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        • Government Weighing Over ₹1 Lakh Crore AGR Dues Waiver:ImageGovernment Weighing Over ₹1 Lakh Crore AGR Dues Waiver

          The government is considering a proposal to waive 50% of interest and 100% of penalties and interest on penalties that make up a bulk of the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues that were levied on telcos like Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel after the Supreme Court order of 2019.

          PM Calls for Investments in ‘Future-ready’ Auto Inc:ImagePM Calls for Investments in ‘Future-ready’ Auto Inc

          India is an “outstanding destination” for any investor looking to shape their future in the mobility sector, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding that the government will extend all possible support to develop the country as a hub for manufacturing green vehicles.

          Salary Loans Freeze in Lending Winter:ImageSalary Loans Freeze in Lending Winter

          A slew of fintech startups that offered short-term credit, primarily to office goers, are either discontinuing or scaling back their offerings as the central bank tightens its norms for short-duration unsecured lending, people aware said.

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        NIOS releases results for Class 12th exams; Here's how you can check your scores on the official web:ImageNIOS releases results for Class 12th exams; Here's how you can check your scores on the official website
        Infosys aims for 20,000 plus freshers hiring in FY26:ImageInfosys aims for 20,000 plus freshers hiring in FY26
        New jobs on the rise in 2025 as 82% of working professionals seek out opportunities:ImageNew jobs on the rise in 2025 as 82% of working professionals seek out opportunities
        India ranks 25th on the inaugural Future Skills Index:ImageIndia ranks 25th on the inaugural Future Skills Index
        NEET-UG 2025 to be conducted in Pen and Paper mode: Check new rules and guidelines:ImageNEET-UG 2025 to be conducted in Pen and Paper mode: Check new rules and guidelines
        India among most ready-to-recruit markets for in-demand skills: Study:ImageIndia among most ready-to-recruit markets for in-demand skills: Study
        Startups redefining work culture & job growth: A blueprint for India’s future workforce:ImageStartups redefining work culture & job growth: A blueprint for India’s future workforce
        GCCs expected to employ 1.9 million people in India by 2030:ImageGCCs expected to employ 1.9 million people in India by 2030
        Indian companies back PM Internship scheme, but few willing to offer jobs:ImageIndian companies back PM Internship scheme, but few willing to offer jobs
        Only 37% of Indian workers confident they have skills for career advancement: Survey:ImageOnly 37% of Indian workers confident they have skills for career advancement: Survey
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          • Slide-1Saudi Arabia tightens work visa rules for Indian workers

            Saudi Arabia now requires pre-verification of professional and academic qualifications for work visas, aiming to enhance labor standards under Vision 2030. With over 2.4 million Indian workers in Saudi Arabia, this measure ensures quality control and addresses training center capacity.

            Slide-2Vivek Ramaswamy plans to run for Ohio governor

            Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, currently entrusted by President-elect Trump for governance reforms, plans to run for Ohio governor. At 39, and with a background from Harvard and Yale, he is preparing his announcement to replace Governor Mike DeWine in the November 2026 election, as reported by The Washington Post citing anonymous sources.

            Slide-3UK considers relaxing work visa rules for top AI talent from IITs & other top Indian schools

            The UK government is evaluating changes to its visa policies to attract highly skilled AI professionals. The proposed reforms aim to revise the immigration system to include graduates from top AI institutions, which are currently excluded from the UK’s Global Universities List, facilitating easier access to visas.

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          Electronics manufacturing startup Grid OS raises $500,000 in round led by Anupam Mittal, All In Capi:ImageElectronics manufacturing startup Grid OS raises $500,000 in round led by Anupam Mittal, All In Capital
          Fintech startups freeze salary loan products as RBI cracks down on unsecured loans:ImageFintech startups freeze salary loan products as RBI cracks down on unsecured loans
          Wipro to hire 10,000-12,000 freshers in FY26 with focus on stability:ImageWipro to hire 10,000-12,000 freshers in FY26 with focus on stability
          TikTok faces US ban deadline as users brace for fallout:ImageTikTok faces US ban deadline as users brace for fallout
          Elon Musk hosts Indian entrepreneurs at Texas SpaceX facility:ImageElon Musk hosts Indian entrepreneurs at Texas SpaceX facility
          TikTok refugees flock to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about RedNote app:ImageTikTok refugees flock to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about RedNote app
          Top startup and tech stories this week:ImageTop startup and tech stories this week
          Wipro Q3 net surges 24.5% on consulting boost, lower costs:ImageWipro Q3 net surges 24.5% on consulting boost, lower costs
          Land sale gain lifts Tech Mahindra net 92%:ImageLand sale gain lifts Tech Mahindra net 92%
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          At aviation meeting, ESG takes backseat to jet shortages:ImageAt aviation meeting, ESG takes backseat to jet shortages
          How ESG will accelerate growth in Indian companies:ImageHow ESG will accelerate growth in Indian companies
          Red Sea trade route will remain too risky even after Gaza ceasefire deal, industry executives say:ImageRed Sea trade route will remain too risky even after Gaza ceasefire deal, industry executives say
          Sustainable textiles: Rudra Ecovation showcases innovative, upcycled fabric at Heimtextil 2025:ImageSustainable textiles: Rudra Ecovation showcases innovative, upcycled fabric at Heimtextil 2025
          Have shown India can design, manufacture high-tech scientific instruments: Metal Power’s Mukund Pant:ImageHave shown India can design, manufacture high-tech scientific instruments: Metal Power’s Mukund Pant
          Engineering sector’s wishlist for Budget 2025: Liquidity, raw materials, and reforms:ImageEngineering sector’s wishlist for Budget 2025: Liquidity, raw materials, and reforms
          Google signs deal to buy carbon removal credits from Indian farms:ImageGoogle signs deal to buy carbon removal credits from Indian farms
          USTR finds China's shipbuilding dominance hurts US, is actionable:ImageUSTR finds China's shipbuilding dominance hurts US, is actionable
          Samsung partners with Eka Care to introduce personal Health Records feature on Samsung Health App:ImageSamsung partners with Eka Care to introduce personal Health Records feature on Samsung Health App
          A $200 billion target: Can Budget 2025 simplify the ‘prohibitively complicated’ e-commerce exports:ImageA $200 billion target: Can Budget 2025 simplify the ‘prohibitively complicated’ e-commerce exports
          LEAPX AI unveils DAC, a conversational multi-agent AI for paid digital advertising:ImageLEAPX AI unveils DAC, a conversational multi-agent AI for paid digital advertising
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          Sanchar Saathi app launched to fight against frauds:ImageSanchar Saathi app launched to fight against frauds
          Now pay income tax on these expenses if cash is used:ImageNow pay income tax on these expenses if cash is used
          RBI plans to ensure your heirs get your FDs easily:ImageRBI plans to ensure your heirs get your FDs easily
          FD rate up to 9% for general citizens 3 years tenure:ImageFD rate up to 9% for general citizens 3 years tenure
          NPS tax benefits in old & new tax regime for salaried:ImageNPS tax benefits in old & new tax regime for salaried
          Are banks open or closed this Saturday?:ImageAre banks open or closed this Saturday?
          ESOP tax sop for all start ups urged in Budget 2025:ImageESOP tax sop for all start ups urged in Budget 2025
          Continue old tax regime and 5 other tax changes that experts want from Budget 2025:ImageContinue old tax regime and 5 other tax changes that experts want from Budget 2025
          Pension in 8th Pay Commission: Check pension hike:ImagePension in 8th Pay Commission: Check pension hike
          Husband gets govt job despite wife filing 498A case:ImageHusband gets govt job despite wife filing 498A case
          Latest loan interest rates SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB &more:ImageLatest loan interest rates SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB &more
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          Explained: What happens to your mutual fund investments when your bank account is closed?:ImageExplained: What happens to your mutual fund investments when your bank account is closed?
          Top 10 mid cap stocks sold by mutual funds in December:ImageTop 10 mid cap stocks sold by mutual funds in December
          Nippon India Mutual Fund: RIL and Infosys among top 10 stock holdings in December:ImageNippon India Mutual Fund: RIL and Infosys among top 10 stock holdings in December
          Stock market declines and the art of asset allocation for smart investors:ImageStock market declines and the art of asset allocation for smart investors
          MF Tracker: Largest fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP to Rs 4 crore in 24 years. What’s in store now?:ImageMF Tracker: Largest fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP to Rs 4 crore in 24 years. What’s in store now?
          29 equity MFs offer over 25% CAGR in 5 years. Do you have any in your portfolio?:Image29 equity MFs offer over 25% CAGR in 5 years. Do you have any in your portfolio?
          Sebi mandates mutual funds to disclose IR for risk-adjusted returns of schemes:ImageSebi mandates mutual funds to disclose IR for risk-adjusted returns of schemes
          Top 10 smallcap stocks bought by mutual funds in December:ImageTop 10 smallcap stocks bought by mutual funds in December
          These 12 mutual fund NFOs are open for subscription now:ImageThese 12 mutual fund NFOs are open for subscription now
          NFO Update: ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund launches target maturity fund:ImageNFO Update: ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund launches target maturity fund
          NFO Alert: Union Mutual Fund launches short-duration fund:ImageNFO Alert: Union Mutual Fund launches short-duration fund
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          Panache

          Punjab 95: Diljit Dosanjh's film release date revealed. When and where to watch it?:ImagePunjab 95: Diljit Dosanjh's film release date revealed. When and where to watch it?
          Hitler was a God to his girlfriend: Unseen letters unveil 139 intimate meetings between British woma:ImageHitler was a God to his girlfriend: Unseen letters unveil 139 intimate meetings between British woman and dictator
          Bigg Boss 18 finalist Eisha Singh accused of paying for her spot in the finale, her family and lawye:ImageBigg Boss 18 finalist Eisha Singh accused of paying for her spot in the finale, her family and lawyer react
          Kim Kardashian’s mystery man revealed: ‘Kardashians’ season 6 trailer sparks romance rumours:ImageKim Kardashian’s mystery man revealed: ‘Kardashians’ season 6 trailer sparks romance rumours
          IITian 'baba' Abhey Singh's IIT-days photos has internet's attention:ImageIITian 'baba' Abhey Singh's IIT-days photos has internet's attention
          124-year-old woman spills the beans on the secret to a long life:Image124-year-old woman spills the beans on the secret to a long life
          'I Want To Talk' is now out on OTT! When and where to watch Abhishek Bachchan's emotional drama:Image'I Want To Talk' is now out on OTT! When and where to watch Abhishek Bachchan's emotional drama
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          Goodbye, joe, he gotta go, me-o my-o:ImageGoodbye, joe, he gotta go, me-o my-o
          HNIs, buy-sell more in a mature art mkt
          Three cheers for our sports heroes, but...
          Social media needs moat-building
          Political politesse, CM Omar Abdullah-PM Narendra Modi style
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          View: Because bad construction is good business:ImageView: Because bad construction is good business
          The gratitude trick: Gratitude is a clever trick marketed to avoid taking responsibility & being acc:ImageThe gratitude trick: Gratitude is a clever trick marketed to avoid taking responsibility & being accountable for one’s actions
          Conspiracy theories about the US deep state destabilising India are bunkum:ImageConspiracy theories about the US deep state destabilising India are bunkum
          View: Redefine campus-company success:ImageView: Redefine campus-company success
          Ensuring cleanliness at India's major pilgrimage sites: Lessons from Mahakumbh 2025:ImageEnsuring cleanliness at India's major pilgrimage sites: Lessons from Mahakumbh 2025
          View: How to ride the Rupee slide:ImageView: How to ride the Rupee slide
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          CNN's massive shakeup in anchor slots after ratings fall; Wolf Blitzer reportedly moving to a morning time slot to make room for new talentCNN's massive shakeup in anchor slots after ratings fall; Wolf Blitzer reportedly moving to a morning time slot to make room for new talent
          Stephen A Smith says Obama's chat with Donald Trump during Jimmy Carter's funeral was not a 'good look'Stephen A Smith says Obama's chat with Donald Trump during Jimmy Carter's funeral was not a 'good look'
          Did Biden miss a big opportunity by not making Elon Musk his friend? His own aides are saying he missed a big opportunityDid Biden miss a big opportunity by not making Elon Musk his friend? His own aides are saying he missed a big opportunity
          Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, does not know what the job actually is, claims reportTulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, does not know what the job actually is, claims report
          September 5: When and Where to Watch the Olympic Drama onlineSeptember 5: When and Where to Watch the Olympic Drama online
          Gladiator II: Here’s streaming release date and where to watchGladiator II: Here’s streaming release date and where to watch
          Prince Harry declines to stay in Buckingham Palace for his upcoming trip to London next weekPrince Harry declines to stay in Buckingham Palace for his upcoming trip to London next week
          Who Was Paul Danan? Ex-Hollyoaks Star Dies at 46 Due to Addiction-Related Health ComplicationsWho Was Paul Danan? Ex-Hollyoaks Star Dies at 46 Due to Addiction-Related Health Complications
          Tony Slattery, Beloved Comedian from 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?', Dies at 65Tony Slattery, Beloved Comedian from 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?', Dies at 65
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