In Parliament, jailed MP Engineer Rashid calls himself ‘MP from Tihar Jail’ | India News

Awami Ittehad Party MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid (File photo) SRINAGAR: North Kashmir’s Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid described himself on Wednesaday as an “MP from Tihar jail” while raising in his Parliament speech the issue of poor internet connectivity in border areas of his constituency.His party, the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), issued a statement here saying…

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‘Strong wicket’: Piyush Goyal says November exports show healthy rise; merchandise trade picks up after October slump

India’s exports posted a healthy rise in November after a sharp fall in October, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday, indicating that outbound shipments had regained momentum despite global volatility. He did not reveal the numbers, with the commerce ministry set to release official data on December 15.According to PTI, Goyal said…

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Punjab launches fellowship programme to combat substance abuse | India News

In a significant move to strengthen the state’s fight against substance abuse, Punjab’s Health Minister Balbir Singh on Friday launched the Leadership in Mental Health Programme as part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh. This pioneering initiative is the country’s first fellowship programme dedicated to reducing substance use and promoting mental well-being. It…

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Complex ETFs offering big rewards amp up market risks

From single-stock to inverse exchange-traded funds, firms have been marketing more complex strategies offering potentially monster gains to individual investors. However, the recent market volatility may be intensifying the risk of losses. Openinterest.Pro co-founder and chief strategist Mike Khouw warns when markets turn lower or swing sharply, these leveraged products can underperform the assets they…

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Rupee slide: Uday Kotak links breach of 90-mark to foreign selling; is domestic buying enough to stem the fall?

Veteran banker Uday Kotak on Wednesday said the rupee’s fall past the 90-per-dollar mark reflects persistent selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and private equity funds routing money through the FDI channel, even as domestic investors continue to buy into the market, ET reported. His comments came as the currency extended its eight-month decline against…

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TON Gains 3.7% as STON.fi DAO Launch and Telegram-Backed AI Platform Brings Demand

TON’s price climbed 3.7% to $1.605 over the last 24-hour period, buoyed by rising trading volume and back-to-back developments in decentralized governance and AI infrastructure. Trading activity spiked 16% above its seven-day moving average, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model, with large market player flows supporting the move. The price jump came as…

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Putin’s two-day visit: Advanced BrahMos missiles, hypersonic systems on table; India, Russia to enhance defence ties | India News

NEW DELHI: India and Russia are expected to discuss the joint development of advanced variants of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi beginning Thursday. BrahMos emerged as a pivotal weapon for the Indian armed forces during the recent four-day Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. Building on this success,…

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Delayed Income Tax Refunds for FY 2024-25: Key Reasons Explained | Financial Literacy News

NEW DELHI: Income tax refunds are experiencing significant delays this assessment year, with tax professionals reporting extended processing times even for routine cases. Official CBDT data shows personal income-tax refunds have dropped to Rs 88,548 crore by early November compared to Rs 1.42 lakh crore in the same period last year. According to official data…

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