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India introduces future-ready safety labour reforms

NEW DELHI The Indian government has unveiled new Labour Codes aimed at providing safer and more accountable workplaces for workers in hazardous sectors, marking a major shift in workplace safety and welfare standards. Industries such as mining, petroleum, metallurgy, chemical,

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Business

Rupee hits fresh low amid market jitters

MUMBAI The Indian rupee slipped to yet another record low on Friday as weak global cues, rising demand for the US dollar, and continued foreign investor outflows weighed heavily on market sentiment. The currency opened at 90.43 against the dollar and soon dropped to 90.56, mar

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Business

Passenger vehicle dispatches up 19% in November amid robust demand

SIAM’s Rajesh Menon credited festive demand and GST 2.0 reforms for record November 2025 vehicle sales, optimistic for 2026 New Delhi Passenger vehicle dispatches from manufacturers to dealers rose 19% year-on-year in November, reflecting continued strong demand following t

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Business

Petroleum rules 2025 amended to boost business

Simplified Oil Rules NEW DELHI In a major move to simplify operations in the oil and gas sector, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025 have been amended to promote ease of doing business, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced. The amended rules allow lessees to

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Business

India weighs new BRICS path amid uncertainty

India navigates disputes by expanding BRICS involvement, engaging Global South, exploring new payments, and attracting global investors for manufacturing NEW DELHI A new report suggests that India may lean more heavily on BRICS and diversify its global partnerships as Presi

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Bengaluru

No white-topping for MG Road, BWSSB to dig it up for fresh water

BENGALURU Sources said that water supply and sanitation lines on the iconic MG Road, between Anil Kumble Circle and Trinity Circle, are likely to be replaced after January. To replace the ageing water supply and sewage lines along the stretch of MG Road between Anil Kumble

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Bengaluru

A train every 12 minutes in Yellow Line expected from Dec 22

BENGALURU The 6th train on our Metro Yellow Line will start operating soon, and sources have said that a train is likely to run on this route every 12 minutes from December 22nd. The 6th train, which was dispatched from the Titagarh Rail System Limited (TRSL) workshop in W

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Bengaluru

Prototype train rolled out for Namma Metro's Pink Line

Boost for Namma Metro BENGALURU The public sector unit BEML on Thursday rolled out the prototype train for Namma Metro's Pink Line, raising hopes for the opening of a short, elevated stretch in May. The six-coach trainset was unveiled at the BEML Rail Complex at New Thi

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Bengaluru

Big Move For Those Waiting For Passengers At Arrival Terminal

The airport has noted that long waits by private cars and taxis at arrival curbs create traffic congestion, disrupting passengers and drivers BENGALURU Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport is set to roll out new arrival pick-up regulations aimed at easing congestion

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