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The European Union targets Russia's diamond industry in its latest round of Ukraine war sanctions
The European Union is imposing sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting the lucrative diamonds industry as well as more than 140 officials, companies and organizations
19.12 / 05:19
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Long-delayed Minnesota copper-nickel mining project wins a round in court after several setbacks
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision by state regulators to grant a major permit for the proposed NewRange copper-nickel mine
19.12 / 04:19
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"This is not only our war but, in many ways, yours because...": Benjamin Netanyahu to US
Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated Israel's aim of achieving «total victory» against Hamas, stating that the war is not just Israel's but also the US's, as it is also a battle against the «Iranian axis.» He said that the Iranian axis of terror is threatening to close the maritime strait of Bab el-Mandeb and is presenting a threat to the freedom of navigation for the world.
19.12 / 04:13
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India expected to contribute over 16% to global growth, says IMF
India is expected to contribute over 16 percent of global growth as economic reforms in key sectors like infrastructure and digitalisation have made India a "star performer" among countries, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF), PTI reported. "What we have been observing for quite some time now is that India has been growing at a very robust rate. It's one of the star performers when it comes to real growth when you look at peer countries.
19.12 / 04:10
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Oil prices mixed as Red Sea attacks disrupt supply chains
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Mexican poultry farmers warn US-Mexico rail bridges closure will impact trade
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) — Mexican poultry farmers warned of consequences to international trade on Monday and called on their government to intervene after the U.S. closed two rail bridges in Texas to stem a surge in migration.
19.12 / 04:09
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Asian stocks muted as Fed cheer wanes; Nikkei rallies on ultra-dovish BOJ
Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks kept to a tight range on Tuesday as a recent post-Federal Reserve rally appeared to be cooling, while Japanese markets shot up after the Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-dovish course.
19.12 / 04:09
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Foreigners with H-1B visas including Indians don't need to leave the US for visa renewal - here's why
H-1B visas to renew their visas without having to leave the nation, Hindustan Times reported. The pilot has passed the last regulatory hurdle before publication after receiving the OIRA green light. It will begin in January with 20,000 foreign workers as its initial target.
19.12 / 03:10
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IMF sees India's economy grow at 6.3% in current fiscal year
BENGALURU (Reuters) -India's economy is projected to grow at 6.3% in the current fiscal year and the next, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said late Monday, supported by macroeconomic and financial stability.
19.12 / 03:09
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Oil prices inch higher after Red Sea attacks trigger sharp gains
Investing.com-- Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trade on Tuesday after rebounding sharply from near six-month lows, as traders sought to gauge just how disruptive an ongoing conflict in the Red Sea will be for supplies.
19.12 / 02:45
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Goldman ramps up credit business in India, targets diaspora
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. plans to ramp up its credit business in India and sees an increasing opportunity to target the nation’s wealthy diaspora as global investors shift their focus from China to what is now the world’s fastest-growing major economy. The investment bank wants to broaden the range of loans it offers through its shadow banking unit, according to Sonjoy Chatterjee, chairman and chief executive officer for Goldman in India.
19.12 / 02:42
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The government must avoid sending out mixed signals on farm reforms
The government on Friday lifted its ban on the use of sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses for making ethanol less than a week after it was imposed in an attempt to ensure feedstock sufficiency for sugar. Instead, a cap on such use has been put in place, but the flip-flop seems an acknowledgement of concerns expressed by the industry. Sugar and sugar-based distillers had protested the ban as they risked losses on large investments made in cane-derived ethanol to serve demand boosted by India’s plan to increase its use as an input for biofuel.
19.12 / 02:27
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More than 100 dead in earthquake in northwest China
earthquake in a mountainous region in northwestern China, the country's state media reported on Tuesday. The official Xinhua News Agency said that 100 people died in the province of Gansu and another 11 in the neighboring province of Qinghai in the quake, which occurred just before midnight on Monday.
19.12 / 02:25
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Apple plans rescue for $17 billion watch business in face of ban
Apple Inc., just days away from a US ban of its smartwatches, is plotting a rescue mission for the $17 billion business that includes software fixes and other potential workarounds. Engineers at the company are racing to make changes to algorithms on the device that measure a user’s blood oxygen level — a feature that Masimo Corp. has argued infringes its patents. They’re adjusting how the technology determines oxygen saturation and presents the data to customers, according to people familiar with the work.
19.12 / 02:24
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The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2023: A look at the Indian winners league
CK Venkataraman, managing director of Titan Co. Ltd, as Business Leader of the Year at The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2023, recognising his contribution to keeping the nearly 40-year-old company young and buzzing. The State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender, bagged the coveted Company of the Year award in a unanimous vote for its spectacular turnaround from heavy losses a few years ago.
19.12 / 02:24
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US-led Red Sea patrol force formed in response to attacks by Houthis backing Palestinians
Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to try to safeguard commercial shipping against attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, who say they are supporting Palestinians under siege by Israel in the Gaza Strip. A statement on Tuesday by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, on a visit to Bahrain, identified several countries taking part in an international force.
19.12 / 02:11
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Macquarie cheques into EV finance in India with $400 mn
Australian financial services firm Macquarie is looking to enter the credit space in India by launching a non-banking financial company (NBFC) as part of an electric vehicle (EV) platform it is planning to set up in the country. The NBFC will help commercial fleet operators avail credit and address a major gap in India’s EV ambitions, two people aware of the matter said. Macquarie will soon apply for a licence with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the two people said.
19.12 / 02:09
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Stocks to Watch: Sun Pharma, Apollo Tyres, Biocon, Vedanta
Sun Pharma: The company has agreed to acquire a 16.7% stake in Massachusetts-based Lyndra Therapeutics for $30 million. Lyndra develops novel delivery technology for long-acting oral therapies. NHPC: It said the board will meet on 22 December to consider the monetisation of future cash flows of one or more of its power stations for a suitable tenure.
19.12 / 01:08
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In a first, LIC plays anchor for Nabard's infra bond sale
LIC), the country's biggest institutional holder of marketable securities, is officially an anchor investor for an upcoming bond sale by the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (Nabard), marking the first such occurrence in India's corporate debt market. Investment documents seen by ET showed that LIC is the anchor investor for the ₹5,000-crore infrastructure bond sale by Nabard on December 20. Besides the base, the issuer also has a green shoe option of ₹5,000 crore.
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