Ageas eyes acquisitions to grow India presence

MUMBAI: Belgium’s top insurer present in life and non-life in India aims to break into the top 10, and will also explore acquisition opportunities as they arise, deepening its commitment to one of its fastest growing markets. The strategy builds on earlier moves, including becoming the first insurer in India to hold over 70% in…

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Is Iran running out of options? Secret letter to Mojtaba Khamenei flags strain, cracks in ‘resistance’ strategy

Iran’s carefully coordinated display of unity after US President Donald Trump claimed divisions inside Tehran’s leadership may have been an attempt to contain a far deeper internal crisis, according to accounts circulating in Iranian political circles and reports cited by opposition outlet Iran International.At the center of the controversy is a reportedly confidential letter sent…

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‘India, US make positive progress in trade talks’

NEW DELHI: India and the US made positive progress during three-day trade talks in Washington this week, with both sides agreeing to remain engaged to sustain the momentum going forward, govt said on Friday.About a dozen officers from India were in Washington during April 20-22 to hold discussions with the US authorities on finalising the…

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Exit of Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak leaves AAP’s 2022 strategists who cracked ‘Punjab code’ out ahead of crucial 2027 battle | Chandigarh News

The exit of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including strategists Sandeep Pathak and Raghav Chadha, marks a symbolic blow to the party in Punjab ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. CHANDIGARH: The exit of seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs has dealt the party a symbolic blow in Punjab, with two of its backroom…

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Top 5 posh areas of Thane for luxury living

Majiwada is a prime residential location known for its strategic position at the junction of major highways. It offers excellent connectivity and is close to prominent malls like Viviana and Korum. The area features luxury apartments and is supported by strong commercial and social infrastructure. Thane’s transformation into a luxury residential hub is clearly reflected…

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Sensex slides 1k points on oil surge, Rupee fall

MUMBAI: Rising oil prices weighed on investor sentiment on Dalal Street for the third consecutive session that pulled sensex down by 1,000 points (1.3%) on Friday to close at 76,664 points. Foreign funds continued to sell aggressively, leading to a 2,609-point fall in the sensex in the last three sessions. The weakness of the rupee…

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4 girlfriends, ‘no feelings’, 12-page death note: How Bengaluru techie allegedly drove fiance to suicide | Bengaluru News

A 26-year-old woman in Andhra Pradesh’s Kadapa district allegedly died by suicide after her fiancé reportedly began pressuring her to call off their marriage following their engagement earlier this year. VIJAYAWADA: A 26-year-old woman in Andhra Pradesh’s Kadapa district allegedly died by suicide after her fiance reportedly began pressuring her to call off their marriage…

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Intel: Intel soars 24% on signs of AI boom for CPUs

Demand for Intel’s central processors from firms offering AI services was so strong in the first quarter that it sold even chips it had originally written off, a remarkable turnaround that sent the company’s shares soaring on Friday.The stock surged more than 24% to $83 in early trading, surpassing its dot-com era peak in 2000…

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Netanyahu: Netanyahu accuses Hezbollah of ‘sabotaging’ Lebanon peace push, says Donald Trump putting ‘strong pressure’ on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on late Friday said efforts were underway to achieve a “historic peace” between Israel and Lebanon following a three-week ceasefire extension, while accusing Hezbollah of attempting to derail the process.In his first remarks since the truce extension, Netanyahu said he had held an “excellent conversation” with US President Donald Trump,…

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