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• Companies flag location spoofing among hybrid, gig workers

  11-01-2026 18:52 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Companies are increasingly detecting location spoofing by hybrid and gig workers. Employees are being caught misrepresenting their work locations using devices like travel routers.Forensic teams and background verification firms are flagging these discrepancies during routine audits and compliance checks, leading to consequences for those found violating company policies.
  
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• Stock market outlook: Q3 earnings, inflation data in focus this week; global cues to steer sentiment

  11-01-2026 18:44 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Indian equity markets brace for an event-packed week, with the December quarter earnings season kicking off and key inflation data releases from India and the US on the horizon. Investors will closely monitor corporate results from IT, banking, and energy giants, alongside global macro and geopolitical developments, for near-term market direction.
  
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• India EV Market Hits 2.3 Million Sales In 2025, Policy Support, Festive Demand Drive Adoption

  11-01-2026 18:20 via zeenews.india.com
  India EV Market: Among states, Uttar Pradesh emerged as India’s largest EV market in 2025, with more than 4 lakh EV units sold, accounting for 18 per cent of total EV sales. 
  
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• AI shopping: Google partners Walmart, Shopify and Wayfair to turn Gemini into in-chat checkout platform; what you need to know

  11-01-2026 17:37 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Google's Gemini AI now offers expanded shopping capabilities through partnerships with major retailers like Walmart, Shopify, and Wayfair. Users can browse and buy products directly within the chatbot, with an instant checkout feature and personalized recommendations for linked accounts. This move positions Gemini as a transaction platform.
  
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• Highway build feat: NHAI sets four Guinness world records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada corridor; bituminous paving milestones logged

  11-01-2026 16:45 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The National Highways Authority of India has achieved four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. These include the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete (28.89 lane km) and the highest quantity laid (57,500 metric tonnes) within 24 hours.
  
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• Gold & silver outlook: Bullion seen holding firm next week; US tariff verdict, geopolitics in focus

  11-01-2026 15:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold and silver prices are poised for continued strength next week, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and anticipation of the US Supreme Court's verdict on President Trump's tariff policy. Analysts suggest upcoming inflation data and commentary from Federal Reserve officials will also shape market movements.
  
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• Which Transactions Are Tracked by the Income Tax Department? Check Key Reasons Why You Haven’t Received Your ITR In 2026

  11-01-2026 14:50 via zeenews.india.com
  Transactions Tracked By Income Tax Department: For returns filed for FY 2024–25 (Assessment Year 2025–26), the department has time until December 31, 2026 to process them under Section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act.  
  
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• Crypto rules tightened: Live selfies, geo-tagging mandatory for users; FIU rolls out tougher KYC norms

  11-01-2026 14:12 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's Financial Intelligence Unit has mandated stringent AML/KYC norms for crypto exchanges, requiring live selfie verification and geographical tracking during user onboarding.These new rules classify exchanges as VDA service providers and aim to enhance transparency and combat illicit financial activities.
  
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• Budget 2026: Biogas body IBA seeks Rs 10,000 cr subsidy fund; pitches higher support for CBG, organic manure

  11-01-2026 13:20 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Indian Biogas Association seeks a Rs 10,000 crore fund for capital subsidies in the Union Budget 2026. This aims to boost investment and scale up green energy adoption. The association also proposes increased subsidies for compressed biogas plants and mandated blending of fermented organic manure in fertilizers.
  
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• Budget 2026: CII pitches demand-led, faster privatisation of PSEs; seeks three-year pipeline

  11-01-2026 12:21 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the government to adopt a faster, demand-driven privatisation strategy for public sector enterprises in the Union Budget 2026-27. CII proposes a rolling three-year privatisation pipeline and a phased reduction of government stakes.
  
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• Budget 2026: Govt should avoid hiking surcharge on super-rich, reviving wealth tax; why experts warn of capital flight

  11-01-2026 11:25 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Tax experts are advising the government against increasing income tax surcharges or reintroducing a wealth tax in the upcoming budget. They warn that such measures could lead wealthy individuals to relocate to low-tax jurisdictions, negatively impacting investment and job creation in India.
  
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• Market sell-off: 7 of top-10 firms lose Rs 3.63 lakh crore in a week; Reliance, HDFC Bank biggest drags

  11-01-2026 10:31 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn last week, with the top 10 most valued companies collectively losing over Rs 3.6 lakh crore. Reliance Industries bore the brunt of the sell-off, followed by HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel. This decline was attributed to global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
  
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• CII Urges Centre To Fast-Track Privatisation Of PSUs

  11-01-2026 09:38 via zeenews.india.com
  Against this backdrop, CII has called for accelerating the implementation of the Government’s Strategic Disinvestment Policy, which envisions an exit from all Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) in non-strategic sectors and a minimal presence in strategic ones.
   
  
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• Q3 Earnings, Inflation Data And US Tariff Uncertainty Likely To Drive Sensex, Nifty Next Week

  11-01-2026 08:03 via zeenews.india.com
  Benchmark indices ended the past week on a weak note, extending their losing streak to five sessions, as caution ahead of corporate results and persistent foreign fund outflows kept sentiment subdued.
   
  
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• Budget 2026–27: CII pitches demand-led disinvestment plan; proposes four-step privatisation roadmap

  11-01-2026 07:51 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) proposed a four-pronged strategy for faster and more predictable disinvestment in their Union Budget 2026-27 recommendations. They advocated for a demand-led approach, a three-year rolling privatization pipeline, a dedicated institutional mechanism, and calibrated disinvestment as an interim measure to unlock significant capital for development priorities.
  
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• Will PF Stop Growing After You Quit A Job? Latest EPFO Rules Explained

  11-01-2026 07:01 via zeenews.india.com
  According to the latest rules followed by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), a PF account does not stop earning interest immediately after you leave a job.
  
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• Crypto in 2026 won’t be won by luck: Top Dubai experts reveal trading tips for profit that actually work

  11-01-2026 06:03 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Dubai's crypto market is poised for a pivotal 2026, with experts advising traders to adopt smart, risk-aware tactics. Strategies like day trading, arbitrage and dollar-cost averaging are highlighted, alongside the importance of regulated platforms and robust security. Advanced tools and institutional involvement are also shaping the landscape, emphasising risk management as crucial for navigating potential volatility and maximising opportunities.
  
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• FIIs To Turn Buyers In India Over Positive Developments On US-India Trade Deal

  11-01-2026 05:28 via zeenews.india.com
  FII investment in early 2026 has begun with the continuation of the trend of the previous year.
   
  
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• Pre-Budget Meeting Positive And Constructive: States’ Representatives

  11-01-2026 05:12 via zeenews.india.com
  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said his government raised state-specific issues during the meeting and requested the continuation of Central Sector Schemes that have been running for the past five years.
   
  
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• Jyotiraditya Scindia announces Speed Post 24 and 48 services

  11-01-2026 04:01 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Union Minister for Communications and Northeast Region Development and Guna MP Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday announced two new India Post services, Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48, at Pichor in Shivpuri district, which will ensure delivery within 24 and 48 hours, respectively.
  
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• Finance minister chairs pre-budget consultation meeting with states, Union territories

  11-01-2026 02:17 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Along with Union Minister for State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, the meeting was also attended by Governor of Manipur; Chief Ministers of Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya, and Sikkim; Deputy Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Telangana; the Finance Ministers of States/UTs, besides Secretaries of Departments of Economic Affairs, Expenditure, and Revenue, and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance.
  
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