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India's regulatory reforms progressing but faster clearances needed, says
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Despite the reform momentum, Shriram said delays in approvals remain a persistent challenge for companies. "Time is important for industry. For approvals, time is required. But quicker decisions and time-bound decision-making will help the Indian economy and industry grow faster," he told AN
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No major Rupee depreciation expected in short run; fundamentals largely su
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian rupee vis-a-vis the US dollar is currently trading in a tight range, under pressure from a mix of domestic strength and external challenges, including US tariffs and persistent capital outflows.
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Globally Consumer Confidence below long-term average but India shines as g
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Global consumer confidence continues to remain below the long-term average, signalling persistent caution in spending across major economies, while India stands out by maintaining strong, though moderating, growth momentum, stated a report by McKinsey.
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Pakistan accused of weaponising courts to silence human rights lawyers
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a joint appeal, prominent international legal organisations have condemned what they described as Pakistan's "persistent judicial harassment" of human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, urging authorities to immediately drop all charges and ensure the protecti
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Diabetes Puzzle Is More Than Sugar-Sri Ramakrishna Hospital's Diabetologis
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 27: Sri Ramakrishna Hospital shines a spotlight on the hidden triggers of diabetes--factors beyond sugar that silently increase risk for thousands. Through expert insights, preventive tips, and community-focused awareness, the hospital urges the publ
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Dense fog disrupts operations at Bengaluru Airport; 41 flights delayed sin
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While the city witnessed light rainfall in the morning, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) did not issue any severe weather warnings. However, persistent fog and low clouds created challenging conditions for aircraft movement, leading to disruptions through the early hours.
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Pakistan: Persistent neglect leaves Sindh's healthcare system in crisis
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Even after more than 70 years of independence, Sindh's public health infrastructure continues to languish in disrepair, exposing deep-rooted governance failures and mismanagement within Pakistan's healthcare system. Primary and secondary hospitals across the province remain deprived of essen
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Nifty, Sensex open in red but rebound quickly on global cues; sectoral ind
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The pressure in the Indian stock market continued on Wednesday as both the benchmark indices opened in the red, weighed down by persistent selling by foreign investors.
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August Global Partners Closes Flagship Healthcare Fund Above Target, Expan
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Singapore, November 25: August Global Partners ("AGP"), Asia's leading independent healthcare and technology investor, today announced the successful close of its second fund, the AGP Healthcare Fund ("AGPHC") of $150 million, surpassing initial fundraising targets despite persistent headwin
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DMK functionary booked in sexual assault in Tamil Nadu; Oppn slams DMK gov
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The complaint states that the accused later began persistently harassing her over the phone. When confronted, he allegedly suggested a relationship, claiming that both were unmarried or separated. Upon her refusal, he threatened her reputation and warned her against approaching law enforc
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Gold to stay elevated as demand from central banks and ETFs surges: HSBC
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Retail demand, especially via gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has surged since mid-2024. The report notes that the same factors driving central-bank accumulation, economic uncertainty, inflation risks, and weakening confidence in the US dollar have "significantly boosted interest in inves
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Delhi's air remains in 'very poor' category with persistent smog despite s
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The ITO area, which recorded an AQI 370 in the 'very poor category', saw commuters going about their day amid the smog. Meanwhile Noida area too continued to have its air remain in the 'severe' category, with Sector 125 recording an AQI of 434, with little improvement seen since Friday. G
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