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Waves Digital economy Research country electronic innovations Indian startups can look forward to an ‘India techade’

The last 9 years have seen a decisive transformation of India. The country’s political culture, governance, economy, confidence in its culture and heritage and more—the list is long—have been transformed. Coming after a decade of the United Progressive Alliance’s economic destruction, corruption, cronyism and appeasement, it has put India in the league of the world’s top five economies—a far cry from the “fragile five" among which India found itself at the end of the Congress-led coalition’s 10 years of power in 2014.

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markets Reuters CEO PwC show country reports CEOs fear for their firms in pre-Davos survey as AI, climate risks rise

By Divya Chowdhury and Anisha Sircar

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markets UPS Gap wellness country reports International Why are we staring at a global debt problem yet again?

Global public debt in 2023 reached historical highs that have put the world economy’s growth at risk. And International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections point to this burden growing much faster in the next five years than its pre-pandemic projections. This time, rising debt is a trend across the board.

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Election President Freedom country 2020 rights 'We will fight,' Harris says in MLK Day speech, warning of threats to US freedom

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Nandita Bose

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COST UPS Reuters Manufacturing Hasbro Mattel country play Toy manufacturers' shift from China is no child's play

By Richa Naidu

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COST Citi Cooper Telegram country Traffic Romanian truck drivers and farmers protest as talks with the government fail to reach an agreement

Romanian truck drivers and farmers are protesting again across the country again as negotiations with the coalition government over lower taxes, higher subsidies and other demands failed to reach any agreements

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Election community President country social International Bernardo Arévalo faces huge challenges after finally being sworn in as Guatemala's president

Guatemala’s new president has huge challenges to address now that he's finally been sworn into office

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Waters security BAY country gatherings Nearly one crore pilgrims take holy dip at Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti: Official

pilgrims from across the country attended the Gangasagar Mela and took a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal on Makar Sankranti early Monday, a senior official said. Traditionally, every year during Makar Sankranti, lakhs of devotees make their way to Gangasagar in West Bengal's South 24 District to take the ritualistic dip and engage in prayer rituals at the revered Kapil Muni Temple. «This year, the gathering at Gangasagar has broken all past records with a footfall of nearly one crore.

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markets Strategy Election wellness equities Global country week Investment Week launches Geographical Equities Conference 2024

At the start of 2024, investors are focused on identifying headwinds and tailwinds for individual countries as well as assessing global propositions, in what promises to be another eventful year as central banks continue their battle with inflation and elections loom in the US and the UK.

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Aware community Celebrity Pride country cover Eighth Tri-services Armed Forces Veterans Day celebrated by Eastern Command Headquarters on Jan 15

Armed Forces Veterans Day was celebrated by Eastern Command Headquarters on January 15. This day is celebrated every year in a bid to offer “respect and recognition of the services” and sacrifices rendered by the Veterans, Eastern Command said in a statement today. “To mark this occasion in a befitting manner, a wreath laying ceremony was organized where Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.), Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Command and Veterans from all three services paid their homage to the brave hearts in a solemn ceremony at Vijay Smarak in Fort William,” the Eastern Command said. “The services by virtue of being a close-knit family, take pride in caring for its Veterans Community.

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markets COST UPS Manufacturing economy Trade country Europe’s Growth Engine Is Broken

Germany is stuck in a rut, and there is no quick way out. The European powerhouse’s economy, the largest on the continent and the world’s fourth biggest, shrank last year, extending a six-year slump that is raising fears of deindustrialization and sapping support for governments across the region. Output in the country likely shrank by 0.3% in the three months through December from the previous quarter, the German federal statistics agency said Monday.

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UPS Manufacturing Microchip War show country reports Chip Wars Boost Europe’s Top Tech Company—for Now

The more the U.S. government worries about China’s ambitions in the chip industry, the more equipment for making chips that China seems to buy. When ASML, the Dutch company that makes the world’s most advanced lithography machines for manufacturing microchips, reports fourth-quarter results next week, one of the most eye-catching numbers will be the share of sales it made in China.

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markets Citi Manufacturing Banner Trade country Features Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration expected to generate ₹1 lakh crore of business: CAIT

Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Monday said that the pran pratishtha ceremony at Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22 is expected to generate business worth ₹1 lakh crore across the country. "This event not only resonates with religious sentiments but also brings a surge in economic activities.

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Platform Assurant country information reports prevention Videos Will be notifying tighter rules, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar after Sachin Tendulkar's deepfake surfaces

Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday assured that the government will shortly notify tighter rules under the Information Technology Act to ensure compliance by platforms in the country. Union Minister took to X on Monday and expressed gratitude to Sachin Tendulkar for pointing out the video. He said deepfakes and misinformation powered by AI are a threat to the safety and trust of Indian users and the platforms are required to comply with advisory issued by the Centre.

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UPS Target economy pandemic country Greece has absorbed 15 billion euro from EU's Recovery Fund - minister

ATHENS (Reuters) — Greece has received nearly 15 billion euros in grants and loans from the European Union's Recovery Fund since 2021, a sum which is equivalent to about 8% of its economic output, as it stepped up the absorption of funds, the government said on Monday.

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UPS security President War country peace More countries join talks on Ukraine leader's peace formula. But Russia is absent and war grinds on

Leaders of talks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s peace formula say a growing number of countries are working to help set the groundwork for Russia to join one day

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security economy Election President War country gatherings At Davos, conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for elite meeting

Climate, conflict and the rise of artificial intelligence round out a to-do list of global priorities at this year’s edition of the World Economic Forum gabfest of business, political and other elites

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Manufacturing economy BURST country Courts International Europe's biggest economy shrank last year as Germany struggles with multiple crises

Germany’s economy shrank 0.3% last year as Europe’s former powerhouse struggled with more expensive energy, higher interest rates, a lack of skilled labor and a homegrown budget crisis

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COST economy Coronavirus pandemic President show country Slowing inflation suggests Biden's policies are working

President can make an increasingly strong case that he’s helped fix inflation.

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Election President War country social peace The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan's presidential election

Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te has emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election and his opponents have conceded

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UPS Election President country social International Bernardo Arévalo sworn in as Guatemala's president despite months of efforts to derail inauguration

Bernardo Arévalo has been sworn in as Guatemala’s president despite months of efforts to derail his inauguration, including foot-dragging and rising tensions right up until the transfer of power

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