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First big trade data review since 2011 likely
IT COULD BE a throwback to 2011 for the commerce ministry as it is having a re-look at gold import data for November.
Weight loss drug endorsed by WHO scientists
In a significant move, scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO) have endorsed a new class of medicines known as GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), which mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar levels, to manage obesity.
UK PM hosts Indian business leaders to boost investments
UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer hosted a delegation of 13 Indian companies at 10 Downing Street in London, with the British government describing it as a \"curated visit\" to enhance bilateral partnership and boost investments.
Health insurance cover for OPD expenses to rise, says official
MORE HEALTH INSURANCE companies would start offering insurance cover on outpatient department (OPD) expenses, said Kiran Gopal Vaska, joint secretary and mission director (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) at the National Health Authority (NHA).
Niti suggests dormitory beds for factory workers at ₹2,000 a month
WITH INDIA REQUIRING 25 million beds for industrial workers in the next decade, a Niti Aayog report on Thursday suggested lower property tax, power and water tariffs to provide dormitory beds at an affordable cost of ₹2,000/month under the public-private partnership (PPP) model near factory sites.
Road assets in InvITs to soar 70% in FY26
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (AUM) of infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) in the road sector are poised to surge to ₹3.2 lakh crore by the end of 2025-26 from ₹1.9 lakh crore in September this year, according to a report by Crisil Ratings.
'EV market to touch ₹20L cr by 2030'
Has potential to create 50 million jobs, says Nitin Gadkari
Highway infra trust to raise ₹15,000 cr; halts bond sale plan
The National Highways Infrastructure Trust (NHIT), promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), will raise around ₹15,000 crore through a mix of debt and equity for acquisition of the next round of assets in the next two months, a senior official said.
2W sales skid sharp 19% in Dec
FIRST FALL IN TWO YEARS
Trump threatens to impose reciprocal tariffs on India
US PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD Trump has said that India charges \"a lot\" of tariffs, reiterating his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for what New Delhi will impose on the import of certain American products.
Sebi tightens SME listing regulations
• Performance validation agency PaRRVA set up
H-1B overhaul a boon for Indian techies
THE US GOVERNMENT on Tuesday announced major reforms in its popular H-1B visa programme, a move that is expected to help thousands of Indian tech professionals, reports Manu Kaushik.
Trump threatens to impose reciprocal tariffs on India
US PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD Trump has said that India charges \"a lot\" of tariffs, reiterating his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for what New Delhi will impose on the import of certain American products.
'Had fun but it's time': Ashwin bows out of internationals with shock retirement call
RASHWIN STOOD in the corridor outside the press conference room after the third Test ended in a draw. Captain Rohit Sharma, walking just ahead of him, gestured to the waiting journalists. \"Sab pata chalega abhi (everything will be known now),\" he said with a laugh, perhaps in reference to the buzz in the press box and on social media about the possible retirement of a \"big player\".
US announces H-1B visa overhaul, Indian techies to benefit
TO TAKE EFFECT IN MID-JANUARY
Navy boat hits ferry off Mumbai coast, 13 dead
A PRIVATE FERRY, carrying more than 110 passengers to Elephanta Island off Mumbai coast, capsized after a Navy speedboat crashed into it on Wednesday. At least 13 people were killed in the incident, officials said, adding that the rest have been rescued.
Free healthcare for senior citizens: Kejriwal
AHEAD OF DELHI Assembly elections next year, AAP national convener and former CM Arvind Kejriwal announced that all citizens of Delhi aged above 60 will get free medical care in government and private hospitals if his party returns to power. The scheme, called Sanjeevani, will not have an income cap for eligibility, he said.
Trump threatens to impose reciprocal tariffs on India
HE MADE THE remarks while responding to a question on a potential trade agreement with China.
Opposition seeks Shah's resignation
● PM defends HM; slams Cong & its 'rotten ecosystem'
Enhancing customer journey in the cloud
GARY MILLER, EVP & CUSTOMER SUCCESS OFFICER, ORACLE
Moving beyond conventional tech
AI offers a wide range of benefits for SMEs
Drones deliver new hope to farmers
● Aerial tech enhances farming efficiency, can tackle workforce woes
Walmart has a tough battle ahead in India
E-COMMERCE IN INDIA is a political and regulatory minefield.
Acting with restraint
Overall, regulators have done a competent job, but they need to work on lack of transparency and overreach
Board observers in the spotlight
AT PRESENT, RBI DOES NOT SEE ANY MIDDLE GROUND FOR NBFC INVESTORS ACTING AS OBSERVERS
Placing Indian agriculture on the global map
Farmer producer organisations should be supported per their requirements, which currently are know-how about international standards and scaling
Biden admin to investigate Chinese semiconductors
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN'S administration is set to initiate a trade investigation into Chinese semiconductors in the coming days, as part of a push to reduce reliance on a technology that US officials believe poses national security risks.
UK inflation hits 8-month high in Nov
BRITISH INFLATION HIT an eight-month high in November, but the rise in services prices - watched closely by the Bank of England (BoE) as an underlying measure of inflationary pressures - held steady, offering the central bank a little bit of relief.
Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security issues
ELON MUSK AND SPACEX face at least three federal reviews over whether they have complied with federal reporting rules aimed at protecting national security, the NYT reported on Tuesday.
China's billionaires are making money for the first time since 2020
BOOST TO ECONOMY