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Cabinet approves Bill to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100%

The finance ministry has proposed amending various provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938, including raising FDI in the insurance sector to 100%, reducing paid-up capital, and introducing a composite licence

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American dream has new country code at IITs

IIT placements are witnessing a geographical shift, with top-paying job offers now originating from India, the Netherlands, Singapore, and the UK, rather than solely the US. US visa uncertainties and Asia's growing compensation and opportunities are driving this change, with companies building teams where talent resides.

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IIT placements 2026: Record offers exceed ₹2.8 crore from global firms

Proprietary trading firms are offering lucrative packages exceeding Rs 2.8 crore to IIT students for Amsterdam-based roles. Top IITs saw strong campus placements on Day 1, with recruiters like Amazon, Qualcomm, and Nvidia offering substantial compensation. Algorithmic trading firms and market makers are also competing with high salary packages.