Union Budget 2025: MGNREGA wages must be increased to ₹400 per day, says Jairam Ramesh
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Union Budget 2025: MGNREGA wages must be increased to ₹400 per day, says Jairam Ramesh

January 27, 2025
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Accusing the Modi government of perpetuating a policy of indifference to the plight of MGNREGA workers, the Congress on Monday (January 27, 2025) demanded that the Union Budget must increase MGNREGA wages and the Aadhar-Based Payment Bridge Systems not be made mandatory. The Opposition party demanded that MGNREGA wages be

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129Knots Founded by Indian-Origin Entrepreneurs Launches First of its Kind OTD Technology with USD 10M Investment and USD 500M Deal in Pipeline

January 27, 2025
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New Delhi, Delhi, India:   Global fintech venture 129Knots, founded by Indian-origin leaders, has launched with a $10 million investment led by Sing Fuels. Backed by a $500 million deal pipeline, it is set to revolutionize the industry with its real-world asset origination to distribution (OTD) technology.

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OpenAI to face digital news firms of Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani in copyright battle
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OpenAI to face digital news firms of Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani in copyright battle

January 27, 2025
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News agency ANI filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in 2024. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Digital news units of billionaires Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, and other outlets such as TheIndian Express and the Hindustan Times, have mounted a legal challenge against OpenAI’s improper use of copyright content, legal papers

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Bureau Veritas – Statement

January 27, 2025
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PARIS, France:   In a statement issued on January 15th, 2025, Bureau Veritas and SGS communicated that they had engaged in discussions with regards to a potential business combination.   Today, Bureau Veritas announces that these discussions have stopped and did not result in

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SPIE and Boston University Announce $1-Million Endowment for Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships

January 27, 2025
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Bellingham, Wash., United States:   SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, and Boston University (BU) announced the establishment of the SPIE-Boston University Scholarship in Photonics during SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco. The $500,000 gift from SPIE will be matched 100% by BU. Part

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Saudi Sports for All Federation to Launch International Sporting Events in February 2025, Uniting SFA Expo and Riyadh Marathon

January 27, 2025
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:   The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced a new initiative taking place from February 5-8, 2025, combining two major events: the SFA Expo and Riyadh Marathon. This initiative aligns with SFA’s mission to inspire healthier lifestyles and foster community engagement

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Markets fall in early trade, dragged down by Telecom stocks, weak global cues
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Markets fall in early trade, dragged down by Telecom stocks, weak global cues

January 27, 2025
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According to exchange data, FIIs offloaded equities worth ₹2,758.49 crore on Friday (January 24, 2025). File photo | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, declined in early trade on Monday (January 27, 2025), dragged down by losses in Telecom and Industrials stocks amid muted global market trends.

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Uniform Civil Code in force in Uttarakhand today | Impact on marriage, divorce , succession, polygamy and ‘halala’
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Uniform Civil Code in force in Uttarakhand today | Impact on marriage, divorce , succession, polygamy and ‘halala’

January 27, 2025
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The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand today, January 27, 2025, ensconcing it as the first state in independent India to implement the law, despite opposition from some political parties and religious groups. All preparations have been completed to implement the UCC, including getting approval of the rules

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Should you link your credit card to UPI?
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Should you link your credit card to UPI?

January 27, 2025
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Linking your credit card to UPI can enhance transaction convenience and help you maximize rewards and benefits, if used wisely. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Since the integration of Rupay Credit Cards with UPI, a number of credit card issuers have launched Rupay variants of their popular cards, with some

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Democrats’ approach to Trump this time is much quieter
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Democrats’ approach to Trump this time is much quieter

January 26, 2025
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When President Donald Trump signed the pardons of Jan. 6 defendants, many 2028 Democratic hopefuls didn’t acknowledge it. And few got sucked into an outrage cycle over Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during Trump’s inauguration celebration. This week provided some clues about an emerging approach that’s coming to define Democrats at

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