India not pursuing dollar alternative: CEA Nageswaran clarifies on economic conditions; assures resilience amid global tensions

Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran (File photo) NEW DELHI: Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday clarified that India is not participating in any initiative to create an alternative to the US dollar, confirming that no such plans are under consideration. Speaking at an AIMA event, he highlighted India’s economic resilience…

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Court rejects bail plea of Mumbai terror accused, says unsound mind claim does not ring true | Mumbai News

Mumbai: A special NIA court has rejected the bail plea of 33-year-old Byculla accountant and terror accused Tabish Siddiqui, who claimed to be of unsound mind due to schizophrenia. The judge stated that the extensive and high-tech nature of the alleged activities demonstrated that Siddiqui was “determined and firm” and that no “person of sound…

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Delhi Police busts ‘IS-inspired’ terror module, detains suspects in coordinated raids | Delhi News

New Delhi: Claiming to foil a major terror plot, Delhi Police‘s special cell busted an ‘IS-inspired’ module and detained about a dozen suspects from Delhi, Ranchi and other places in coordinated raids on Tuesday and Wednesday. At least five of the suspects were placed under arrest by late Wednesday while others were still being interrogated.Two…

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Asia Cup 2025: Jitesh Sharma explains evolution of finishers in T20 cricket – ‘Anyone can hit now’ | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has shed light on the unique pressures and mindset required to succeed as a T20 finisher, stressing that adaptability is the most crucial trait in the modern game.Defending champions India will open their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against UAE on Wednesday in Dubai, and Jitesh’s recent reflections underline the…

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Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs: Ozempic maker to reduce workforce by 11%; refocus on diabetes and obesity treatments

Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk on Wednesday announced plans to reduce its global workforce by 11 percent, eliminating 9,000 positions, including 5,000 in Denmark. The move aims to save eight billion kroner ($1.3 billion) as competition intensifies for its anti-obesity treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, as reported by AFP.The company also lowered its earnings forecast for…

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