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US tariffs: Trump slaps 35% duties on Canadian goods; threatens more in case of retaliation

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The Lumberjack’s Lament: Why the US-Canada Trade Spat Matters Remember the good old days of neighborly love and tariff-free lumber? It seems like a distant ...

TCS Q1 revenue falls 3%, 1st drop in over 4 years

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Navigating the Dip: What TCS’s Q1 Results Mean for the Indian IT Giant The Indian IT landscape has been painted with vibrant growth for years, ...

NHAI plans to bid out projects worth 3.4 lakh crore

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India’s Highway Revolution: A Massive Infrastructure Push on the Horizon Imagine a future where journeys across India are seamless, efficient, and a sheer pleasure. That ...

Indian team heads back to US to ‘negotiate complete trade deal’

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India and US: The Quest for a Complete Trade Deal Heats Up The aroma of possibility is thick in the air as an Indian delegation ...

ITR filing: Claiming HRA to reduce tax outgo? Rent receipts alone may not suffice – why your claim can be rejected

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HRA claims are under increased scrutiny, with tax officers rejecting claims lacking a clear money trail or appearing dubious. Even with proper documentation like rent ...

‘Oil prices would have hit $120-130’: India says its oil imports from Russia helped global markets; Hardeep Puri hits out at critics

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Hardeep Puri, India’s Petroleum Minister, asserts that India’s continued Russian oil imports have stabilized global energy prices. Discontinuing this trade would have caused prices to ...

Housing squeeze: 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 6.72%; 5-week easing streak ends as borrowing costs inch up

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US long-term mortgage rates experienced a slight increase this week, reversing a five-week trend of declining borrowing costs, with the 30-year fixed rate rising to ...

RBI outlook to Parliament panel: Malhotra says economy strong; Rs 2,000 notes still legal but out of circulation

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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra briefed the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, highlighting the Indian economy’s resilience amidst global challenges. He addressed concerns about the status of ...

Investing in FDs? Banks now offer interest rates up to 8.10% on 444 day scheme; check list

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With recent FD rate reductions, opportunities remain in special 444-day deposit schemes. Several banks, including ESAF Small Finance Bank, offer competitive rates, reaching up to ...