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India eyes gold reforms to cut imports

Intro: The country is transforming gold from jewelry into a financial asset, boosting local refining, trading, and economic empowerment nationwide. NEW DELHI India is reimagining its relationship with gold, moving away from simple jewelry toward using the precious metal as

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India starts major search for rare minerals

Blurb: India plans a startup-driven approach to mine and process critical minerals like lithium, boosting self-reliance, tech growth, and a high-tech, homegrown supply chain. NEW DELHI India is launching a bold new plan to find "critical minerals" buried within its own soil

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India charges forward as global power hub

Intro: India is leapfrogging fossil fuels, leading global clean energy with solar power, batteries, and electric vehicle growth. NEW DELHI India is skipping the old path of fossil fuels to become a world leader in clean energy technology. A new report from the World Economi

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India e-commerce hiring soars over two years

New DelhiHiring in India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sector has risen 35 percent in the past two years, a report by CIEL HR said. Roles grew from 73,320 in 2023 to nearly 98,750 in 2025, with technology and engineering positions seeing the largest jump. Demand for software de

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India Data Centre capacity to surge by 2030: Report

New DelhiIndia’s data centre sector is set to reach 4 GW capacity by FY30, backed by an estimated investment of Rs 1.5 lakh crore, a report by CareEdge Ratings said. Between FY22 and FY25, co-location capacity doubled to 1.2 GW, and tenants are expected to spend nearly double on

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Nokia names leaders to boost India growth

New DelhiNokia has appointed Samar Mittal as India Country Business Leader and Vibha Mehra as India Country Manager, effective April 1. Mittal will focus on expanding partnerships with telecom operators, AI, cloud, and enterprise sectors, while Mehra will handle communications, g

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GIFT City launches accelerator for women startups

New DelhiGujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has launched the Women in Fintech Accelerator to support women-led startups in India’s financial hub. The program helps startups prepare for investment, offering mentorship, investor meetings, and guidance on fundraising

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Middle East conflict may hit India’s fertiliser output

New DelhiIndia’s fertiliser production may fall by 10 to 15 per cent if Middle East tensions continue. Supply disruptions could reduce availability of key raw materials like gas and ammonia. This may lower production and affect company profits. Rising costs may also increase the

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India

On-duty cop shoots himself dead

Unhealthy trend Amravati In a shocking incident, Vijay Dilip Nagapure (35), a police constable attached to the Quick Response Team (QRT) Super Rapid Squad under the Amravati City Police Commissionerate, died by suicide on Thursday morning. He allegedly shot himself in th

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India

‘India positioning itself to supply electro-tech to world’

New Delhi India is positioning itself as a global electro-tech manufacturing hub to ensure energy sovereignty, according to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), adding that as India shows the world a fast track to a superior energy future, other emerging markets are wat

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India

Delhi cops arrests proclaimed offender in Alipur murder case

New Delhi The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested a proclaimed offender involved in a 2022 murder case in the Alipur area of the national capital, officials said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Anil alias Anil Rajput alias Shami alias Lambu (29), was apprehended

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India

Cong breathes easy as Kerala HC upholds vigilance clean chit

Kochi In a significant development, the Kerala High Court on Thursday closed the corruption and irregularities case related to the reconstruction of the golden flag mast at Sabarimala, bringing an end to a controversy that had triggered intense political and public debate.

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Impending political shift slowly coming to the fore:  Adhikari

KolkataAddressing supporters at the end of the procession in Bhabanipur, Adhikari said that officials within the state administration are increasingly acting with greater responsibility. According to him, this change in behaviour reflects a broader realisation that the politic

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India

Odisha Assembly moves to withdraw salary hike bills amid backlash

BhubaneswarIn an official communication, Assembly Secretary Satyabrata Rout informed members that Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling has given notice of his intention to seek permission to withdraw the amendments. The move comes after the proposals triggered strong

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India

India’s fuel supply fully secure, govt dismisses misinfo

INTRO:  India currently has a reserve for about 74 days, with an effective stock cover of nearly 60 days, which includes crude oil, refined petroleum products, and strategic storage in underground caverns. New DelhiThe Government of India on Thursday assured citizens that the

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India

BJP defends move to field RG Kar victim’s mother from Panihati

New Delhi The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Thursday defended the party's decision to field the mother of the junior doctor of West Bengal's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, who was raped and murdered within the hospital premises in August 2024, from

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India

Bomb threat email triggers panic at Muzaffarpur civil court

A tense situation prevailed on Thursday at the Muzaffarpur Civil Court complex after a bomb threat email triggered panic among lawyers, staff, and visitors. According to officials, a suspicious email was sent to the District Judge’s official ID around 11.30 a.m., claiming that an

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