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India to kick off critical minerals mission to bolster energy transition

New Delhi: India is set to kick off a national mission for the critical and strategic minerals sector as the country looks to propel its journey towards green energy transition and boost electric vehicle manufacturing capacity. As the world races to secure vital minerals for renewable energy and emerging technologies, India gears up to take centre stage with the launch …

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13 hours, 29 minutes ago

CMs Revanth, Naidu to attend WEF in Davos next month

Deccan Chronicle

At least three chief ministers -- Devendra Fadnavis, Chandrababu Naidu and Revant Reddy -- will join over 100 CEOs and other leaders from India in Davos next month for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025. Naidu will also be joined by his son and senior Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh, while Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Tamil …

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13 hours, 43 minutes ago

“There Has Been An Increase In Inflation:" J&K High Court Emphasises Revising 'Notional Income' Under Second Schedule Of Motor Vehicles Act

Live Law

Recognising the impact of inflation and the devaluation of currency over the years the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has emphasised the need to revise the notional income of non-earning persons as stipulated in the Second Schedule of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The court reasoned, “The income of a non-earning person, as specified in the Second Schedule, …

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14 hours, 12 minutes ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rally caps a dismal week

Associated Press

BANGKOK — Shares mostly gained in Asia on Monday after U.S. stocks capped a mostly dismal week with a broad rally that still left the benchmark S&P 500 down 2% for the week. The threat of higher inflation was one of the reasons Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave last week when the central bank hinted it may deliver fewer cuts …

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18 hours, 38 minutes ago

‘We Got Something Wrong’: California Prepares to Resist, But Differently

Politico

Eight years ago, in the run-up to the 2016 election, 54 percent of Californians said things in the state were generally heading in the right direction, according to a Public Policy Institute of California poll. That might help explain why even in this Democratic stronghold, and even after California Democrats flipped three House seats in November, the posturing ahead of …

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18 hours, 38 minutes ago

From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

Al Jazeera

Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls. Meanwhile, governments grappled with how to regulate potentially transformational technology such as artificial intelligence, and Donald Trump’s victory in the United States’ presidential election heralded a sharp turn towards protectionism. Social media silos Donald Trump’s victory in November’s presidential election …

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18 hours, 38 minutes ago

Key takeaways from Trump’s first rally speech after November election win

Al Jazeera

Here are some takeaways from the 75-minute speech by President-elect Donald Trump in Virginia. United States President-elect Donald Trump has been greeted by thousands of supporters at his first rally speech in Arizona since winning the November election. We’re going to really give it a shot.” Trump, who likes to say that his clear but close victory was a landslide, …

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1 day ago

Revanth to Attract Investments for Telangana at WEF

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will represent Telangana at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos for the second consecutive year, aiming to attract investments to the state. This year’s WEF meeting will adopt a new format, with the Centre replacing state-specific pavilions with a unified “India pavilion” to promote a cohesive national brand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s …

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1 day, 1 hour ago

India Inc urges govt to implement industry-friendly reforms

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: India Inc on Sunday urged the government to implement industry-friendly reforms, proposing India's priority sector lending framework and advocating for the inclusion of emerging and high-impact sectors such as digital infrastructure, green initiatives, healthcare and innovative manufacturing. “Similarly, sectors like infrastructure and innovative manufacturing lack adequate PSL focus despite their potential to drive economic growth. We could look …

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A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

Associated Press

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The special payments announced by the IRS are being sent to those taxpayers who filed a 2021 …

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1 day, 5 hours ago

The women who took on organic rice growing, and patriarchy

The Hindu

Panchabati Baske, 50, does not mind snakes in paddy fields. “There are 118 women farmers here who are growing organic paddy,” she says. Freedom from control Rekha Sinh, 42, a farmer who has been instrumental in getting 102 women farmers at her village, Biriberia, to join Aamon, says organic farming has been about breaking barriers. The lyrics go: “Keetnasake desh …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution

Associated Press

ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The dead included 22 people in …

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1 day, 11 hours ago

Arunachal committed to support GST reforms for economic growth: Deputy CM

The Hindu

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein stated that the government is committed to support GST reforms for fostering economic growth and ease of compliance for all stakeholders in the State. Speaking at the 55th GST Council meeting at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Saturday, Mr. Mein, who also holds the Finance portfolio, said that the state government remained dedicated to …

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1 day, 16 hours ago

US Congress approves spending extension, avoiding shutdown

Deccan Chronicle

The US Senate passed a spending measure early on Saturday, ensuring that federal government funding will continue through mid-March, the New York Times reported.The 85-to-11 vote came shortly after the midnight deadline, preventing a potential government shutdown that would have disrupted services and services just before the holidays.The bill, which was also approved earlier in the House, provides USD 100 …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Bareilly Court summons Rahul Gandhi for remarks made against Economic Survey during LS election campaign

New Indian Express

BAREILLY: A court here has summoned Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on January 7 for his remarks related to the Economic Survey during the Lok Sabha polls. Advocate Virendra Pal Gupta, representing Pathak, submitted that during the Lok Sabha elections Gandhi had allegedly said that "despite the percentage of weaker sections being high, …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Bangladesh stirring trouble to hide crisis

New Indian Express

Bangladesh’s economy is in a rapid nosedive, with over one million people becoming unemployed since August 5. A significant segment of its population could face acute famine, while most of the 6.5 million workers in the country’s garments sector—a key economic backbone—risk losing their jobs. Given the troubling scenario, geopolitical analysts suggest Bangladesh, once seen as a rising economic star …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Petition seeking Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's removal in Allahabad HC

New Indian Express

LUCKNOW: A public interest litigation has been filed before the Allahabad High Court, seeking removal of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for publicly backing Justice Shekhar Yadav’s controversial remarks at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event in Prayagraj on December 8. The PIL, filed by the People’s Union for Civil Liberties, contended that CM’s statement undermines the secular fabric of …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Number of domestic migrants lowered by 12 per cent since 2011: Report

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The number of domestic migrants have lowered by nearly 12% to 40.20 crore between 2011 and 2023, indicating increased economic opportunities across the country, said a report by prime minister’s economic advisory panel EAC-PM. As per a paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, the number of domestic migrants stood at 40,20,90,396 in 2023, which …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Turkiye FM meets Syria’s new leader, calls for lifting of global sanctions

Al Jazeera

Meeting comes two days after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his minister will visit Damascus to discuss the new structure in Syria. Photographs and footage shared by the Turkish ministry showed Fidan and al-Sharaa hug and shake hands, their meeting coming two days after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Fidan would be going to Damascus to discuss the …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Stephen Miran is Trump’s pick to lead Council of Economic Advisers

Politico

In picking Miran as his chief economist, Trump is turning to a critic of the Federal Reserve, who has argued that the independent agency should be subject to greater political control, a controversial view especially in the wake of earlier comments by Trump that the president should have a say in monetary policy. In a March 2024 report, Miran and …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Trump taps special envoy to Latin America

Politico

The appointment is yet another sign of how Trump plans on focusing on shoring up the presence of the U.S. in Latin America. His picks for secretary of State and deputy secretary of State, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and former Ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau, are seen as experienced foreign policy hands with considerable background in Latin America and …

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Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead in a rush to get Christmas gifts

New Indian Express

ABUJA: The death toll from stampedes during two Christmas charity events in Nigeria has increased from 13 to 32, police said Sunday. The victims, including at least four children, collapsed during crowd surges as people grew desperate for food items while the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The dead included 22 people in southeastern Anambra …

Nigeria

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

India Today

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the Internal Revenue Service in the coming weeks. The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. The special payments announced by the IRS are being sent to those taxpayers who filed …

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2 days, 4 hours ago

Kerala Urban Policy Commission proposes climate-change mitigation steps and professionalisation of urban governance

The Hindu

Kerala’s urban policy, an interim report on which was submitted by the Urban Policy Commission to the government last week, has proposed several steps to mitigate climate change. It also recommends professionalisation of urban local body governance and the setting up of metropolitan planning committees and business development councils for major cities. Last year, the State government constituted the commission, …

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India to kick off critical minerals mission to bolster energy transition

CMs Revanth, Naidu to attend WEF in Davos next month

“There Has Been An Increase In Inflation:" J&K High Court Emphasises Revising 'Notional Income' Under Second Schedule Of Motor Vehicles Act

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rally caps a dismal week

‘We Got Something Wrong’: California Prepares to Resist, But Differently

From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

Key takeaways from Trump’s first rally speech after November election win

Revanth to Attract Investments for Telangana at WEF

India Inc urges govt to implement industry-friendly reforms

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

The women who took on organic rice growing, and patriarchy

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead during Christmas food distribution

Arunachal committed to support GST reforms for economic growth: Deputy CM

US Congress approves spending extension, avoiding shutdown

Bareilly Court summons Rahul Gandhi for remarks made against Economic Survey during LS election campaign

Bangladesh stirring trouble to hide crisis

Petition seeking Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's removal in Allahabad HC

Number of domestic migrants lowered by 12 per cent since 2011: Report

Turkiye FM meets Syria’s new leader, calls for lifting of global sanctions

Stephen Miran is Trump’s pick to lead Council of Economic Advisers

Trump taps special envoy to Latin America

Stampedes in Nigeria leave at least 32 dead in a rush to get Christmas gifts

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

Kerala Urban Policy Commission proposes climate-change mitigation steps and professionalisation of urban governance