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''Democratic brothers of Global South'': Brazil President Lula da Silva ha
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called his India visit "very special," recalling how his 2005 trip shaped Brazil's reserve policy. He highlighted economic and cultural ties, praised hospitality, and noted Brazil opened 520 new markets. Lula is on his fifth visit to India. Read More
Banks allowed to sponsor pension funds under NPS, it is level playing fiel
Updated : 4 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Having allowed banks to sponsor pension funds under the National Pension System (NPS), Chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Sivasubramanian Ramann, has said that the playing field is level for all sponsors, including Asset Management Companies.
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UN report highlights nutritional gaps in Pakistan's food system
Updated : 1 month ago IST
A UN assessment warns that although Pakistan has adequate calorie availability, diets remain unbalanced. Shortages of fruits, vegetables, pulses, and legumes contrast with excess cereals, sugars, and oils. Experts link this imbalance to rising chronic diseases and urge policy shifts to make
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"This landmark move for REITs supports their long-term growth"; Indian REI
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Announced by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra during the latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting, this policy shift is expected to provide the commercial real estate sector with much-needed access to stable, long-term capital. According to the association, "This landmark move strengthens the fi
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Diversified revenue streams shield broking firms against policy shifts: Cr
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Diversification has emerged as the critical strategy for the broking industry to shield against policy shifts, with firms maintaining multiple revenue sources proving more resilient than standalone entities. According to a release from Crisil, this trend follows a proposed increase in the se
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"Mutual agreement that benefits both countries": Odisha State BJP VP Jatin
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Speaking with ANI, he framed the development not just as a policy shift, but as a testament to India's "strong stance" on the global stage. According to Mohanty, the U.S. "had to back down" after realising that India's massive economy is too vital to ignore or isolate. A mutual agreement
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China escalates diplomatic row with Australia over Darwin port control
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, told reporters this week that Beijing views Australia's push to reclaim the port as "no way to do business" and warned Canberra against altering the status of the lease, which has been in place since 2015. He complained that Australia wanted to rev
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Pakistan's education crisis deepens as teachers, schools' bodies reject pa
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Teachers' bodies and private school associations across Pakistan strongly criticised the government's education strategy on International Education Day, calling it short-sighted and harmful to learning. The organisations said falling enrolment and shrinking public school infrastructure show
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CREDAI urges major policy shifts in Budget 2026 to revive housing affordab
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has submitted its recommendations for the Union Budget 2026-27, calling on the government to implement urgent measures to strengthen housing affordability and ensure a steady supply of residential units. The apex
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India empowers small-scale exporters, CBIC extends export incentives throu
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced a major policy shift aimed at strengthening India's e-commerce landscape by extending key export incentives to goods shipped via the postal route. Effective from January 15, 2026, this move is designed to integrate small-sc
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Amnesty calls Pakistan's Afghan deportation plan 'Unlawful'
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In an open letter addressed to PM Shehbaz Sharif, Agnes Callamard, the secretary general of the global human rights organisation, acknowledged that Pakistan has generously hosted refugees for more than 40 years, but noted that the policy shifted significantly following the announcement of th
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"American elites badly miscalculated": Russia says new US strategy signals
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the new US National Security Strategy shows a major shift, including questioning NATO expansion and avoiding calls to pressure Moscow. She also raised concerns over US plans for "energy dominance," missile defence, and increased milit
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