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27.01 / 06:25
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'I don't shake hands with white slavers': Colombia's President Petro takes a dig at Donald Trump before backing down
Colombia and the United States, President Gustavo Petro announced that his country would use its presidential plane to bring home Colombian migrants deported from the US. This decision comes after US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all Colombian imports, escalating the conflict between the two nations. This tariff was accompanied by a travel ban and visa restrictions on Colombian officials, a direct response to Petro's refusal to accept deportation flights carrying Colombian nationals.
27.01 / 05:59
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BPCL eyes 50 mt refining capacity, says CMD G. Krishnakumar
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) will have a refining capacity of around 50 million tonnes (mt) after commissioning the proposed greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Andhra Pradesh, said the chairman and managing director of G.
27.01 / 04:35
27.01 / 04:35
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Finance ministry advertises for new Sebi chief, offers Rs 5.6 lakh monthly salary
Madhabi Puri Buch's tenure comes to end on February 28, the Ministry of Finance has invited applications from qualified candidates to head the country's markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). «The appointment shall be made for a maximum period of five years from the date of assumption of charge or till attaining the age of 65 years of the appointee, whichever is earlier,» the government job advertisement in a newspaper said today.
27.01 / 02:29
27.01 / 02:29
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India must flex reason rather than muscle in honour of its republic
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s embrace of democracy has been affirmed many times over by the ‘power of the vote’ as a lived experience. That We the People live in a republic, with no hereditary right to rule, remains far more abstract in comparison.
27.01 / 01:23
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Waaree Energies's solar dreams and the Trump policy conundrum
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After a blockbuster debut on the BSE in October 2024, when its shares listed at a 69.66% premium, Waaree Energies has seen its performance falter dramatically. The stock has plunged 37% from its peak of ₹3,743, closing at ₹2,355.95 on 23 January, 2025.
27.01 / 00:19
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Mint Primer | How will Make in America impact India?
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. US President Donald Trump’s manufacturing push is a wake-up call for countries vying to be the next China. They need to get working.
26.01 / 23:57
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Small firms find it hard to get export finance. Relief may be on way.
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Smaller enterprises struggling to crack export markets, especially in some of the poorest countries, may find it easier in the future, with the Exim Bank of India working on a model to smoothen export finance for them. Indian lenders, unsure of importers and banking systems in so-called least developed countries (LDCs), are often hesitant to fund Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)shipping to such nations.
26.01 / 19:05
26.01 / 19:05
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Apple in talks to Forge a new Bharat bond: iPhone giant looks to get Kalyani Group co on board for making its components
Apple has started discussions with Bharat Forge on making the Kalyani Group company one of its vendors in India, said people with knowledge of the matter. If this happens, Bharat Forge will be involved in making components, including mechanics, for the US major, they said.
26.01 / 19:05
26.01 / 16:57
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First Republic Day celebrations held at Irwin Amphitheatre, capital city turned into 'fairyland' at night
Republic of India was born as the Constitution came into effect on the promised day of January 26, 1950. However, the celebrations marking the historic occasion was held at a heritage amphitheatre in Delhi and not along the ceremonial boulevard that has over time become synonymous with the annual ceremony. Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia, was the chief guest at India's first Republic Day celebrations in 1950. Seventy-five years later, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto became the chief guest at the parade which will also saw the participation of a marching contingent and a band contingent from that country.
26.01 / 16:57
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Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here's why they are likely to refuse
Donald Trump's suggestion that Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip is likely to be met with a hard «no» from the two U.S. allies and the Palestinians themselves who fear Israel would never allow them to return.
26.01 / 16:49
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Everstone-backed Wingify looks to expand offerings, eyes $100 mn annual revenue
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru/Mumbai: SaaS-based startup Wingify expects to expand its range of offerings to cater to a wider target market, its co-founder Sparsh Gupta said, after private equity firm Everstone Capital bought a majority stake in the software services company last week. "Our next goal would be to clock about $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) over the next couple of years.
26.01 / 16:13
26.01 / 16:09
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"Russian-Indian relations based on special strategic partnership": Putin extends Republic Day wishes to President Murmu, PM Modi
Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising India's achievements over the past 75 years.
26.01 / 16:09
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Govt proposes more sops for scrapping vehicles with BS-II, older emission standard
BS-II and earlier emission standards. At present, a discount of 25 per cent in Motor Vehicle tax is provided on purchase of a new vehicle after scrapping old personal vehicles, while the rebate is capped at 15 per cent in case of commercial vehicles.
26.01 / 14:37
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing for talks with Chinese officials
Vikram Misri arrived here Sunday for a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with Chinese officials, in the second such high-profile visit from India to China in less than one-and-a-half months. The visit of Misri, who was also the former Ambassador to China, is taking place on Republic Day ahead of the celebrations of China's Spring Festival and the Chinese New Year, beginning on January 29, during which the country will officially shut down for a week.
26.01 / 12:51
26.01 / 11:51
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India trips China for top position in emerging markets ranking in December
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian economy reclaimed its top position in Mint's Emerging Markets tracker in December for the first time in five months. India’s performance was bolstered by some recovery in the country's stock market performance in December, with market capitalization rising 9% from the previous month.
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