Agri ties boost: India, Israel discuss deeper farm cooperation; focus on tech, innovation, trade

India and Israel have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector, the commerce ministry said on Saturday, PTI reported.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, during an official visit to Israel, met Israeli Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Avi Dichter for detailed discussions on advancing agricultural collaboration.Goyal also held a series of bilateral…

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Index reshuffle: IndiGo parent to enter Sensex from Dec 22; Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles dropped

InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, will be included in the BSE’s 30-stock benchmark index Sensex from December 22, the BSE Index Services said on Saturday.As part of the reconstitution exercise, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd will be dropped from the index, the announcement added, PTI reported.The changes will take effect from market open on…

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IPO market cools after shutdown: US listings slow as SEC backlog delays approvals; tech slump adds pressure

The strong run in US initial public offerings has lost momentum due to the government shutdown and increased investor caution, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) works through a backlog of regulatory filings, according to market participants.Many IPOs expected in late 2025 are likely to be pushed to 2026 as the SEC clears “hundreds…

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Governance reforms: CAG Murthy lays out roadmap for Viksit Bharat; stresses access, data-driven systems

CAG K Sanjay Murthy (ANI) Comptroller and Auditor General of India K Sanjay Murthy on Friday said expanding access, strengthening data-driven governance and advancing institutional maturity in financial management are key pillars for achieving the Viksit Bharat vision, PTI reported.Speaking at the Viksit Bharat talk during the 100th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur…

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Labour code rollout: Gig workers get social security for first time; what it means for Zomato, Swiggy, Uber riders

The newly notified labour codes mark a historic shift for India’s gig economy, formally bringing millions of delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers and platform workers under a recognised social security framework for the first time.The overhaul transitions gig workers from the fringes of the unorganised sector into a regulated system with access to protections such as…

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Labour codes rollout: Step to boost India’s export readiness; predictable costs and gender-equal norms to aid exporters

India’s newly implemented labour codes will give the country’s export industries a stronger and more predictable operating environment, a commerce ministry official said. According to the official quoted by news agency PTI, the reforms bring flexibility and simplification for businesses while ensuring fair wages, safety, equality and social security for workers.The Centre enforced the four…

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Finally, gig workers have pan-India social security

MUMBAI: In a major boost to gig workers, the Centre’s move to implement the social security code will not just help those working with online platforms but also others to access benefits.Following budget announcement, some 15 lakh workers linked to online platforms are already registered on the labour ministry’s e-shram portal but the numbers are…

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