The Economist

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Indian Weddings See Surge in Spending

The average wedding budget in India has risen to ₹36.5 lakh, with destination weddings averaging ₹51 lakh.
Rising costs for venues and catering, along with a trend towards personalized experiences, are driving the increase.
48 lakh...

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Infosys, India's second-largest IT firm, is sending personalized warnings to employees exceeding ...

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The Trinamool Congress has nominated Ritabrata Banerjee for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-elections, following Jawhar Sircar's resignation.
Banerjee, previously with CPI(M), is recognized for his efforts in strengthening the organizati...

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The Centre has appointed Sanjay Malhotra as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, succeeding Shaktikanta Das.
Malhotra, a seasoned bureaucrat with over three decades of experience, will begin his three-year term on December...

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IDF confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a firefight in Rafah’s Tel Sultan neighborhood.
Operation details: Initiated by the 450th Battalion of the Bislamach Brigade, involving drone surveillance and tank fire.
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Equity investors have faced losses since September 2024, with major indices declining. In contras...

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The interim government in Bangladesh has labeled ISKCON a 'religious fundamentalist' group, potentially straining ties with India.
The administration, led by Nobel laureate Mohammed Yunus, faces criticism for failing to protect minor...

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Markets think interest rates could stay high for a decade or more, from The Economist

expect funded tech to stay constrain...

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The Budget session of Parliament begins with the President's address outlining the government's vision and future plans.
The Economic Survey report will be presented, assessing the nation's economic health ahead of the Union Budget p...