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Housing emerges as a strong performer as Indian real estate posts 15% returns

India’s residential real estate delivered a robust 15% total return over the past year, driven by infrastructure-led development and improved connectivity in major cities. Despite rising unsold inventory, end-user demand and peripheral market growth support stable, long-term gains, positioning housing as a strong-performing, inflation-beating asset class.

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Insurance reforms set India on path to universal coverage by 2047: R Doraiswamy

India's Insurance Act Amendment Bill, 'Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha,' aims for a structural overhaul of the insurance sector, including amendments to the LIC Act. The bill's omission of open architecture for individual agents is seen as a relief for LIC, which relies heavily on its agent network.

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OnePlus Community Sale: OnePlus 15, Nord CE 5, and Wireless Audio Devices Available at Discounted Prices

OnePlus 15 was launched gloablly, including in India, on November 13 as the company’s latest flagship offering. Now, the handset is available at a discounted price in the country, as the tech firm has announced its OnePlus Community Sale, which ends on November 18. Apart from the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 13s, OnePlus Nord 5, and Nord CE 5 can also be purchased at relatively low prices. The company is offering an instant discount of up to Rs. 4,000 on credit cards of select banks.

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Amazon in talks to invest $10 billion in OpenAI, reports

The Microsoft deal refashioned OpenAI as a public benefit corporation that is controlled by a non-profit with a stake in OpenAI's financial success, removing major constraints on the firm's ability to raise capital and secure computing resources.

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Moto G Power (2026) Launched With MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, 5200mAh Battery: Price, Specifications

Moto G Power (2026) was launched in select markets on Tuesday. The successor to the Moto G Power (2025) comes with several iterative improvements and a higher price point, but no major upgrades. It continues to be equipped with the same MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor that powered the previous generation, and brings similar battery specifications as well. This year’s version, however, is available in two new colour options, an improvement to the front camera, and improved display protection.