Surat (Gujarat): Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Hiromasa Nakano, on Friday inspected the construction of the Surat stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) bullet train project. The Japanese Minister was accorded a traditional Garba welcome at the Surat airport. The two Ministers reviewed significant…
FTSE 100 surges to new record high The City is cheering new FTSE 100 highs today, as the benchmark index topped 9,400 points for the first time ever. After rising 0.7 per cent this morning, it’s currently around 9,414 points. The highest risers include pharma trio AstraZeneca (up 6.1%), Hikma (3.6%) and GSK (2.5%). “AstraZeneca,…
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Gold and silver prices on Monday surged to lifetime highs in the domestic futures market, following a strong rally in international markets. Investors were encouraged by expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts and a weaker dollar, which boosted demand for precious metals.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for October delivery jumped Rs…
BBC Joanne Hurst’s retirement plans have been thrown into “disarray” because of delays by the Teachers’ Pension Scheme The head teachers’ union has demanded action from the Department for Education (DfE) to address what it describes as the “failing” Teachers’ Pension Scheme. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) said there was a litany of…
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Pakistan has formally launched the licencing process for cryptocurrency exchanges, marking a key milestone for the country’s digital finance sector. The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has invited global crypto service providers to apply for licences to operate in the country. Experts estimate that Pakistan’s crypto market currently serves around 40 million users, with an…
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A Pakistani beef company has finalized an agreement with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) firm to export frozen boneless beef worth $8.1 million. The Organic Meat Company Limited (TOMCL) shared the details of the deal with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Under the agreement with UAE-based Gold Crest Trading FZE, Organic Meat Company Limited will…
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DMart attracts a large number of shoppers, many of whom buy Maggi while stocking up on groceries. Unlike other stores, Maggi is consistently sold at a lower price at DMart, even though its printed rate remains higher. This pricing strategy sets DMart apart from other grocery retailers. DMart attracts thousands of shoppers who can find…
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New Delhi: The number of air travellers stood at around 11 crore in 2014 — a figure that has now surged to about 25 crore in 2025, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said. Giving the example of Hindon Airport, he shared that the airport, which had just one flight in 2020, is now…
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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) clarified that post-sale discounts offered by manufacturers to dealers, aimed purely at competitive pricing and driving sales, will not attract Goods and Services Tax (GST).In a circular, the board further explained that GST would, however, apply if such discounts are linked to specific promotional services carried…
