Deal approvals: CCI clears Blackstone’s Federal Bank entry; Tata Steel gets nod for BlueScope buyout

The Competition Commission of India on Tuesday approved US-based private equity firm Blackstone’s proposal to acquire up to 9.99 per cent stake in Federal Bank through warrants, clearing the way for the global investor’s entry into the private sector lender.In a release, the fair trade regulator said the proposed transaction involves Asia II Topco XIII…

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Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms: Former Senator Ben Sasse, 53, reveals he has stage-four pancreatic cancer: All about the health condition and what are its symptoms |

In a heartfelt announcement, former Senator Ben Sasse disclosed his battle with stage-four pancreatic cancer, choosing honesty over speculation. He emphasized the importance of family during this challenging time, drawing strength from his spiritual beliefs rather than succumbing to despair. Former US Senator Ben Sasse shared a deeply personal update on X, formerly known as…

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It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas!

new video loaded: It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas! transcript Back transcript It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas! The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sing an original, tech-inspired rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” On a Hard Forkin’ Christmas, my true love gave to me 12 A.I. bubbles, 11 chimpanzinis, 10 Signal war…

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IT reset: Indian tech stocks search for momentum after a long slowdown; AI shifts from pilots to payoffs

After nearly four years of underperformance, India’s information technology stocks are entering 2026 with expectations shaped more by realism than hype, as investors assess whether artificial intelligence can finally revive growth after a prolonged slowdown.The Nifty IT index is trading close to a four-year low, a sharp reversal from the pandemic-era boom that once made…

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Rohit Sharma returns to Indian domestic cricket: Is Jaipur ready as Vijay Hazare Trophy set to get underway? | Cricket News

JAIPUR: While the buzz around domestic cricket is always a welcome sight, it has become a rarity in recent years. For Jaipur’s passionate fans, that electric atmosphere typically materialises only during the Indian Premier League (IPL) or the rare white-ball international hosted at the Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Stadium.But Wednesday will be special as the Vijay…

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‘Economic golden age’: Donald Trump hails Q3 GDP beat as proof of tariffs push; inflation and jobs data add caution

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday seized on stronger-than-expected third-quarter growth to claim an “economic golden age,” arguing that tariffs and his tax policies were driving a sharp acceleration in activity even as official data pointed to lingering inflation pressures and a softening labour market.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US economy’s…

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