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• Airtel seeks swap of dues to government with equity like Vi

  25-04-2025 03:37 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Bharti Airtel has reportedly asked the government to exchange its statutory debts for equity. The company owes the government over Rs 70,000 crore. This includes around Rs 40,000 crore in AGR dues. Airtel believes this move will save cash. It will also allow the government to invest in a growing company. The government previously used this method with Vodafone Idea.
  
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• Govt Sees Coal Gasification As Big Step For Cleaner Fuels

  20-05-2025 12:53 via zeenews.india.com
  
  The plant to come up in the Raniganj area of Eastern Coalfields Limited in West Bengal is expected to produce 80,000 Nm3 per hour of SNG. 
  
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• Bad News For Employees Of THIS Largest Shoe Company! It Announces Job Cuts In…. Division; Due To…

  20-05-2025 12:39 via zeenews.india.com
  
  Nike recently reshuffled its top leadership and promoted experienced executives to key roles on its Senior Leadership Team. 
  
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• Bhavishya Portal Clears 83% Pension Payment Orders In Time

  20-05-2025 12:32 via zeenews.india.com
  
  The Centre launched the portal to bring transparency in the redressal process for retired government employees.
  
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• Top Electric Cars Launching In 2025 - Kia Clavis EV, Maruti e Vitara And More

  20-05-2025 12:04 via zeenews.india.com
  
  Upcoming Electric Cars In 2025: The year 2025 is expected to be a game-changer for the Indian electric car market. Almost every major car maker in the country will have at least one EV in their portfolio by the end of this year.
  
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• India's Digital Economy Projected To Reach $1 Trillion By 2025 End: DIPA

  20-05-2025 11:42 via zeenews.india.com
  
  The magic happens in the invisible mesh networks blanketing the nation. India's telecom operators have deployed an extraordinary 4.78 lakh 5G Base Transceiver Stations by March 2025, contributing to a total of 30 lakh BTSs across all technologies. 
  
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• Foxconn To Invest $1.5 Billion In Its India Operations

  20-05-2025 11:25 via zeenews.india.com
  
  Yuzhan Technology India, Foxconn's unit in Tamil Nadu, manufactures electronic components and also assembles Apple's iPhones. 
  
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• How to use your bonus: Answer these 5 questions to know

  20-05-2025 11:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  This guide helps individuals determine the best use of surplus cash from their bonus by addressing key financial areas. It advises on health and life insurance, emergency funds, and loan repayment. Depending on individual circumstances, the guide suggests investing in debt funds, prepaying loans, or allocating funds to long-term goals like retirement or children's education.
  
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• Air India may sign over 10 new codeshare agreements soon; focus on North America, Europe & Africa expansion

  20-05-2025 11:12 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Air India is aggressively expanding its international connectivity through codeshare partnerships, aiming for over 10 new agreements this financial year. This strategy, crucial for competing with established global airlines, focuses on North America, Europe, and Africa.
  
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• Protean eGov Technologies Shares Extend Two-Day Rout --Check Reasons Behind The Free Fall Of Stocks

  20-05-2025 08:58 via zeenews.india.com
  
  Protean's stock fell after the Income Tax department turned down the company's bid for the managed service provider (MSP) contract under the PAN 2.0 project.
  
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• Gold rate today: Gold prices have plunged over Rs 6,500 from all time high; where is the yellow metal headed?

  20-05-2025 08:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold rate today: Gold futures on MCX opened lower, while silver also saw a decline. Prices have fluctuated, influenced by Moody's US credit rating downgrade and Russia-Ukraine peace talk hopes.
  
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• Why have H-1B visa applications plunged? Blame it on steep fee hike & Donald Trump’s anti-immigration stance

  20-05-2025 08:32 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  H-1B visa applications for FY26 have significantly decreased, influenced by stricter regulations under Donald Trump's policies and increased application costs. Heightened scrutiny, including social media verification and rigorous documentation, contributes to the decline, alongside economic factors like tech industry layoffs.
  
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• Australia lowers interest rates to 3.85%, second cut this year

  20-05-2025 08:12 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate to 3.85%, marking the second reduction this year amid declining inflation, now within the 2-3% target. This decision follows concerns about global economic uncertainty due to US tariffs, despite recent trade negotiation revivals between the US and China. While inflation stabilises, unemployment has slightly increased to 4.
  
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• Who Was Nikhil Somwanshi? Techie Who Died By Suicide As Coworker Points To Toxic Workload

  20-05-2025 08:00 via zeenews.india.com
  
  The recent death of a young tech employee in India has raised fresh concerns about the pressures of toxic work culture.
  
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• Protean eGov Technologies shares plummet 30% after not being selected for PAN 2.0 project of Income Tax Department

  20-05-2025 07:58 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Protean eGov Technologies' shares have plummeted over 30% in two days after the Income Tax Department rejected their bid for the PAN 2.0 systems upgrade project. This decline erases the stock's gains from the past year.
  
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• UIDAI Shares Non-personal Aadhaar Dashboard Data To Promote Transparency

  20-05-2025 07:19 via zeenews.india.com
  
  In April alone, almost 210 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions were carried out, nearly 8 per cent more than the same month in 2024, informed the ministry.
  
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• Sensex, Nifty Open A Tad Lower Amid Mixed Global Cues

  20-05-2025 07:08 via zeenews.india.com
  
  At around 9.31 am, Sensex was trading 40.79 points or 0.05 per cent down at 82,018.63 while the Nifty declined 22.10 point or 0.09 per cent at 24,923.35.
  
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• CATL shares surge 13% on first day of Hong Kong listing, biggest IPO deal of 2025

  20-05-2025 06:34 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  CATL, a leading EV battery manufacturer, witnessed its shares surge over 13% during its Hong Kong stock market debut, raising $4.6 billion. This marks the largest IPO globally this year, fueling CATL's expansion in Europe with new factories and partnerships. Despite U.S. concerns and allegations of military ties, which CATL denies, the listing proceeded, strategically excluding U.S. investors.
  
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• China's central bank cut interest rates to record lows to revive grappling economy

  20-05-2025 06:29 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  China's central bank has lowered key interest rates to record lows, aiming to stimulate an economy challenged by weak consumer demand and a property crisis. The cuts follow a temporary easing of trade tensions with the U.S. While industrial output shows growth, retail sales and the property sector are struggling, painting a mixed economic picture for the Asian giant.
  
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• Stock market today: Nifty50 opens in green; BSE Sensex above 82,000

  20-05-2025 05:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Tuesday. While Nifty50 went above 25,000, BSE Sensex was above 82,000.
  
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• Stock market today: Nifty50 goes below 24,800; BSE Sensex tanks 600 points

  20-05-2025 05:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Tuesday but quickly moved to the red territory. While Nifty50 went below 24,800, BSE Sensex was below 81,500.
  
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• Stock market crash today: Nifty50 goes below 24,700; BSE Sensex tanks over 800 points - top 5 reasons market is falling

  20-05-2025 05:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, tanked in trade on Tuesday afternoon, influenced by subdued global market conditions, selling pressure, and reserved approach from institutional investors..
  
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• India eyes three-phase trade deal with US as Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs loom

  20-05-2025 05:25 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India and the US are engaged in trade deal negotiations, aiming to finalize an initial agreement before July, when US tariffs take effect. The proposed deal is structured in three phases, addressing industrial goods, agricultural products, and non-tariff barriers. Discussions are ongoing, with hopes for a broader agreement by autumn, potentially coinciding with a Quad summit visit.
  
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• Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for May 20, 2025

  20-05-2025 05:10 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market recommendations: Mirae Asset Sharekhan suggests buying Dabur and Gail. Dabur, trading between Rs 480-488, is expected to resume its uptrend after breaking a downward trendline, targeting Rs 519. Similarly, Gail, recommended in the Rs 188-191 range, anticipates an upward movement to Rs 213 following a bullish flag pattern breakout, supported by positive momentum indicators.
  
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• BHEL, Hyundai & more: Top stocks on brokers' radar today

  20-05-2025 03:35 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Equirus downgraded Protean eGovernance due to losing a key government project, impacting revenue significantly. Jefferies maintains a hold on Divis Laboratories, citing patent challenges and valuation. Kotak has a sell rating on BHEL due to weak execution. CLSA is positive on Hyundai Motors India, while Morgan Stanley downgraded HAL due to concerns about execution guidance.
  
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• Kotak Mahindra MF acquires 6.6% stake in Ami organics for Rs 301 crore

  19-05-2025 19:28 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund acquired a 6.6% stake in Ami Organics for approximately Rs 301 crore through open market transactions, while Ami Organics' promoters divested an equivalent stake. Simultaneously, SAIF Partners reduced its holding in Le Travenues Technology (Ixigo's parent company) by selling a 1.1% stake for Rs 76 crore.
  
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• Apple Vendor Foxconn pumps $1.48 billion into Tamil Nadu unit

  19-05-2025 19:21 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Foxconn has invested $1.48 billion in its India operations, specifically in its Tamil Nadu-based unit, Yuzhan Technology. This investment supports Apple's strategy to diversify iPhone production beyond China, with a significant portion of iPhones sold in the US now sourced from India.
  
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• Centre issues draft rules to delicense lower segment of 6 GHz band for indoor use

  19-05-2025 19:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India is set to embrace next-gen Wi-Fi as the Centre proposes delicensing a portion of the 6 GHz band for indoor use. This move aims to boost data-heavy applications with Wi-Fi 6E and 7 technologies. While IAFI hails it as visionary, aligning India with global leaders, BIF urges for broader delicensing.
  
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• 'Trading more or less like a hawala business': SC seeks clarity from Centre on Bitcoin regulation

  19-05-2025 18:14 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Supreme Court has voiced concerns over the Centre's delay in formulating cryptocurrency regulations, highlighting potential economic risks and drawing parallels to illegal "hawala" operations. Justices questioned the lack of a clear policy, emphasizing the need for oversight to monitor the parallel under-market.
  
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• RBI Proposes 10% Cap On RE Investments In Alternative Investment Funds - Details Here

  19-05-2025 17:14 via zeenews.india.com
  
  The proposals further state that the RBI may exempt certain AIFs, in consultation with the government, that have been set up for strategic purposes. 
  
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