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Instagram rolls out privacy settings for teens
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Instagram rolls out privacy settings for teens

Meta Platforms is rolling out enhanced privacy and parental controls for Instagram accounts of users under 18 in a significant overhaul aimed at addressing growing concerns around the negative effects of social media.

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September 18, 2024
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EU chief unveils new team after long, bumpy road

Focus on industrial competitiveness, growth, defence, and climate

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September 18, 2024
Microsoft plans new $60 billion buyback
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Microsoft plans new $60 billion buyback

Amount represents less than 2% of company's market value

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September 18, 2024
Wave of exploding pagers in Lebanon kills at least 8
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Wave of exploding pagers in Lebanon kills at least 8

Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded near simultaneously across Lebanon and in parts of Syria on Tuesday, killing at least eight people, including members of the militant group Hezbollah and a girl, and wounding the Iranian ambassador, government officials said.

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September 18, 2024
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CBI report on Kolkata rape, murder case disturbing: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it was disturbed by the findings given in a status report filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the rape and murder of trainee doctor at RG Kar government hospital in Kolkata but refused to divulge the details, saying any disclosure may jeopardise the ongoing investigation.

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September 18, 2024
Kejriwal resigns as Delhi CM, Atishi set to take over
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Kejriwal resigns as Delhi CM, Atishi set to take over

Opposition calls her elevation a 'stop-gap'

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September 18, 2024
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Bengal economy saw decline over several decades: EAC-PM paper

West Bengal has experienced a continuous decline in its relative economic performance over several decades, according to a working paper by Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).

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September 18, 2024
DBK Brand Rate applications to be filed with the Customs at the place of export
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DBK Brand Rate applications to be filed with the Customs at the place of export

We are an export oriented unit (EOU). The notification 52/2003-Cus dated 31st March 2003 applicable for EOUS exempts only the basic customs duty, IGST and Compensation Cess.

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September 18, 2024
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Phoenix ARC gets Eols for ₹3,550 cr retail NPA sale

Phoenix ARC has received expressions of interest (EoIs) from 8-9 asset reconstruction companies (ARCS) to sell its retail non-performing assets (NPAs) worth 3,550 crore.

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September 18, 2024
NFRA issues revised standards to address deficient audit quality
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NFRA issues revised standards to address deficient audit quality

Brings out revised SA 600 for public consultations

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September 18, 2024
Modi to be in US from Sep 21-23 for Quad meet
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Modi to be in US from Sep 21-23 for Quad meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the fourth Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) leaders summit in the United States as part of his three-day visit later this week.

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September 18, 2024
Will talk to states to iron out challenges in RE sector: Joshi
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Will talk to states to iron out challenges in RE sector: Joshi

Union minister says evacuation, green open access, transmission key issues

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September 18, 2024
Households shift to equities amid attractive returns
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Households shift to equities amid attractive returns

After Covid, allocation to bank deposits down 42% in 2024

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September 18, 2024
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Petro product exports fall 14% as global demand cools

The continuing decline in the export of refined petroleum products widened by 14 per cent to 5 million tonnes (mt) in August, according to the latest data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell.

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September 18, 2024
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Kharif acreage surpasses 5-yr average

The area under all kharif crops surpassed its five-year average for the week ended September 13, according to the latest data.

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September 18, 2024
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Wholesale inflation hits 4-mth low of 1.31%

India's wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation fell to a four-month low of 1.31 per cent on an annual basis in August from 2.04 per cent in July due to a reduction in the prices of manufactured products and food items, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday.

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September 18, 2024
Challenges for a transitioning power
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Challenges for a transitioning power

The asymmetry in India's domestic capabilities and global profile creates a unique tension in its foreign policy

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September 18, 2024
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COP-out at Baku

New climate-funding mechanism proves inconclusive

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September 18, 2024
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A tech love-hate story

During an interview early on in his career with journalists Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg, Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Facebook, started to sweat profusely when questioned on the issue of privacy and \"instant personalisation\".

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September 18, 2024
Tax change breathes life into FoFs
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Tax change breathes life into FoFs

Tweak leads to spike in inflows, brings back MFS' interest in ₹84,000 cr space

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September 18, 2024
BSE halts listing of 45 cr IPO that saw ₹10K cr bids
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BSE halts listing of 45 cr IPO that saw ₹10K cr bids

In an unprecedented move, BSE postponed the listing of Trafiksol ITS Technologies on Tuesday after investor concerns about the company's fundamentals, balance sheet and use of issue proceeds.

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September 18, 2024
Sensex closes in 83K territory for 1st time, Nifty at fresh peak
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Sensex closes in 83K territory for 1st time, Nifty at fresh peak

Benchmark Sensex rose by nearly 91 points to close at a fresh lifetime high while Nifty settled above the 25,400 level for the first time in a range-bound trade on Tuesday amid firm global trends ahead of the much-awaited US Fed's decision on interest rates.

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September 18, 2024
Duty hike may impact margins of consumer majors
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Duty hike may impact margins of consumer majors

A sharp import duty hike on edible oils palm, sunflower, and soy will significantly impact FMCG businesses.

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September 18, 2024
BHFL vs LIC Housing: How they stack up
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BHFL vs LIC Housing: How they stack up

Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd (BHFL) continues to impress after a stellar market debut on Monday.

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September 18, 2024
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Dispute over food GST: Gujarat HC rules in company's favour

Amid disputes over the contentious issue of goods and services tax (GST) rates on food items, the Gujarat high court has quashed a show cause notice sent by the GST authorities to a company, asking it to pay 18 per cent tax on unfried or uncooked extruded snack pellets.

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September 18, 2024
Export share of manufacturing companies' sales nears record low
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Export share of manufacturing companies' sales nears record low

Drop across listed and unlisted companies

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September 18, 2024
Exports shrink 9.3% in Aug, trade deficit at 10-mth high
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Exports shrink 9.3% in Aug, trade deficit at 10-mth high

Shipments to China fall 22.4%, while imports jump 15.5% to $10.8 bn

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September 18, 2024
Lenovo to roll out AI servers in India
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Lenovo to roll out AI servers in India

Unit based in Puducherry; R&D lab to come up in Bengaluru

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September 18, 2024
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E-bike market hots up with Revolt RV1 launch

Haryana-based Revolt Motors on Tuesday launched its first electric motorcycle (emotorcycle) in the commuter segment, the RV1, priced at an introductory ₹84,990.

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September 18, 2024
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A-I to upgrade 27 old A320neo aeroplanes by mid-2025

Air India (A-I) on Tuesday said it would completely upgrade its 27 \"legacy\" A320neo planes by mid-2025, following which it would begin retrofitting 40 \"legacy\" widebody planes.

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September 18, 2024