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Govt extends additional investment choices under NPS to autonomous bodies

New Delhi, The government on Tuesday said it has extended two additional investment choices under the National Pension System (NPS) to employees of central autonomous…

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Rapidus cites an “abundance of water” in Hokkaido, crucial for semiconductor manufacturing, as a key reason for choosing the region (PEXEL)
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Can cutting-edge semiconductors supercharge Japan?

HOKKAIDO HAS long been known for dramatic volcanic peaks, creamy dairy products and powdery snow. These days, Japan’s northernmost major island is being touted by…

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Koo cofounder Mayank Bidawatka shuts down new venture PicSee
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Koo cofounder Mayank Bidawatka shuts down new venture PicSee

Mayank Bidawatka, cofounder of vernacular microblogging platform Koo, has shut down his latest venture PicSee, an AI-powered photo-sharing app, less than a year after launch….

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CCI clears UpGrad-Unacademy merger, paving way for major edtech consolidation
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CCI clears UpGrad-Unacademy merger, paving way for major edtech consolidation

India’s competition regulator has cleared Ronnie Screwvala-led Upgrad’s proposed merger with Unacademy, removing a key procedural hurdle for one of the largest consolidation moves in…

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India climbs global manufacturing rankings amid China+1 shift: ASSOCHAM

India is strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading manufacturing destinations and emerging as a key beneficiary of the ongoing realignment of global…

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FILE PHOTO: A man walks past an installation of the Rupee logo and Indian currency coins outside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters in Mumbai, India, April 9, 2025. (REUTERS)
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4,11,000 credit guarantees issued under ECLGS 5.0 to biz hit by West Asia crisis

The new emergency credit guarantee programme, launched by the Centre in May to support small ​businesses facing short-term liquidity stress linked to the West Asian…

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Expert panel: Release services production index within 60 days

New Delhi: An expert panel recommended compiling sectoral indices monthly and releasing the Index of Services Production (ISP) within 60 days after the reference month….

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Open AI CEO Sam Altman
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The Socialist Temptation of Sam Altman

The attitude in Silicon Valley toward government used to be tax but don’t regulate us. That looks to be changing in the AI era. OpenAI…

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Shipping containers sit stacked at Tanjung Pelepas Port in Gelang Patah, Malaysia, June 29, 2026. (REUTERS)
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India reviews ASEAN FTA amid widening trade gap

India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) started discussions in New Delhi on Monday for the 13th round to review and upgrade their…

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ECLGS 5.0 crosses 4.11 lakh guarantees, extends Rs 1.55 lakh crore support to firms hit by West Asia crisis

The government’s Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 has issued more than 4.11 lakh guarantees worth over Rs 1.55 lakh crore to businesses impacted…

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