Infra boost for West Bengal! PM Modi to flag off multiple metro services on Friday- All you need to know about the project inaugurations

[ad_1] PM to launch new metro services in Kolkata NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate multiple metro projects in Kolkata on Friday (August 22).The PM, during his visit to West Bengal, will flag off a newly built 13.61-km metro corridor with services to be launched on these route.His schedule also includes green-lighting a…

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Rare earth minerals push: India begins critical mineral hunt in Mizoram and Assam, Government targets import cuts

[ad_1] Exploration of critical minerals has begun in Mizoram and Assam as part of the government’s wider push to strengthen domestic mineral security, Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy has said.The Minister stressed that the Centre will consult with northeastern states before moving ahead with extraction, given the region’s unique legal frameworks. “Arunachal…

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US central bank under scrutiny as Donald Trump criticizes Powell; Jackson Hole braces for high-stakes speech, why Fed independence matters

[ad_1] The battle over the independence of the US Federal Reserve has intensified, with President Donald Trump openly calling for the resignation of a governor, threatening to fire Chair Jerome Powell, and repeatedly pressuring the central bank to cut interest rates. The escalating confrontation has revived a long-running debate over why the Fed has historically…

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BSNL capex boost: Government approves Rs 6,982 crore for BSNL in 2025; 4G network rollout to expand nationwide

[ad_1] The government has approved Rs 6,982 crore as additional capital expenditure (capex) support for BSNL in 2025, Parliament was informed on Thursday.The allocation is in addition to previous support of Rs 3.22 lakh crore provided to the state-run telecom firm through various tranches, including a Rs 69,000 crore revival package in 2019, Rs 1.64…

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Kyndryl to invest $2.25 bn in India, set up AI lab in Bengaluru

[ad_1] BENGALURU: IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl said on Thursday it will invest $2.25 billion (around Rs 18,900 crore) in India over the next three years, expanding its operations and building an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru.The company said the commitment will support modernisation of technology infrastructure for enterprises, develop future-ready talent and contribute to…

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Walmart Q2 results: Sales rise 4.6% as shoppers flock and e-commerce booms; Target lags amid tariff pressures

[ad_1] Walmart Inc. delivered robust second-quarter results on Thursday, showing its ability to attract shoppers and outperform rivals such as Target despite economic uncertainty and ongoing tariff pressures. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer reported a 4.6% increase in comparable sales for the quarter, driven by established stores and online channels, while raising its annual sales and…

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Boeing in talks with China, reports say 500-plane sale possible, outcome linked to US-China trade deal

[ad_1] US aviation major Boeing is negotiating a potential sale of as many as 500 aircraft to Chinese companies, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the discussions.A deal of this scale would mark a significant boost for the struggling manufacturer, whose shares rose as much as 3.7% in pre-market trading before settling…

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