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India, Nepal ink deal to boost trade through rail connectivity

India and Nepal on Thursday inked a deal to establish a direct rail connectivity along the Jogbani-Biratnagar rail link for containerised and bulk cargo, facilitating…

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Manipal Group submits an expression of interest to bid for bankrupt Byju's parent
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Manipal Group submits an expression of interest to bid for bankrupt Byju’s parent

Ranjan Pai’s Manipal Education & Medical Group (MEMG) has submitted an expression of interest (EOI) to bid for Think & Learn, the bankrupt parent of…

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Canada eyes fresh start in trade talks with India, says Canada’s minister Sidhu

Canada and India are working to rebuild trade ties and explore new areas of cooperation after a two-year chill, with Ottawa keen to restart trade…

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GST rate cuts pull down October inflation by 85 bps, declining trend to continue: Experts

The GST rate cuts brought down retail inflation by 85 basis points to a record low of 0.25 per cent in October and the declining…

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Signage at a Byju's Tuition Centre, operated by Think & Learn Pvt., Ltd., in Mumbai. (Bloomberg)
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Manipal Group once again submits bid to acquire Byju’s under insolvency process| Business News

Dr Ranjan Pai–led Manipal Group has formally submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process of Think & Learn…

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Industry urges retention of quality control norms to boost local manufacturing

India’s push for local manufacturing is gaining momentum, with industry leaders calling for the retention of quality control orders (QCOs) that have restricted imports from…

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Ministry of Agriculture seeks public feedback on Draft Seeds Bill 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the draft Seeds Bill, 2025 for public consultation, inviting stakeholders to submit comments by December 11,…

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Blackstone, SoftBank said in talks for stakes in India cloud startup Neysa
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Blackstone, SoftBank said in talks for stakes in India cloud startup Neysa

Blackstone and SoftBank Group are in early talks to buy stakes in Neysa Networks, an Indian cloud infrastructure startup, according to people familiar with the…

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If the bubble pops, it will also hurt people outside the tech business and stock markets, as warned earlier by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. (HT/ Representative photo)
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How did it start and should you be making bets?| Business News

A hype makes a bubble: AI has been a magnet for heavy investments, which are now being feared as a function of unrealistic promises, creating…

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Govt to soon allocate Rs 2,000 cr for Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters

The government will soon allocate Rs 2,000 crore for the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters announced by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday, sources said. National…

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