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COP29 releases new plan on NCQG

The UN summit on climate change (COP29) on Wednesday released a new draft of the new collective quantified goal (NCQG) after the first version was rejected by developing countries.

CCI likely to move SC on Amazon, Flipkart case

India's competition watchdog may knock on the doors of the country's top court in an anti-trust case involving e-commerce majors Amazon and Flipkart, and some sellers on their platforms, two persons aware of the development said.

Airline bomb hoax probe flies into EU data privacy wall

Over the past month, airlines and hotels across India received over 500 calls delivering bomb threats, although each of them turned out to be a hoax.

Bears guide Street to correction zone

Inflation raises bearish bets; indices trade over 10% below peaks

New draft space law ready, may help attract more foreign investment

A fresh draft of India's first dedicated space law is ready, said Pawan Goenka, chairman of nodal space regulator Indian National Space Promotions and Authorization Centre (In-Space), a move that could make foreign investments easier in the nascent sector.

Services sector growth rebounds in Oct

Businesses were able to grow and generate demand despite facing sharp increases in wages and food costs

India weighs steps to steel against Chinese dumping

India's steel imports jumped by a staggering 41.3% in Apr-Sep of FY25 to 4.7 million tonnes

Making a compelling case for first-time tablet buyers

The Apple iPad mini has been upgraded for AI features at a time when buyer interest in tablets is rising again

Soon, a digital, AI-enabled twin of St Peters

A new way to search and other AI-powered marvels in the news this week

Wearables Can Now Help Women Fight Cancer

Wearable devices are the next big leap in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer through early detection and monitoring

AI adoption by law firms may result in a talent crunch

An AI takeover of entry-level work would mean fewer lawyers trained to do what AI cannot

Monetary policy must account for climate risks as well

To begin with, the trade-off between inflation and growth will get much harder to manage

Trump is stuck with the Fed's Powell. He should make peace

The US president-elect's best bet is to let the central bank do its job

Gig worker social security: India should aim for a perfect balance

Gig workers would get an optimal mix of flexibility and protection if India's 2020 social-security code is implemented well

Will routine investors in Indian stocks keep calm and carry on?

It's unclear how long equities can count on SIP-mutual-fund support if prices continue to weaken

Let corporate earnings lead the Indian market

How much further will our investor-population boom go? While retail demand for shares might have space for growth, let's not forget these assets are only as good as their earnings

BUCKET STRATEGY: A ROAD MAP TO FUND YOUR SUNSET YEARS

Circumstances change, so your strategy should adapt to align with risks and financial goals

Finding the best retirement strategy: MFs or NPS Tier-2?

Tata Pension Fund CEO Kurian Jose explains what makes NPS Tier-2 an attractive option

CYBERCRIME: WHEN THE 'CBI' AND 'ED' CALL YOU...

Social engineering scamsters have weaponized fear of the CBI, ED, police and Trai to defraud victims

Deliver food with 45 days' shelf life: FSSAI

Amid rising consumer complaints, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday directed e-commerce players selling food items on their platforms to ensure a minimum shelf life of 30% or 45 days before expiry, at the time of delivery to customers.

Zydus Life reports strong Q2 growth

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd announced strong double-digit growth in line with estimates, on the back of sustained growth across its key businesses, in its consolidated financial results for the September quarter on Tuesday.

Mondelez FY24 net profit up 72%

Confectionery major Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd posted a 71.85% increase in profit to ₹2,020.87 crore in FY24, according to the RoC filing from the beverages major.

DBS's next India CEO is Rajat Verma

DBS's India unit has nominated its head of institutional banking, Rajat Verma, to be the bank's new chief executive officer, two people familiar with the matter said.

Air India Express to reconfigure planes

Air India Express plans to start reconfiguration of planes having business class seats from April 2025, as the airline focuses on operating narrow-body planes with only economy class seats, according to a senior official.

Wilson & Hughes buys Cox & Kings

Wilson & Hughes, a Singapore-based private equity firm, has acquired the 260-year-old travel brand Cox & Kings through the insolvency process.

UK reiterates support for India's permanent UNSC seat

The UK has reiterated its support for permanent membership for India in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as part of an expansion of the international panel to ensure it can continue to rise to the pressing challenges faced by the world.

JSW Defence to tie up with US firm

JSW Defence on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with a US firm to indigenise and manufacture its 'V-BAT', an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), and said the collaboration marks a significant step in boosting India's defence capabilities by bringing in world-class UAS technology to the country.

Sebi simplifies FPI registration

To facilitate ease of onboarding of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and reduce duplication of information, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Tuesday said applicants can choose to fill either the entire Common Application Form (CAF) or an abridged version with unique fields.

Advent-backed firms get IPO nod

Advent International-backed Manjushree Technopack and Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Ltd, which provides healthcare support services, have received go-ahead from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to float initial public offerings (IPOs).

Loyalty is common thread as Trump fills foreign policy, immigration jobs

Trump settles on Republican lawmakers for key national security posts, hoping to avoid infighting that frustrated him in his first term