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Punjab Assembly passes resolution against Centre's mandatory E20 petrol rollout

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Munir-protege Mohsin Naqvi’s claim of unearthing huge scam triggers tremors in Pakistan’s power corridors

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Tamil Nadu leader Udhayanidhi Stalin draws severe backlash over derogatory remark against Trisha

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Did military GPS jamming cause a plane to crash in New Mexico? Here's what a report says

Ghajini villain Pradeep Rawat passes away at 74 after battle with cancer

A significant development unfolded in the legal battle between major US universities and students alleging biased admission practices favouring wealthy applicants.

US universities settle lawsuit over admission practices

Nissan Motor witnessed its sharpest stock decline in over two decades, plummeting by 12 per cent on Friday, following disappointing quarterly earnings and slashed car sales estimates, primarily attributed to fierce competition in the Chinese auto market.

Nissan shares plunge amid market concerns in China: Report

Investors are flocking to Arm Holdings as the craze for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks continues to surge. After nearly doubling in price within a week, Arm Holdings' shares skyrocketed by 80 per cent since Wednesday.

Arm holdings sees surge in investor interest amid AI stock craze

India's retail inflation dipped to a three-month low of 5.10 per cent in January, fueled by slower price increases in certain food items, according to recent data.

India's retail inflation slips to 3-month low, yet rate cuts unlikely amid lingering concerns

US banking giant Citigroup Inc faces urgent demands from regulators to revise its methods for measuring default risk in trading partnerships, adding to challenges for CEO Jane Fraser's turnaround efforts.

Citigroup faces regulatory scrutiny amid urgent calls for risk management overhaul

A federal judge has mandated Elon Musk to testify once again in the US Securities and Exchange Commission's investigation into his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, setting a deadline for both parties to finalise the details of the interview.

US judge orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC's Twitter probe, deadline set for agreement

If you have noticed fewer chips in a packet you bought or the size of the packet itself is smaller than it used to be, while you are paying the same amount if not more, in some cases, for that bag of chips, that’s shrinkflation.

US President Joe Biden calls on snack companies to stop shrinkflation. What is it?

In a recent address at the Arab Fiscal Forum in Dubai, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted concerns over the sluggish growth of West Asia economies.

IMF warns of slower growth in West Asia in 2024 citing oil cuts, regional tensions

Tower Semiconductor, a leading Israeli chipmaker, has reportedly submitted a proposal to the Indian government for the establishment of an $8 billion chip manufacturing plant in the country.

Tower Semiconductor proposes $8 bn chip plant in India: Report

Retirement fund body EPFO on Saturday fixed a three-year-high interest rate of 8.25 per cent on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2023-24. In March 2023, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) had increased the interest rate on EPF marginally to 8.

India: EPFO fixes 8.25 per cent interest rate on employees' provident fund for 2023-24

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Tower Semiconductor proposes $8 bn chip plant in India: Report Tower Semiconductor, a leading Israeli chipmaker, has reportedly submitted a proposal to the Indian government for the establishment of an $8 billion chip manufacturing plant in the country.

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EU member states and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) reached a preliminary agreement on Saturday to relax the bloc's stringent fiscal regulations, providing governments with extended timelines to reduce debt while incentivising investments in critical areas such as climate, industry, and security.

EU agrees on revised fiscal rules to spur investments and debt reduction

In a new development, US shale oil rivals Diamondback Energy and Endeavor Energy Resources are on the verge of finalising a deal worth approximately $25 billion in cash and stock, as reported by Reuters.

Diamondback energy and Endeavor energy to merge, forming $50 billion oil giant

Amidst the backdrop of Moody's recent downgrade of Israel's sovereign credit rating, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron remains optimistic about the country's economic prospects.

Israel economy poised for recovery despite Moody's downgrade, says bank of Israel Governor

Barclays, a major player in the banking industry, has announced significant changes to its funding policies concerning oil and gas projects. As per a report by BBC, the banking giant has declared its decision to cease direct funding for new ventures in the oil and gas sector and to limit lending to energy businesses seeking expansion in fossil fuel production.

Barclays announces new policies limiting funding for oil and gas projects

Barclays has struck a deal to acquire Tesco's retail banking operations for £600 million ($757 million), a move set to reshape the landscape of the banking sector.

Tesco sells retail banking operations to Barclays in $757 million deal

Germany, the fourth-largest economy, is grappling with a series of challenges as the new year unfolds. Recent strikes and protests have disrupted transportation networks and underscored deeper issues within the country's economy.

Germany faces economic challenges amid strikes and structural issues

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold off about $2 billion in shares of the online distribution giant, according to recent stock market filings. Bezos sold on Wednesday and Thursday some 12 million Amazon shares, at between $168-171 per share, according to documents sent to stock market regulatory authorities Friday.

Jeff Bezos sells off $2 bn in Amazon shares

PayTM is facing more trouble as the Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced that it will block deposits and credits into EPF accounts linked with Paytm Payments Bank.

More trouble for Paytm, EPFO blocks transactions into accounts linked with Paytm Payments Bank

The Flynn Group, recognised as the world's largest franchisee operator of restaurants and fitness clubs, is reportedly exploring a majority stake sale that could potentially value the company at over $5 billion, including debt.

Flynn Group, the world's largest franchisee, explores potential $5 bn-plus sale

The yen found itself hovering near a 10-week low on Friday, while the dollar continued its upward trajectory towards a fourth consecutive weekly advance. According to a Reuters report, the currency market witnessed adjustments as traders recalibrated their expectations concerning the timing of interest rate changes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the potential for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Yen nears 10-week low, dollar strengthens as traders adjust rate expectations

To compete with Microsoft in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) subscriptions, Google has rebranded its Bard chatbot as Gemini, powered by a new AI model.

Google unveils Gemini AI, formerly Bard chatbot, introducing paid subscription service

Recent financial reports indicate that Tesla, the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, lags behind its automotive counterparts in the amount of revenue generated per employee.

Tesla's revenue per employee trails behind competitors, amid layoff speculations

World cocoa prices reached historic highs on Thursday as traders scrambled to secure supplies, anticipating widening deficits for the ongoing season and expressing growing concerns for the future.

Cocoa prices skyrocket to unprecedented highs amid global supply concerns

India is on the brink of finalising a trade agreement that could potentially unleash a wave of investment worth $100 billion over 15 years from a select group of European nations.

India nears landmark $100 bn investment pact with Switzerland, Norway

OpenAI chief Sam Altman is seeking to raise trillions of dollars to reshape the global semiconductor industry, and has held talks with potential investors including the UAE government, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

OpenAI chief Sam Altman looking to raise trillions to reshape semiconductor sector: Report