US-China trade talks: Scott Bessent says ‘substantial framework’ reached; 100% tariffs, rare earth export clash averted

[ad_1] File photo: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that Washington and Beijing have reached a “very substantial framework” that would prevent the US from imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and allow for a deferral of China’s rare earths export controls, as per news agency Reuters. The…

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Leadership shake-up: 62% of India’s manufacturing sector exec hires are external; CEO, MD roles see biggest churn

[ad_1] A majority of executive-level appointments in India’s manufacturing sector over the past year were external hires, reflecting companies’ preference to bring in fresh leadership rather than promote from within, a report by CIEL HR Services revealed.The analysis, based on a combination of publicly available sources including professional networking platforms, press releases and verified databases,…

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Income Tax department doubts Rs 10 lakh gift – brother gets tax notice for cash received from sisters; how he appealed & won the case

[ad_1] The brother’s success in the case stemmed from providing comprehensive documentary proof. (AI image) Gifts received from relatives and friends can sometimes land you in the income tax net. One such case was of a Mr. Maheshwari from Agra, who had to prove the genuineness of Rs 10 lakh received as cash from his…

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India-Asean ties: Malaysia backs swift trade pact with New Delhi; calls partnership a ‘force for stability’

[ad_1] File photo: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and PM Modi Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday said that Asean’s partnership with India continues to be a “force for stability and mutual prosperity”, as both sides push to finalise the Asean–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) by the end of this year.Speaking at the India–Asean…

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From $6 an hour to $2 million a year – the inspiring story of how Indian immigrant Money Singh built his American dream

[ad_1] Moving halfway across the world at 19 might make one feel alone, uncertain, and homesick. But that’s how Money Singh’s story in America began, which took him from being a depressed teen to owning multiple businesses in the US. Recalling his early days in San Francisco after leaving Punjab in 2006, Singh said, “I…

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Bank jobs surge: SBI plans 3,500 officer recruitments this year; targets 30% workforce for women

[ad_1] The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to recruit around 3,500 officers to strengthen its operations and improve service delivery across the country.SBI deputy managing director (HR) and chief development officer Kishore Kumar Poludasu was quoted by news agency PTI as saying that the bank has already recruited 505 Probationary Officers (POs) in…

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Gold, silver correction: Precious metals retreat after record rally; analysts expect consolidation amid global cues

[ad_1] Gold and silver prices in India took a breather this week after a prolonged rally, with analysts expecting consolidation in domestic markets next week amid upcoming global central bank meetings and trade developments.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery fell by Rs 3,557, or 2.80 per cent, while silver futures…

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India-EU FTA push: Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels to boost negotiations; focus on market access, duties, IP rights

[ad_1] Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels to boost negotiations Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27-28 to hold high-level talks with Maros Sefcovic, executive vice-president and European commissioner for trade of the European Union, as both sides intensify efforts to finalise the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).The visit comes…

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Six years after receiving salary arrears, retired employees were told to repay the entire amount – until this Supreme Court ruling changed everything

[ad_1] The Supreme has provided relief to five retired staff members from Odisha’s judiciary department who had received excess salary arrears by mistake. (AI image) Six years after five employees received salary arrears, they were asked to pay them back to their department. However, the Supreme Court ruled in their favour, striking down the demand….

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