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Business

MP to triple small business budget

BHOPAL Chief Minister Mohan Yadav sparked a wave of excitement among local entrepreneurs by announcing a massive boost for small businesses. During a special ceremony, he revealed that the budget for the "Udyog Kranti Yojana"—the state’s flagship scheme for industries—will

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Business

New Mangalore Port gets massive hi-tech upgrade

NEW DELHI The central government has officially greenlit a major makeover for the New Mangalore Port, aiming to turn it into a world-class maritime hub. The project focuses on redeveloping "Berth Number 9," a nearly 50-year-old structure that will now be transformed to hand

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Business

Investors pour 386 cr into Black Box

MUMBAI Black Box Limited, a major global player in digital infrastructure, announced a massive financial boost. The company successfully raised ₹386.36 crore after investors and company leaders converted their financial warrants into equity shares. This move shows a huge vo

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Suraj Rajappan to lead Kotak Mahindra prime

NEW DELHI Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited (KMPL), a leading name in vehicle finance, announced a major leadership change. The company’s Board of Directors has appointed Suraj Rajappan as its new Managing Director and CEO. Starting June 1, 2026, Rajappan will take the reins for

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Business

Neighbors face economic risk from Iran war

NEW DELHI A new data warns that the growing conflict in the Middle East is casting a dark shadow over the economies of Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. According to S&P Global Ratings, these South Asian nations are at high risk because they rely heavily on imported fuel

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Business

New law to speed up business rescues

NEW DELHI The Lok Sabha passed a vital new update to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code on Sunday, aiming to cut through the red tape that often slows down business recoveries. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the changes to ensure that when a company fails to

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Business

Popular AI tool hits major 7-hour snag

Slug : DeepSeek Outage Glitch NEW DELHI DeepSeek, the famous Chinese AI chatbot that recently shook the tech world, just faced its longest shutdown ever. For over seven hours, users across the globe were left frustrated as the platform went completely dark. While the servic

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Business

Thousands of jobs as India builds tech

BLURB: India's government approved 29 new electronics projects, investing $7,104$ crore to create 14,000 jobs and boost domestic manufacturing. NEW DELHI India’s tech scene just got a massive boost as the government officially cleared 29 new projects to manufacture electron

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Business

India powers up with massive green energy

Blurb: India's energy sector is evolving rapidly, with a 2.95% supply increase and solar power driving 71% of future green capacity to ensure a sustainable tomorrow. NEW DELHI India’s energy landscape is changing fast as the nation embraces a greener future. New government

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New ‘leaf’ for India’s electric vehicle dreams

Intro:  India's new LEAF initiative standardizes electric vehicle charging to accelerate the nation's transition toward a sustainable, self-reliant future. NEW DELHI India took a giant leap toward a cleaner future as the government launched a new project called ‘LEAF’. T

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Business

Indian CEOs see modest pay growth this year

New Delhi The median salary of chief executives in India has risen by 5 per cent to about Rs 10.5 crore in FY26, according to a report. This marks the slowest growth since the COVID-19 period, mainly due to weak stock market performance. A large part of CEO pay depends on stoc

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Business

No govt incentives without local design push: Minister

New Delhi Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned that companies will not receive government incentives if they fail to design products in India. Speaking at a press meet, he said firms must improve design, quality, and engineering efforts under the scheme. He

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Business

Construction sector set for moderate growth revival

New Delhi India’s construction sector is expected to see revenue growth of 6 to 8 per cent in 2026-27 after two slow years, according to a recent report. Growth may remain low at 2 to 4 per cent in 2025-26 due to fewer road projects and slower progress under the Jal Jeevan Mis

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Business

IndiaSkills event sees top youth compete nationwide

New Delhi More than 650 young participants from across India are taking part in the IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26, organised by the government. The event covers 63 skill areas and includes winners from regional rounds. Officials said the programme encourages practic

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Business

IndiGo launches direct Kolkata Shanghai daily flights

New Delhi IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has announced a new daily non-stop flight between Kolkata and Shanghai, improving travel links between India and China. The service uses Airbus A320neo aircraft and supports both business and holiday travel. Passengers from several In

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Karnataka

Evidence Suggests Iron Ore Processing 3,000 Years Ago

KoppalA recent study has revealed evidence that iron ore was refined and processed in Koppal district nearly 3,000 years ago, shedding new light on the region’s ancient industrial and cultural history.The research, conducted by historian Dr. Sharanabasappa Kolkar from Gangavati,

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Karnataka

Pregnant Woman Injured as Ambulance Overturns After Collision

BagalkotA shocking road accident involving an ambulance and a car near a bus stand in Bagalkot left a pregnant woman injured and caused panic among onlookers. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, highlighting the severity of the crash.According to reports, the accident occur

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