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Dewatering in ill-fated Assam coal mine continues, no sign of trapped miners

Persistently high levels of water affected the ninth day of operation on Wednesday to find the five miners trapped in the water-filled rat-hole mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district since January 6. The personnel of multiple agencies, including the Indian Navy, Army, and the National Disaster Response Force retrieved the bodies of four of the trapped miners between January 8 …

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Relief in the City: the new inflation rate means the BoE could cut rates as soon as next month

The Independent

Luck has not been with Rachel Reeves. Prices rose by 2.5 per cent in the year to December, above the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target for the Consumer Prices Index but a shade lower than the previous month’s result – and certainly below the expectations of most economists. Better still was the surprisingly sharp fall in the rate …

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1 day, 6 hours ago

Inequality alert: India’s economy appears to be getting even more K-shaped

Live Mint

India’s ‘K-shaped’ economy is now so entrenched that news headlines appear to be speaking about two very different countries. The growth of India’s middle-class has been slowing for several years, but anecdotal evidence, low wage growth and sustained food inflation suggest it may be becoming smaller. With India’s persistently K-shaped economy, even the silver linings come with looming clouds. In …

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6 days, 7 hours ago

‘Putin wants to meet, we are setting it up,’ says Trump

Firstpost

US President-elect Donald Trump revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to meet him and a meeting is being set up between them Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam, November 2017. As the United States is busy preparing for the President-elect’s inauguration at the White House …

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6 days, 13 hours ago

每日一词 | 政府投资基金 government investment funds

China Daily

近日，国务院办公厅印发《关于促进政府投资基金高质量发展的指导意见》（以下简称《指导意见》）。《指导意见》提出7方面25条措施，旨在构建更加科学高效的政府投资基金管理体系。 The General Office of the State Council has released a set of guidelines to promote the high-quality development of government investment funds. The guidelines include 25 specific measures across seven areas, aiming to build a more scientific and efficient management system for government investment funds. 【知识点】政府投资基金是创新财政资金使用方式、支持产业发展和科技创新的重要政策工具。发挥政府投资的带动引导作用，政府投资基金是重要抓手。作为投资体制改革和财税体制改革不断深入的重要成果，近年来，从中央到地方，越来越多的财政性资金从“大投入”转变为“大撬动”，以政府投资基金的方式，遵循市场逻辑、用好市场杠杆，带动社会投资。政府投资基金具备资金和技术密集等优势，对特定阶段、行业、区域目标可集中发力，是政府支持重大项目、重点产业和区域发展的重要手段。近年来，中央层面通过国家集成电路产业投资基金、国家制造业转型升级基金等带动社会资本，有力支持了国家重大战略实施。政府投资基金是“耐心资本”，通过投早、投小、投长期、投硬科技，成为支持战略性新兴产业和未来产业、培育和发展新质生产力、塑造发展新动能新优势的重要力量。创新活动投入高、风险大、不确定性强，政府性投资相较社会资本，能为其提供更持续稳定的资金来源，对企业走好从原始创新到成果转化这段“从0到1”的路程至关重要。政府投资基金能充分发挥市场机制信息灵敏、激励有效、平等开放等优势，提升资本配置效率，也能体现政府意志、集中力量办大事，实现市场“无形之手”和政府“有形之手”的协同发力。【重要讲话】党的十八大以来，我们积极探索新时代金融发展规律，不断加深对中国特色社会主义金融本质的认识，不断推进金融实践创新、理论创新、制度创新，积累了宝贵经验，逐步走出一条中国特色金融发展之路。 Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, we …

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1 week ago

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead

The Hindu

Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes. The minutes also showed that “almost all” Fed policymakers see a greater risk than before that inflation could stay higher than they …

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Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said at a news conference after the meeting that the decision to reduce rates had been …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Gwalior: Hindu woman blackmailed for sexual favours by Armaan for 5 years, was forced to convert to Islam

Op India

A Muslim youth sexually exploited a Hindu girl and then kidnapped her and forced her to convert to Islam in the Dabra region of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. She reached out to Dial 100, which facilitated her arrival at the Dabra City Police Station, where she complained, leading to the filing of a First Information Report against the two suspects. …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Fashion designer Deepika Govind talks about her latest sustainable collection and her journey into the world of fashion

The Hindu

Fashion designer Deepika Govind says her entry into the world of fashion was quite accidental. I always had that innovative spirit, so it came naturally to me.” Ever since she started out, Deepika fell in love with Indian craftsmanship and weaving techniques, which clearly reflects in her collections. “The 2000s brought the excitement of working with Khadi blended with another …

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1 week, 3 days ago

‘Single instance of following a girl is not stalking’: Bombay high court

Hindustan Times

In a key ruling, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court said that a single instance of following a girl does not constitute stalking under Section 354-D of the Indian Penal Code, which was not replaced by the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita when the case that the court was hearing was filed. The Bombay high court recently clarified that a …

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2 weeks ago

Asia’s factories end 2024 on weak footing as Trump 2.0 risks mount

Live Mint

- Asia's factory powerhouses ended 2024 on a soft note as expectations for the new year soured amid growing trade risks from a second Donald Trump presidency and persistently weak Chinese demand. A series of manufacturing purchasing managers' indexes for December from across the region published on Thursday showed factory activity slowing in China and South Korea although there were …

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2 weeks ago

Fuel prices in the Netherlands rise in 2024, no quick decline expected

NL Times

Fuel prices in the Netherlands have continued to climb in 2024, with no significant decrease anticipated in the coming year. The current advisory price for Euro95 gasoline stands at 2.142 euros per liter, while diesel is priced at 1.902 euros per liter, reflecting a year marked by steady increases. Diesel prices have followed a similar trend, increasing from 1.870 euros …

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Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions

India Today

India coach Gautam Gambhir declined to confirm whether captain Rohit Sharma would play in the Sydney Test against Australia when asked directly about his inclusion. While Gambhir confirmed that India would miss fast bowler Akash Deep due to an injury, he remained non-committal regarding the team combination and Rohit’s inclusion in the playing XI. When asked if Rohit would feature …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Watch: Yasashvi Jaiswal tells chatty Konstas to shut up, then hits a shot at him

India Today

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal found himself at the center of a heated spat with Australia’s debutant Sam Konstas during the second innings of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. AUS vs IND, 4TH TEST: FULL SCORECARD Jaiswal, one of India's standout performers in the Melbourne Test, showed resilience during his gritty 84-run knock despite the continuous chatter from Konstas. The …

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Delhi Pollution: GRAP-4 Measures Revoked As Air Quality Improves Amid Light Rains

ABP News

Delhi Pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan across the National Capital Region. The Commission for Air Quality Management revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR. Earlier in the day, Delhi’s air quality was reported to be in the ‘severe’ category, with an average AQI of …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

I'm an ex-Emirates flight attendant - and this is the psychological technique cabin crew are taught to calm passengers down

Daily Mail

Witnessing a bout of air rage is never pleasant, but one former flight attendant has revealed something that will bring some comfort – that cabin crew have been trained to deploy a psychological negotiation technique to calm persistently problematic passengers down. Ex-Emirates flight attendant Marika Mikusova, who has written three Diary Of A Flight Attendant books about the five years …

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4 weeks ago

Shami's BGT hopes take hit. Pacer gets left out of Bengal's Vijay Hazare opener

India Today

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami is set to be rested for Bengal’s Vijay Hazare Trophy opener against Delhi on Saturday. Shami, fresh from a post-surgery recovery, showcased impressive performances during the domestic season by claiming seven wickets in the Ranji Trophy and nine in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Shami’s participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy is seen as a …

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GRAP IV restrictions invoked in Delhi-NCR: What's allowed, what's not

Hindustan Times

The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR on Monday enforced GRAP 4 restrictions under the winter air pollution control plan, including a complete ban on construction activities, as the region's air quality worsened to the 'severe' category due to adverse weather conditions. Delhi's 24-hour average Air Quality Index, which stood at 379 by 4 pm, crossed 400 around 10 pm …

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1 month ago

Lecture promotes science, ethics, and academic excellence

China Daily

On December 13th, Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xian, Shaanxi province, hosted the Hundred Lectures on the Spirit of Scientists and the Education Campaign on Scientific Ethics and Academic Conduct Construction. Zhou Li, a distinguished figure renowned for his leadership high-speed train innovation shared insights on "Development of China's High-Speed Railway Network and EMU Technology." During his address, he provided a …

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1 month ago

The median renter in America has a net worth of $10,400. The median homeowner’s net worth is $400,000

CNN

CNN — Two years ago, Elizabeth Grantham decided she didn’t want to rent much longer, so she moved from her hometown in the pricey San Francisco Bay Area to Washington state to save up to buy a home. “In this economy it’s literally impossible.” Those who want to buy their first homes have faced the one-two punch of rising home …

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1 month ago

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur

ABP News

The expansion of Maharashtra's Maha Yuti government under Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is expected soon, with the division of portfolios among the alliance's three major parties also likely to be finalized. According to sources, the Shiv Sena, led by former Chief Minister and current Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, may be allotted the Housing Ministry. New faces might be …

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1 month ago

Indian stock indices slump marginally

Live Mint

New Delhi, : Stock indices in India continued to remain in red throughout Thursday's session. India's retail inflation was at 6.21 per cent in October, breaching the Reserve Bank of India's 6 per cent upper tolerance level. August retail inflation, at 3.65 per cent, was the second lowest in the last five years, and since then it has been rising. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Urgent warning over trendy wood burning stoves - as experts warn they are now the UK's biggest source of the most dangerous type of air pollution

Daily Mail

* Do you still love your wood burner? Please email: [email protected] * Trendy wood burning stoves are the UK's biggest source of the most dangerous type of air pollution called PM2.5, new research shows. The only source of PM2.5 emissions that has increased since 2003 is domestic combustion, according to the Institute of Fiscal Studies report NEW: Air pollution in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here’s what they do

Associated Press

Efforts to reduce the nation’s persistently high maternal mortality rates involve state panels of experts that investigate and learn from each mother’s death. Here’s what maternal mortality review committees across the nation do and what might happen next: What are they? “Maternal mortality review committees are important because they are the most comprehensive source of information about maternal mortality that …

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Dewatering in ill-fated Assam coal mine continues, no sign of trapped miners

Relief in the City: the new inflation rate means the BoE could cut rates as soon as next month

Inequality alert: India’s economy appears to be getting even more K-shaped

‘Putin wants to meet, we are setting it up,’ says Trump

每日一词 | 政府投资基金 government investment funds

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead

Gwalior: Hindu woman blackmailed for sexual favours by Armaan for 5 years, was forced to convert to Islam

Fashion designer Deepika Govind talks about her latest sustainable collection and her journey into the world of fashion

‘Single instance of following a girl is not stalking’: Bombay high court

Asia’s factories end 2024 on weak footing as Trump 2.0 risks mount

Fuel prices in the Netherlands rise in 2024, no quick decline expected

Will Rohit Sharma play in Sydney Test? Gautam Gambhir evades questions

Watch: Yasashvi Jaiswal tells chatty Konstas to shut up, then hits a shot at him

Delhi Pollution: GRAP-4 Measures Revoked As Air Quality Improves Amid Light Rains

I'm an ex-Emirates flight attendant - and this is the psychological technique cabin crew are taught to calm passengers down

Shami's BGT hopes take hit. Pacer gets left out of Bengal's Vijay Hazare opener

GRAP IV restrictions invoked in Delhi-NCR: What's allowed, what's not

Lecture promotes science, ethics, and academic excellence

The median renter in America has a net worth of $10,400. The median homeowner’s net worth is $400,000

Maharashtra Politics: 'Grandmaster' Poster of Fadnavis Sparks Buzz in Nagpur

Indian stock indices slump marginally

Urgent warning over trendy wood burning stoves - as experts warn they are now the UK's biggest source of the most dangerous type of air pollution

Maternal mortality review panels are in the spotlight. Here’s what they do