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Commercial LPG Prices Hiked: 19 kg Cylinder Up Rs 42 in Delhi from June 1
Commercial LPG Prices Hiked: 19 kg Cylinder Up Rs 42 in Delhi from June 1
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Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased from June 1, with 19 kg rates rising in Delhi and Kolkata. Domestic prices unchanged as the government assures supply, boosts enforcement against diversion and ...
Bengal Cabinet Expansion: 35 New Ministers Sworn In at Kolkata’s Lok Bhawan
Bengal Cabinet Expansion: 35 New Ministers Sworn In at Kolkata’s Lok Bhawan
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West Bengal cabinet expanded as 35 new ministers were sworn in at Kolkata’s Lok Bhawan, taking total to 41, aiming to strengthen governance, with Arjun Singh among inductees included members
Short Trips Take Over: 87% of Indian Gen Z Prefer Weekend Getaways
Short Trips Take Over: 87% of Indian Gen Z Prefer Weekend Getaways
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An Airbnb report shows Indian Gen Z prefers short, spontaneous trips, communal stays, and personalised experiences, valuing companions, unique accommodations, and offbeat destinations over traditional ...
India-Oman CEPA Comes Into Force, Opens 98% Tariff Lines for Indian Exports
India-Oman CEPA Comes Into Force, Opens 98% Tariff Lines for Indian Exports
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India-Oman CEPA takes effect, granting duty-free access to Indian exports, boosting sectors, easing professional mobility, enabling 100% FDI, faster pharma approvals, and strengthening bilateral trade ...
Sensex Rises 421 Points, Nifty Tops 23,650 as Asian Markets Rally
Sensex Rises 421 Points, Nifty Tops 23,650 as Asian Markets Rally
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Indian markets opened higher with Sensex and Nifty gaining on strong Asian cues, though analysts flagged key resistance levels, while rising crude prices and US-Iran uncertainty remain near-term conce ...
India’s Informal Economy is Growing, But Jobs Aren’t
India’s Informal Economy is Growing, But Jobs Aren’t
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A new UNU-WIDER study says that while the number of informal enterprises has surged, employment growth is poor, highlighting various constraints, inequalities and the limits of self-employment-led exp ...
Dua Lipa Marries Callum Turner in Intimate London Ceremony
Dua Lipa Marries Callum Turner in Intimate London Ceremony
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Dua Lipa married Callum Turner in an intimate London ceremony, wearing Schiaparelli, after dating since 2024 and announcing engagement in 2025; the couple plans a second wedding celebration in Italy r ...
The Brand That Wants to Be India's Claire's — But Saltier
The Brand That Wants to Be India's Claire's — But Saltier
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The revenues are climbing, the investors are in, and the targets are being met. But Kanishka Garg knows that selling accessories and building an accessories brand are two very different things
Young Indians Spend Over 2 Hours Daily on Social Media, Outpacing National Average: Report
Young Indians Spend Over 2 Hours Daily on Social Media, Outpacing National Average: Report
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Urban India’s youth spend over 120 minutes daily on social media, leading growth. Women show deeper engagement in e-commerce, while older users dominate entertainment and AI apps surge rapidly overall