Central government employees are likely to receive a substantial Diwali bonus, with the government expected to announce a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA).

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India reportedly summoned Canada's Charge d'Affaires after the Ministry of External Affairs said it “received a diplomatic communication from Canada” over the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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Breaking News | Reliance Industries reported a fall in profit for the July-September quarter due to weaker performance in its key oil-to-chemicals business and its retail venture.

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Breaking News | Reliance Jio reported a 14.76% quarter-on-quarter rise in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended September 2024 to ₹6,539 crore from ₹5,698 in Q1FY25.

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Breaking News | The Indian government decided to withdraw the High Commissioner and other targeted diplomats and officials from Canada.

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Reliance In talks with Karan Johar for a stake in Dharma: Why is Dharma seeking partners?

Dharma Productions almost owned entirely by Karan Johar and family is actively seeking strategic partnerships, which can drive the need for fresh investments. But why is Reliance Jio interested in Dharma Productions?

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Personal Finance | This couple's dream Turkish adventure turned into reality! Their itinerary included cave hotels, being chauffeured in a Limousine, indulging in a hammam bath, hot air balloon rides—all while staying within their budget.

(Shipra Singh writes)

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Reliance Q2 profit slips as refining margins cool | India builds a port consortium to snap up foreign assets | Trade may not take a hit from Canada row

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Mint Charts | Roughly two-fifths of urban Indians feel that the INDIA coalition will mount a strong challenge throughout NDA 2.0 government’s term, according to YouGov Mint-CPR Millennial survey conducted in July 2024. This is up from 29% who felt the same in the December 2023 round.

About 23% said INDIA should be wary of aggressive posturing as it could be counter-productive, and 25% said some parties and leaders can jump ship to the BJP’s side.

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Personal Finance | Building a portfolio is a complex exercise, & it has to be maintained too. One must keep in mind the volatility risk of the asset class, liquidity, lock-in rules & taxation.

Here's a look at how four commonly used asset types - equity, cash, gold & fixed income - have done in different periods.

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Stocks To Watch | Here are top stocks that could be in focus today!

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Breaking News | Voting for the assembly elections in Maharashtra will take place on November 20. 🗳️

Meanwhile, the voting for the Jharkhand Assembly Elections will take place in two phases. The results will be announced on November 23.

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Meta-owned WhatsApp has banned over eight million accounts in India in a single month, as part of its ongoing efforts to curb abuse and uphold its privacy policies.

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Personal Finance | Should you upgrade your home or prioritise financial goals? These families share how they balanced peer pressure, lifestyle upgrades, and smart financial planning for a more secure future.

(Sashind Ningthoukhongjam reports)

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