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NBCC India receives work orders worth ₹345 crore from IIT Mandi and Kandla SEZ

The scope of work includes planning, design and development for the construction of academic blocks, 2 BHK and 3 BHK housing, a student activity centre including a sports complex, and other related works at the IIT Mandi campus in Kamand, Himachal Pradesh. Shares of NBCC India Limited ended at ₹111.25, down by ₹4.14, or 3.59%, on the BSE.

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Insurance Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha: A look at proposed changes

The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill, 2025, introduced in Lok Sabha, proposes 100% FDI in insurance, expanded IRDAI powers, and key governance reforms for LIC and intermediaries.

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Saregama to invest in Bhansali Productions in strategic content partnership

The deal brings together Bhansali Productions’ film and OTT content capabilities with Saregama’s music and live events business, as the company sharpens its focus on partnerships rather than in-house film production.

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Domestic coal production up 2.06% in November

Notwithstanding the increase in production, it fell below the stipulated target of 97.18 MT.

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Singareni Collieries, Altmin to collaborate for battery-grade lithium refinery in Telangana’s Hyderabad

The refinery is targeted to commence operations by 2027 and poised to play a strategic role in supporting India’s rapidly growing electric vehicle and energy storage ecosystem

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Glenmark unit signs exclusive licensing pact with Hansoh Pharma for NSCLC drug Aumolertinib

Under the agreement, Glenmark has received exclusive rights to develop and commercialise Aumolertinib across its licensed territories, which include the Middle East and Africa, Southeast and South Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Russia/CIS, and a few selected Caribbean countries covered by the agreement. Shares of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd ended at ₹1,962.00, down by ₹23.60, or 1.19%, on the BSE.

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HDFC Bank gets RBI nod for raising stake in IndusInd Bank up to 9.5 pc

RBI said, HDFC should ensure that the 'aggregate holding' in the bank does not exceed 9.50% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights of the bank.

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Indian Listed New-Age Tech Company Tracker: Market Cap, Revenue & More

For years, we at Inc42 have tracked the Indian tech startup ecosystem and seen it grow from a kid to…

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Honor Power 2 Chipset, Display Specifications Tipped; Could Launch With 10,080mAh Battery

Honor Power 2, the rumoured successor of the Honor Power, could be equipped with a 10,080mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging support, the leaked specifications of the handset suggest. Moreover, it might launch in China as a mid-range offering in January next year. Moreover, the tech firm could equip the purported Honor Power 2 with the yet-to-be-released MediaTek Dimensity 8500 chipset, instead of a Snapdragon SoC, which powered its predecessor. The Honor Power 2 could be offered in three colourways.

Startup Funding

Kuku FM Ropes In Investment Bankers For $200 Mn IPO: Report

Amid the ongoing Indian startup IPO boom, audio OTT soonicorn Kuku FM is now said to be bracing for a…

Hiring News

End of ‘right to work’? Critics warn VB-G RAM G dilutes employment guarantee framework

Opposition leaders and rights activists caution that the proposed VB-G RAM G Bill, which replaces MGNREGA, could weaken India’s rural safety net by shifting funding responsibility to states and moving away from a legally enforceable, demand-driven employment guarantee, despite higher promised workdays.

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Sensex, Nifty fall sharply as broader markets weaken, rupee at fresh low

The benchmark Sensex fell 534 points to close at 84,680, while the Nifty 50 slid 167 points to 25,860, settling below the 25,900 mark. Market breadth remained firmly negative, with 38 of the 50 Nifty constituents ending in the red.

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Oppo Find X9 Ultra Battery Capacity Teased By Company Executive: Here's What We Know So Far

Oppo executive Zhou Yibao has confirmed that the upcoming Oppo Find X9 Ultra will pack a battery larger than 7,000mAh, according to a Weibo response shared by tipster Whylab. This suggests a considerable upgrade over the Find X8 Ultra. The existing model has a 6,100mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong's First Major Expansion, Sea of Sorrow, Announced; Launch Set for 2026

Hollow Knight: Silksong's first major expansion has been confirmed. Developer Team Cherry announced Tuesday that Sea of Sorrow will launch in 2026. The expansion will add new areas, bosses, tools, and more. The studio also announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hollow Knight.

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BEML secures ₹110 crore engine supply order from Ministry of Defence

"...we hereby inform that BEML Limited has bagged an order from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of Engines with a contract value of ₹110 crores approximately," according to a stock exchange filing. Shares of BEML Ltd ended at ₹1,703.00, down by ₹37.40, or 2.15%, on the BSE.

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Vedanta shares surge to record after demerger into five firms gets NCLT nod

The Vedanta demerger into five firms will allow the billionaire Anil Agrawal-led company to reduce its multi-billion-dollar debt at the parent level.

Salary / Compensation

Government introduces Bill in Lok Sabha to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100%

“The common people's insurance has always been the focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Central government has provided insurance to the marginal sections of society even during the Covid pandemic,” says Finance Minister

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YouTube Introduces Feature To Check For Community Guidelines Violations Before Publishing Videos

YouTube recently introduced checks for potential Community Guidelines violations before videos are published. But what does this mean for content creators and rights holders? The post YouTube Introduces Feature To Check For Community Guidelines Violations Before Publishing Videos appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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Peak XV-Backed Turtlemint Gets SEBI Nod For IPO

Over three months after pre-filing its IPO papers, insurtech soonicorn Turtlemint has received regulatory approval from SEBI for its public…

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BEML’s Shantanu Roy reaffirms 20% revenue growth target, sees supply chain issues easing

Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of BEML, said the company’s future order book will be dominated by the rail and metro segment, which is expected to account for over 70%, followed by defence at around 25% and mining at about 5%. He added that BEML already has sufficient orders in hand to support a 20% growth in revenue.

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Dhruv64: India’s First Homegrown 64-Bit Dual-Core Microprocessor Unveiled

India has unveiled Dhruv64, its first fully homegrown 64-bit microprocessor, developed by C-DAC under the Digital India RISC-V initiative. The 1.0GHz dual-core chip is designed for industrial systems, connected devices and critical infrastructure. Built on the open-source RISC-V architecture, Dhruv64 reduces dependence on imported processors and strengthens India’s domestic chip design ecosystem.

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Disney CEO Says AI Deal With OpenAI Is Exclusive For Just One Year: Report

Disney CEO Bob Iger has said the company’s deal with OpenAI is only exclusive for one year, not the full three-year term. Disney is open to using AI, but wants tight control over its characters. The strategy lets Disney earn licensing fees, learn from OpenAI’s tools, and keep the option open to work with other AI companies later.

Startup Funding

Kusha Kapila’s D2C Innerwear Brand Underneat Raises $6 Mn

Influencer Kusha Kapila’s D2C innerwear brand Underneat has secured $6 Mn (about INR 54 Cr) in its pre-Series A funding…

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Samsung Galaxy A07 5G Key Specifications Spotted in Geekbench Listing, Could Launch Soon

Samsung Galaxy A07 5G may soon launch in India. Although the company has not officially confirmed the launch date, the handset appeared on the Geekbench website with model number SM-A076B. The listing reveals details about the chipset, RAM, and operating system of the purported smartphone.