Ikea debuts in Delhi: 15,000-sq-feet store inaugurated at West Delhi’s Pacific Mall; plans for bigger Gurgaon, Noida outlets in development

IKEA India opens first store in Delhi (ANI photo) Ikea India has launched its first Delhi outlet at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden in West Delhi. The 15,000-square-foot establishment aims to provide Delhi residents and neighbouring areas with convenient access to the furniture brand’s products, design concepts and customised services.The Swedish retailer Ikea is recognised for…

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DHFL case: Sebi bans Kapil Wadhawan, Dheeraj Wadhawan, 4 others from mkt; imposes Rs 120-cr fine

Markets regulator Sebi has banned Dewan Housing Finance Corp Ltd’s former CMD Kapil Wadhawan, ex-director Dheeraj Wadhawan, and four others from the securities markets for up to five years and imposed a penalty totalling Rs 120 crore on them for diverting funds and fabricating books. Additionally, they have been restrained from holding any key position…

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Telangana sees cyber fraud dip: Losses down to Rs 681 crore; Cyber bureau attributes fall to increased public awareness

Cyber fraud losses in Telangana fell to Rs 681 crore during January-June 2025, a Rs 219 crore decline compared to the same period last year, according to the Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB).The reduction, driven by enhanced public awareness and targeted interventions, outpaced the national trend. While India saw a 37 per cent rise…

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US SEC has not yet served summons on Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar Adani in India; here’s why

The American regulatory body had initiated legal proceedings against the industrialists and their organisation a few months ago. (AP file photo) The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not yet delivered legal summons to Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, his nephew. The American regulatory body had initiated legal proceedings against the…

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First time since 2021! Faced with EU sanctions on Russia oil, India’s Nayara Energy ships diesel cargo to China

A shipment of Indian diesel is en route to China, marking the first such delivery since 2021. (AI image) Russia-backed Nayara Energy, an Indian refinery, faced with European Union sanctions for its procurement of crude from Russia is looking at damage control. Nayara Energy is sending a shipment to China, a first for India since…

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Challenge to Elon Musk’s Starlink? Intelsat, Inmarsat and more global players eye India’s $2.3 bn satcom market; initial partnerships in motion

Global satellite operators are competing for India’s $2.3 billion satcom market, which is expected to increase nearly ten times within three years to become one of the world’s largest markets.Several international operators, including Luxembourg’s Intelsat, UK’s Inmarsat, Singapore Telecom, Korea’s KT SAT, Thailand’s IPSTAR, and Indonesia’s PT Telekomunikasi, are increasing their satellite capacity, as reported…

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Trump’s ‘critical’ move on Pakistan? US step on BLA may aim at America mining rare earths; how will China react?

It seems Pakistan has successfully persuaded the Trump administration that controlling BLA is crucial for accessing “critical minerals” in the region. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration’s move to recognise the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) may have its reasons rooted in a desire to mine rare earth deposits in…

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‘In-principle’ authorisation: Paytm gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator ending onboarding freeze; shares hit 52-week high with 5% surge

Paytm shares surge after RBI authorisation NEW DELHI: Paytm Payments Services has secured approval from the Reserve Bank of India to function as an online payment aggregator, according to a regulatory filing by its parent organisation One 97 Communications on Tuesday.This approval lifts the restrictions placed on Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL) regarding new merchant…

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