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WEF Davos 2026: Donald Trump to attend summit with largest-ever US delegation; strong Indian side also expected

World Economic Forum 2026 US President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos later this month, accompanied by at least five Cabinet members, as global leaders gather against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. The five-day summit will begin on January 18 in the Swiss ski…

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Gig worker safety row: Blinkit drops ‘10-minute’ delivery claim after labour ministry flags concerns; Zepto, Swiggy may follow

Eternal-owned quick commerce platform Blinkit has removed its long-promoted “10-minute delivery” claim from all platforms, amid growing concerns over the safety and welfare of delivery workers.According to news agency PTI, the company has revised its tagline from “10,000+ products delivered in 10 minutes” to “30,000+ products delivered at your doorstep”, signalling a shift away from…

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Gig workers row: No more 10-minute delivery deadline; Centre urges quick commerce players to drop time limit

NEW DELHI: Quick commerce platforms on Tuesday agreed to remove “10-minute delivery” service following the intervention of Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya over the safety of delivery partners, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.This comes after Mandaviya held discussions with officials of Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato, advising them cut slack on the strict delivery time…

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Bharat Coking Coal IPO: What does GMP on the final day indicate & should you subscribe? What brokerages say

Bharat Coking Coal (BCCL) IPO entered its third and final day on Tuesday, continuing to attract strong investor interest. The Rs 1,071-crore issue is currently commanding a grey market premium (GMP) of Rs 11, indicating nearly 46% gains over the upper price band of Rs 23 ahead of its listing.The GMP reflects strong positive sentiment…

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Asian stocks today: Markets driven by AI-led growth; Nikkei jumps 3.4%, MSCI Asia-Pacific rises 0.8%

Representative image (AI) Asian share markets rose on Tuesday, led by a strong rally in Japanese stocks as investors bet on technology and AI-led growth. At the same time, uncertainty over the independence of the US Federal Reserve lifted gold prices and pressured the dollar.Japan’s Nikkei index surged after reopening from a holiday, jumping 3.4%…

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US in trouble? Trump flags financial risks if SC strikes down tariffs; trillions in repayments at stake

Representative image (AI-generated) US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Washington could face severe financial repercussions if the Supreme Court rules his sweeping global tariffs illegal. The warning comes as the country’s top court prepares to hear the high-stakes case this week.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “If the Supreme Court rules…

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Fed showdown: Donald Trump’s legal move against Jerome Powell sharpens rate-cut battle; raises questions over central bank independence

The US Justice Department’s threat to criminally indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has triggered a fresh confrontation between the White House and the central bank, intensifying concerns over the Fed’s independence and the direction of US monetary policy.The subpoenas, served on Friday, relate to Powell’s June testimony on the $2.5 billion renovation of Federal…

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Trump’s new attack on US Federal Reserve revives ‘Sell America’ trade – why stock market strategists are worried about deeper selloff

Pressure linked to the ‘Sell America’ narrative is unlikely to fade. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s fresh attack on the Federal Reserve seems to have revived the ‘Sell America’ sentiment in the stock market and strategists and market experts are warning that the selloff may deepen over time if the tiff between the government…

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