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• 8th Pay Commission Numbers Out: Govt Lists 1.19 Crore Total Beneficiaries, Including 50 Lakh Staff And 69 Lakh Retirees

  08-12-2025 13:04 via zeenews.india.com
  According to official data shared in Parliament, the next pay revision cycle will impact 50.14 lakh serving central government employees and about 69 lakh pensioners, taking the total beneficiary pool to nearly 1.2 crore individuals.
   
  
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• India-EU trade deal: Goyal says FTA talks advancing in positive direction; 'committed for an early conclusion'

  10-12-2025 11:28 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India and the European Union are moving closer to a free trade agreement. A preliminary outline is ready. Both sides are keen on an early deal. Discussions have been positive. An announcement on the agreement's conclusion is anticipated soon. Negotiations cover trade in goods and services, investment, and intellectual property. This pact could boost bilateral trade significantly.
  
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• PM-KUSUM Records Huge Implementation Progress With 10,203 Mw Installed Till November

  10-12-2025 11:26 via zeenews.india.com
  As of November 30, Rs 7,106 crore has been released to states based on demands received from them, according to an official statement.
  
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• BSE Launches 4 New BSE 100 Large-Cap TMC Universe Factor Indices

  10-12-2025 11:20 via zeenews.india.com
  The newly introduced indices are BSE large-cap 100 momentum 30, BSE large-cap 100 low volatility 30, BSE large-cap 100 enhanced value 30, and BSE large-cap 100 quality 30.
  
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• Groww Parent's Stock Falls 5% As Lock-In Period Ends

  10-12-2025 11:06 via zeenews.india.com
  The lock-in expiry made around 14.92 crore equity shares, or nearly 2 per cent of the company’s total equity, available for trading. These shares belonged to investors who had bought into the company before its October 2025 listing. A lock-in period in an IPO is the time during which certain shareholders, such as promoters or early investors, are not allowed to sell their shares.
  
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• New Kia Seltos Unveiled: Gets Complete Makeover - Bigger, Bolder And Packed With More Features - Details

  10-12-2025 10:55 via zeenews.india.com
  2026 Kia Seltos: The second-generation Kia Seltos has been unveiled in India. The SUV gets a brand-new design inside and out, but the engine options remain the same as before.
  
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• AI chip smuggling crackdown: Nvidia builds location-tracking tech; ‘Monitor entire AI GPU fleet

  10-12-2025 10:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Nvidia is set to introduce a pioneering location verification tool for its AI chips, an initiative influenced by US calls to restrict advanced technology sales to certain countries. This optional software update, utilizing state-of-the-art confidential computing, will monitor chip activity and location through the analysis of communication delays.
  
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• Fed Rate Decision Today: Here’s What To Expect & Where To Watch Powell Speak Live

  10-12-2025 10:15 via zeenews.india.com
  The FOMC meeting started on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, and the policy outcome will be declared on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. The Federal Reserve is set to announce its decision at 2 p.m. EDT, which translates to 12:30 a.m. IST on Thursday.
  
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• India-US trade deal: US team in Delhi; Piyush Goyal shares important update, says ‘talks are…’

  10-12-2025 10:02 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India and the US are actively pursuing a bilateral trade agreement, with a US delegation currently in Delhi for crucial discussions. Both nations aim to finalize the initial phase of the deal, addressing tariff challenges for Indian exporters. This progress follows recent talks and underscores the commitment to boosting bilateral trade significantly.
  
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• The Mutual Fund Advisor: Choosing the right fund: A 5-step shortcut that actually works

  10-12-2025 09:31 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Forget quick tips; a decade-long investment requires a structured approach. The article outlines a five-step checklist, starting with fund category based on goals and risk tolerance. It emphasizes long-term track records, consistent performance, behavior during market downturns, and finally, costs and fund hygiene.
  
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• From Duster To Sierra EV, Check SUVs Launching In January 2026 - List

  10-12-2025 09:23 via zeenews.india.com
  Upcoming Cars: January 2025 is going to be super exciting for car enthusiasts. Many new SUVs are set to launch/debut in India.
  
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• More trouble for IndiGo? After 5,000 flight cancellations, Competition Commission of India may launch antitrust probe

  10-12-2025 09:15 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  IndiGo faces potential competition law investigation following thousands of flight cancellations due to crew shortages. India's competition watchdog is considering probing the airline for misusing its dominant market position.
  
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• SpiceJet plans expansion with 100 more flights daily amidst IndiGo fiasco; airline aims to 'improve overall network resilience' - stock jumps 5%

  10-12-2025 08:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  SpiceJet is significantly boosting its winter operations, adding up to 100 daily flights to meet surging demand amid IndiGo's widespread cancellations. This expansion, supported by reactivated aircraft, aims to capitalize on market gaps. IndiGo's pilot shortage led to over 5,000 flight cancellations and a government-mandated schedule reduction, creating an opportunity for competitors and potentially rebalancing market share.
  
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• Delhi-NCR CGHS Update: 13 Empaneled Hospitals Including Dental, Eye Care And Diagnostic Centres Removed --Check Full List

  10-12-2025 07:38 via zeenews.india.com
  13 Health Care Organizations (HCOs) including Hospitals, Exclusive Eye Care Centres, Diagnostic Centres & Exclusive Dental Clinics empanelled under CGHS Delhi-NCR have been removed from CGHS Panel w.e.f 03.12.2025.
  
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• IndiGo fiasco: HSBC maintains 'buy' rating for InterGlobe Aviation; cites 'no structural damage' despite recent crisis

  10-12-2025 07:35 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Despite recent operational disruptions and flight cancellations, HSBC maintains a 'Buy' rating on InterGlobe Aviation, citing the airline's strong fundamentals and cost advantage over rivals. While acknowledging increased expenses and temporary reputational damage, the brokerage believes the airline's long-term prospects remain intact, with no structural damage to its competitive position.
  
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• Amazon doubles down on India, announces a massive $35B investment by 2030

  10-12-2025 06:17 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Amazon has pledged a massive $35 billion investment in India by 2030, building on its existing $40 billion. This significant capital infusion will focus on AI-driven digitization, boosting exports to $80 billion, and creating one million new jobs. The move follows Microsoft's substantial AI investment announcement, signaling a major tech push in the country.
  
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• Meesho stock listing: E-commerce platform makes strong debut on Dalal Street; check price, outlook & more

  10-12-2025 05:32 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  E-commerce platform Meesho debuted on Dalal Street after a Rs 5,421.20 crore IPO, which saw an overall subscription of 79 times. The company reported strong revenue growth and narrowing EBITDA losses in FY25, with significant user expansion outside major cities. Despite positive operational metrics, risks related to cash-on-delivery and competition persist.
  
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• Gold price prediction today: What’s the outlook for gold prices & will silver prices touch new highs soon? Here’s what you should know

  10-12-2025 05:30 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to trade sideways as analysts anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut already priced in. Silver, however, shows a positive bias, nearing all-time highs driven by industrial demand and tightening inventories. Investors are closely watching the Fed meeting for potential volatility, while China continues to boost its gold reserves.
  
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• Asian stocks today: Markets slump ahead of Fed's interest rate decision; Nikkei trims over 170 points, HSI falls 0.3%

  10-12-2025 05:02 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Asian markets declined, mirroring Wall Street's sluggishness, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision. While a rate cut is expected, focus is on the Fed's statement and future projections. Tech earnings from Oracle and Broadcom are also under scrutiny amid AI bubble concerns.
  
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• Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 25,850; BSE Sensex up over 100 points

  10-12-2025 04:49 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 25,850, BSE Sensex was up over 100 points.
  
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• New Labour Codes Give Gig, Platform Workers Portable Social Security Benefits

  10-12-2025 04:39 via zeenews.india.com
  Under the Social Security code, aggregators are now required to contribute 1–2 per cent of annual turnover, capped at 5 per cent of payments made or payable to gig and platform workers to a Social Security Fund, an official statement said.
  
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• America's affordability woes: Trump claims prices came down 'tremendously'; hits back at Democrat's 'con job'

  10-12-2025 04:10 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  President Trump asserted that consumer prices are significantly decreasing, dismissing concerns as a 'hoax' while campaigning. Simultaneously, he voiced alarm over a potential Supreme Court ruling that could curb his authority to impose tariffs, warning of dire national security and financial consequences for the United States.
  
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• Govt to run pilot project to link fertiliser demand to farmland size: Nadda

  10-12-2025 03:32 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The government is launching a pilot project to link subsidized fertilizer allocation to farmers' land size, aiming to curb diversion and pilferage. This initiative comes as India faces high chemical nutrient use impacting soil health. Meanwhile, fertilizer imports are projected to rise significantly due to increased domestic demand.
  
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• Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for December 10, 2025 - check list

  10-12-2025 03:00 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market recommendations: Anand Rathi's Mehul Kothari highlights three top stock picks for investors: Hindustan Copper, Hindustan Petroleum, and Shaily. These selections are based on technical analysis, including breakout retests and strong structural formations, suggesting potential for significant gains over the coming months and up to a year.
  
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• IPO boom: Startups lead charge, 20 more in queue

  10-12-2025 01:49 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India's IPO market is set to hit a record $23-$25 billion this year, driven by new-age tech companies.These startups, along with healthcare and consumer firms, are expected to dominate the market next year.Early investors are seeing significant exits, with domestic capital playing a crucial role in this robust IPO surge.
  
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• BlackRock to invest Rs 3k crore in Birla's renewables unit

  10-12-2025 01:36 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  BlackRock is injecting Rs 3,000 crore into Aditya Birla Group's renewable energy arm, Grasim, valuing the business at Rs 14,600 crore. This significant investment, made through BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners, signals strong investor confidence in India's clean energy sector. The group aims to expand its renewable capacity to over 10GW, leveraging this partnership for accelerated growth.
  
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• Intel CEO: Committed to India's semicon mission

  10-12-2025 00:56 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pledging the chip giant's support for India's Semiconductor Mission. Tan lauded the government's comprehensive policy for semiconductor design and manufacturing. Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that Intel's involvement will foster an innovation-driven future for India's youth, creating a robust electronic component ecosystem.
  
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• Temasek looks to expand India footprint

  10-12-2025 00:52 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Singapore's Temasek, a global investment firm, has committed $50 billion to India and plans significant expansion in the coming years. Chairman Teo Chee Hean met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, outlining focus areas including financial services, consumer markets, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and renewables. Discussions covered broad investment opportunities across India.
  
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• Plan to make AI developers pay for content

  09-12-2025 23:15 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A government panel has proposed a 'hybrid model' for AI firms, granting them a blanket license to use copyrighted works for training AI systems. This framework mandates royalty payments to intellectual property rights holders, who cannot opt out. A centralized, non-profit entity will manage these payments, simplifying access for developers and ensuring fair compensation for creators.
  
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• Nadella pledges $17.5 billion AI, cloud funding in India

  09-12-2025 23:08 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Microsoft is injecting a massive $17.5 billion into India, its largest investment in Asia, to bolster cloud and AI infrastructure. This significant commitment, alongside Google's plans, underscores India's growing importance as a global AI hub. The investment aims to enhance skilling and operations, positioning India as a frontier AI nation ready for transformative growth.
  
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