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Electron-deficient Co modulated by the construction of heterojunctions Co@NC boosts the electroreduction of nitrate to ammonia

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2144-2151
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00110A, Research Article
Bo Zhang, Fengshou Yu, Yaohua Hong, Yuzhuo Zhou, Yaheng Wang, Shaobo Zhang, Lu-Hua Zhang
Formation of electron-deficient Co by the construction of heterojunctions to promote the electroreduction of nitrate to ammonia.
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Combination of dimensional reduction and active site addition strategies for preparing unique {RE9}-cluster-based MOFs: efficient CO2 fixation and Knoevenagel condensation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2071-2080
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02527F, Research Article
Ying Zhao, Dan Wu, Yidan Qiao, Guo-Ping Yang, Lu-Fang Ma, Yao-Yu Wang
A series of 2D {RE9}-cluster-based rare-earth MOFs were built by dimensional reduction and active site addition strategies. They exhibit excellent catalytic activity in CO2 fixation and Knoevenagel condensation under mild conditions.
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Reasonable regulation of flexible sulfur-based bifunctional catalytic electrodes for efficient seawater splitting

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2152-2163
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02575F, Research Article
Fengjing Lei, Xunwei Ma, Xinyun Shao, Ziyan Fang, Yuqin Wang, Weiju Hao
An iron-regulated three-dimensional nano-conical, economical, and flexible Fe-NiS@HA electrode exhibiting high intrinsic activity is prepared by gentle one-step electroless plating for efficient, durable hydrogen production in alkaline seawater.
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Crystal structure, Bi3+ yellow luminescence, and high quantum efficiency of Ba3SbAl3Ge2O14:Bi3+ phosphor for white light-emitting diodes

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00240G, Research Article
Huihui Fei, Baolong Jing, Jin Han, Kaian Shan, Dongming Cheng, Xueqing Xu, Xinmin Zhang, Jing Wang
Bi3+ ions occupy Ba site to form one Bi3+ luminescent center, which is consistent with the trigonal structure of BSAG. This phosphor has a high quantum efficiency of 95.3% and can be used in WLEDs.
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Harnessing nanoscale spatial effects in inner-modified zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 for enhanced Knoevenagel condensation reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02190D, Research Article
Semi Kim, Seojeong Woo, Cheongwon Bae, Yuri Jeon, Yeeun Seong, Song Li, Juyeong Kim
Precise carving of ZIF nanocrystals generates heterogeneous internal mesoporosity, providing effective mass transport and uncoordinated active sites for enhanced heterogeneous catalysis.
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Defect-rich Pd@PdOs nanobelts for electrocatalytic oxidation of ethylene glycol

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00319E, Research Article
Xianlong Wang, Xuewen Wei, Ruifan Zhang, Min Yan, Ranran Wei, Xiaoying Zhang, Zhaoyou Zhu, Yinglong Wang, Xinling Zhao, Shuli Yin
Reasonable design and development of catalysts with specific components and morphologies can effectively improve the catalytic performance of nanomaterials.
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Effects of weak intramolecular interactions and distortions from trigonal prismatic coordination on the magnetic properties of zero-field Co(II) single-ion magnets

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3QI02507A, Research Article
Ben Zhang, Yang Zhou, Hao-Yi Huang, Xiao-Le Zhang, Yi Xiang, Yanbo Shi, Chennan Zhang, Aihua Yuan, Xingwei Cai, Lei Chen, Yi-Quan Zhang, Zhao-Bo Hu
The change of counter anions significantly affects the environment around Co(II) ions, leading to two zero-field single-ion magnets possessing different uniaxial anisotropies and dynamic magnetic properties.
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Facile access to tetra-substituted FeIIFeII biomimetics for the oxidized state active site of [FeFe]-hydrogenases

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00773E, Research Article
Xin-Ping Gao, Shu-Fen Bai, Yan-Lan Wang, Shuang Lü, Qian-Li Li
This study presents a convenient approach to obtain two distinct types of novel tetra-substituted Fe/Se salts through a dehalogenation reaction. The objective is to advance research in mimicking the FeIIFeII oxidation state in [FeFe]-H2ases.
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NH3 plasma-etching-derived porous N-doped carbon nanotubes with FeP nanoparticles and intrinsic carbon defects for boosting oxygen reduction in rechargeable Zn–air batteries

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00182F, Research Article
Bing Chen, Minjie Zhou, Na Zhang, Xianglin Deng, HaiHua Yang
The formation of intrinsic carbon defects and phase engineered FeP nanoparticles regulated by NH3 plasma etching significantly enhanced the oxygen reduction reaction performance of N-doped carbon nanotubes.
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Rational design for broad near-infrared emission from a two-sited Rb2LiAlF6:Cr3+ phosphor with high efficiency and thermal stability for spectroscopic applications

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00429A, Research Article
Song Qing, Jing Wan, Tao Yang, Qiang Zhou, Yayun Zhou, Zhengliang Wang, Dawei Wen, Mingmei Wu
A comparative investigation of broadband near-infrared luminescence from two different occupation sites in Rb2LiAlF6:Cr3+ with high efficiency and excellent thermal stability.
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Controlling the structural and adsorption features of polyoxovanadate-based metal–organic clusters by adjustable template effect

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00254G, Research Article
Yan-Hu Wang, Ke-Wei Tong, Chao-Qin Chen, Jing Du, Guo-Ping Yang, Peng Yang
An adjustable template effect was employed to activate the evolution of polyoxovanadate-based metal–organic clusters, resulting in unprecedented structural archetypes as well as customized dye and iodine adsorption features.
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Yellow-Emissive Organic Copper(I) Halide Single Crystals with [Cu4I4] Cubane Unit as Efficient X-ray Scintillators

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00500G, Research Article
Qingzheng Kong, Xiaomei Jiang, Ying Sun, Jianguo Zhu, Xutang Tao
Recently, low-dimensional copper(I)-based halide is considered as a potential substitute for lead-based counterpart due to its environmental friendliness, facile preparation and superior luminescence performances. In particular, as a representative of...
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Integrating multiple regulatory strategies: phase, morphology and interface engineering to construct a hierarchical Ni2P–MoS2/rGO heterostructure catalyst for efficient oxygen reduction reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00262H, Research Article
Xinyi Wang, Jing Jin, Zeyuan Gao, Li Hou, Xiwen Tao, Jing Wang, Yueqi Zhao, Faming Gao
Two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) with a large surface area and unique electronic properties has emerged as a promising noble metal-free catalyst for electrochemical energy storage/conversion applications.
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Efficient doped and non-doped light-emitting diodes based on a TADF-emitting Cu4Br4 cluster

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00210E, Research Article
Xin Lu, Shao-Jie Wu, Ya-Shu Wang, Shan-Yue Wei, Lingyi Meng, Xi-He Huang, Xu-Lin Chen, Can-Zhong Lu
A sublimable Cu4Br4 cluster, chelated by bidentate N^P ligands with a donor–acceptor configuration, realizes highly efficient doped and non-doped cluster light-emitting diodes.
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Carboxylate trapping engineering to fabricate monodispersed dual-atom iron sites for efficient oxygen reduction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2260-2271
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00124A, Research Article
Hailiang Chu, Yilong Wu, Shujun Qiu, Chunfeng Shao, Yongpeng Xia, Yongjin Zou, Baitao Li, Kai Dai, Lixian Sun
Atomically dispersed catalysts with dense accessible Fe–Fe binary active sites supported on hierarchically ordered porous N-doped carbon are prepared via a general carboxylate-assisted strategy and they display drastically enhanced ORR activity.
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Solvent-modulated assembly of peptide and cerium functionalized gigantic {Mo120Ce6}2 dimers for high-efficiency photocatalytic oxidation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2355-2364
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00339J, Research Article
Dexiang Zhou, Bingbing Li, Qixin Zhao, Xinyu Tang, Tingya Lan, Heyang Su, Guoping Yang, Weimin Xuan
Two gigantic peptide and cerium functionalized {Mo120Ce6}2 dimers have been constructed via a solvent-modulated assembly and applied for effective photocatalytic aerobic oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides.
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High-efficiency ammonia synthesis via electrochemical nitrate reduction over Co3O4 nanoarrays by B doping

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2339-2345
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00310A, Research Article
Zhiqin Deng, Heng Liu, Huiyong Wang, Chaoqun Ma, Juan Du, Baozhan Zheng
B acts as an effective dopant to boost the catalytic activity of Co3O4 for the nitrate reduction reaction towards NH3 synthesis. Such B-Co3O4/TM achieves a high faradaic efficiency of 94.7% and a large NH3 yield rate of 407.3 μmol h−1 cm−2.
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Three in one: a cadmium bismuth vanadate NLO crystal exhibiting a large second-harmonic generation response and enhanced birefringence

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2384-2391
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00261J, Research Article
Shuya Liu, Conggang Li, Jinmiao Jiao, Yuheng She, Tinghui Zhang, Dianxing Ju, Ning Ye, Zhanggui Hu, Yicheng Wu
A novel vanadate NLO crystal Cd2BiVO6 was synthesized through spontaneous crystallization, exhibiting a large SHG response, an enhanced birefringence and a wide transmittance range.
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Ultrathin 2D–2D NiFe LDH/MOF heterojunction nanosheets: an efficient oxygen evolution reaction catalyst for water oxidation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2489-2497
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00090K, Research Article
Haoran Yin, Shibiao Su, Di Yao, Lixia Wang, Xinqiang Liu, Tayirjan Taylor Isimjan, Xiulin Yang, Dandan Cai
An ultrathin NiFe LDH/MOF catalyst is grown on carbon paper by an in situ self-dissociation–assembly strategy. Studies reveal that the strong electronic interaction between Fe and Ni species with rich active sites results in good OER and OWS performance.
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Electrochemical conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural over CuNi bimetallic catalysts: the synergistic effect of interfacial active sites

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, 11,2479-2488
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00145A, Research Article
Yiwei Zhao, Chao Zhang, Shuangxi Xing, Zuhang Jin, Tingting Xiao
ECO of HMF to FDCA and ECR to BHMF with high yield have been studied on CuNi-based bimetallic catalysts. The presence of the Cu–O–Ni interfacial area was beneficial for promoting the catalytic performance in ECO.
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CDs "inserted" abundant FeB based electrode via "local photothermal effect" strategy toward efficient overall seawater splitting

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00415A, Research Article
Shiheng Liang, Liugang Wu, Yiming Wang, Yuqi Shao, Hongyuan Song, Ziliang Chen, Weiju Hao
Construction of high-efficiency, long-stable catalytic electrodes for hydrogen by seawater splitting is a huge challenge in the field of green hydrogen. Herein, a matrix-type titanium dioxide nanorod (Ti/TiO2) is constructed...
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New Ultraviolet Transparent Rare-Earth Borates with Enhanced Birefringence Induced by Cation Chemical Substitution

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00840E, Research Article
Guanglian Sun, xiaofang Qi, Hongping Wu, Zhanggui Hu, Jiyang Wang, Yicheng Wu
Birefringence determined by optical anisotropy is one of the most pivotal and fundamental performance of optical materials. However, optimizing the birefringence remains a significant challenge. Herein, a simple and effective...
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Effect of -OH on the Thermal Enhancement Properties of NIR-II Lanthanide Doped Nanoparticles in Water

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00147H, Research Article
Yingping Huang, Jie Hu, Yongwei Guo, Zihao Wang, Fulin Lin, Haomiao Zhu
Thermal enhanced nanothermometry has attracted great attention due to its high thermal sensitivity, however, most of studies are focused on the upconversion nanoparticles (NPs) in forms of powder. In the...
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Electrodeposited Superaerophobic Nickel Catalyst on Pencil-Drawn Paper: A Novel Approach for Highly Efficient and Stable Hydrogen Evolution

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00101J, Research Article
Qian Sun, Xiaoyu Hao, Tianyi Zhang, Zelin Ma, Kui Hu, Ming Yang, Xiaolei Huang, Xuqing Liu
Electrocatalytic water splitting stands at the forefront of advancing renewable energy technologies. A critical challenge in this realm is the detrimental effect of gas bubble adhesion on electrode surfaces, which...
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Efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution of g-C3N4/Vs-SnS2/CdS through a sulfur vacancy-rich SnS2 induced charge storage effect

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00602J, Research Article
Fangyuan Xing, Junyan Li, Chengzhi Wang, Shaohua Jin, Haibo Jin, Jingbo Li
Photocatalytic hydrogen production using semiconductors is one of the most promising routes for sustainable energy production.
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Homochiral Dy2 single-molecule magnets with strong magneto-optical Faraday effect and strong third-harmonic generation

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00691G, Research Article
Cai-Ming Liu, Rong Sun, Xiang Hao, Xi-Li Li, Bingwu Wang
Four pairs of homochiral Dy2 complexes were directionally prepared using homochiral β-diketone ligands {D-Htfc/L-Htfc = (+)/(−)-3-trifluoroacetyl camphor, D-Hpfc/L-Hpfc = 3-(perfluorobutyryl)-(+)/(−)-camphor} and hydrazone Schiff base bridging ligands {H2L1 = (E)-N'-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)pyrazine-2-carbohydrazide, H2L2...
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Phase switching and shape-memory effect in a molecular material: revisiting the Werner complex [Ni(4-MePy)4(NCS)2]

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00636D, Research Article
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Shi-Qiang Wang, Shaza Darwish, Catiucia Matos, Zicong Marvin Wong, Anjaiah Nalaparaju, Yifei Luo, Jun Zhu, Xiaofei Zhang, Zhengtao Xu, Michael Zaworotko
Shape-memory effects and stimuli-induced phase transformations are observed across many types of materials but remain understudied in molecular materials. In this contribution, we revisit the Werner complex, [Ni(4-MePy)4(NCS)2] (4-MePy =...
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Application of changing the valence state of metals through the reaction time for efficient oxygen evolution reaction

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00522H, Research Article
Ming Chen, Sha Luo, Zongyan Ma, Fei Yuan, Jing Chen, Linkun Dong, Weiwen Mao, Jiantai Ma
In this study, a novel FeNi sulfide catalyst loaded on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) (FeNiS/CNTs) shows excellent OER electrocatalytic performance in alkaline solutions.
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NaVSeO5: Synergistic Combinations to Excellent Birefringent Materials

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00513A, Research Article
Qiuyuan Feng, Jialong Wang, Changyou Liu, Qun Jing, Xiaoyu Dong
The novel NaVSeO5 birefringent crystals were successfully synthesized using a multifunctional group synergistic strategy, which combines a two-dimensional layered structure, consisting of stereochemically active lone pairs [SeO3], and anomalous [VO6]...
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Trifluoroacetic acid molecules confined into/onto metal–organic frameworks using H2btzip for efficiently improving proton conductivity using a synergistic effect

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4QI00605D, Research Article
Xiaoxue Ma, Xin Li, Xueke Han, Lu Zhang, Ronghua Liu, Hongguo Hao, Hui Yan, Xin Zhao, Xiangjin Kong, Huawei Zhou, Xia Li, Hongjie Zhu, Suna Wang, Yunwu Li, Dichang Zhong, Fangna Dai
Two outstanding proton conducting materials have been obtained by loading TFA molecules onto/into the surface or pores of MOFs. After post-treatment, their proton conductivity values are greatly increased under the same conditions.
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Global oil prices should hopefully come down, says Oil Minister Puri

One thing that is very clear is there is no shortage of oil in the world, said Puri




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India defers plan to hike minimum selling price of sugar, for now

The agri costs panel had recommended regular revision of the minimum price




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Crude oil posts marginal gains following US SPR refill plans

November crude oil futures were trading at ₹5,686 on MCX during the initial hour of trading on Tuesday




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Manufacturing method of lab grown diamonds should be declared before export and import: CBIC

The new norms, which will help in quick processing and inspection of consignments, are to be effective from December 1




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Trump effect: Base metal prices surge on demand spike after slumping post-Trump win

Aluminium, zinc and copper futures climb on November 7, the day after Trump’s election, say PTI reports




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Down the AI rabbit hole, strewn with health benefits and ethical pitfalls 

Regulatory frameworks covering AI need fine-tuning to harness its potential without halting growth 




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Union Budget: Hopeful of an investment blueprint for healthcare

India’s healthcare sector needs government-private sector partnerships, funding for screening and diagnostics and lower taxes to enhance services




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Redefining the regulatory pathway for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products

As the nutraceutical landscape grows, experts call for clarity in the manufacturing debate




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Call for joint efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at 31st Swadeshi Science Congress

31st Swadeshi Science Congress inaugurated at Kochi’s ICAR-CIFT 




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Exporting community welcomes Tea Board’s move to issue notice to over 2,000 companies for defaulting on export returns

Every business licensee registered with Tea Board must submit monthly export returns through the online portal




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CCL Products says more customers prefer short-term coffee contracts as market stays volatile

See some softening in Vietnam prices as new arrivals are set to begin next month




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BCAS chief meets airline CEOs over bomb scares

Hasan chaired a meeting with with chief executive officers and senior executives of airlines on Saturday to discuss ways to minimise inconvenience while adhering to security protocols




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Acquisition proposals worth ₹2,200 cr issued to industry, says Vice Navy Chief




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GMR group raises ₹6,300 crore to refinance promoter entity debt

GMR group will use the proceeds to refinance all external debt of GMR Enterprise Private Limited, the promoter of GMR Airports Limited




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Release Viability Gap Funding to Vizhinjam port as grant, not loan, Kerala Chief Minister requests Centre 

Letter to Union Finance Minister requests treatment on a par with Outer Harbour project of VO Chidambaranar Port




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India gears up to expand carbon-efficient coastal shipping services

Coastal Shipping Bill moots identifying newer routes for movement of additional cargo




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India could benefit from re-orientation of global supply chain away from China after Trump's victory: Report

The report highlighted the Trump’s plans include imposing a 60 per cent tariff on imports from China, as well as additional tariffs ranging from 10 per cent to 20 per cent on imports from other countries




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Vistara to make last flight today before Air India merger, netizens pour in feelings

Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will fully merge with Air India, also owned by Tata Group




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LANXESS India donates ₹2 cr for Covid relief

Second wave of COVID leads to shortage of critical medical equipment




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AI agents can handle complex workflows more efficiently than traditional GenAI