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Mint Explainer | Why Indian Railways is opening its stations to big QSR chains now

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- Indian Railways is preparing for one of its biggest shifts in decades: opening its 7,000-plus stations-through which 3.5 crore passengers move every day-to national quick-service ... Read More


Nagaland University team turns pineapple peels into vinegar

India, Dec. 9 -- The research offers practical and sustainable approaches that can strengthen rural livelihoods mitigate the environmental burden of fruit waste and generate additional revenue Nagala... Read More


Fiscal Balancing Act

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- The government's indication that the date of implementation of the Eighth Central Pay Commission will be decided later, and may not align with January 1, 2026, has generated predi... Read More


Meesho IPO: Cofounders Rake In INR 354 Cr, Y Combinator Mints 108X Return

India, Dec. 9 -- The cofounders and investors of Meesho, which is set to list on the exchanges tomorrow, got hefty returns from the ecommerce unicorn's IPO. Y Combinator, which offloaded 71.9 Lakh sh... Read More


UPI Recognized as World's Largest Real-Time Payment System by IMF; Accounts for 49% of Global Transactions

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on 'Growing Retail Digital Payments (The Value of Interoperability)' dated June 2025 had recognized Unified Payments Interface (UPI) a... Read More


Govt on bank borrowing spree for bailout funds

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Government bank borrowing goes ballooning with the fundraising through special auction of bonds and bills to pay for five-in-one Sammilito Islami Bank and possible liquidation of nine... Read More


Why Donald Trump's Nvidia H200 chip greenlight could change the balance in US-China tech race | Explained

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- President Donald Trump's move to permit Nvidia's H200 artificial-intelligence chips to be sold to "approved customers" in China marks one of the most consequential adjustments to ... Read More


Dabur makes Rs.500-crore venture push in hunt for next-gen brands

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- As India's consumer preferences shift toward wellness and naturals, Dabur India Ltd is deploying fresh capital to stay ahead of the curve. The 140-year-old fast moving consumer go... Read More


National Audit Office to conduct over 3,500 audits in 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The National Audit Office is scheduled to conduct a total of 3,508 audits in 2026. According to the 2026 Annual Work Programme, the office is expected to conduct 3,484 Financial ... Read More


L&T Technology Services receives ESG rating of 71

Mumbai, Dec. 9 -- L&T Technology Services announced that NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics, a SEBI registered ESG Rating Provider has independently assigned the ESG rating with a score of "71" P... Read More