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Infosys, country's second largest IT services giant, on Wednesday announced investment of Rs 426 crore for its new 320,000 square feet development centre in Kolkata. “This state-of-the-art facility with an investment of over Rs 426 crore is designed to accommodate over 4,000 employees in a hybrid working model,” the Bengaluru based company said in a statement. The centre will generate employment opportunities in next-gen technologies such as cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). «The centre will provide employees greater flexibility and enable them to work on new-age technologies such as cloud, AI, and digital, across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, financial services, energy & utilities,» the statement added.

zero-collateral housing loan scheme for low- and middle-income groups which will offer up to Rs 20 lakh with minimal documentation or third-party guarantee, said people familiar with the matter. Amendments to the Credit Risk Guarantee Fund Scheme for Low-Income Housing (CRGFTLIH) are being examined to pave the way for the scheme, they said, adding that the loan could have a tenure of 30 years. Under the existing provisions, housing loans up to Rs 8 lakh are eligible for guaranteed cover. «The idea is to make credit available for those homebuyers who do not have any documented income or minimal supporting documents,» a government official told ET.

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The result was an impressive job offer of Rs 55 lakh per annum. The author of the post emphasised that the «IIT tag» plays a significant role in their career success, stating, «A degree from an old IIT isn’t just a degree, it’s a signal.» According to the author, the brand value and established ecosystem of older IITs offer more career opportunities than the specific branch of study. «You don’t need a CS degree to be a great developer. What you do need is access to the right ecosystem, and Old IITs provide exactly that.»

ICICI Bank and Times Internet on Wednesday launched a super-premium credit card targeted at ultra high-net-worth individuals. The card, the inaugural edition of which has been crafted from a metal alloy derived from the historic printing plates of The Times of India, is powered by Visa. Cardholders will receive exclusive benefits, including doorstep visa services, exclusive invite-only events by The Times of India Group, access to elite clubs, unlimited lounge access at more than 1,300 global airports, attractive reward points, and helicopter rides, among others. The 'Times Black ICICI Bank Credit Card' provides curated privileges designed to cater to the refined tastes of these individuals with significant spending power. Annual fee for the card is ₹20,000, but the fees will be waived on yearly expenditures of ₹25 lakh through these cards.

Bidhanchandra and Hena Biswas. This couple from Garfa near Kolkata paid the ultimate price — humiliation at their daughter's wedding reception. Like all happy parents, last month, the Biswases had booked a catering service to throw a lavish dinner for the occasion. For the 550-odd guests, khana at the reception was a veritable vegetarian feast: buffet comprising lip-smackers like peas kachori, chana daal, dum aloo, paneer, green peas pulao, chutney, mithai… the works.

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Temporary foreign workers who apply to become permanent residents through Canada’s immigration system will no longer get additional points if they have a job offer that’s supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), Immigration Minister Marc Miller said on Tuesday.

Patil, addressing the assembly on Tuesday, shared details about the ongoing efforts. “The Infrastructure Development Corporation Karnataka Ltd (IDeCK) is surveying various proposed sites for the best location. Once it finishes the survey, the report will be submitted to the Airport Authority of India (AAI),” he said. “AAI has the authority to finalise the location for the second airport in Bengaluru,” Patil added. The minister further explained that various factors would play a role in the decision-making process. These include connectivity, proximity to key areas, and the surrounding environment. «There will be some clarity on the location within a week,» Patil said.

Mizoram government on Wednesday signed agreements with the partner banks to provide banking loans under the state's flagship initiative, the handholding scheme – 'Bana Kaih', designed to promote economic growth and self-sufficiency. The 'Bana Kaih' scheme, launched in September this year, is the state government's flagship programme aimed at fostering self-reliance and inclusive economic development in the state. The primary objective of the scheme is to contribute to the realisation of 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Its addition to the Wealth Shortlist, which took place on Tuesday (17 December), came on the back of the strategy's «higher quality approach and focus on valuation», according to Joseph Hill, senior investment analyst at HL. Hargreaves drops Ninety One UK Sustainable Equity fund from Wealth Shortlist as it seeks merger The addition reflects HL's conviction that it does not expect the fund to fall «as much as some other funds during down markets, providing some shelter from the worst of market falls». «However, this does mean we think the fund could lag its growth focused UK smaller...

India Budget: As India prepares for Budget 2025, retailers are calling for measures that could transform the sector, including low-interest financing, tax relief, and a faster rollout of the National Retail Policy. The Retailers Association of India (RAI), in its pre-budget memorandum, urged the government to use the Union Budget for FY25-26 as a platform to address structural gaps, boost consumption, and improve ease of doing business. These changes, the RAI stated, would bolster consumer sentiment and support growth in the retail sector. A key demand from retailers is affordable financing. RAI highlighted the need for the government to announce lower interest rates specifically for retail businesses in the budget. “There is a need to provide lower interest rates to the retailers through the special announcement in the budget to assure easier financing for the retail businesses,” RAI stated. The association proposed the creation of a special fund, facilitated by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), to help independent retailers across the nation. This scheme could provide low-cost loans and relaxed regulatory guidelines to millions of small businesses, addressing a critical gap in financing options.

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Punjab government on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that continuous, elaborate meetings were held with Jagjit Singh Dallewal, farmer leader who is on an indefinite fast at Khanauri border, and other farmers, but they declined interacting with the high-powered committee constituted by it. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was informed by Punjab advocate general Gurminder Singh that the committee invited them on December 17, but protesting farmers did not engage with it. Singh said the state government was trying to persuade the farmers on a daily basis and suggested they could be permitted to submit their demands directly to the court. The top court said, «We clarify that court's doors are always open to any suggestion or demand by farmers directly or through their authorised representative.»

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Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam,' Rs 400 crore further allocation has been released, and it will be credited directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries, Chief Minister M K Stalin announced on Wednesday. Including the additional fund release, a total of Rs 1,451 crore is the sum being disbursed to beneficiaries, according to the present stage of construction, he said. Houses under the scheme has a 360 sq ft built-up area, including a kitchen and construction materials such as cement and steel bars were being provided to beneficiaries at subsidised prices through the state-run TN Cements Corporation.