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Canada’s Liberal Party to decide who will be the country’s next Prime Minister on March 9

Canada's governing Liberal Party will announce the country's next Prime Minister on March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin Trudeau this week, party leaders said late Thursday. The front runners for the Liberal leadership are former central banker Mark Carney and ex-Finance Minster Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation last month forced Trudeau's exit. Mr. Trudeau …

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Canada’s Liberal Party to decide who will be the country’s next prime minister on March 9

Associated Press

TORONTO — Canada’s governing Liberal Party will announce the country’s next prime minister on March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin Trudeau this week, party leaders said late Thursday. The front runners for the Liberal leadership are former central banker Mark Carney and ex-Finance Minster Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation last month forced Trudeau’s exit. …

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Trudeau's Liberal Party to name new Canada PM on March 9. Meet the frontrunners

India Today

Canada's governing Liberal Party will announce the country's next prime minister on March 9 after a leadership vote that follows the resignation of Justin Trudeau this week, party leaders said late Thursday. The frontrunners for the Liberal leadership are former central banker Mark Carney and ex-Finance Minster Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation last month forced Trudeau's exit. "After a robust …

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Senate Democrats say they will vote to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Newly in the minority, Democrats say they will vote with Republicans to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain crimes — one of President-elect Donald Trump’s priorities as he assumes office later this month. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced ahead of the vote on Thursday that he …

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Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health

Associated Press

NEW YORK — When Justin Stewart started his career, he juggled several jobs to make ends meet. Bobby Dutton, the founder of event production company GBM6, uses a technique he calls “aggressive calendering.” He schedules the task he’s most likely to procrastinate on, such as handling contracts and invoices, for every Monday at 2 p.m. To keep his calendar from …

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Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump is the coach calling plays. But what if coach changes his mind?

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson often says he sees himself as the quarterback and President-elect Donald Trump as the coach calling plays on their legislative priorities as Republicans take power in Washington. “We are excited about how all of that is rolling out.” Budget reconciliation carries high risk, but potentially high reward Republicans are relying on perhaps the most …

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Telangana Prisons round up: Near 31% rise in incarceration

The Hindu

HYDERABAD The Telangana Prisons Department reported 30.89% increase in total admissions, from 31,428 in 2023 to 41,138 in 2024. Modernisation of prisons Over 20,000 e-mulaqats were recorded by the department through the virtual platform by the Telangana Prisons Department, allowing prisoners to connect with their families through video calls. Legal reforms The department in collaboration with NALSAR University is drafting …

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Anita Anand to replace Justin Trudeau? What her rise as Canada’s PM could mean for India

Live Mint

Canada's Transport Minister Anita Anand is in the race to become the next Prime Minister of the country. Given her tenure as Canada’s Defense Minister, Anand might promote closer defence cooperation with India. Trudeau's resignation comes at a time when Canada was in the middle of a row with India over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on …

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V. Narayanan, who is set to take over as ISRO Chairman, terms his new assignment ‘a great responsibility’

The Hindu

V. Narayanan, a noted rocket and spacecraft propulsion expert, is set to succeed S. Somanath as the next Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation at a time when India’s space sector is in reform-mode and the national space agency has major projects lined up including the Gaganyaan human spaceflight, the Chandrayaan-4 mission and the development of the country’s own space …

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India, Asean trade agreement review faces delays

Live Mint

The planned makeover of India's 14-year-old goods trade pact with Asean may take longer than expected as members of New Delhi's fourth largest trading partner press to negotiate tariffs individually, two people aware of the development said. The review, which was expected to be finalized at next month's Jakarta meeting of India and the Association of South East Asian Nations, …

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New Isro chief lists priorities: Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan 4, own space station

India Today

Dr V Narayanan, who will take over from S Somnath as the Indian Space Research Organisation chairperson, outlined that the agency's priorities in the next few years would be the manned mission to space, named Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4, and the development of a space station. The ambitious Gaganyaan mission, scheduled for 2026, will see Isro launching four astronauts to an orbit …

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Pakistan allocates funds to fight fake news against state institutions

India Today

The Pakistan government has allocated additional funds worth 2 billion Pakistani rupees in an effort to fight fake information targeting state institutions. The initiative, led by the Economic Coordination Committee under Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and endorsed by Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, aims to technologically upgrade the Inter-Services Public Relations to combat “fake news”. BUDGET CUTS FOR …

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Terror group to hold conference in Canada on Islamic caliphate, Sharia law

India Today

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s sudden resignation has come amidst a whirlwind of controversies, including growing criticism over his government’s handling of terrorist groups operating freely in the country. Now, the Islamist terror group Hizb ut-Tahrir, notorious for advocating a global Islamic caliphate, is scheduled to hold its annual conference in Mississauga, Ontario, on January 18, 2025. The event will …

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Income tax cut expected to be a top priority as Kentucky lawmakers convene for a 30-day session

Associated Press

Kentucky’s Republican-dominated legislature convened Tuesday to start a 30-day session expected to include action to reduce the state’s individual income tax rate. Top GOP lawmakers announced last year that the state had met the financial conditions needed to set in motion another cut in the tax rate. As lawmakers were opening their session, Beshear reaffirmed his support for the tax …

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The 'Platter Trick' Helped Me Rethink My Priorities For The New Year

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Marko Jan via Getty Images Forget new year's resolutions and try this "platter trick" instead. After announcing in late September that she’d be leaving her role as “Today” show co-anchor, Hoda Kotb explained that there was a helpful exercise that had helped her take stock of her priorities: the “platter trick.” In a TikTok video, she explains that she got …

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From speculators to hedgers, anticipation of weaker rupee piling up, data shows

Live Mint

By Jaspreet Kalra and Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Jan 7 - Worries over the impact of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies on currency markets, alongside weaker macro-fundamentals in India, has increased n hedging activity alongside speculative bets against the South Asian currency. The combined notional value of options betting on a decline in the rupee versus the U.S. dollar has …

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Macron affirms Trump has ‘solid ally’ in France, urges realism from Ukraine over territory

Associated Press

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said his country was a “a solid ally” of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday as he outlined his vision for global diplomacy in 2025, while warning that France could lose the incoming U.S. leader’s respect by being “weak and defeatist.” “Donald Trump knows that he has a solid ally in France, an ally he …

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Aero India to be held in Bengaluru during Feb 10-14: Defence ministry

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The 15th edition of Aero India, Asia’s biggest airshow, will be held at the Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14, with the focus being on forging new partnerships and exploring ways to fast-track indigenisation in the aerospace sector, the defence ministry said on Monday. The airshow’s last edition in 2023 attracted over seven lakh visitors, …

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India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat

Hindustan Times

India contemplated Test cricket without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Monday after the star duo again failed to fire in the bruising series defeat to Australia. India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat With out-of-form skipper Rohit missing, the visitors went down by six wickets in the fifth and final Test on Sunday in Sydney to …

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Jimmy Carter's policy on the environment laid out the U.S. response to climate change

NPR

Jimmy Carter's policy on the environment laid out the U.S. response to climate change As President, Jimmy Carter's priorities included energy efficiency and shifting away from foreign crude oil. She says Carter made the U.S. a leader on renewable energy like wind and solar, but she says that didn't last. BRADY: You know, he received a memo the summer after …

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Podcast: How does Congress certify a presidential election? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

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Congress certifies Trump's victory, prepares for GOP controlled Washington Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Every four years, Congress meets to certify the results of the previous November's presidential election in what is usually a calm and straightforward event. Then, as President-elect Trump plans to return to office with Republican majorities in both houses, a …

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Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli conundrum: Can India afford to delay tough calls?

India Today

“Retirement is in your hand, but playing for India is not,” remarked Sanjay Manjrekar in a candid and pointed assessment of the future of Indian cricket's superstar players. You can decide your future regarding retirement, but it’s someone else’s job to decide your future as a player and captain,” the former batter-turned-pundit said, responding to Rohit Sharma’s revealing interview with …

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Robert McElroy: Pope appoints Trump critic to be archbishop of Washington, DC

CNN

CNN — Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal defender of migrants and critic of Donald Trump’s first administration, as the next archbishop of Washington, DC. Early in Trump’s first term, then-Bishop McElroy gave a speech in Modesto, California, specifically referencing Trump and urging Catholics to become “disruptors” of the anti-immigrant agenda. And after Trump’s first election victory …

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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: 40 Platoons of Police, Anti-Terror Squad Deployed for Security in Bhubaneswar

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations, scheduled to take place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to January 10, Odisha’s capital is gearing up with robust security arrangements to ensure a safe and smooth event. The Twin City Police Commissioner, S. Debadatta Singh, confirmed that 40 platoons of police force would be deployed throughout the city to manage security …

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Canada’s Liberal Party to decide who will be the country’s next Prime Minister on March 9

Canada’s Liberal Party to decide who will be the country’s next prime minister on March 9

Trudeau's Liberal Party to name new Canada PM on March 9. Meet the frontrunners

Senate Democrats say they will vote to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes

Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health

Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump is the coach calling plays. But what if coach changes his mind?

Telangana Prisons round up: Near 31% rise in incarceration

Anita Anand to replace Justin Trudeau? What her rise as Canada’s PM could mean for India

V. Narayanan, who is set to take over as ISRO Chairman, terms his new assignment ‘a great responsibility’

India, Asean trade agreement review faces delays

New Isro chief lists priorities: Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan 4, own space station

Pakistan allocates funds to fight fake news against state institutions

Terror group to hold conference in Canada on Islamic caliphate, Sharia law

Income tax cut expected to be a top priority as Kentucky lawmakers convene for a 30-day session

The 'Platter Trick' Helped Me Rethink My Priorities For The New Year

From speculators to hedgers, anticipation of weaker rupee piling up, data shows

Macron affirms Trump has ‘solid ally’ in France, urges realism from Ukraine over territory

Aero India to be held in Bengaluru during Feb 10-14: Defence ministry

India gazes into life without Kohli, Rohit after Australia defeat

Jimmy Carter's policy on the environment laid out the U.S. response to climate change

Podcast: How does Congress certify a presidential election? : The NPR Politics Podcast : NPR

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli conundrum: Can India afford to delay tough calls?

Robert McElroy: Pope appoints Trump critic to be archbishop of Washington, DC

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: 40 Platoons of Police, Anti-Terror Squad Deployed for Security in Bhubaneswar