Month: June 2023

Swiss President Berset says will quit government at end of 2023
Posted in Europe News

Swiss President Berset says will quit government at end of 2023

GENEVA: Swiss President Alain Berset announced Wednesday that he will quit the government at the end of 2023, in a surprise move after 12 years…

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An NPS compromise, finally? Centre likely to offer assured base pensions, say sources
Posted in Economy

An NPS compromise, finally? Centre likely to offer assured base pensions, say sources

The Central government will likely assure its employees a minimum pension of 40%-45% of their last drawn salary by altering the current market-linked pension scheme…

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After reaching all-time high, Sensex settles at 63,523, Nifty at over 18,850

India’s benchmark Sensex stock index hit a record on Wednesday, while the Nifty 50 logged a new closing high amid sustained foreign inflows into Indian…

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UK PM Rishi Sunak (File Photo)(via REUTERS)
Posted in Business

IndiGo-Airbus deal a ‘major win’ for UK’s aerospace sector: Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak has described the IndiGo-Airbus deal as a ‘major win’ for the United Kingdom’s aerospace sector, saying that the agreement will help the UK’s…

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China lashes back as US President Joe Biden labels Xi Jinping a 'dictator'
Posted in US News

China lashes back as US President Joe Biden labels Xi Jinping a ‘dictator’

KENTFIELD, CALIFORNIA/BEIJING: China hit back on Wednesday after US President Joe Biden referred to President Xi Jinping as a “dictator”, saying the remarks were absurd…

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China lashes back as US President Joe Biden labels Xi Jinping a 'dictator'
Posted in China News

China lashes back as US President Joe Biden labels Xi Jinping a ‘dictator’

KENTFIELD, CALIFORNIA/BEIJING: China hit back on Wednesday after US President Joe Biden referred to President Xi Jinping as a “dictator”, saying the remarks were absurd…

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Govt's rice procurement reaches 55.8 million tonnes and wheat 26.2 million tonnes so far
Posted in Economy

Govt’s rice procurement reaches 55.8 million tonnes and wheat 26.2 million tonnes so far

The government’s rice procurement has reached 55.8 million tonnes so far in the ongoing 2022-23 marketing season, benefitting 1.22 crore farmers with MSP of Rs…

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Indian economy is humming along even with still-high rates

India’s economic activity continued to expand in May thanks to buoyant domestic demand, assuring policymakers that rates can be kept higher for longer though the…

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israel: Israel's judicial proposals prompt startups to relocate: government agency
Posted in Startups

gokwik: GoKwik partners with Cred to drive higher conversions for D2C brands

GoKwik has partnered with Cred to extend the latter’s payment options to direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands on its platform. This tie-up marks a step towards enhancing…

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The tax-saving NPS also lets subscribers withdraw a maximum of 60 per cent lump sum with tax exemptions. (For Representation)(HT_PRINT)
Posted in Business

All you need to know about the new National Pension Scheme (NPS) Withdrawal rule

Indians are becoming more financially literate and looking for ways to ensure a comfortable living long after their working age is up. The Indian government’s…

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