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Want Mamata to win in West Bengal elections: Renuka

New Delhi Congress MP, Renuka Chowdhury, on Wednesday said that despite political differences, she personally wants West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, to emerge victorious in the state. Her remarks come amid recurring discussions within Opposition circles, where seve

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JD(U) MP faces disqualification threat over anti-party activities

Patna A major political controversy has erupted within the Janata Dal (United) in Bihar as its Lok Sabha MP from Banka, Giridhari Yadav, faces the threat of disqualification over alleged anti-party activities. The issue escalated after Dileshwar Kamait, the party’s leader in t

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India

Youth held with ganja, valuables worth Rs 2 lakh in Goa

Panaji A 22-year-old man was arrested in Goa's Quepem for illegal possession of suspected ganja worth around Rs. 30,000, officials said on Wednesday. Quepem Police has registered a case against the accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A poli

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Business

Urgent reforms needed to save Pak economy

LAHORE Financial experts are sounding a loud alarm, warning that Pakistan’s economy is standing on shaky ground. Without immediate and deep structural changes, the nation remains dangerously vulnerable to global market shifts. The primary concerns cited by analysts include

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Business

India acts swiftly to protect citizens abroad

New Delhi The Indian government has launched a major operation to safeguard its citizens amid rising tensions in West Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Rajya Sabha that over 3.75 lakh Indians, including 700 medical students, have been safely brought home so far. T

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Business

LPG supplies fully secure: Govt

NEW DELHI The Indian government stepped in to calm public fears, officially confirming that there are no changes to the rules for booking LPG cylinder refills. In a clear message from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, officials dismissed recent rumors of new restri

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Business

Falling oil prices bring hope for economy

NEW DELHI Global crude oil prices took a sharp dive as growing hopes for a ceasefire in West Asia calmed nervous markets. Brent crude fell significantly to $97.18 per barrel, while American oil prices dropped over 6 percent. This shift offers a breath of fresh air for the glob

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Business

Fake fuel shortage rumors spark city chaos

HYDERABAD Thousands of panicked motorists swarmed petrol stations across Hyderabad, triggered by false rumors of a fuel shortage linked to conflicts in West Asia. Despite the massive crowds and long lines, government officials and oil companies have confirmed there is absolute

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Business

Global leaders tackle surge of cheap imports

BLURB: The EU urges WTO to reform trade rules, tackling cheap Chinese imports that threaten European businesses and local jobs. NEW DELHI The European Union is taking a firm stand against a flood of low-priced goods from China that local leaders say is putting European busi

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Business

New tax cuts to support local co-ops

NEW DELHI In a major move to boost rural incomes, the Indian government has announced a three-year tax exemption on dividend earnings for national cooperative federations. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared the update in the Lok Sabha, emphasizing that the relief is de

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Business

India set for massive data center boom

BLURB: ‘This rapid expansion is set to attract a staggering investment of approximately Rs 1.5 lakh crore over the coming years’ MUMBAI India is on the verge of a digital revolution, with its data center capacity expected to skyrocket to 4 gigawatts by 2030. According to

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Business

India-Taiwan trade sees strong growth surge

New Delhi Trade between India and Taiwan grew by 17 percent in 2025, reaching $12.5 billion, according to official data. This marks a strong rise compared to the previous year and shows improving economic ties between the two sides. India exported goods worth $3.3 billion,

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Business

India, Israel build new trade highway

Intro: Prime Minister Modi’s Israel visit advances the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, boosting trade, connectivity, and global supply chain resilience. NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent landmark visit to Israel has sparked a bold new chapter for g

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Business

India’s infra boom driven by smart financing

New DelhiIndia’s infrastructure sector is seeing a major transformation as public investment rises from Rs 2 lakh crore in FY15 to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27. The surge has attracted private funding, boosted steel and cement demand, and created jobs. Blended financing, combining

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Business

Gold, silver prices jump amid West Asia tensions

MumbaiGold and silver prices surged strongly as easing tensions in West Asia boosted market sentiment. On MCX, gold rose nearly 4 per cent to Rs 1,44,410 per 10 grams, while silver jumped around 6 per cent to Rs 2,14,500 per kg. Internationally, COMEX gold and silver also gained

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Business

India’s infrastructure boom driven by public spending

New DelhiIndia’s infrastructure sector is transforming rapidly, fueled by public investment rising from Rs 2 lakh crore in FY15 to Rs 12.2 lakh crore in FY27. The surge has spurred private investment, boosted demand for steel and cement, and created jobs. Blended financing, combi

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Business

India smart TV market sees flat growth 2025

New DelhiIndia’s smart TV shipments stayed mostly flat in 2025 as weak early-year sales were balanced by festive demand in the second half. Larger screens led the market, with 43-inch models topping shipments and 55-inch-plus TVs driving growth. QLED shipments nearly doubled, whi

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Business

Kotak Bank detects Rs 150 cr fraud at Panchkula branch

PanchkulaKotak Mahindra Bank’s Panchkula branch is under scrutiny after a Rs 150-crore fraud was discovered in fixed deposits of the municipal corporation. Trouble surfaced when a Rs 58-crore deposit maturity was requested, but the money never arrived. Investigations revealed fak

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