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Visa reform: Govt streamlines e-visa process for foreign professionals needed by Indian firms; DPIIT launches digital module

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The government has simplified the visa process for Indian companies to bring in foreign technical experts for production-related activities. A new online module allows digital ...

Silver prices today: White metal crosses Rs 2 lakh per kg for first time in Delhi; global rally fuels surge

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Silver prices surged to an all-time high of Rs 2.05 lakh per kg in Delhi, driven by robust domestic and international demand. The white metal ...

NPS exit overhaul: PFRDA allows 80% corpus withdrawal for private subscribers; raises exit age to 85

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India’s pension regulator has significantly relaxed exit and withdrawal norms for National Pension System (NPS) non-government subscribers, allowing them to withdraw up to 80% of ...

PFRDA eases withdrawal norms for private subscribers; exit age raised to 85 – top thing to know

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India’s pension regulator has significantly relaxed exit and withdrawal norms for National Pension System (NPS) non-government subscribers, allowing them to withdraw up to 80% of ...

India-Oman trade deal: How the CEPA will anchor India’s expanding Gulf strategy; strengthen strategic and investment footprint

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India and Oman are set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on December 18, aiming to deepen economic ties and expand India’s trade and ...

US markets today: Wall Street holds steady near record highs; oil rebounds after Venezuela tanker move

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US stocks traded mostly steady as oil prices rebounded following President Trump’s order to block sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers. Energy stocks led gains, with US ...

Dubai’s ‘rockstar architect’: Meet Muhammad Binghatti, man behind world’s most iconic buildings

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Muhammad Binghatti has recast Dubai real estate through architecture-led branding, fusing design authorship with commercial control. A trained architect and chairman of Binghatti Holding, he ...

Mutual fund industry performance: AUM hits Rs 80.8 lakh crore in November; SIP flows surge, investor base widens

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India’s mutual fund industry achieved a record Rs 80.80 lakh crore in assets under management, driven by a 16% surge in monthly SIP flows to ...

Pay hike outlook: India Inc eyes 9% salary growth in 2026; bonuses and skills take centre stage

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Average salaries in India are projected to rise by 9 per cent in 2026, with organisations placing sharper emphasis on short-term incentives, performance-linked rewards and ...

Gas prices: CNG and domestic PNG tariffs to fall from January 1; PNGRB flags Rs 2–3 per unit savings

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CNG and piped natural gas users will see bills drop by about Rs 2-3 per unit from January 1, 2026, as a new unified pipeline ...