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Lalduhoma will take over as Mizoram chief minister on Friday. After he staked claim on Wednesday, governor Hari Babu Kambhampati invited him to form the next government.

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Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita, the Eastern Army Commander, visited Manipur. Manipur is under the grip of several month-long ethnic strife.

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Duqm Port in Oman will be a key focus when Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik here later this month. This will be Haitham bin Tarik's maiden trip to India since taking over as Oman's Sultan following demise of his predecessor Qaboos bin Said Al Said, who shared close and special bonds with India. Oman will inaugurate two key infrastructure projects in the Duqm Port complex ahead of the Sultan's India trip and facilities for India at the port will figure high on the agenda. Muscat has given facilities to the Indian Navy in Duqm Port to facilitate their presence in the Indian Ocean Region. The port overlooks the Gulf of Oman, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.

Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who was recently stranded at Karapakkam, Chennai due to the devastating floods and torrential rain was rescued along with Tamil star Vishnu Vishal and badminton champion Jwala Gutta by the fire and rescue services personnel on December 5. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu industries minister TRB Rajaa praised the ‘3 Idiots’ star profusely for being patient and cooperating with the rescue team rather than attempting to pull strings and get saved first. “Astounding that he didn't try to pull any strings to be rescued! Awesome to see him being so grounded and WAITING HIS TURN to be rescued just like any of our fellow citizens. Lessons for those who try to pull strings and drop names!” reads his post.

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non-Basmati rice to 16 countries and 50,000 tonnes of sugar to two countries, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday in the Rajya Sabha. The National Cooperative Exports Ltd (NCEL) was registered in January this year under the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002.

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma met with Mizoram Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday to formally assert his claim to establish the government. Following Monday's assembly polls, ZPM secured a significant victory by winning 27 out of the total 40 seats. On his meeting with the state Governor Dr.

Oil prices fell in Wednesday Asian morning trading as markets continue to doubt the impact of OPEC+ cuts and take cues from a worsening demand outlook in China. Brent crude futures fell 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $77.12 a barrel by 0101 GMT. U.S.

Mineral fuels, inorganic chemicals, compounds of precious metals and iron and steel are India's top exports to Oman while oil, fertilisers and plastics are the top imports. Officials said that the negotiations will be fast tracked and the pact could be on similar lines as the one with the UAE. India's exports to Oman in April-September FY24 were $2 billion and imports were $2.1 billion. «Discussions have started and the agreement would be a comprehensive one,» said an official.

Young Sheldon Season 7 has been heightened with the release of a sneak peek video that unveils the fate of Sheldon and Mary after the Season 6 finale. As the Coopers navigated a transitional period in the Season 6 finale, marked by a less dramatic yet pivotal storyline, fans are eager to discover what lies ahead for the beloved characters. The finale witnessed Sheldon and Mary en route to Germany, setting the stage for a new chapter in their lives. The recently unveiled behind-the-scenes video for the Season 7 premiere, scheduled for February 15, provides a glimpse into their return to Texas. Producer Ansley Rix shared insights in the clip, confirming that both Zoe Perry and Iain Armitage are back on set for the upcoming season.

PTI. “It is not a strike, but we have stopped plying our vehicles from Monday as some of our dues have been pending since 2018. We request the company to release the amount immediately," NEPLTA president Niranjan Mahanta told PTI.

Typically, for development of immoveable property, landowners and developers execute a development agreement wherein the developer is made liable to ensure the construction and development of property and the landowner, in consideration for granting the land to the developer for construction thereon, may be entitled to sharing of profits or built-up area in the constructed property.

The most comprehensive global look at test scores since the pandemic shows learning loss is a stubborn worldwide problem, with American 15-year-olds experiencing similar or slightly less severe setbacks compared with peers in other countries. Economically developed nations saw substantial drops in reading and math on international exams, according to new data released Tuesday. U.S.

Chennai while personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people on Tuesday. The city and adjoining districts faced relentless rains on Monday as the severe cyclonic storm Michaung loomed over the north coastal areas of Tamil Nadu. Eleven others, who sustained injuries in rain-related incidents, were receiving treatment in various hospitals, officials said. Several District Disaster Response Teams (DDRT) were formed to carry out relief work in all rain-affected areas across the city.

Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that amidst the global turmoil and sorry state of affairs as regards the banking systems, the Indian banks continue to stand healthy, strong, and resilient. The finance minister noted that banks have recovered Rs 33,801 crore from wilful defaulters by March 31, 2023, and efforts are underway to tackle wilful defaults and reclaim funds «In our country, not only the non-performing assets (NPAs) are coming down, but also the profit margins are going up,» she said while replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha. Sitharaman observed that even when last year, major bank collapses happened in the USA, Switzerland and Germany, India is showing NPAs coming down year after year.

Nitin Gadkari announced plans for the development of a modern club on an eight-acre land along the Ring Road in east Nagpur. The project aims to provide a facility similar to top clubs in the city, such as Gondwana, for the residents of this area.

Ethereum Cooperatives recently unveiled the Ethereum Classic contributions app in a bid to increase the information on the platform. Meanwhile, SHIB is now listed on Plena, which has sparked some excitement in the community. Nonetheless, while these other altcoins experience major developments, market experts are turning towards Rebel Satoshi’s $RBLZ because of its impressive offering. Read more to find out why!

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India and the USA on Monday held a comprehensive review of India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) at the level of Deputy National Security Advisers and agreed to broaden the scope of iCET to biotechnology, critical minerals and rare earths processing technologies, digital connectivity and digital public infrastructure, and advanced materials. Jonathan Finer, Principal Deputy National Security Adviser of the United States on Monday held consultations with Vikram Misri, Deputy National Security Adviser. This is a follow up to the visit of US NSA Jake Sullivan to India in June 2023 and the visit of NSA Ajit Doval to US in January 2023. The two Deputy NSAs have agreed to broaden the scope of iCET to biotechnology, critical minerals and rare earths processing technologies, digital connectivity and digital public infrastructure, and advanced materials, officials said, adding, they also affirmed the importance of easing regulations to facilitate high-tech collaborations, and transfer of technology. During the consultations, the two Deputy NSAs reviewed key bilateral issues and exchanged views on regional and global developments, officials said.