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INDIA, THAILAND SIGN PACTS IN KEY SECTORSINDIA, THAILAND SIGN PACTS IN KEY SECTORS

INDIA andThailand onThursday agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during extensive discussions held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi andThailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra at the Government House in Bangkok. Both leaders held talks on various areas of bilateral cooperation and later witnessed the signing of several key agreements that add new vigour and dynamism to the longstanding friendship between the two nations. Besides the Joint Declaration on the establishment of IndiaT

SC invalidates appointment of 25,753teachers, other staff in WB schools

IN A major blow to the West Bengal Government, the Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staffers in the State-run and aided schools, calling the entire selection process “vitiated and tainted”. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar upheld a Calcutta High Court verdict of April 22, 2024, annulling the appointments and said the tainted candidates should refund their “salaries/payments received”.

Trump announces extra tariffs on IndiaMove to hit 60 countries; Trump calls it ‘Liberation Day’

THE US has announced additional 27 per cent import duties on India saying New Delhi imposes high tariffs on American goods, as the Donald Trump administration aims to reduce the trade deficit and boost manufacturing. Though the move is expected to impact India’s exports of certain sectors to the US, experts say that India is better-placed than its competitors, including Bangladesh (37 per cent), China (54 per cent), Vietnam (46 per cent) and Thailand (36 per cent) who face increased levies. PresidentTrump,

WAQF BILL gets Rajya Sabha NOD

AFTER the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha also passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 following a debate that lasted more than 13 hours. The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill well past midnight, with Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in chair, by a majority.Total 128 members voted in favour of the Bill and 95 voted against it. Of a total 236 members in Rajya Sabha, 223 voted at around 2.25 am on Thursday. After the conclusion of the Question Hour, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju initiated the Waqf (Amendment) Bill debate in

INDIA, THAILAND SIGN PACTS IN KEY SECTORSINDIA, THAILAND SIGN PACTS IN KEY SECTORS

SC invalidates appointment of 25,753teachers, other staff in WB schools

Trump announces extra tariffs on IndiaMove to hit 60 countries; Trump calls it ‘Liberation Day’

WAQF BILL gets Rajya Sabha NOD

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MOMENTOUS !

T HE passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 should be described as momentous by multiple standards. There is no doubt that the Bill got through only after a remarkable show of strength by the Opposition segment of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and Indian polity -- suggesting that a major part of the larger Indian society has reservations about theWaqf (Amendment) Bill for right or wrong reasons. But suffice it is to say that when a law comes into effect through such a thicket of crisscross discourse, its import

Indian-American lawmakers call reciprocal tariffs ‘reckless

INDIAN-AMERICAN members oftheUSCongressandthediaspora community criticised the reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, calling them “reckless and selfdestructive”, urging leaders in bothcountries toengageindialogue to address these challenges.

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Bringing ‘Ghar Ka Khana’ on the go

FORmany Indiantravellers, finding vegetarian food abroad can be a real challenge. Neha, a 38- year-old homemaker from Delhi, recalls,“Myhusbandwasalwaysstruggling to find reliable vegetarian food duringhisbusinesstripsabroad.There were timeswhenhewouldskipmeals justbecausehecouldn’tfindanything suitable to eat.” The searchfor convenient,healthy, and satisfying meals while travelling can often turn into a nightmare.With long flights and unfamiliarlocations, findingameal that is both nutritious and comforting

No fee to be charged for updationof nominees for PPF accounts: FM

FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said no fee will be charged for the updation or addition of nominees for Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts as the government has done necessary changes through notification. Recently, it was informed that a fee was being levied by financial institutions for updating/modifying nominee details in PPF accounts, the finance minister said in a social media post on X. Necessary changes are now made in the Government Savings Promotion General Rules 2018 via Gazett

Owaisi tears up Waqf Bill during Lok Sabha debate in protest

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday night staged a symbolicprotestagainsttheWaqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha by tearing a copy of the legislation. Participating in the debate on the contentious Bill, the Hyderabad MP cited the exampleofMahatmaGandhiwhilehe was in South Africa. Hesaidifonereadshistory,one would find what Mahatma Gandhi had said about the laws of white South Africa.

All-India Muslim Jamaat welcomes passage of Waqf Bill in LS

THE National President of AllIndia Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, on Thursdaywelcomedthepassage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, expressing hope that it will bring significant economic relief to the underprivileged Muslims. “I extend my gratitude to all theLokSabhamemberswhovoted in favour of the Bill, and congratulate the Government of India for taking this commendable step,” Razvi said.

LS confirms imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur

THE Lok Sabha early Thursday adopted a Statutory Resolution confirming the imposition of President’s rule in Manipur with opposition supporting the decision but slamming the Centre for the situation in the state. Replying to a short debate, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Government has taken all possible steps to bring back normalcy in the restive northeastern State. He said there has been no violence in Manipur in the last four months, adding that talks were on with both Meitei and Kuki communities

Indian-American lawmakers call reciprocal tariffs ‘reckless

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Bringing ‘Ghar Ka Khana’ on the go

No fee to be charged for updationof nominees for PPF accounts: FM

Owaisi tears up Waqf Bill during Lok Sabha debate in protest

All-India Muslim Jamaat welcomes passage of Waqf Bill in LS

LS confirms imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur

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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur strengthens Agribusiness Expertise with Its MBA-FABM Programme - Complete Your Application by January 15, 2025

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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur strengthens Agribusiness Expertise with Its MBA-FABM Programme - Complete Your Application by January 15, 2025

India, 9th January, 2025: Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Nagpur, a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), continues to empower aspiring business leaders through its specialized MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management (FABM) programme. Designed to develop competencies in management tailored to the food and agriculture sector, this two-year full-time programme prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving industry. The registration and payment process for SIBM Nagpur

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India ranks 2nd on national index score among 29 countries: Report

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India ranks 2nd on national index score among 29 countries: Report

INDIA has been placed second on the national index score among 29 countries in November 2024, according to a report on Friday. The LSEG-Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index India report maps consumer sentiment based on current conditions, expectations, investments, and jobs. It is based on a monthly survey of more than 21,000 adults under the age of 75 from 29 countries between October 25 and November 8. The report showed that Indonesia (64.3) holds the highest National Index score, among the 29 countries

30 Nov, 2024

International

Shanghai, Tokyo, NY, Houston spew most greenhouse gas

CITIES in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, with Shanghai the most polluting, according to new data that combines observations and artificial intelligence. Seven states or provinces spew more than 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases, all of them in China, except Texas, which ranks sixth, according to new data from an organisation co-founded by former US Vice President Al Gore and released Friday at the United Nations climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan

16 Nov, 2024

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Shanghai, Tokyo, NY, Houston spew most greenhouse gas

16 Nov, 2024

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Australia plans social media ban for children under 16

THE Australian Government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance. “Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The legislation will be introduced in Parliament during its final two weeks in session this year, which begin on November 18. The age limit would take effect 12 month

08 Nov, 2024

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Australia plans social media ban for children under 16

08 Nov, 2024

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Muizzu introduces UPI payment service to boost Maldivian economy

MALDIVES President Mohamed Muizzu has taken “necessary steps” to introduce India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the archipelago nation, slated to benefit the Maldivian economy substantially. Developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI is an instant real-time payment system for facilitating inter-bank transactions through mobile phones. Muizzu on Sunday set up a consortium to introduce UPI in the country and appointed TradeNet Maldives Corporation Limited as its leading agency,

22 Oct, 2024

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Muizzu introduces UPI payment service to boost Maldivian economy

22 Oct, 2024

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Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Nagpur’s MBA programme Earns National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

India, January 9, 2025: Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM)Nagpur is delighted to announce that its flagship MBA programme has been accredited by the prestigious National Board of Accreditation (NBA). This achievement is a testament to the institute's commitment to providing world-class business education that equips students with the expertise to excel in the modern business world. The registration and payment for the next academic year will close on January 15, 2025.

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Human trafficking 262 Canadian colleges signed agreement with 2 India-based firms: ED

IN A major breakthrough, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has discovered that 262 Canadian colleges had allegedly entered into agreements with two Indian entities allegedly involved in a large-scale human trafficking network. As per the ED, it’s investigation in a case revealed that “around 112 colleges based in Canada have entered into agreement with one entity and more than 150 with another entity.” “Further, it is gathered that there are around 1,700 agents and partners of based in Gujarat and around

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One nation, one election

DURING the consultation process on ‘one nation, one election’, 32 political parties supported the idea while 15 did not, according to former President Ram Nath Kovind, who headed a highlevel committee that studied the proposal. Among the national parties, the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party(AAP), the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Communist PartyofIndia(Marxist)opposedtheproposal,whiletheBharatiyaJanataParty (BJP) and the National People’s Party (NPP) supported it.

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