plano,…
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IndiGo ranked world’s 2nd fastest growing airline in seat capacity
New Delhi: IndiGo Airlines has emerged as the world’s second fastest-growing airline in terms of seat capacity, which increased by 10.1 per cent year-on-year to over 134.9 million seats in 2024. India‘s…
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Centre aims to reduce road accidents by 50 pc in 2030: Gadkari
New Delhi: There is an immediate need for improved road safety measures to put in place, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has said, urging the road construction industry…
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Trump says he will ‘probably’ extend TikTok ban deadline if deal isn’t reached
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he would “probably” extend the timeline for a TikTok sale if a deal isn’t reached by the initial deadline. When asked by a reporter if…
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Telangana cabinet approves developing 30,000 acres for Future City Project
Hyderabad: Telangana cabinet has approved developing 30,000 acres for its ambitious Future City Project between Nagarjunasagar highway and the Srisailam highway, covering 7 mandals and 1,355 villages. The cabinet has approved increasing…
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RBI’s move to inject Rs 1.9 lakh crore liquidity seen as positive for banks
Mumbai: The RBI’s move to inject Rs 1.9 lakh crore has come as a big positive for banks, which is reflected in the rise in the stock prices of both private and…
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PhonePe launches ‘insuring HEROES’ campaign for International Women’s Day
New Delhi: PhonePe on Thursday launched its ‘insuring HEROES’ campaign ahead of the International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8. As part of the initiative, the…
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India’s social security coverage doubles to 48.8 pc: Minister
New Delhi: Social security coverage in India has doubled from 24.4 per cent to 48.8 per cent, said Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya. Addressing…
