Mining push: J&K to auction 7 limestone blocks for first time; Centre invokes MMDR route to fast-track rollout

For the first time, seven limestone blocks in Jammu & Kashmir will go under the hammer on Monday, marking the Union Territory’s first such auction under the ongoing mining reforms, PTI reported.The mines ministry said the auction signals “a shift toward transparency, competitiveness, and sustainable development in the mineral sector,” with the deposits spanning around…

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Compliance reform: Sebi tweaks RPT rules to set turnover-linked thresholds; relaxes disclosures for small deals

Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a new turnover-linked framework to define what qualifies as a material related party transaction (RPT), shifting from a fixed cap-based approach in a bid to resolve ambiguities and streamline compliance under the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) norms.The regulator has also revised audit committee approval thresholds for RPTs executed…

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Tech spectrum tussle: US majors push Wi-Fi use for entire 6GHz band as Jio, Vi seek mobile allocation; Airtel, Qualcomm call for deferment

US technology giants Apple, Amazon, Cisco, Meta, HP and Intel have jointly opposed demands from Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea to allocate spectrum in the 6GHz band for mobile services, instead urging that the entire band be reserved for Wi-Fi use, reported PTI.In a joint response to Trai’s consultation paper for the next round of…

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Gold rate outlook: Prices seen range-bound as markets await US data; Fed signals, dollar strength to guide sentiment

Gold is likely to trade in a tight range in the near term as investors await key US economic indicators—including GDP and inflation data—and signals from the Federal Reserve’s December policy meeting that could define the direction of interest rates, analysts said, according to news agency PTI. They added that weekly US jobless claims, consumer…

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Dalal Street top movers: Reliance, Airtel lead gains; 7 of top-10 firms add Rs 1.28 lakh crore in valuation

Seven of India’s top-10 most valued companies added Rs 1,28,281.52 crore in market capitalisation last week, with Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest contributors, tracking gains in broader equities, PTI reported.The BSE benchmark rose 669.14 points, or 0.79 per cent, during the week. Reliance, Airtel top weekly gains The market valuation of…

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‘First big step’: India-Israel partnership gets lift as Piyush Goyal pushes FTA talks; leaders stress tech and innovation ties

Piyush Goyal with Isaac Herzog, President of Israel (Photo-ANI) India and Israel moved a step closer towards expanding strategic and economic cooperation as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday and highlighted the launch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration across trade, investment,…

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Project oversight: AAI to roll out real-time project tracking; new online system to use CCTV, drone feeds

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to launch an online monitoring system that will track airport development projects in real time, as the state-owned operator steps up oversight of ongoing capital works, PTI reported citing a senior official .The platform, which has been under development for around a year, will allow round-the-clock review…

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Explained: How new labour laws could hit your take-home salary, increase your provident fund & gratuity contributions

Currently, PF contributions are set at 12% of the basic salary. (AI image) New labour codes 2025: The government has notified new labour laws that may require companies to ensure basic salary makes up at least 50% of the total cost-to-company (CTC), potentially prompting changes in how pay packets are structured. As a result, for…

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US-Venezuela tensions: Airlines cancel flights from Caracas; FAA warns of unsafe airspace

Multiple international airlines suspended their departures from Venezuela on Saturday, following a US aviation alert warning of unsafe conditions in the country’s airspace. The cancellations come amid heightened tensions as the United States prepares a new phase of operations targeting Venezuela, raising concerns about the stability of the region.Gol of Brazil, Avianca of Colombia and…

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PPF calculator: Public Provident Fund can make you a crorepati, but is it the right investment option for you? Explained

PPF is a government-backed investment which currently offers an interest rate of 7.1%. (AI image) Public Provident Fund or PPF is one of the most popular investment options available – and one that can make you a crorepati with disciplined investing. In fact if you were to start a PPF account by the age of…

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