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Calcutta High Court Declines To Interfere With Preliminary Report Against SRFTI Dean Filmmaker Vipin Vijay Over POSH Allegations

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The Calcutta High Court has declined to interfere with a preliminary report by the Internal Committee of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute against Dean and Filmmaker Vipin Vijay who had been accused of sexual harassment. In declining a plea by Vijay seeking quashing of the report, Justice Kausik Chanda held: "I am not inclined to interfere with the …

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Schoof Cabinet faces declining trust after six months

NL Times

In December 2024, six months after Dick Schoof became the Netherlands' first non-partisan prime minister in decades, his government faces mounting challenges. Once seen as a key player in the coalition, NSC’s decision to exit early negotiations with PVV, VVD, and BBB in early 2024 led to a steep decline in popularity. "The NSC’s fall from grace has been stark," …

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Festive gloom for High Street as sales slump

Daily Mail

Beleaguered retailers are suffering a 'gloomy festive period' according to figures that add to the broader picture of economic woe in the wake of the Budget. CBI principal economist Martin Sartorius said: 'Retailers have endured a gloomy festive period, with annual sales declining for a third consecutive month. Gloom: The CBI's retail survey found that sales this month were 'poor' …

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Labour's economic nightmare before Christmas as shoppers close their wallets: Retailers blame the Budget as sales fall for the third month in a row while families wait for bargains

Daily Mail

Labour's Budget is being blamed for a sluggish Christmas shopping period as shops struggle to get hard-pressed families to part with their cash. Food sales underpinned a 0.2 per cent rise in business, lower than the 0.5 per cent rebound forecast by economist, after retail sales fell 0.5 per cent in October. British retailers returned to growth last month, up …

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34 Air Force accidents in 5 years, 19 due to human error: Parliamentary panel

India Today

The Standing Committee on Defence, in its latest report, disclosed that the Indian Air Force recorded 34 aircraft accidents during the 13th Defence Plan period. YEARLY BREAKDOWN OF ACCIDENT The report provides a year-wise distribution of accidents: 2017–18: 8 accidents 2018–19: 11 accidents 2019–20: 3 accidents 2020–21: 3 accidents 2021–22: 9 accidents The spike in accidents during 2018–19 and again …

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Johnson hits unsteady point of his speakership at the worst time

Politico

“My advice to the speaker would be: You’ve probably got some bridges to mend, spend the holidays reaching out to members and address their concerns,” said Rep. Andy Ogles. “I think he needs to work the phones.” Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris said in a statement after the spending vote that “I am now undecided on what House leadership should …

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RBI asks States to have sustained fiscal prudence

The Hindu

State governments contained their consolidated gross fiscal deficit within 3% of the gross domestic product and their revenue deficit at 0.2% of GDP during 2022-23 and 2023-24, the Reserve Bank of India said in its report on state finances. “In view of high debt levels, contingent liabilities and the rising subsidy burden, State government finances would benefit from the adoption …

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Stock market crash: Nifty down 9% from peak; PL expects moderate returns from Indian stock market

Live Mint

Stock Market Crash: Indian equity markets faced a sharp correction on Thursday, December 19, with key indices losing over 1 per cent after the US Federal Reserve’s outlook for 2025 rate cuts disappointed investors. Key Market Trends The report identified a uniform decline in investment styles over the past three months, with low volatility and momentum factors each dropping by …

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Putin says alternatives to porn needed, calls for 'more interesting content'

India Today

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called for the creation of alternatives to pornographic content, suggesting that something more "interesting and passionate" should be developed to capture people’s attention. In an interview with Russia Today, Putin acknowledged the widespread global popularity of adult content, emphasising that this is not just an issue in Russia but one that affects the entire …

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Big Lots sale to Nexus falls apart, raising likelihood business will close

LA Times

Bankrupt retailer Big Lots Inc. no longer anticipates it can complete its asset sale to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management and will beginning selling its stores in coming days to protect the value of its real estate. “We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going concern sale,” said Bruce Thorn, Big Lots’ …

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A decade after Nirbhaya, juvenile sexual offenders more brutal and brazen

India Today

It was a festival of devotion, celebration and reverence—the Raas Mahotsav in Guwahati. These stories, punctuated by violence and cruelty, underline an unsettling reality: despite overall crime rates by juveniles decreasing over the past decade, the nature of crimes has grown increasingly brutal and horrifying. Similarly, cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act involving juveniles decreased …

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The One Big Roadblock to Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans

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Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. As the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court explains, this freedom to interpret state constitutional rights more broadly than federal constitutional rights is “fundamental to the vigor of our Federal system of government.” Indeed, given Trump’s sustained disregard for the law, …

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India's Q2 GDP Dip a ‘Blip’, Growth Outlook Positive

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the lower-than-expected gross domestic product growth of 5.4 per cent in the second quarter was a ‘temporary blip’ and the economy will see healthy growth in the coming quarters. “India’s GDP growth rate has averaged 8.3 per cent in the last three years and it is an outstanding number by …

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St Matthew's Anglican church in Quilpie up for sale but services will continue

ABC

It's a blisteringly hot November day in the outback town of Quilpie as residents shuffle into a timber church for its final service. St Matthew's Anglican church has gathered its flock for 88 years in Quilpie. "Slowly but surely, the numbers of people attending has shrunk and shrunk and shrunk," Bishop Venables said. "Local worship communities are essentially getting smaller …

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Govt to mandate battery storage for renewable power projects

Live Mint

New Delhi: The Union ministry of new and renewable energy may soon mandate battery storage capacity for upcoming solar and wind power plants, said Prashant Kumar Singh, secretary, Union ministry of new and renewable energy on Monday. Now, with falling battery prices, it makes a lot of sense to go ahead and henceforth not have any vanilla solar or vanilla …

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How the risk of long covid continues to affect lives

Live Mint

Three years ago, Andrea Vanek was studying to be an arts and crafts teacher when spells of dizziness and heart palpitations suddenly started to make it impossible for her to even take short walks. “We know that long covid is a big problem,” said Anita Jain, from the WHO's Health Emergencies Programme. About six percent of people infected by coronavirus …

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Germany’s Olaf Scholz faces vote of confidence today, what to expect

Firstpost

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will call on parliament today to declare it has no confidence in him, taking the first formal step towards securing an early national election following his government’s collapse German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to face a crucial confidence vote on Monday, a political showdown he is widely expected to lose. Interestingly, the vote, called by …

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Chrystia Freeland resigns as Canada's finance minister amid Trudeau's struggles

India Today

TORONTO : Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, long Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s most powerful and loyal minister, announced on Monday she was resigning from the Cabinet as Trudeau struggles with declining popularity. In a letter addressed to Trudeau and posted to X, Freeland said the Prime Minister told her on Friday that he no longer wanted her to serve as …

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Manmohan Singh as PM doomed Congress's return to power: Mani Shankar Aiyar

India Today

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar asserted that the decision to retain Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister, despite his declining health, hindered the party's prospects of returning to power for a third term. He claims that the decision to retain Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister and move Pranab Mukherjee to Rashtrapati Bhawan ultimately "doomed" the Congress's chances of securing a …

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Inflow to Thamirabarani receding, 52k cusecs flowing into sea: Collector K Elambahavath

New Indian Express

THOOTHUKUDI: Residents living along the Thamirabarani riverbank need not panic as inflow is gradually receding due to declining rainfall, said Collector K Elambahavath on Saturday. In the wake of heavy rainfall triggered by low pressure, Thamirabarani was in full spate on Saturday and submerged two old bridges at Authoor and Eral, and inundating several villages. Speaking to TNIE, Collector Elambahavath …

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Togadia urges Hindus to have three children for community’s survival

Hindustan Times

Dr Pravin Togadia, a prominent right-wing leader, urged the Hindu community in Kanpur to have at least three children to secure their future. Speaking at a Kumbh-related event near the Ganga Barrage on Saturday, Togadia declared, “Jo ghat gaya wo mit gaya”, warning that the community must grow in numbers to avoid becoming marginalised. Togadia expressed concern over the declining …

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As fertility rates fall, some scientists say everyday chemicals are a factor

Live Mint

After months of trying to get pregnant, Kirstie Phillips threw out all her scented candles. Many scientists believe chemicals found in everyday products could be a factor, with a growing body of research showing potential negative effects for male and female reproductive systems, from exposure even in tiny amounts. The American Chemistry Council, a U.S. trade body, says fertility is …

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Trump mulls deal to revert DC Waldorf-Astoria back to Trump International Hotel: report

Raw Story

Just as Donald Trump is set to retake the White House next month, his former Washington D.C. hotel could be resurrected as Trump International Hotel, according to the New York Post. Trump, who sold his lease two years ago for a reported $375 million, is said to be exploring scenarios that involve the Trump Organization either buying back the lease …

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Donald Trump explains what went wrong for Kamala Harris: ‘She wouldn’t talk to anyone’

Live Mint

United States President-elect Donald Trump attributed the failure of Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign to her reluctance to participate in interviews, saying the vice president wouldn't talk to anyone. Speaking of Kamala Harris' ‘worst mistake’ in the Presidential campaign, Donald Trump said, “…you have to know what you're good at.” Donald Trump cited Kamala Harris' refusal to give interviews. In …

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Calcutta High Court Declines To Interfere With Preliminary Report Against SRFTI Dean Filmmaker Vipin Vijay Over POSH Allegations

Schoof Cabinet faces declining trust after six months

Festive gloom for High Street as sales slump

Labour's economic nightmare before Christmas as shoppers close their wallets: Retailers blame the Budget as sales fall for the third month in a row while families wait for bargains

34 Air Force accidents in 5 years, 19 due to human error: Parliamentary panel

Johnson hits unsteady point of his speakership at the worst time

RBI asks States to have sustained fiscal prudence

Stock market crash: Nifty down 9% from peak; PL expects moderate returns from Indian stock market

Putin says alternatives to porn needed, calls for 'more interesting content'

Big Lots sale to Nexus falls apart, raising likelihood business will close

A decade after Nirbhaya, juvenile sexual offenders more brutal and brazen

The One Big Roadblock to Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans

India's Q2 GDP Dip a ‘Blip’, Growth Outlook Positive

St Matthew's Anglican church in Quilpie up for sale but services will continue

Govt to mandate battery storage for renewable power projects

How the risk of long covid continues to affect lives

Germany’s Olaf Scholz faces vote of confidence today, what to expect

Chrystia Freeland resigns as Canada's finance minister amid Trudeau's struggles

Manmohan Singh as PM doomed Congress's return to power: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Inflow to Thamirabarani receding, 52k cusecs flowing into sea: Collector K Elambahavath

Togadia urges Hindus to have three children for community’s survival

As fertility rates fall, some scientists say everyday chemicals are a factor

Trump mulls deal to revert DC Waldorf-Astoria back to Trump International Hotel: report

Donald Trump explains what went wrong for Kamala Harris: ‘She wouldn’t talk to anyone’