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Modi, Starmer resolve to resume negotiations on India-UK FTA soon
The Statesman

Modi, Starmer resolve to resume negotiations on India-UK FTA soon

In his first meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of addressing the issue of economic offenders from India in the UK as the two leaders underlined the importance of resuming the Free Trade Agreement negotiations between their two nations at an early date.

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November 20, 2024
The Statesman

*Putin to visit India, dates being finalised,

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to Visit India and the dates for his trip are being finalised, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

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November 20, 2024
Stage Set for another NDA-INDIA face-Off
The Statesman

Stage Set for another NDA-INDIA face-Off

Voting slated in 38 Jnarkhand, 288 Maharashtra constituencies today

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November 20, 2024
Biden authorizes Ukraine to strike Russia with US missiles
The Statesman

Biden authorizes Ukraine to strike Russia with US missiles

Russia also launched a massive drone and missile attack

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November 19, 2024
Travis Head backs Rohit Sharma's decision to skip opening BGT Test
The Statesman

Travis Head backs Rohit Sharma's decision to skip opening BGT Test

Australia batter Travis Head has extended his support to Rohit Sharma's decision to skip the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be with his wife following the birth of their second child.

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November 19, 2024
Indian top-order set for rejig with Rohit, Shubman set to miss first Test
The Statesman

Indian top-order set for rejig with Rohit, Shubman set to miss first Test

Team India face top order headache with skipper Rohit and opener Gill missing Perth Test

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November 19, 2024
Australia overpower Pakistan in Hobart contest, sweep T20I series 3-0
The Statesman

Australia overpower Pakistan in Hobart contest, sweep T20I series 3-0

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis' marvellous fifty helped Australia to clean-sweep Pakistan in the three-match T20I series on Monday.

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November 19, 2024
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IOA pledges support to KKFI to host inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

India is set to host the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup at the IGI Stadium here from 13 to 19 January, marking a landmark moment in the world of traditional sports.

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November 19, 2024
Champions Trophy 2025: PCB chief expresses willingness to talk to BCCI to break deadlock
The Statesman

Champions Trophy 2025: PCB chief expresses willingness to talk to BCCI to break deadlock

Reiterating its stance of not using a hybrid model for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said he still retained \"positive expectations\" about the tournament, and added that he is willing to speak to the BCCI to break the deadlock that arose after the Indian board refused to send its team to Pakistan, citing security concerns.

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November 19, 2024
Blow for Arsenal as Trossard gets injured on national duty
The Statesman

Blow for Arsenal as Trossard gets injured on national duty

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces yet another selection headache as Leandro Trossard was forced off with an apparent injury during Belgium's Nations League clash against Israel.

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November 19, 2024
Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz to win ATP Finals, reaches historic landmark to end superb season on memorable note
The Statesman

Jannik Sinner defeats Taylor Fritz to win ATP Finals, reaches historic landmark to end superb season on memorable note

Jannik Sinner made history in the ATP Finals by becoming the first Italian champion in the tournament's 55-year history following his comprehensive victory over Taylor Fritz.

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November 19, 2024
ISL: U nperturbed bypressure,Ayush Chikkam eyes main role for Mumbai City
The Statesman

ISL: U nperturbed bypressure,Ayush Chikkam eyes main role for Mumbai City

Mumbai City FC, the defending champions of the Indian Super League (ISL) Cup, are known for nurturing and bringing in young talent through their ranks.

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November 19, 2024
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Inclusive workplaces start in the classroom: How business education can foster diversity

Diversity is a word that has been talked about for quite a long time now; if we understand diversity, it in simple terms is visible and invisible traits that result in broader experiences among humans and the living.

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November 19, 2024
WOmen'S Asian Champions Trophy: India gear up for Semifinal Witn Japan
The Statesman

WOmen'S Asian Champions Trophy: India gear up for Semifinal Witn Japan

After ploughing through opposition defences during group stage, hosts face tactically strong Japan in last four clash

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November 19, 2024
Manipur: Govt schools, colleges closed till 19 November amid curfew in Imphal
The Statesman

Manipur: Govt schools, colleges closed till 19 November amid curfew in Imphal

Amid curfewbeing imposed in Imphal West and Imphal East, the Government of Manipur, Secretariat Higher and Technical Education Department declared the closure of institutions, colleges including state universities in these districts till Tuesday.

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November 19, 2024
Stern action for violating rules in silence period ahead of Maharashtra 20 November polling day
The Statesman

Stern action for violating rules in silence period ahead of Maharashtra 20 November polling day

The office of the Maharashtra State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has warned that stern action will be taken for violating stipulated rules during the silence period ahead of the November 20 polling day.

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November 19, 2024
BJP will kick out infiltrators once in power in Jharkhand: CM Yogi
The Statesman

BJP will kick out infiltrators once in power in Jharkhand: CM Yogi

On the final day of the election campaign in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on the Congress, JMM, and RJD, accusing them of derailing the development envisioned by Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Jharkhand, leaving the resource-rich state lagging in progress.

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November 19, 2024
Rahul Gandhi mocks PM's *ek hai toh safe hai, remark
The Statesman

Rahul Gandhi mocks PM's *ek hai toh safe hai, remark

Playing to the gallery, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday opened a heavy steel safe with \"Ek Hai To Safe Hai\" written over it and then pulled out two posters out of it.

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November 19, 2024
The Statesman

Complete anarchy in Manipur under cdouble engine, govt: Congj ibe at BJ P

Congress, on Monday, slammed the BJP-led government in Manipur and the Centre for the situation in Manipur stating that there is complete \"anarchy\" under the 'double-engine' government in the northeastern state.

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November 19, 2024
MVA does appeasement politics based on religion: JP Nadda
The Statesman

MVA does appeasement politics based on religion: JP Nadda

The BJP leader contrasted the MVA's approach with that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance model, emphasising the principles of unity and inclusive development

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November 19, 2024
The Statesman

Kharge urges people to defeat BJP-backed Mahayuti government

Congress President Kharge urged people to defeat Mahayuti leaders who allegedly accepted bribes to change their allegiance to bring down the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government, as he addressed an election rally on Monday, in Vasai near Mumbai.

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November 19, 2024
‘Our product portfolio is focused on environmental sustainability and women empowerment’
The Statesman

‘Our product portfolio is focused on environmental sustainability and women empowerment’

Analumnus of IIMAhmedabad, he founded Greenway with the aim to enhance the welfare ofwomeninrural communities across the worldwith operations in India and Africa. Cookstoves from the stable of Greenway, were designed by the founder using patented technology.

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November 19, 2024
The Statesman

GeM to onboard pan-Indian sellers & service providers at IITF

Government EMarketplace (GeM) is set to onboard participating pan-Indian sellers & service providers at the India International Trade Fair (IITF), Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.

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November 19, 2024
52 per cent Indians will switch to solar power. if properly incentivised
The Statesman

52 per cent Indians will switch to solar power. if properly incentivised

High installation cost is still a prime barrier to solar adoption. And therefore incentive of some forms seems to be the keyword if solar adoption in the country is to be made faster.

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November 19, 2024
Wildji re threat continues in much ofthe US Northeast as dry condi tions persist
The Statesman

Wildji re threat continues in much ofthe US Northeast as dry condi tions persist

Firefighters in New York said Sundaythatavoluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes from a stubborn wildfire near the New Jersey border as officials in much ofthe Northeast coped with hundreds of brush fires in tinder-dry and windy conditions.

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November 19, 2024
US and Philippines Sign Agreement On Sharing Military Information
The Statesman

US and Philippines Sign Agreement On Sharing Military Information

US and Philippines on Monday signed an agreement on sharing classified military information and technology as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region.

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November 19, 2024
Mass rallies erupt across Sindh against controversial Canal proj ect
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Mass rallies erupt across Sindh against controversial Canal proj ect

Widespread rallies were held across Sindh on Sunday in opposition to the controversial plan to dig six canals to irrigate lands in Punjab.

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November 19, 2024
Report reveals how developed country UK could raise significant amounts of climate finance
The Statesman

Report reveals how developed country UK could raise significant amounts of climate finance

At the UN climate conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, rich countries are under pressure to deliver trillions in public climate finance to meet the needs of developing nations, as laid out in the terms of the Paris Agreement.

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November 19, 2024
South Korean arms agency chief discusses cooperation with Peru defence minister
The Statesman

South Korean arms agency chief discusses cooperation with Peru defence minister

The chief of South Korea's arms procurement agency has met Peru's defence minister and discussed ways to expand their arms industry cooperation on the ground, sea and air, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Monday.

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November 19, 2024
B'desh tribunal sets December deadline for Hasina probe
The Statesman

B'desh tribunal sets December deadline for Hasina probe

The Dhaka-based tribunal on Oct. 17 issued arrest warrants for Hasina and 45 others, including former Cabinet ministers, advisers and military and civil officials

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November 19, 2024