Kolkata, West Bengal: Star footballer Lionel Messi virtually unveils his 70-foot statue installed at the Sreebhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town during the first leg of his G.O.A.T. Tour India 2025. 🐐

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Mamata Banerjee expressed shock over mismanagement at the Salt Lake Stadium and apologised to Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi for the mayhem. She also promised a high-level committee probe into the incident.

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India is set for its first fully digital Census in 2027, with ₹11,718 crore approved. Using mobile apps, the exercise aims for faster, safer data collection—marking a major step in modernising governance.

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Rupee at record low: Can India-US trade deal spark a meaningful rebound?

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Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is in India and for those who want to know more about the icon, here are five book recommendations. ⚽️ 📚

https://www.livemint.com/sports/news/lionel-messi-in-india-5-must-read-books-on-argentina-player-to-trace-his-journey-to-superstardom-11765620497148.html

Lionel Messi's net worth: He is among the world's richest and most successful athletes, with an estimated net worth of approximately USD ___ million as of 2025. 💲

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Messi Kolkata tour: A much-anticipated event in ‘city of joy’ spiralled into chaos as thousands of fans inside the Salt Lake Stadium erupted in protest. ⚽️

What went wrong ⚽️
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#MintMarkets | Top five stock market triggers next week: India's WPI inflation, India-US trade deal, Rupee outlook, FII activity and gold prices are the top five triggers for the Indian stock market.

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No social media for tech bosses' kids? YouTube CEO Neal Mohan reveals ‘On weekdays we are more strict...’

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The 8th Central Pay Commission, established in January 2024, will review pay, allowances and pensions of central government employees.

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#MintMarkets | Ganesh Dongre of Anand Rathi recommends three stocks to buy on Monday

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#MintMarkets | Stocks to buy under ₹100: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday
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IPL 2026 Auction: Why Cameron Green under batter's bracket despite being an all-rounder? Australian reveals ‘stuff-up’

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Trump’s reported “Core-5” idea—US, Russia, China, Japan & India—aims to sideline the G7 with a hard-power dealmaking club on security, trade and the Middle East. Europe out, India elevated; realism over democracy.

But at what cost to NATO unity? Will C5 replace G7?
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Gold price continues to shine, Silver trades above ₹2,00,000. Will it sustain the rally in 2025?

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India fast-tracks business visas for Chinese professionals and resumes direct flights, signalling a cautious reset in ties after years of strain. What does this mean for trade, investment and the road ahead for India–China relations?

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8th Pay Commission: Government issues clarification on whether the central government employees will get dearness allowances (DA) and pay commission revisions under the new Finance Act 2025.

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20 US states sue the Trump administration over the $100K H-1B visa fee hike, calling it illegal and harmful to hospitals, schools and tech firms. The White House defends the move as worker protection. Will the courts step in?

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#MintMarkets | Stock market today: Nifty 50 trade setup, FPI selling to USD vs INR — Eight stocks to buy or sell on Monday

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A father and son were identified as the gunmen in Australia’s deadliest terror attack, killing 15 during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. The attack was labeled a targeted assault on the Jewish community, with the father also among the deceased.

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