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Rupee ends higher for second day, settles at 94.33 as trade deal hopes offset oil concerns

The Indian rupee strengthened for a second day, closing at 94.33 against the US dollar, buoyed by positive India-US trade talks. Hopes for an interim trade agreement between the two nations are rising, with negotiators urged to expedite efforts. However, global uncertainties and a stronger dollar limited the rupee's gains. Analysts anticipate continued inflows supporting the local currency.
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Jio IPO risk factors: From spectrum renewals to AI rules, key challenges flagged in draft papers

Jio Platforms, gearing up for a massive IPO, has revealed significant risks including spectrum renewal challenges, cybersecurity threats, and evolving AI and data privacy regulations. The company also faces uncertainties in its satellite connectivity ventures and potential competition from within the Reliance Group. These disclosures highlight potential hurdles to its future growth and profitability as it prepares for its market debut.
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Iran-US Peace Talks Paused: Is Israel The Spoiler?

Talks scheduled to be held in Switzerland on Friday to further discuss the peace deal between Iran and the US was called off allegedly over Israeli attacks on Lebanon, per Iranian media reports.

Until the time a ceasefire in Lebanon is not reached, "Iran will not unilaterally implement its commitment" decided under the memorandum of understanding signed by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezkeshian on Wednesday, Iran's Fars news agency reported.

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Cross-Voting Tests I.N.D.I.A Unity: Congress Betrayed By Allies Or Its Own?

A BJP-backed candidate won a seat in Jharkhand's Rajya Sabha election today, after cross-voting by MLAs of the CPI(ML) and Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal, sources said. 

One seat was won by Baijnath Ram of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. The other went to BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani.

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रामलला के गहने गायब, योगी की वॉर्निंग!

रामलला के गहने गायब, योगी की वॉर्निंग!

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California lawmakers pass UK and Canada-like software tax that US 'fought' to remove

California is set to implement a new sales tax on digital software downloads, impacting platforms like Slack and Google Workspace starting next year. Governor Newsom expects the measure, projected to generate $900 million annually, to primarily affect businesses. This move draws parallels to international digital services taxes, though California's approach expands existing sales tax to digital purchases for fairness, aiming to equalize tax burdens between physical and online software buyers.
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Watch: Hindus protest desecration of Lord Ram photo by Islamist groups in B'desh

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8th Pay Commission To Hold Three Key Regional Consultation Meetings; Fitment Factor Likely To Be Discussed

Employee unions push for higher fitment factor and pension reforms as stakeholder consultations gather pace across the country.
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India Secures Top FATF Role As Vivek Aggarwal Elected Vice-President

Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal becomes the first Indian official to hold the senior leadership position at the global anti-money laundering watchdog.
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Tanker Costs Surge After BMC Water Cut Amid Delayed Monsoon, Pressuring Realty Sector

Rates for potable and non-potable water rise Rs 200-500 in a week; industry warns prices could jump 2-5 times if supply shortage persists.
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Andhra Pradesh To Emerge As Largest Gold Supplier In India Due To Reserves Worth 50 Tonnes

Upto 1,500 acres were allotted for gold mining in this Kurnool village almost a decade ago.
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IPL: India Legend Yuvraj Singh To Join Delhi Capitals As Batting Coach

Yuvraj Singh has worked as a personal mentor for current India skipper Shubman Gill and world's No. 1 ranked T20 batter Abhishek Sharma in recent years.
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Iran Truce Fragile? US Intel Warns Israel Will Spoil Trump's Peace Pact: Report

Intelligence assessment reportedly says Benjamin Netanyahu faces political pressure to keep fighting Hezbollah, threatening the US-Iran accord and testing ties with Donald Trump.
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Karnataka Clears Rs 7,500-Crore Projects In Major Jobs Push; Kaynes, Bellatrix Among Top Investors

Of the 55 projects, 35 involve investments exceeding Rs 50 crore each, while another 15 projects fall in the Rs 15 crore to Rs 50 crore investment range.
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Katy Perry Calls Romance With Justin Trudeau "Blessing From God" After Split From Orlando Bloom

After splitting from Orlando Bloom last year, Katy Perry has found love with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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