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Myanmar's Rakhine state, has declared control over the port town of Paletwa, situated on the Kaladan River, sharing borders with India and Bangladesh, as per a Reuters report. This development marks another setback for the military government in its struggle against multiple rebellions across the nation. Myanmar is currently grappling with a widespread insurgency, where anti-junta groups, supported by a pro-democracy parallel government, have successfully taken over various military posts and towns.

Male sets deadline for Indian troops' withdrawal, EAM says ‘cannot guarantee…' India's government has traditionally considered the Maldives, home to around half a million people, to be within its sphere of influence. China and the Maldives upgraded their relationship during Muizzu's first state visit to Beijing last week by agreeing to a "comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership" that sets the stage for the Asian giant to up its investments in the Maldives.

LAHAINA, Hawaii—Nearly six months after a wildfire incinerated Lahaina, clean-up crews this week are scheduled to begin clearing the charred rubble to make way for a near-total rebuild—a task that will be extraordinarily complicated due to the sensitive ecology and deep history of this former Hawaiian royal capital. Fire clean-ups are often tricky, but prepping Lahaina for its next phase presents some extra challenges. It’s on a remote island with only one access highway.

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 is set to commence in Davos, Switzerland, starting Monday. A gathering of more than 2800 leaders, including 60 heads of state and government officials, is anticipated for a comprehensive five-day discussion covering political, business, cultural, and global issues. India is poised to make a substantial impact, with three union ministers, three chief ministers, and over a hundred CEOs in attendance. In its 54th edition, the event will scrutinize pressing global issues, ranging from climate change and artificial intelligence challenges to economic intricacies and ongoing geopolitical conflicts such as the Ukraine War and Israel-Hamas tensions. Esteemed personalities like Li Qiang, Emmanuel Macron, António Guterres, Kristalina Georgieva, Ajay S. Banga, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala are among the notable participants.

President Muizzu who recently completed a state visit to China, during which Beijing agreed to provide $130 million for the development of Male, the capital city. The two countries also signed an agreement on agricultural cooperation.

₹36.5 a kg, according to data from the consumer affairs ministry. India’s retail inflation accelerated to a 4-month high of 5.69% in December, driven by an uptick in food prices. Chopra said that the government aims to bring down prices in regions where the rates are higher than average.

NEW DELHI : Leaders from across the world will congregate in the picturesque Swiss town for the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, high inflation and tepid global growth. Mint explains the agenda this year: “Rebuilding Trust" is the theme, to resurrect globalization after global supply chains were disrupted due to the pandemic and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. With other problems such as climate change, business leaders are expected to brainstorm on long-term solutions and the role of cutting edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

bilateral initiatives aimed at further strengthening the seamless cross-border connectivity, as the officials from the two sides met to discuss ways to fortify the economic and commercial linkages. The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit, and Cooperation to Combat Unauthorised Trade convened its latest session in Kathmandu on January 12-13.

Jaishankar will meet Foreign Minister of Iran, HE Dr Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and hold discussions on bilateral, regional and global issues. "Political cooperation, connectivity initiatives and strong people-to-people ties will constitute important aspects of the agenda," the statement by the ministry added. Jaishankar and Amir-Abdollahian are also likely to discuss boosting regional connectivity through the Chabahar Port.

state visit to China, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday struck a defiant note saying that his country may be small but «doesn't give them the license to bully us». His comments came amid a diplomatic row with India over derogatory social media posts by three of his ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. «We may be small but this doesn't give them the license to bully us,» Muizzu, who is regarded as a pro-China leader, said without naming any country.

Cooper family, CBS is in the final stages of negotiations for a Young Sheldon spinoff, placing the spotlight on Georgie Cooper (Montana Jordan) and Mandy (Emily Osment), as reported by Variety. This potential series will delve into the challenges of parenthood as the characters navigate the intricacies of raising a family. The spinoff idea gained momentum after Mandy's pregnancy revelation during the fifth season of Young Sheldon, culminating in their decision to tie the knot and name their son Constance as a tribute to Georgie's beloved grandmother, Meemaw (Annie Potts).

Indonesia and Vietnam agreed to cooperate on fisheries on Friday as Indonesian President Joko Widodo met Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong on Friday

Coast Guards of India and Japan held a joint exercise of responding in real-time, rescuing the crew of a distressed vessel off the coast of Chennai on Friday. The joint exercise code-named 'Sahyog Kaijin' on the Bay of Bengal saw the ICGS Shaurya and JCGS Yashima, equipped with advanced equipment, rush swiftly to rescue the crew of MT Matsyadristi and MV Anveshika involved in a simulated collision that resulted in a fire onboard the MT Matsyadristi as well as a crude oil slick. Immediately after receiving the distress call, fast patrol vessels ICGS Annie Besant and ICGS Rani Abbakka surged forward to commence the rescue operation.

winner of the Palme d’Or, the top prize at Cannes Film Festival, Justine Triet’s courtroom drama is both a gripping whodunnit and an unsparing examination of the sexual and professional rivalries within a marriage. Read more of our guides to the cultural treats of 2023 Hayao Miyazaki, a co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has said that this will be his final film—and what a swansong it is. A cryptic, cosmic fairy tale about letting go of the past, “The Boy and the Heron" is comparable to several of Mr Miyazaki’s previous visionary masterpieces.

As we step into the new year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting offers corporate leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders a chance to assess the year gone by and take stock of challenges and opportunities, extending to geopolitical developments, climate exigencies and economic hurdles. India has long had a significant presence at Davos and Indian industry has put together a formidable agenda aligned with the WEF’s theme of ‘Rebuilding Trust’ this year.

India in defending freedom of navigation in the Red Sea as the two countries discussed «shared concerns» over the reckless Houthi attacks in the region. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Thursday and «discussed the United States and India's shared concerns over the reckless Houthi attacks in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, which threaten the free flow of commerce, endanger innocent mariners, and violate international law». State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement that Blinken emphasised the Red Sea is a major commercial corridor that facilitates international trade and «welcomed increased cooperation with India in defending freedom of navigation in the region».

Federal officials are investigating Boeing's oversight of production of a panel that blew off a jetliner in midflight last week

SpiceJet's cargo arm SpiceXpress on Thursday said it has partnered with Bengaluru-based Star Air to manage the belly space capacity for carrying cargo in Star Air's fleet. The Kolhapur-headquartered Sanjay Ghodawat Group-owned Star Air has a fleet of nine Embraer planes, operating across 20 domestic destinations. This collaboration underlines SpiceXpress's commitment to expanding its reach and strengthening the domestic air cargo infrastructure, SpiceJet said in a statement.

₹400 crore in Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd (MLMML), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), valuing the company at ₹ 6,600 crore. The deal marks the Fund's first investment since it was set up in August last year, resulting in a projected 6-8% stake in MLMML.

NEW DELHI : The Union ministry of food processing industries may get a lower allocation in the interim budget for FY2024-25 following lower expenditure in the ongoing financial year, a senior MoFPI official said. The ministry has spent about ₹2,912 crore so far in FY2023-24, against the budget estimate of ₹3,287 crore for the financial year.

Aster DM Healthcare's resolutions seeking shareholder approval for the $1 billion deal involving the sale of its business in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region to Alpha GCC Holdings, an entity partly held by promoters. Aster DM has proposed two resolutions — the sale of its GCC business to Alpha GCC, a related party transaction, and the sale of subsidiary Affinity Holdings to Alpha GCC. The e-voting, which began on December 24, will end on January 24. Aster DM Healthcare has put forth a proposal to segregate its India and GCC segments through the divestment of ownership in its subsidiary, Affinity Holdings, responsible for operations in the GCC region.