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Mkts snap 4-week rally as Fed rate outlook hurts
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Mkts snap 4-week rally as Fed rate outlook hurts

The Nifty dropped 1.5% to 23,587.50, while the BSE Sensex shed 1.5% to 78,041.59

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December 21, 2024
States may endorse dual tax at GST Council meet
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States may endorse dual tax at GST Council meet

The Goods and Services Tax Council meeting on Saturday could see a majority of states endorsing dual tax rates for specific consumer goods such as bags, watches, clothes, sunglasses and cosmetic products, based on their prices, with a higher rate for premium products, people familiar with the matter said.

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December 21, 2024
Tottenham survive United comeback
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Tottenham survive United comeback

Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semi-final against Liverpool, staying on track for their first trophy since 2008.

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December 21, 2024
Nagal sets sight on a fresh start following best year on tour yet
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Nagal sets sight on a fresh start following best year on tour yet

Indian's season included making 2nd round of a Slam, finishing in top 100 and training with world No.6 Ruud

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December 21, 2024
BFI sticks to evaluation system to select teams
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BFI sticks to evaluation system to select teams

Indian teams will continue to be selected through the evaluation process at the national camp, with selection trials being held only in 'certain circumstances' at the discretion of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), as per the draft selection policy announced for the new season.

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December 21, 2024
We had to hide him, he's his own enemy: MCA on Shaw snub
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We had to hide him, he's his own enemy: MCA on Shaw snub

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has brushed aside Prithvi Shaw's emotional outburst after his exclusion from the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, asserting that the temperamental batter has flouted disciplinary norms regularly and is \"his own enemy\".

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December 21, 2024
Bumrah vs Head: Immovable object faces unstoppable force
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Bumrah vs Head: Immovable object faces unstoppable force

Game-changers for their teams, Bumrah and Head will be expected to make their presence felt in the Boxing Day Test

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December 21, 2024
Australia make their move, Will India also follow suit?
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Australia make their move, Will India also follow suit?

Three Tests down, two to go. And that is the score that the team management from both sides will be key to tracking. The workload has already claimed Josh Hazlewood, and the lack of it has led to Ravichandran Ashwin's shock retirement.

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December 21, 2024
'Idea was to prepare Gukesh so that there would be no surprises'
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'Idea was to prepare Gukesh so that there would be no surprises'

Paddy Upton described a scenario he played \"over a hundred times\" in his head as he flew from South Africa to Singapore. In it, he would meet Gukesh Dommaraju shortly after the Indian Grandmaster won the World Chess Championship title.

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December 21, 2024
Following Manu, Suruchi claims hat-trick of gold
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Following Manu, Suruchi claims hat-trick of gold

Manu Bhaker's achievements at the Paris Olympics are serving as an inspiration for young shooters.

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December 21, 2024
Malaysia agrees to resume 'no find, no fee' hunt for MH370 in new possible crash site
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Malaysia agrees to resume 'no find, no fee' hunt for MH370 in new possible crash site

Malaysia's government has agreed in principle to accept a second \"no find, no fee\" proposal from a US company to renew the hunt for flight MH370, which is believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Ocean more than 10 years ago, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Friday.

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December 21, 2024
Pakistan's missile programme is an 'emerging threat', says top US official
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Pakistan's missile programme is an 'emerging threat', says top US official

A senior White House official, on Thursday, said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an \"emerging threat\" to the US.

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December 21, 2024
Russian missile targets Kyiv
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Russian missile targets Kyiv

{RETALIATION FOR US-MADE MISSILES } ATTACK ON KURSK REGION KILLS 6

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December 21, 2024
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Israeli airstrikes kill several Palestinians

An Israeli airstrike killed at least eight Palestinians in an apartment in Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza strip on Friday, medics said.

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December 21, 2024
Key ally to PM Trudeau vows to bring him down
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Key ally to PM Trudeau vows to bring him down

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on Friday, looked set to lose power early next year after a key ally said he would move to bring down the minority Liberal government and trigger an election.

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December 21, 2024
MANGIONE FACES MURDER CHARGE THAT LAWYER CALLS 'DEATH ELIGIBLE'
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MANGIONE FACES MURDER CHARGE THAT LAWYER CALLS 'DEATH ELIGIBLE'

Luigi Mangione was charged with murder by federal prosecutors for the killing of UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson, which his lawyer said is a sign that prosecutors may seek the death penalty.

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December 21, 2024
US lawmakers race to avert govt shutdown as year ends
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US lawmakers race to avert govt shutdown as year ends

Chuck Schumer is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to return to a stopgap funding agreement he had negotiated with Democrats

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December 21, 2024
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Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Zakir Hussain was laid to rest, on Thursday, at the Fernwood cemetery, in San Francisco, as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums a little distance away in a tribute to the tabla maestro.

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December 21, 2024
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Not in the name of Ambedkar

The raucous winter session was a disservice to his legacy, the illustrious track record of the Constitution and Parliament

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December 21, 2024
India-Kuwait: Modernising the agenda for ancient ties
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India-Kuwait: Modernising the agenda for ancient ties

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait from December 21-22, coming 43 years after the last such visit by an Indian PM, marks a major milestone for ties and is set to reinvigorate the deep-rooted friendship between our two countries.

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December 21, 2024
Opposition must tell its story better, or tell a new one
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Opposition must tell its story better, or tell a new one

This winter session of Parliament offered an opportunity to the Opposition to put the government on the mat in relation to bread-and-butter issues or national security questions. Instead, the Congress is trading charges with the BJP on individuals

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December 21, 2024
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SC SAYS CENTRE MUST SET LABOUR STANDARDS, NOT EXPLOIT WORKERS

The Supreme Court on Friday strongly criticised the growing prevalence of precarious employment arrangements, both in the gig economy and within government institutions, calling for fairer and more secure labour practices.

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December 21, 2024
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IIM-B director, 7 others booked for caste bias

The Bengaluru police on Friday registered a first information report (FIR) against Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore director Rishikesha T Krishnan, dean (faculty) Dinesh Kumar and six other faculty members over allegations of caste discrimination against a Dalit associate professor at the same institution.

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December 21, 2024
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ONOP idea in focus at Tarkunde lecture

The 15th Justice V.M. Tarkunde Memorial Lecture was held in the Capital on Friday, commemorating the legacy of one of India's most respected jurists and civil rights activists.

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December 21, 2024
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CABINET APPROVES MSP AT ₹12,100 PER QUINTAL FOR COPRA

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a minimum support price (MSP) for copra, or dried coconut kernel, of ₹12,100 per quintal (100 kg), applicable for 2025.

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December 21, 2024
Navy staff struggled to rein in runaway boat
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Navy staff struggled to rein in runaway boat

The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) investigation into Wednesday's ferry accident near Gateway of India revealed that while a naval vessel collided with the passenger ferry Nilkamal due to engine malfunction, the ferry was also overloaded at the time of the incident.

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December 21, 2024
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DEFENCE TIES WITH INDIA ADVANCING, SAYS PENTAGON

The defence relationship between India and the US is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amid the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump.

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December 21, 2024
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Gold, cash worth ₹52 cr found in car

THE SEIZURE COMES AMID ONGOING ACTION BY THE I-T TEAM IN THE CITY OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS

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December 21, 2024
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India slams Bangladesh govt's post claiming territories as own

We have strongly registered a protest on this issue and taken it up with Bangladesh -RANDHIR JAISWAL, MEA spokesperson

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December 21, 2024
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Govt, L&T ink ₹7.6k-cr deal for artillery guns

THE DEAL FOR THE K9 VAJRA-T GUNS HAS PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARMY'S ARTILLERY MODERNISATION

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December 21, 2024