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Business updates

Google exec says job which doesn't need a college degree is in high demand

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics expects such jobs to grow by over 30% in the next decade, which is three times faster than the average job growth rate>

Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome, calls proposed remedy extreme

Google called a US Justice Department plan to force it to sell its web browser “extreme” and at odds with the law>

GST Council postpones decision to cut tax on life and health insurance

18% GST will continue on premiums paid for policies with health insurance cover of over ₹5 lakh.>

Investors lose ₹18.5 lakh crore as Nifty records worst 2024 week

Indian investors lost a combined ₹18.5 lakh crore with the BSE Sensex plummeting by 1,176.46 points and the broader NSE Nifty falling by 364.20 points>

Insurance, plane fuel might get cheaper as GST Council mulls lowering taxes

The 55th GST Council meeting is expected to decide on reducing tax rate on health and life insurance, as well as consider rate rejigs on 148 items>

Google has cut these 3 roles to increase efficiency, layoffs hit managers: Report

Google's efficiency drive has been going on for over two years and comes at a time when rivals like OpenAI have released new products threatening its business>

Today Gold Rate 21-12-2024: Check latest prices in your city

Today Gold Rate: The price of 10 gm of 24 carat gold is Rs. 76963.0/10 grams in Delhi, whereas 1 kg of silver is Rs. 93500.0/Kg in Delhi.>

These 5 banks revise their fixed deposit interest rates: Check details

Fixed deposits are extremely popular in India, with a number of people putting a large amount of their savings into them due to the guaranteed rate of return>

Mukesh Ambani dominates Pakistan’s 2024 Year in Search list: Here’s what people Googled about the billionaire

2024 Year in search list: Among various Google search queries about the billionaire, Pakistanis also searched “Who is Mukesh Ambani?">

Google proposes to loosen default search engine deals with Apple and others in US antitrust case

The proposal is much narrower than the government's bid to make Google sell its Chrome browser in the antitrust case over online search>

Credits : HTimes