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31.01 / 07:59

markets Reuters Digital economy country International Syria's Islamist rulers overhaul economy with firings, privatization of state firms

Syria's new Islamist leaders are undertaking a radical overhaul of the country's broken economy, including plans to fire a third of all public sector workers and privatising state-run companies dominant during half a century of Assad family rule.

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markets Target Digital Strategy economy Experts PAM Economic Survey: India's real GDP for FY26 projected at 6.3-6.8%

GDP) growth for FY26 is projected to be 6.3-6.8 per cent, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25. The forecast suggests economic conditions will remain sluggish next year.

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markets Digital Citizens Strategy Experts PAM FD interest rate up to 8.55%: YES Bank, DCB Bank revise FD interest rates; check details

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markets Entertainment Strategy Justice Equality Courts SC refuses to entertain PIL against special treatment for VIPs in temples

Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL against the practice of charging an additional fee for «VIP darshan» and according of «preferential, selective and special treatment» to a certain class of people in temples. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar said it was for the society and temple management to decide the issue and the court cannot pass any direction.

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markets IPO Analysis Healthcare Trade Experts band Dr. Agarwal's Healthcare IPO subscribed 80% so far on Day 3: Check GMP, price band and other details

initial public offering (IPO) of leading eyecare service provider Dr. Agarwal's Healthcare received an overall subscription of 50% on Friday, its final bidding day. The offering includes a significant offer for sale (OFS) component of Rs 2,727 crore out of the total Rs 3,027 crore issue size. The retail portion, around 11:40 am, was subscribed 29%, while non-institutional investors subscribed 17%. Meanwhile, qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) subscribed 2.44 times the allocated portion.

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markets FIVE Food Actor performer What Paatal Lok actor Jaideep Ahlawat gave up to shed 26 kg: Weight loss secrets revealed

Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat, best known for his brilliant performance in Paatal Lok, has left fans amazed with his dramatic weight loss. The actor dropped an impressive 26 kg in just five months, going from 109.7 kg to 83 kg! His dedication to fitness and strict discipline in both diet and exercise has set a new benchmark for health-conscious celebrities.

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markets Blockchain Platform Strategy community Trade Features These altcoins are poised to give competition to XRP and ADA in 2025

Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE) is making headlines with a viral presale that has already crossed the $60 million milestone. Budget with ETBudget m

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Strategy economy Bill President performer cover Updates Economic Survey 2025 Highlights: Jobs, growth, fiscal deficit — how Indian economy performed and the way ahead

Budget. The survey reviews the current financial year's economic performance and identifies national challenges. It also suggests future reforms and growth strategies. A team led by Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran prepared the document. The survey covers economic and sector-specific developments and offers an outlook for the next financial year.

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markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM country First time since 2014, no attempt from abroad to stoke trouble before Parliament session: PM Modi

Parliament session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. Ahead of Parliament's Budget session, Modi also took a swipe at opposition parties, saying that there were people abroad ready to do mischief before every session since 2014 and there was also no dearth of those here who would fuel such attempts.

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markets UPS Strategy Trade performer Features Ola Electric unveils Gen 3 scooters with new features

Aggarwal on Friday unveiled the company's latest electric scooter portfolio, introducing improvements in efficiency and power. The Gen 3 platform introduces a dual anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Ola Electric’s patented brake-by-wire technology, increasing energy recovery by a claimed 15%.

31.01 / 06:27

COST Provident Progressive performer reports Tata Steel, JSW Steel Q3 hurt by price erosion. Rebound on the horizon?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian steel majors Tata Steel Ltd and JSW Steel Ltd experienced strong domestic demand in the December quarter (Q3FY25), which helped offset a 12-13% drop in realization for both companies. Tata Steel’s standalone Ebitda declined 8% year-on-year, but was 24% higher than analysts’ estimates, supported by lower other expenses and 8% growth in volumes.

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economy trends performer country social rights Economic Surveys over the years: Key ideas and what to expect in Survey 2024-25

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The Economic Survey – a critique of the economy’s performance and its management scripted by a team in the finance ministry – offers the Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran an opportunity to propose novel ideas and solutions to the challenges confronting the country, unaffected by the political pressures of the government in office or the ruling party.

31.01 / 05:51

COST UPS prevention Tax deductions on joint home loan: What's allowed and what's not

NEW DELHI: Higher loan eligibility is the sole benefit of a joint home loan. It also allows the borrowers to claim tax benefits individually. For instance, a couple can collectively claim deductions of up to ₹4 lakh under Section 24 on the interest.

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markets COST FMC show track cover The hidden costs of index ULIPs: Why passive funds still charge active fees

Index funds have garnered significant attention in the world of mutual funds, largely due to their low-cost structure. Recently, life insurance companies have also ventured into this space, offering index funds as part of their unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs). However, unlike traditional mutual funds, these index funds in ULIPs maintain the same high cost structure as actively managed funds, which, combined with other product charges and tracking errors, significantly diminishes policyholder returns when compared to the underlying index.

31.01 / 05:45

WhatsApp wellness Pride stage country Budget for the poor and middle class? I pray Maa Lakshmi to bless them, says PM Modi a day before Union Budget

Narendra Modi today expressed his prayers for the prosperity of India's poor and middle class. He said that Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, should continue to bless them… «Ahead of the Budget Session, I bow down to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity… I pray that Goddess Lakshmi continues to bless the poor and middle class of our country. It is a matter of great pride that India completed 75 years as a democratic nation,» PM Modi said.

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Career Align wellness consequences Features rights Videos From job to career to fitness, what is the secret of happiness? Billionaire Harsh Goenka shares a life lesson

Harsh Goenka recently shared a video featuring Gaur Gopal Das, an Indian monk and motivational speaker, discussing the true essence of happiness. In the clip, Das emphasizes that happiness is not a goal but a natural consequence of living well and living right. Instead of chasing happiness directly, he suggests focusing on the process—whether it's physical fitness or personal growth. By aligning thoughts, actions, and values, one can naturally cultivate a fulfilling life.

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UPS Remark show audience social Features 3 years after leaving Shark Tank India, Ashneer Grover gears up for TV comeback

Ashneer Grover’s departure from Shark Tank India, the well-known entrepreneur is gearing up for his return to television. He is set to host an upcoming reality show titled Rise and Fall, an unscripted series that will soon premiere on MX Player.

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markets Target Manufacturing CEO Strategy Tesla President European Commission Tesla and Chinese carmakers could see windfall from EU emissions rules

European automakers brace for a possible trade war waged by President Donald Trump, they are working to ward off another threat on their home turf: the prospect of paying hundreds of millions of dollars to Tesla and Chinese competitors muscling in on their core markets.

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markets UPS Analysis Trade Experts Updates Stock market update: Stocks that hit 52-week lows on NSE

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty gained 181.21 points to 23430.7, while the BSE Sensex traded 479.9 points up at 77239.71.

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Analysis Research Trade Experts information rights IGL shares begin trading ex-bonus today

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) shares began trading on an ex-bonus basis, priced at Rs 199.20 as of 9:50 AM today. “This follows our previous letters dated December 10, 2024, and January 16, 2025, notifying shareholders of the approval for the issuance of bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio. We would like to inform that the Bonus Issue Committee has fixed Friday, January 31, 2025, as the 'Record Date' to determine shareholder eligibility for the bonus,” the company had announced in an earlier exchange filing.

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markets Target Analysis Nestle Trade Experts recommendations Jindal Steel & Power shares tumble 14% after Q3 profit down 51% YoY to Rs 951 crore

The steelmaker's profit halved due to weak steel prices, exacerbated by cheaper imports into India, which weighed on earnings.

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