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Centre withdraws mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app after op
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The decision came after widespread criticism, with opponents arguing that mandatory pre-installation could enable unchecked state surveillance and infringe on consumer choice. The government maintained that the app is secure and meant to protect citizens from cyber threats, but ultimately
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India, US seal ₹7,995-crore sustainment deal for Navy's MH-60R 'Seahawk' f
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The US announced India's contract to sustain 24 MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopters worth about USD 946 million. The package aims to boost operational readiness, improve maintenance, and strengthen India-US defence cooperation, enhancing the Indian Navy's ability to conduct maritime security
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Congress' Salman Khurshid links rupee fall to US sanctions, calls for reso
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Wednesday said the recent fall of the Indian rupee, which breached the 90 mark against the US dollar, reflects the impact of US sanctions and tariffs.
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"Willfully made by humans, for humans": 'Director Guillermo del Toro slams
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro left no doubt about his feelings for artificial intelligence, yelling "F*ck AI" at the tail end of remarks at the Gotham Awards, accepting a Vanguard Tribute for his latest release 'Frankenstein
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Critical for Ways and Means Committee to add FAIR BET Act to its legislati
Updated : 7 months ago IST
United States Congresswoman Dina Titus has said that it is critical for the Ways and Means Committee to add the legislation she introduced earlier in the year to its legislative calendar, saying the FAIR BET Act seeks to restore the commonsense 100% tax deduction to protect professional and
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Rupee reaches all-time low against US dollar, experts point to sectors tha
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low against the US dollar on Wednesday, crossing the psychologically significant 90 mark amid foreign fund outflows. The development came amid firm crude oil prices and perceived uncertainty around the India-US trade deal.
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Rupee slide, FII outflows drag Indian equity indices into red
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Indian equity indices ended Wednesday in negative territory, possibly due to the rupee's weakness against the US dollar, Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) outflows, and ongoing trade uncertainties.
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Govt leveraging over 300 data sources for GDP calculations, eyes broader u
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Speaking at a CII summit, Saurabh Garg, Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, said that the government is leveraging over 300 data sources for GDP calculations and is working to expand their use for data-driven policymaking across various government levels.
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Talks "constructive," yet "no compromise" reached in Russia-US push for Uk
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff held long talks on ending the Ukraine war but made no breakthrough. Yuri Ushakov said territorial issues remain unresolved, discussions will stay confidential, and both sides will continue negotiations, with President Trump updated
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GlobCred Hits USD 65M Sanctions Rate, 7 Countries -- Expands AI Platform f
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], December 3: GlobCred, a fast-scaling global fintech headquartered in Dubai with strategic operations across Mumbai, Dubai, and London, is transforming access to international education. Today, it announced a major milestone as it reached an annual sanctions run-rate of USD 65 mi
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Rupee breaches 90-mark, but CEA says no alarm: "I am not losing my sleep o
Updated : 7 months ago IST
India's Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday, downplayed concerns over the rupee weakening past 90 against the US dollar, asserting that the currency's movement remains within manageable limits and has not created macroeconomic stress.
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Gold imports drive India's CAD to 1.3% in Q2 FY26: Analysts
Updated : 7 months ago IST
According to assessments by Crisil, ICICI Bank Research and Emkay Global, the merchandise deficit expanded as gold imports surged nearly 150% quarter-on-quarter, touching USD 19 billion in Q2, while goods exports declined on a sequential basis following the rollout of higher US tariffs on In
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