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Gurugram intern breaks down his Rs 3,700-a-day cost to company beyond stipend

Gurugram intern breaks down his Rs aday cost to company beyond stipend

RRJ, Pimco Invest in HK Developer PCPD’s $500 Million Bond Sale

RRJ Capital and Pacific Investment Management Co. are among investors in a $500 million bond offering from Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li’s Pacific Century Premium Developments Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter.

Meta to lay off 8,000 employees this month, CEO Mark Zuckerberg's clear message for staff

Meta is cutting 8,000 jobs on May 20 as CEO Mark Zuckerberg rebuilds the company around small, AI-powered teams. With capex hitting a record $125–145 billion this year, CFO Susan Li admitted there's no clean answer for what Meta's ideal headcount even looks like anymore. The company wants builders who can ship alone what teams once built together—and is letting everyone else go.

E.On to buy rival Ovo to create UK energy supply giant

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Energy firm E.On agrees to buy rival Ovo to create one of Britain’s largest suppliers

E.On has agreed to buy rival Ovo to create one of Britain’s largest suppliers, the companies have said, with the German Energy firm set to take on around four million customers from the acquisition

India has no plans to raise gold, silver import duties: Report

India has no plans to raise gold silver import duties Report

No plan to hike gold and silver import duties, US-India trade talks expected soon

Government sources indicate no immediate plans to hike gold and silver import duties, despite calls to curb non-essential gold purchases. Meanwhile, India anticipates US trade talks addressing pending issues, including a Section 301 probe, though a comprehensive deal remains distant. India has contested US allegations of structural overcapacity, urging the termination of the investigation.

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UK Gilts Under Pressure

UK gilt yields are rising as domestic political uncertainty surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership compound international inflation worries over the impasse between Iran and the US. (Source: Bloomberg)

Reliance Is Said to Plan Offering All New Shares in Jio IPO

Reliance Industries Ltd. is gearing up to offer only new shares in the initial public offering of Jio Platforms Ltd., without selldowns by existing holders, according to people familiar with the matter, marking a U-turn in the preparation for what is slated to be India’s largest ever listing.

State pensioners to receive automatic £200 payments as DWP confirms eligibility rules

State pensioners under the age of 80 in England and Wales are set to receive automatic £200 Winter Fuel Payments later this year after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed the eligibility rules for 2026.The payments will be issued during November and December 2026 to help older households cover heating costs during the colder months.With the 2026-27 tax year now underway, the DWP has outlined who qualifies for this year’s support and how much pensioners can expect to receive.Most...

Budget-conscious shoppers are feeding a boom in discount groceries

Many facing economic pressures and frustrations have begun shopping at budget grocery stores and warehouse clubs in lieu of traditional supermarkets, with priorities shifting in pursuit of good deals.(Image credit: Rachel Wisniewski for NPR)

First-time buyers ‘facing significant pressure’ in mortgage market squeeze

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New Lloyds Bank '£215 loss' warning for Brits

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Soaring petrol and diesel costs prompt new taxi fare hike as Iran war crisis impacts Britons

Britons could see taxi fares hiked in the near future in a bid to offset high fuel prices caused by the Middle East crisis. North Yorkshire Council has proposed increasing the maximum cost of taking a taxi in the region by five per cent to help the trade sector. The council explained that maximum fares were introduced in July 2024, but since the conflict in the Middle East, the price of petrol has increased by 18 per cent, with diesel increasing by a staggering 32 per cent. It will discuss plan...

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Indian Railways approves Rs 362 crore Kavach expansion in Punjab and J&K

Indian Railways approves Rs crore Kavach expansion in Punjab and JK

May 2026 tax deadlines: These key TDS, TCS dates taxpayers should not miss

May tax deadlines These key TDS TCS dates taxpayers should not miss

8th Pay Commission: Why govt employees want family unit revised from 3 to 5

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Compass cashes in on more firms opting to outsource catering

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