Trade friction: China takes India’s solar and IT policies to WTO; consultations initiated

China has escalated trade tensions with India by launching a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over New Delhi’s policies covering solar cells, solar modules and information technology goods, seeking formal consultations under the global trade body’s dispute settlement mechanism, Reuters reported.The WTO said on Tuesday that China has requested dispute consultations with India,…

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Top food orders 2025: What dominated Swiggy carts this year; pizza, biryani or burger? -check list

Indians continued to turn to familiar comfort food in 2025, with biryani retaining its position as the most ordered dish on Swiggy, even as burgers, pizzas and dosas dominated the rest of users’ carts, the food delivery platform said in its annual report, PTI reported.According to the 10th edition of Swiggy’s How India Swiggy’d report,…

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IPO news: OYO parent PRISM clears shareholder vote to raise up to Rs 6,650 crore; listing plan moves a step closer

OYO’s parent company PRISM has secured shareholder approval to raise up to Rs 6,650 crore through a fresh issue of equity shares as part of its proposed initial public offering, signalling steady progress towards a public market debut, according to PTI.The approval was granted at an extraordinary general meeting held on December 20, where shareholders…

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Airport tech infra push: Noida International Airport partners Tech Mahindra for network; integrated centre to anchor operations

Noida International Airport (NIA) has tied up with IT services firm Tech Mahindra to establish and operate an integrated Network and Security Operations Centre (NOC-SOC), placing cybersecurity and digital resilience at the core of the airport’s operations from the outset, PTI reported.Under the partnership, Tech Mahindra will deliver 24×7 monitoring and management of network and…

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PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline nears: How to link your PAN with Aadhaar before December 31, 2025; step-by-step guide

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has cautioned that non-compliance will have financial consequences. (AI image) PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline: The final date to complete your PAN–Aadhaar card linkage is December 31, 2025. Beginning January 1, 2026, the Income Tax Department will declare all PANs that remain unlinked as inoperative.As per Notification No. 26/2025, issued on…

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Indian doctors are leaving the UK! Money troubles or policy pressures? Here’s the real reason

The UK has long been a preferred destination for Indian doctors and nurses, with the National Health Service offering stable careers and professional recognition. However, that appeal is now fading, as rising costs, tighter immigration rules and limited job security push many Indian healthcare professionals to leave the country.Senior doctors of Indian origin currently working…

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Your money in 2026: Invest in dynamic asset allocation funds to counter volatility; check list of best performing funds

Dynamic asset allocation funds, also known as balanced advantage funds, are hybrid schemes. (AI image) Markets were very volatile during 2025, with the Nifty falling below 22,000 in March before recovering and shooting past 26,000 in October. Analysts expect heightened volatility to continue in 2026 as well. Investors can cushion themselves by opting for dynamic…

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