Friday, October 10, 2025

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Time Management Lessons From Online Casino Tournaments

Online casino tournaments bring together excitement, structure and discipline in ways that go beyond gaming. Whether it is a €500,000 shared prize pool in a slot competition or a timed poker event with strict blinds, these formats force players to think about time differently. They must pace themselves, manage focus across hours of play and balance risk in each decision. These lessons extend beyond the digital table, offering insights into personal productivity, professional planning and life organization.

Centre notifies key amendments in PLI scheme for textiles

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Textiles on Thursday notified key revisions to the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and products of technical textiles, which aims to address industry challenges, enhance ease of doing business, encourage fresh investments in the sector, and accelerate growth.

Gujarat leading the nation's energy transition: Karan Adani

AHMEDABAD: As India moves towards a cleaner, more sustainable future, Gujarat is leading the nation's energy transition, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) Managing Director Karan Adani said on Thursday.

India telecom sector to contribute 20 pc to GDP in next decade: Scindia

NEW DELHI: India’s telecom sector is poised to increase its contribution to the country’s GDP from the current 12-14 per cent to 20 per cent over the next 10 to 12 years, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Thursday.

Centre releases Rs 1,091 crore for rural local bodies in Bengal, Andhra

NEW DELHI: The Government of India has released Rs 1091.47 crore as the first instalment of untied grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission for rural local bodies in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Thursday.

BMW Ventures, Om Freight, Glottis IPOs sink after listing; stocks crash up to 40 pc

MUMBAI: Investor excitement over recent IPOs has quickly turned into disappointment as newly listed stocks -- BMW Ventures, Om Freight Forwarders, and Glottis Limited -- have seen steep declines soon after debut.

Excellent interaction with BP CEO amid India’s thrust towards energy security: Hardeep Puri

NEW DELHI: Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday that he had an excellent interaction with BP CEO Murray Auchincloss, who is part of the delegation accompanying UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his two-day India visit.

Gold, silver prices ease on MCX amid profit booking at record highs

MUMBAI: Gold and silver prices fell in early trade on Thursday, on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as investors booked profits after both metals hit record highs in the previous session.

Sensex, Nifty open flat with positive bias amid global optimism

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets opened flat but with a slight positive tone on Thursday, taking cues from upbeat global trends.

Piyush Goyal, Keir Starmer discuss ways to deepen trade and economic partnership

MUMBAI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said his meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer here further deepened trade and economic partnership for mutual prosperity between the two nations.

Indian govt's debt to decrease to 77 pc of GDP in 4 years: Report

NEW DELHI: While governmental debts are rising globally, India's general government debt will moderate to 77 per cent of GDP by FY31 and further to 71 per cent by FY35, from the current level of 81 per cent, a report said on Wednesday.

'We’re lucky to have a leader like him': Akash Ambani on PM Modi’s 25 years in public life

NEW DELHI: Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unwavering commitment for the past 25 years to put India on the global map across the spectrum, adding that "we are lucky to have a leader like him".

India’s organised gold loan market to reach Rs 15 lakh crore in FY26: Report

NEW DELHI: India's organised gold loan market is expected to reach Rs 15 trillion (Rs 15 lakh crore) in the current financial year (FY26) -- a year ahead of earlier projections, a report said on Wednesday.

Trump tariffs acted as tax on US consumers, raised inflation: Gita Gopinath

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals acted as a tax on US consumers, raised inflation, and had no benefit to the American economy, said former IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath on Wednesday.

Gold prices hit historic highs globally, Indian rates touch Rs 1.22 lakh on MCX

NEW DELHI: Gold prices reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, crossing the $4,000 per ounce mark in international markets for the first time ever.

Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher; IT stocks lead gains

MUMBAI: The Indian stock markets opened slightly higher on Wednesday amid mixed movement in key stocks on Dalal Street.

PM Modi to inaugurate 9th edition of India Mobile Congress 2025 today

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology event, on Wednesday at around 9:45 a.m. at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, Delhi.

8 Elegant Diwali Decor Pieces That Also Make Unique Diwali Gift Options

Label and Packaging Trends Every B2B Leader Should Watch in 2025

Labels and packaging are far more than functional tools for shipping or display. They tell your brand's story, communicate your values, and create an emotional connection with your audience. For B2B leaders, keeping ahead of trends in product packaging and labeling is critical—not just for boosting shelf appeal but also for maintaining relevance in the rapidly evolving marketplace.

IndiaAI selects 5 projects to advance safe and trusted AI in country

NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday announced the selection of five projects under the second round of its expression of interest for the 'Safe and Trusted AI' pillar under the programme launched by IndiaAI.

I’ve seen several deepfake videos of myself, time to boost cyber defences: Sitharaman

MUMBAI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that she has seen several deepfake videos of herself being circulated online, manipulated to mislead citizens and distort facts -- a reminder of the urgency with which we must strengthen our defences.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana: PSBs sanction over 5.79 lakh loan applications worth Rs 10,907 crore

NEW DELHI: Public sector banks (PSBs) have sanctioned over 5.79 lakh loan applications, amounting to Rs 10,907 crore (as of September 2025), under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), thus augmenting the financial support to the beneficiaries in installing rooftop solar systems, it was announced on Tuesday.

RBI's move to cut risk weights for NBFC infra loans to boost lending, competitiveness: Report

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India’s proposal to reduce risk weights for NBFCs lending to high-quality operational infrastructure projects will enhance future competitiveness, lower financing costs, and increase the lending capacity of NBFCs, a report said on Tuesday.

World Bank raises India’s FY26 growth forecast, country to remain world’s fastest

NEW DELHI: India is expected to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy, underpinned by strong consumption growth, improved agricultural output and rural wage growth, according to a World Bank report released on Tuesday.

RBI may go for 1 more rates cut; GST reform and festive spending to boost growth

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to go for one more rate cut in the coming months as inflation expectations have dropped sharply, a new report said on Tuesday.

India set to become second-largest renewables growth market globally, says IEA

NEW DELHI: Renewable sources of electricity generation are continuing to grow strongly around the world, with India on course to become the second-largest renewables growth market globally, after China, and is expected to comfortably reach its ambitious target by 2030, the IEA's medium-term forecast said on Tuesday.

Gold hits fresh record high on MCX amid US economic uncertainty

MUMBAI: Gold prices hit fresh record highs in morning trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Tuesday, as investors turned to the precious metal amid growing global uncertainties and expectations of more rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.

Sensex, Nifty extend gains on buying in heavyweights

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets continued their upward trend on Tuesday, supported by buying in major stocks such as ICICI Bank, ITC and more.

India-Qatar bilateral trade can surpass $28 billion by 2030: Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI: The bilateral trade between India and Qatar, standing at around $14 billion, could be doubled by 2030, with a renewed focus on promising sectors such as electronics, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, processed food, textiles, gems and jewellery, IT, and emerging high-tech industries and solar energy, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.

Ganesha in Music, Dance, and Cinema

Ganesha is a deity who has been celebrated for centuries, with the 5th century CE marking the widespread growth of his image and story. Since then, the deity’s presence has continued to grow and remains prominent in modern culture. His stories, teachings, image, and more are prominent across diverse art forms ranging from song and dance to literature and film. Ganesha’s iconography and symbolism have even carried through to games and gambling, demonstrating that there are no bounds to what he can inspire and influence.

Decisive tech, innovation-driven push powered India’s journey to 4th largest economy: Minister

NEW DELHI: India’s journey to the world’s fourth largest economy, from being the 11th a decade ago, was powered by a decisive technological and innovation-driven push, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday.

Air India Express assures CM Vijayan of restoring curtailed Kerala flights

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Air India Express officials on Monday have assured Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan that the airline will restore flight services from the state that were reduced in the ongoing winter schedule, clarifying that the cuts were only temporary.

SAIL fortifies Indian Navy fleet with special-grade indigenous steel

NEW DELHI: Public sector giant Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied the entire requirement of special grade steel for the INS Androth, commissioned into the Indian Navy on Monday, marking a proud milestone in the country’s journey to achieve self-reliance in the defence sector.

Sensex rises 583 points, Nifty tops 25,000 as IT and banking stocks lead rally

MUMBAI: The Indian stock markets continued their winning streak for the third straight session on Monday, driven by strong buying in the IT and banking shares.

Ujjwala scheme provides freedom from smoke, dignity for women: Hardeep Puri

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said that the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Scheme is not just about LPG connections, but about empowering women and improving the quality of life for families.

National conference on Defence manufacturing starts in Delhi on Tuesday

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a national-level conference on ‘Opportunities in Defence Manufacturing in the Country’ at Vigyan Bhawan here on Tuesday.

India, EU kick off fresh round of FTA talks in Brussels today

NEW DELHI: India and the European Union will begin the 14th round of negotiations for the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Brussels on Monday, senior officials said.

Rukmani Devi Garg Agro Impex lists at 20 pc discount on BSE SME

MUMBAI: Shares of Rukmani Devi Garg Agro Impex made a weak debut on the stock market on Monday, listing at Rs 79.20 per share on the BSE SME platform.

India’s services PMI stands at 60.9 in September

NEW DELHI: India’s services sector activity remained steady in September, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) standing at 60.9, according to data released by S&P Global on Monday.

Sensex, Nifty open higher ahead of Q2 earnings season

MUMBAI: Indian stock markets opened slightly higher on Monday, supported by gains in banking and IT shares, as investor sentiment improved following the Reserve Bank of India’s recent lending reforms and ahead of the upcoming quarterly earnings season.

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