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Government sanctions 38 railway projects worth Rs 89,780 crore in Maharashtra

New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- The government has sanctioned 38 projects for new lines, gauge conversion, and doubling of tracks covering 5,098 kilometres at a total cost of Rs 89,780 crore in Maharashtra. Ac... Read More


Urban Company Gets INR 56 Cr GST Demand, Penalty Notice

India, Dec. 20 -- Hyperlocal services unicorn Urban Company has received a tax demand and penalty notice totalling INR 56.4 Cr from Maharashtra goods and service tax (GST) authorities. In a filing wi... Read More


From MoEngage To Digantara - Indian Startups Raised $347 Mn This Week

India, Dec. 20 -- After nearly six weeks of muted funding trends, the Indian startup ecosystem bounced back strongly this week. Homegrown new-age tech companies collectively raised $347.7 Mn between 1... Read More


Book review: The tragedy of Cafe Coffee Day, a global brand that might have been

New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- On 29 July 2019, V.G. Siddhartha, founder of the Cafe Coffee Day chain and sundry other businesses, jumped off a bridge into the swirling waters of the Netravati River in Mangalu... Read More


Is pollution affecting your skin? Here are the top 8 charcoal peel-off masks to try

India, Dec. 20 -- With pollution gripping most parts of the country, Delhi being the worst hit, it's time to give your skin a detox session with charcoal peel-offs. With the goodness of activated char... Read More


Suitcases for kids: 10 sturdy, colourful and easy-to-roll picks for stress-free family travel

India, Dec. 20 -- Suitcases for kids are designed to handle rough use and frequent travel. Sturdy hard shells protect belongings from bumps and drops. Strong wheels roll smoothly on airport floors. Du... Read More


US visa wage hike proposal: New rule may push up H-1B and PERM salaries - Key details

New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- The US Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that could reshape wage standards for H‑1B nonimmigrant visas an... Read More


ORS officer apprehended by Odisha Vigilance while accepting Rs 30,000 bribe

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 20 -- Odisha Vigilance on Friday apprehended an Additional Tehasildar of Binjharpur Tahasil in Jajpur district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 in connectio... Read More


Minister confirms Indonesia runner-up position at 2025 SEA Games

Jakarta, Dec. 20 -- Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir said Indonesia is likely to finish as runner-up at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok. Indonesia currently has 91 gold medals and still has th... Read More


ANALYSIS: Will peace return to Rivers' politics now that Fubara is in Tinubu's party?

Nigeria, Dec. 20 -- When Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), barely 24 hours after visiting President Bola Tinubu, allies described the move as ... Read More