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Assam CM raises alarm on Hindu persecution in Bangladesh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed grave concern over the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, urging heightened awareness about the perils of religious fundamentalism.

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December 11, 2024
Govt committed to civic, political rights for all: Murmu
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Govt committed to civic, political rights for all: Murmu

India has long upheld values of empathy, compassion & the interconnectedness of individuals, she said

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December 11, 2024
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India committed to strengthening defence ties with Russia: Rajnath

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held the 21st meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission with his Russian counterpart, Andrey Belousov, during which he discussed ways to deepen cooperation and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening close contacts with Russia.

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December 11, 2024
Adapt to the changing times or fall behind: UP CM Yogi tells youth in Gorakhpur
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Adapt to the changing times or fall behind: UP CM Yogi tells youth in Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Tuesday highlighted the importance of adapting to the changing times, stating that the cycle of time moves continuously without waiting for anyone.

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December 11, 2024
Equity mutual funds drop 14 pc, witness inflow of ₹35,943 cr in November
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Equity mutual funds drop 14 pc, witness inflow of ₹35,943 cr in November

Equity mutual funds witnessed an inflow of Rs 35,943 crore in November, marking a drop of 14% on a month-on-month basis, as per the data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) released on Tuesday.

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December 11, 2024
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Only 3 pc India's population invests in mutual funds, indicates underpenetration: Motilal

India's capital market has surged significantly over the past four years as the number of demat accounts in the country has surged more than fourfold, reaching 17.9 crore (179 million) by October 2024, says a report by Motilal Oswal.

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December 11, 2024
The Statesman

73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director: Centre

Nearly 73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director -- nearly half of the 1,52,139 startups supported by the government, thus showcasing the crucial role women play in driving innovation and economic growth, a government statement said on Tuesday.

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December 11, 2024
40 pc of corporates aiming to increase staffing levels between Jan-Mar: Report
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40 pc of corporates aiming to increase staffing levels between Jan-Mar: Report

Over the next three months, 40% of corporates aiming to increase their staffing levels reporting the strongest employment outlook for the January-March period next year, a recent survey said.

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December 11, 2024
Shaktikanta Das thanks PM, Finance Minister for his tenure as RBI chief
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Shaktikanta Das thanks PM, Finance Minister for his tenure as RBI chief

On his final day at the office, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and also remembered Former Finance Minister, Late Arun Jaitley in his farewell message.

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December 11, 2024
Centre's industrial corridor projects giving big push to manufacturing: Minister
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Centre's industrial corridor projects giving big push to manufacturing: Minister

India's industrial development is getting a big push with work in full swing on projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) aimed at the development of greenfield industrial areas in the country which can compete with the best manufacturing and investment destinations in the world,

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December 11, 2024
Benchmark Indices end on flat note
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Benchmark Indices end on flat note

Mid and smallcap segments of the market outperformed the benchmarks

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December 11, 2024
Indian economy set for 'resilient growth' in 2025, says S&P Global
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Indian economy set for 'resilient growth' in 2025, says S&P Global

Indian economy is set for \"resilient growth\" in 2025 and projected inflation pressure to recede which will lead to \"modest\" easing of the monetary policy by the RBI, S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday.

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December 11, 2024
Evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption
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Evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

About 87,000 people were being evacuated in a central Philippine region Tuesday, a day after a volcano briefly erupted with a towering ash plume and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its western slopes.

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December 11, 2024
The Statesman

Russian authorities arrest dual Russian German citizen on sabotage accusations

Russia's top domestic security agency said Tuesday that it has arrested a dual Russian German citizen accused of planning to blow up railway tracks on orders from Ukrainian intelligence.

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December 11, 2024
Netanyahu vows to challenge 'absurd' corruption charges
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Netanyahu vows to challenge 'absurd' corruption charges

Israeli PM takes the stand in his trial, calls himself a dedicated leader & a defender of Israel's interests

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December 11, 2024
Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine, both sides are digging in, and everyone is bracing for Trump
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Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine, both sides are digging in, and everyone is bracing for Trump

The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, with President Joe Biden rushing out billions of dollars more in military aid before U.S. support for Kyiv's defenses is thrown into question under the new administration.

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December 11, 2024
South Korean prosecutors seek to arrest ex-defense minister over imposition of martial law
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South Korean prosecutors seek to arrest ex-defense minister over imposition of martial law

South Korean prosecutors are seeking to formally arrest the former defense minister alleged to have colluded with President Yoon Suk Yeol in imposing martial law last week, as authorities investigate whether their acts amount to rebellion.

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December 11, 2024
New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder
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New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder

A man suspected in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO was arrested and charged with murder Monday after a quick-thinking McDonald's customer in Pennsylvania recognized him from a surveillance photo and police officers found a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.

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December 11, 2024
Pakistan: Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed indicted for political meddling
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Pakistan: Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed indicted for political meddling

In a major development, Pakistan's former chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant General (Retd.) Faiz Hameed has formally been charged for engaging in political activities, paving the way for his Field General Court Martial (FGCM).

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December 11, 2024
Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops advance deeper into the country
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Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops advance deeper into the country

Israel had earlier seized a roughly 400-square-kilometre buffer zone inside Syria

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December 11, 2024
Germany and other European countries suspend decisions on Syrians' asylum bids after Assad's fall
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Germany and other European countries suspend decisions on Syrians' asylum bids after Assad's fall

Germany and several other European countries said Monday they are suspending decisions on asylum claims by Syrian nationals because of the unclear situation in their homeland following the fall of Bashar Assad.

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December 11, 2024
The Statesman

OCCASIONAL NOTE

MR. Ramsay MacDonald was surely a little ungrateful to the Press in the speech which he delivered at a dinner given in his honour by the Labour Party.

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December 11, 2024
Let's view the elderly as a resource, not a burden
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Let's view the elderly as a resource, not a burden

In many parts of the world, populations are aging at unprecedented rates due to increased life expectancy and declining birth rates.

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December 11, 2024
Can Trump pardon himself?
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Can Trump pardon himself?

A piece titled \"Most world leaders have pardon power. Few use it the way Trump has,\" appeared in The Washington Post on 20 January 2021, the day of Joe Biden's inauguration.

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December 11, 2024
Taxing gatekeepers ~ I
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Taxing gatekeepers ~ I

Unlike knives and guns that cannot decide by themselves who to kill, AI is the first technology in human history that can decide for us, shape and solidify our biases, and vitiate our existence with the help of a toxic social media by spreading incendiary misinformation at the speed of light, while giving governments unprecedented power to exercise surveillance over their people

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December 11, 2024
The Statesman

Housing Apartheid

The incident in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a Muslim couple was forced to give up their newly purchased home following protests from neighbours, serves as a sobering reminder of the fragility of communal harmony in India.

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December 11, 2024
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Streamlining apparatus, officials must set example

The reform initiative, even by its title 'Reforming and streamlining the administrative structure for greater effectiveness and efficiency' clearly reflects the essence of the current process.

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December 11, 2024
The Statesman

Protesting farmers to resume foot march to Delhi on 14 December

The agitating farmers camping at the Punjab-Haryana border have decided to resume their foot march to Delhi on December 14.

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December 11, 2024
Bangladesh's ₹ 161 crore-unpaid electricity bill to Tripura
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Bangladesh's ₹ 161 crore-unpaid electricity bill to Tripura

Bangladesh owes Rs 161 crore to Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) in unpaid electricity bills and the matter has been raised with the Centre, state Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Tuesday.

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December 11, 2024
The Statesman

PM to release compendium of complete works of Subramania Bharati on 11 December

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the compendium of complete works of great Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati on December 11 at his official residence here.

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December 11, 2024