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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to campaign for Karnataka elections: State Congress_65634

Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar said he had come to the national capital for party work and the final list of candidates is likely to be announced by this evening.

Gold gains for third straight session, climbs over 1% on dollar sell-off_65636

The dollar slumped 1% as investors kept up selling pressure, cutting bets on further dollar gains from rising U.S. rates. A weaker dollar makes gold cheaper for overseas buyers. [USD/]

Gyanvapi case: Court reserves order, verdict to be pronounced tomorrow_65649

A fresh plea seeking permission to worship the 'Shivling' claimed to have been found on the mosque premises during a videography survey ordered by a lower court was also filed

Euro soars after Lagarde points to rate hikes, dollar extends slide_65641

The euro was the big gainer, adding as much as 1.1% to $1.0687. It has now risen 3.3% since hitting a multi-year low of $1.0349 on May 13.

WEF 2022: Crypto crowd dominate Davos main street despite price crash_65652

The crypto crowd's prominence at Davos, while largely on the sidelines of the main event, comes as cryptocurrencies shed $800 bn in market value earlier this month

WEF 2022: Ukraine President calls for maximum sanctions on Russia_65615

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday called for "maximum sanctions" on Russia, including a ban on all Russian banks, a Russian oil embargo and stopping all trade with Russia.

Pfizer/BioNTech say three Covid shots generate good response in under-5s_65644

Three doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine offer strong protection for children younger than 5, the company announced Monday.

'Hike in export duties on iron ore, pellets to raise costs for steel mills'_65571

India's imposition of higher export tax on iron ore and various intermediate products such as pellets will raise costs for steel mills, says Moody's

Maruti Suzuki to acquire 12.09% stake in AI firm Sociograph Solutions_65642

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday said it will acquire an equity stake of 12.09 per cent in Sociograph Solutions Pvt Ltd (SSPL) for about Rs 2 crore.

Duty hike to hurt 90,000 tn of exports monthly: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel_65572

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd expects about 90,000 tonnes of steel exports every month to be hit by government's duty increase, alongside a dampening effect on fresh investments

Expect income tax harassment to increase over the next few months_65640

Govt's free food package, brought into effect since Covid outbreak in 2020, and RBI's lesser-than-expected dividend for FY22 might make the govt push the taxman to further augment revenues

PM Modi, SoftBank's Son discuss more investments after big tech bets_65614

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son met on Monday to discuss more investments by the country's biggest tech backer

Asia stocks stifled by inflation, rising interest rates and China concerns_65535

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.3% as the region's major markets traded in the red. Oil rose and gold extended its recent gains

Vedanta's iron ore unit launches campaign on environmental conservation_65587

Vedanta's iron ore business on Monday said it has launched a campaign to underline biodiversity conservation and systematic mine reclamation measures across all of its business units.

Urban Company rolls out health insurance for service professionals_65637

The tech-enabled home services company has tied up with ACKO Insurance to craft this insurance cover.

Expectation of rate hike in June 'a no-brainer', says RBI Governor_65620

Shaktikanta Das further said in a TV interview that the RBI and govt have entered into another phase of coordinated action to cool down inflation

PM Modi joins US President Biden for launch of 12-nation IPEF: MEA_65590

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in an event in Tokyo today to launch discussions for an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

WEF 2022: DPITT sends delegation with agenda to increase India's exposure_65521

As India assumes the presidency of the G20 in 2023, the initiative will boost India's position at WEF 2022 meet as an important stakeholder in shaping global narrative

Self-driving vehicle start-up Minus Zero raises $1.7mn in seed fund_65625

The company plans the public launch of its first Autonomous vehicle use-case in late 2022 to early 2023.

India set to be leader in green hydrogen: Petroleum Minister Puri at Davos_65529

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri said said special emphasis is being given on green hydrogen, biofuel blending and exploration and production of biofuel from alternative sources