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Indian Oil probes allegations of US firm bribing its officers

According to USSEC order, an Albemarle consultant and sales agent paid bribes to unnamed decision-makers at IOC between 2009 and 2011 and to a private sector customer between 2009 and 2017

India has potential to be key SAF producer

As aviation sector pursues efforts for decarbonisation, IATA has said SAF production growth is disappointingly slow

FPIs pull out equities worth ₹976 cr this week

After two weeks of buying, FPIs turned net sellers in Indian equities this week, with a net withdrawal of Rs 976 crore amid a strengthening US dollar and steady rise in US 10-year bond yields, impacting investor sentiment.

Qatar Vows to Stop EU Gas Sales if Fined Under Due Diligence Law

Qatar will stop shipping gas to the EU if member states strictly enforce a new law cracking down on forced labour and environmental damage, Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times in an interview published on Sunday.

BIT & FTAs two separate pacts & should continue to remain so

Investment protection element provides a wide range of obligations & commitments bestowed upon foreign investors, which are expansive

FIIs' move, global trends to dictate market trends this week: Analysts

Stock market participants would track global trends and foreign investors' trading activity in a holiday-shortened week ahead, amid lack of any major domestic trigger in sight, analysts said.

Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel depot

Ukrainian drones struck a major Russian fuel depot for the second time in just over a week on Sunday, according to a senior Russian regional official, as part of a \"massive\" cross-border attack on fuel and energy facilities that Kyiv says supply Moscow's military.

'Playing with fire', says China after US' latest military aid to Taiwan

The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is \"playing with fire\".

In Assad's hometown, few shared in his family's fortune and hope they won't share in his downfall

On the walls of the palatial mausoleum built to house the remains of former Syrian President Hafez Assad, vandals have sprayed variations of the phrase, \"Damn your soul, Hafez.\" Nearly two weeks after the ouster of his son, Bashar Assad, people streamed in to take photos next to the burned-out hollow where the elder Assad's grave used to be. It was torched by rebel fighters after a lightning offensive overthrew Assad's government, bringing more than a half-century rule by the Assad dynasty to an end.

German police: 4 women, boy were killed in Christmas market attack

More details emerged Sunday about those killed when a man drove a car at speed through a Christmas market in Germany, while mourners continued to place flowers and other tributes at the site of the attack.

Many Palestinians have little protection from cold

AS WINTER HITS GAZA

At least 32 dead in rush to get Christmas gifts

STAMPEDES IN NIGERIA

Iran's supreme leader says Syrian youth will resist incoming govt

Iran's supreme leader on Sunday said that young Syrians will resist the new government emerging after the overthrow of President Bashar Assad as he again accused the United States and Israel of sowing chaos in the country.

US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident

On December 15, Central Command acknowledged the Truman had entered the Mideast, but hadn't specified that the carrier and its battle group was in the Red Sea

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 22

Israel-Hamas recently appeared to draw closer to a ceasefire pact that includes release of hostages & Palestinian prisoners

Vandalism at Allu Arjun's residence in Hyderabad

A group of people claiming to be members of Osmania University Joint Action Committee on Sunday vandalised flower pots and other items at the residence of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun here, demanding justice to the woman who died in 'Pushpa-2' screening stampede.

Mohali building collapse: 2 dead, rescue operation ends

MAGISTERIAL PROBE ORDERED

Ajit Pawar highlights high number of ministers; 'obviously, some are unhappy'

MAHARASHTRA

A call for equitable negotiations

In recent trade negotiations, demands from developed countries for India to incorporate \"investment protection\" elements within free trade agreements (FTAs) have sparked considerable debate.

CPI(M) politburo member's remarks on Rahul, Priyanka's poll victories spark row

CPI(M) Politburo member A Vijayaraghavan's recent controversial remarks regarding the Lok Sabha victories of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from the Wayanad constituency have drawn sharp criticism from Congress and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leaders on Sunday.

Transforming Water Security

Madhya Pradesh spearheads India's river-linking revolution, fulfilling Atal Bihari Vajpayee's vision with the transformative Ken-Betwa and PKC projects, ensuring water security and agricultural prosperity

Weekends Are Nice

...Only because stock markets are closed. The wild oscillation in indices is scary, exposing 'experts' who are reacting to romanticism and ignoring fundamentals

NC rules out joining BJP-led NDA

The National Conference on Sunday ruled out joining the BJP-led NDA and dismissed as baseless a media report in this regard.

PM Modi to distribute over 71,000 appointment letters to recruits in govt depts

Under Rozgar Mela

Pawar calls Fadnavis to discuss Parbhani violence, Beed sarpanch's murder

NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Sunday had a telephonic conversation with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis about the murder of a sarpanch in Beed and the death of a man following violence in Parbhani.

Cong to hold nationwide protest over Amit Shah's remarks

AMBEDKAR ROW

Congress slams Govt over different tax slabs for popcorn

Asks if PM will show courage for GST overhaul

Kolkata Metro services disrupted twice on Sunday

Due to technical fault, suicide attempt

Over 100 children part of school tour left stranded after dark in dense UP forest

The buses traversed five forest checkpoints before reaching the Amba village, situated deep inside the sanctuary

AAP wins Patiala, largest party in Ludhiana, Jalandhar

PUNJAB CIVIC POLLS