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Why Modi govt doesn't want you to see CCTV footage from a poll booth

Sparking controversy and divided opinions, the Union Government, on the Election Commission’s recommendation, has amended Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961. The change restricts public access to specific electronic records, including CCTV camera footage, webcasting material and video recordings of candidates during elections. Electronic records like CCTV footage, webcasting data and video recordings—essential tools in modern electoral …

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3 days ago

'Agent of influence': Expert warns Musk's tactics are straight out of ‘Russia’s playbook'

Raw Story

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s increasing influence – not just in the United States as a close ally of the incoming president – but around the world is helping to fuel Russia’s war on democracy and mirrors tactics pulled from Vladimir Putin’s playbook, foreign policy researcher Olga Lautman warned Friday. She urged Democrats to investigate Musk’s “ties to Moscow, his access …

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4 days, 2 hours ago

Isaac ‘Bom’ B., cocaine kingpin, extradited to the Netherlands from Turkey

NL Times

Isaac ‘Bom’ B., a prominent figure in the international cocaine trade, was extradited to the Netherlands from Turkey on Thursday, 18 months after his arrest. B., 30, was apprehended in Turkey in June 2023 during a manhunt targeting his former associate, Jos “Bolle Jos” Leijdekkers, one of the Netherlands' most wanted criminals. The extradition of Isaac B. follows that of …

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China Daily

The recent election of Donald Trump and his declaration of new tariffs on Chinese imports carry immediate consequences for global trade and politics. Projects such as the Belgrade-Budapest railway and Montenegro's highways are not just engineering feats of connectivity and efficiency but symbols of a growing economic relationship between China and Central and Eastern Europe. Trump's proposed policies, however, risk …

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Google layoffs: CEO Sundar Pichai announces 10 per cent job cuts, says it is to boost efficiency

India Today

In a significant development at Google, CEO Sundar Pichai has announced a reduction of 10 per cent in management and vice president-level roles. According to two individuals familiar with the matter, Pichai stated that Google has implemented changes over the past few years to streamline operations and improve efficiency, as per the report. The recent changes emphasise Google’s ongoing efforts …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Will 2025 bring a bull run? Key trends for Nifty to watch

India Today

ICICI Securities, the domestic brokerage firm, predicts a strong 20% upside for the Nifty50 index in 2025, setting the stage for a bullish year ahead. The brokerage firm’s analysis highlights that buying near the 52-week EMA historically offers a median return of 23% over the next 12 months. TOP STOCK PICKS FOR 2025 ICICI Securities has identified eight stocks with …

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5 days, 16 hours ago

Pradhan urges minority education institutions to implement NEP provisions

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday urged the minority education institutions to implement the National Credit Framework and National Curriculum Framework as envisioned in the National Education Policy 2020. Pradhan appealed for standardisation of quality education across the country He appealed for standardisation of quality education across the country, while addressing an event to mark the 20th …

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6 days, 2 hours ago

Nitin Gadkari, 19 BJP MPs skip One Nation One Poll session, may get notice: Sources

India Today

A total of 20 BJP MPs, including senior leaders like Nitin Gadkari, Giriraj Singh, and Jyotiraditya Scindia are set to face the music for their absence in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the introduction of the One Nation, One Election Bill, as per sources. The Bill, central to the government's push for simultaneous elections across the country, was introduced …

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Modi government launched several welfare schemes to realise Ambedkar's vision for poor: Details

India TV News

Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, envisioned a society that promotes social and economic equality, particularly for the marginalised and backward classes. The government of India has undertaken several impactful initiatives to empower Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities, focusing on education, economic development, social welfare, and legal protections. • The National SC/ST Hub aims to enhance the …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Modi proposed parliamentary panel for ONOE Bill: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle

Home Minister Amit Shah revealed on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested referring the One Nation, One Election bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed examination. Shah’s statement came after Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the Constitution Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha. The bills aim to synchronise Lok …

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1 week ago

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification

India Today

The Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024 is a landmark proposal aimed at introducing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislative Assemblies. By aligning elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, the bill aims to minimise electoral fatigue among voters, reduce administrative costs and allow governments to focus more on policymaking and long-term governance. The bill's proposal to synchronise …

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Apple working on a MacBook Pro-like massive foldable iPad, plan to launch it by 2028

Firstpost

The foldable iPad is expected to feature a hinged OLED screen, which would enable users it to fold like a book. When opened, it could function as a giant notebook, with the lower half of the display doubling as a virtual keyboard and trackpad, while the upper half serves as the main screen With an estimated 18.8-inch screen size, the …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Netherlands will block Serbia’s next step towards EU membership

NL Times

Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp announced that the Netherlands will block the next steb of Serbia’s progression toward European Union membership, citing concerns about the country’s readiness for the next stage in the accession process. "We see that there is insufficient progress in the area of the rule of law in Serbia," Veldkamp told reporters. Last week, during a parliamentary …

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1 week, 2 days ago

OpenAI unveils Video Interaction features for ChatGPT users

India TV News

OpenAI continues to elevate ChatGPT’s capabilities, by introducing several new features which would redefine how users could interact with the artificial intelligence. The ChatGPT’s video processing capabilities feature will start rolling out in December itself and those who have access to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers can use it- providing early access to premium users. Sora Turbo: AI Video Creation …

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Switzerland cancels 'most favoured nation' status to India over Nestle ruling

India Today

The Swiss government has suspended the most favoured nation status clause in the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and Switzerland, potentially impacting Swiss investments in India and leading to higher taxes on Indian companies operating in the European nation. According to a December 11 statement by the Swiss finance department, the move follows the Supreme Court of India last …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Brazil’s real set for first weekly rise in a month after rate hike

Live Mint

* Latin American currencies up 0.4% on the week, stocks down 0.2% * Brazil's economic activity up 0.1% in October * Peru's central bank sees economy growing over 3% in 2024 By Pranav Kashyap, Johann M Cherian Dec 13 - Most Latin American currencies were poised to log modest gains this week, with Brazil's real on track for its first …

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1 week, 3 days ago

E-Waste To Used Oil To Tyres: Action Plans For 16 Key Materials In CII Blueprint For 'Sustainable Circular Economy'

ABP News

New Delhi: The Confederation of Indian Industry has launched the second edition of the National Circular Economy Framework outlining comprehensive action plans targeting 16 critical materials. Part 2 presents tailored action plans for specific materials, building on the 2023 framework by including new focus areas such as liquid waste, scrap metal, lithium-ion batteries, solar panels, gypsum, hazardous waste, used oil, …

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Switzerland suspends 'Most Favoured Nation' status to India over Nestle verdict

India TV News

The government of Switzerland has suspended the most favoured nation status clause in the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and Switzerland, potentially impacting Swiss investments in India and leading to higher taxes on Indian companies operating in the European nation. According to a statement made on December 11 by the Swiss finance department, the move follows the Supreme Court …

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1 week, 4 days ago

NIA uncovers Maoist arms network in Chintoor division

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam:The National Investigation Agency conducted extensive searches across Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of weapons and explosives to Maoist groups. The NIA had registered a First Information Report in September 2024 after taking over the investigation from local police, who had initially apprehended the suspects with a cache of …

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1 week, 4 days ago

What is one nation, one election? The 11 proposals in the draft cleared by cabinet today

Hindustan Times

The 'One Nation, One Election' plan was on Thursday approved by the Union Cabinet and the draft legislations will now be introduced in the Parliament. Moving ahead with its 'one nation, one election' plan, the government in September accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies in a …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Purpose-driven work: How the finest workplaces align values and mission for success

Live Mint

Purpose has become one of the most critical factors impacting workplace success today. Deloitte’s 2023 Global Human Capital Trends report echoes these findings, highlighting that organizations aligning work with individual and collective purpose experience improved well-being, engagement, and productivity. Ruzbeh Irani, President of Group HR at Mahindra Group At Mahindra, the RISE philosophy unites employees under a shared sense of …

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1 week, 6 days ago

AAP to contest Delhi elections solo: Kejriwal rules out alliance with Congress

New Indian Express

Senior AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said, “The AAP national convenor has clarified that there is no alliance happening with the Congress in Delhi. In the last three elections, the party has decisively defeated the BJP.” Meanwhile, MP Raghav Chadha said, “I want to categorically state that the AAP will fight the upcoming Delhi election based on …

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MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks hike in SC, ST, OBC scholarship limit

India Today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging an increase in the annual family income ceiling for post-matric and pre-matric scholarships for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Class students. “The Gross Enrolment Ratio of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and certain Backward Communities remains significantly lower than that of other students,” he noted, …

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2 weeks ago

Uttar Pradesh to get five new Kendriya Vidyalayas soon: Check selected districts and other details

India TV News

Kendriya Vidyalayas: Uttar Pradesh is set to get five new Kendriya Vidyalayas, further solidifying its position as the state with the highest number of such schools in India. Cabinet's nod to opening new Kendriya Vidyalayas It should be mentioned here that the Union Cabinet recently approved the opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas and 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas across the …

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Why Modi govt doesn't want you to see CCTV footage from a poll booth

'Agent of influence': Expert warns Musk's tactics are straight out of ‘Russia’s playbook'

Isaac ‘Bom’ B., cocaine kingpin, extradited to the Netherlands from Turkey

Fluid dynamics

Google layoffs: CEO Sundar Pichai announces 10 per cent job cuts, says it is to boost efficiency

Will 2025 bring a bull run? Key trends for Nifty to watch

Pradhan urges minority education institutions to implement NEP provisions

Nitin Gadkari, 19 BJP MPs skip One Nation One Poll session, may get notice: Sources

Modi government launched several welfare schemes to realise Ambedkar's vision for poor: Details

Modi proposed parliamentary panel for ONOE Bill: Amit Shah

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification

Apple working on a MacBook Pro-like massive foldable iPad, plan to launch it by 2028

Netherlands will block Serbia’s next step towards EU membership

OpenAI unveils Video Interaction features for ChatGPT users

Switzerland cancels 'most favoured nation' status to India over Nestle ruling

Brazil’s real set for first weekly rise in a month after rate hike

E-Waste To Used Oil To Tyres: Action Plans For 16 Key Materials In CII Blueprint For 'Sustainable Circular Economy'

Switzerland suspends 'Most Favoured Nation' status to India over Nestle verdict

NIA uncovers Maoist arms network in Chintoor division

What is one nation, one election? The 11 proposals in the draft cleared by cabinet today

Purpose-driven work: How the finest workplaces align values and mission for success

AAP to contest Delhi elections solo: Kejriwal rules out alliance with Congress

MK Stalin writes to PM Modi, seeks hike in SC, ST, OBC scholarship limit

Uttar Pradesh to get five new Kendriya Vidyalayas soon: Check selected districts and other details