PM Modi becomes first world leader to receive Ethiopia's highest honour

Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Modi noted that it was an honour for him to accept the award from one of most ancient civilisations of the world, and he did so with a deep sense of humility and gratitude, an MEA statement said.

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Rural jobs guarantee revamp: More days of work, greater burden for states?

The VB G RAM G Bill proposes a rural jobs guarantee of 125 days of employment, replacing MGNREGA. The bill requires states to prepare implementation plans and is facing criticism for shifting financial burdens to states while altering the demand-driven nature of the employment guarantee.

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Falling rupee driving Indian investors to allocate funds into global markets

The Indian currency has weakened against the US dollar at a steady pace for more than a decade, losing roughly 3% per year. This slow but persistent depreciation has made global capital markets exposure relevant for the Indian investors

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OpenAI supercharges ChatGPT images — Here’s what the new GPT Image 1.5 can do

OpenAI has rolled out a new version of ChatGPT Images powered by its flagship image model, offering up to 4x faster generation, more precise edits, and better text rendering. The update is now available to all ChatGPT users and via the API as GPT Image 1.5.

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HDFC To Raise Stake To 9.5% In IndusInd Bank After RBI Approval

IndusInd Bank Gets A Saviour After Massive Losses | HDFC To Raise Stake To 9.5% After RBI Approval HDFC Bank's subsidiaries have received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to acquire up to 9.5% stake in the IndusInd Bank. In an exchange filing late on Monday, India's largest private sector lender by market value, said the approval is valid for a year from the RBI's letter dated 15 December 2025. Watch for more!

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SIM binding rule splits tech firms and telecom companies down the middle

Tech industry bodies such as IAMAI and BIF have pushed back against the move but telecom operators have welcomed SIM binding, terming it a 'necessary security measure'.

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Rural jobs guarantee revamp: More days of work, greater burden for states?

The VB G RAM G Bill proposes a rural jobs guarantee of 125 days of employment, replacing MGNREGA. The bill requires states to prepare implementation plans and is facing criticism for shifting financial burdens to states while altering the demand-driven nature of the employment guarantee.

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Bengal draft electoral rolls: TMC says data sharply contradicts BJP’s claims

Bengal SIR: Equipped with the revised data, the TMC launched a focused counter-offensive, accusing the BJP of deliberately disseminating ‘misinformation’.

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Inside wellness retreats that are focusing on longevity

In the world of luxury retreats, a select few players are combining evidence- backed longevity protocols with gentle, personalized care. Lounge takes a closer look

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