Aadhaar checks: UIDAI plans rule to mandate registration for verifiers; push paperless verification

Aadhaar-based verification is set to move further away from paper trails, with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) preparing to notify a new rule mandating registration of entities that seek offline Aadhaar verification, reported PTIThe proposed rule aims to discourage practices such as hotels, event organisers and similar entities collecting photocopies of Aadhaar cards…

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Paint sector watch: Companies expect Q3 volume pickup on better margins; pricing pressure persists

Leading paint companies are turning cautiously optimistic about the December quarter, expecting a recovery in volumes and margins after a rain-disrupted first half, even as competition in the sector remains intense.Executives from Asian Paints, Kansai Nerolac, Berger Paints and AkzoNobel India said recent trends point to a demand revival from September, with benign raw material…

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Steve Jobs once said, “Stay hungry, stay foolish”: Here’s why it is the most useful advice for students

In June 2005, Steve Jobs addressed graduating students at Stanford University and closed his speech with a line that has stayed with many who heard it. The words came from the final issue of the Whole Earth Catalog, a countercultural publication he admired as a young man. Its farewell message read: “Stay hungry, stay foolish.”…

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‘Will have a beer tonight’: England coach blames ‘too much training’ for Ashes defeat | Cricket News

England coach Brendon McCullum during an England nets session at Perth Stadium on November 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) England head coach Brendon McCullum said his team “trained too much” in the build-up to their heavy defeat in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday. England’s preparation for the series has been…

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WTC 2025-27: Australia top World Test Championship standings after 2-0 Ashes lead; where are India? | Cricket News

Team India coach Gautam Gambhir and Australia and England skippers Australia have secured a 2-0 lead in the 2025/26 Ashes series by defeating England with an eight-wicket victory in the Brisbane day-night Test on Sunday.Joe Root achieved his first Test century in Australia, helping England reach 334 in their first innings. Zak Crawley contributed 76…

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Tariffs to put ‘America first’: Is Donald Trump spelling doom for US? Economics explained

US President Donald Trump has framed his sweeping tariff policy as essential for protecting American workers and manufacturing, promoting it as a cornerstone of his “America First” agenda.Since returning to office this year, the Trump administration has overseen a historic surge in tariff collections. According to Fox Business, total duty revenue reached $215.2 billion in…

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‘Have decided to move on’: Palash Muchhal calls off wedding with Smriti Mandhana, threatens legal action against rumours | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Indian women’s team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal have brought an end to weeks of speculation about their personal life, confirming that their wedding has been “called off”. Both Mandhana and Muchhal took to Instagram to share the news. The couple had…

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AceVector IPO: SoftBank-backed Snapdeal parent refiles draft papers with Sebi; plans Rs 300 crore fresh issue

SoftBank-backed digital commerce ecosystem AceVector Ltd has filed updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) with markets regulator Sebi for its proposed initial public offering, which includes a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 300 crore, according to PTI.The IPO will also feature an offer for sale (OFS) of 6.38 crore shares by existing shareholders. Promoter…

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