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electric two-wheelers are becoming a common sight. Once seen as a luxury for a few, electric two-wheelers are now accessible to everyday commuters and gig economy workers alike, thanks to government subsidies that are transforming EVs into a viable option for all. The PM E-Drive scheme is at the forefront of this movement, providing essential support that makes two-wheeler EVs more affordable for gig workers, delivery fleets, and individuals.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The recent US election that carried Donald Trump back to the White House with a strong mandate underlines a point that was perhaps forgotten by political leaders in many rich countries over a long era of stable prices: Inflation matters. No election result is monocausal.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. This year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (CoP-29) in Baku is taking place against a tumultuous geopolitical backdrop. In addition to shifting strategic alliances, trade tensions and violent conflict, the ‘year of elections’ has ushered in a period of heated political rhetoric and led to changes of government.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Maharashtra and Jharkhand are going to polls amid heated campaigns that saw ideological clashes, political wrangling, and promises of several free goods and services, colloquially known as freebies. Political parties make election promises such as cash transfers to women, free gas cylinders, and free electricity to woo voters.

Singapore’s red-hot leasing market for private housing finally began to cool this year as supply of new apartments got the better of post-pandemic demand. Although the outlook for 2025 is still unclear, the dice seem to be loaded in favor of tenants. While landlords will fight tooth and nail to pass the burden of property taxes and interest rates when contracts come up for renewal, global banks, tech firms, and other multinationals may be cautious about how many more employees they bring into the city-state. As a major Asian financial center, Singapore is highly exposed to the current uncertainty in the global economy. The post-election euphoria around President-elect Donald Trump’s economic agenda of deregulation and tax cuts is starting to wane. Higher-for-longer borrowing costs are emerging as a real risk. After jumping nearly 60% in three years, the island-wide rental index has softened by 4% over the last four quarters. The decline would have been somewhat sharper had it not been for a small bounce in the three months to September.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Airlines are eager to sell you frequent-flier points and miles. Their latest sales pitch: buying airline miles on a monthly basis.

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AI-powered startups are emerging across the Indian heartland in places ranging from Shillong in the NorthEast to Raipur in central India and across Coimbatore and Kochi in the south. These ventures are riding on local talent, cost efficiency and the need for diverse inputs to build the curated, Indic language technology models and services that the AI revolution is seeding. With access to cheaper talent, lower rentals and operational expenses, better quality of life than the metros and remote working arrangements, these companies do not feel the need to migrate to the metros as yet. Tech knows no bounds

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece is set to make an early repayment of 5 billion euros or $5.3 billion in bailout-era debt in 2025

MONTREAL — Lion Electric Co. is opening the door to a possible sale of the company as the electric bus maker struggles to staunch an ongoing cash bleed.

Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel, stiffer competition from bigger carriers, and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue.

Mike Tyson recently shared his experience following a health scare that nearly cost him his life just before his boxing match against Jake Paul, reported New York Post. In a post on X, Mike Tyson actually revealed that he underwent eight blood transfusions and lost 25 pounds while he was being hospitalized due to an ulcer flare-up and asserted that, ‘I almost died in June’. According to New York Post, in spite of losing the fight by unanimous decision, Mike Tyson expressed his humble gratitude for the opportunity to compete again while emphasizing on the fact that standing toe-to-toe with a younger opponent in front of a packed stadium was a victory in itself. Also Read :The Apothecary Diaries Season 2: Check out release date, storyline, episode count and where to watch

With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, food retailers are trying to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent price inflation

One of the top remaining vacancies in President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Cabinet is his treasury secretary — and the views of his top contenders there reflect broader questions about how the president-elect might wield tariffs in his new administr...

Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday expressed concerns over the mis-selling of products, particularly insurance, stating that it adds to the customers' borrowing costs. Speaking at the State Bank of India Economist Conclave, on whether there is a case for a policy rate cut, the FM said «banks’ interest rates will have to be far more affordable» while adding that she does not want to get into the debate about whether perishables should be part of the inflationary measure index. Banks have facilitated the distribution of insurance project products, Sitharaman said. «While this model has significantly contributed to improving insurance penetration across the country, it has also raised concerns about instances of mis-selling … I would say, it added or contributed in indirect ways to the increased cost of borrowing for the customers.»

Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue

Remote work was a novelty before Covid-19 broke out, with less than one in three companies (30%) in India offering the option, but stringent restrictions during the pandemic made almost all companies adopt WFH policies. And 68% companies continue with these policies, said a joint report by industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and business school Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), titled ‘Work-from-home: Benefits and costs’. While about 5% of companies allow fully remote work, almost half of them expect employees to be present in the office for two-three days a week.

While all the resolutions proposed at the company's 10 July AGM passed, 20% of shareholders cast votes against motions to re-elect Doug McCutcheon and Sven Borho as directors of the company.  In a London Stock Exchange notice issued on Friday (15 November), the board acknowledged that some shareholders had doubted McCutcheon's independence due to his length of service on the board, totalling 11 years.  IA denies House of Lords claims of conspiratorial nature in members meeting about cost disclosure Similarly, Borho's other role as a managing partner at OrbiMed Capital, the trust's ...

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. ‘Meals ready’, ‘oonu ready’, ‘kanji ivide kittum’ are the boards you’ll see going up at most eateries around 12 pm in Kochi. With cafés, and restaurants offering gourmet dining experiences and regional delicacies popping up, Kochi is emerging as a foodie's paradise.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian citizens are hesitatingly capitalist. Perhaps because of this, Indian politicians are unhesitatingly statist.