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'India's growth rate is among the shiniest parts in the world economy': Ajay Banga
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‘India’s growth rate is among the shiniest parts in the world economy’: Ajay Banga

Washington: India’s growth rate is the shiniest part in the global economy, World Bank president Ajay Banga said on Thursday, noting that a lot of…

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israel: Israel's judicial proposals prompt startups to relocate: government agency
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Eruditus: Eruditus raises $150 million led by TPG Rise, company to flip domicile to India from Singapore

Executive education startup Eruditus has raised $150 million in new funding at a flat valuation of $3.2 billion post-money, led by TPG Rise, an impact…

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Now, train ticket booking to open only 60 days in advance
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Now, train ticket booking to open only 60 days in advance

NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has reduced the advance reservation period (ARP) of tickets from 120 days to 60 days, The move, it claimed, would benefit…

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India to be 3rd-largest economy by 2030, but population poses challenges: S&P
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India to be 3rd-largest economy by 2030, but population poses challenges: S&P

NEW DELHI: India is poised to be the third largest global economy by 2030, but its rising population presents mounting challenges in basic service coverage,…

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Direct tax mopup rises 294 percent in a decade

New Delhi: India’s personal income tax collection grew at double the pace of corporate tax collections in the last one decade, on account of better…

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India extends first-ever rupee-denominated line of credit; Mauritius gets Rs 487 crore
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India extends first-ever rupee-denominated line of credit; Mauritius gets Rs 487 crore

India has extended a new line of credit amounting to Rs 487.60 crore to the government of Mauritius for financing of a water pipeline replacement…

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Airbnb is rolling out a series of personalized updates for guests, including suggested destinations, customised search filters, and listing.(REUTERS)
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Airbnb launches Co-Host Network, 50+ guest-focused upgrades to personalize stays

Oct 17, 2024 09:20 PM IST The Co-Host Network allows users to hire vetted co-hosts directly through the Airbnb app. Airbnb has announced the launch…

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israel: Israel's judicial proposals prompt startups to relocate: government agency
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Not concerned about new competitors entering quick commerce space: Albinder Dhindsa of Blinkit

Albinder Dhindsa, chief executive of quick commerce platform Blinkit, on Thursday said that the company isn’t concerned about new competitors entering the market. “We are…

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Labour ministry to come up with a social security policy for gig, platform workers
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Labour ministry to come up with a social security policy for gig, platform workers

The ministry of labour and employment hopes to put in place a policy for social security benefits to gig and platform workers by February next…

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Large brands Rolex and Patek Philippe are still growing sales, but if those brands are excluded, the decline in Swiss watch exports would be significantly more pronounced(Representational Image/Pixabay)
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Swiss watch exports fall as demand in China dries up, industry’s struggles continue

Swiss watch exports fell sharply in September as shipments to China dropped by half, putting more pressure on the European country’s struggling luxury sector. Large…

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