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India to be $5 trillion economy by end of 2025, says Amit Shah
Narendra Modi. "PM Modi has set the target, that India would be No1 country by 2047 in all the sectors across the world," Amit Shah said while addressing the valedictory session of the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit on Saturday. He was quoted by PTI as saying, "The world is looking to India with hope today.
09.12 / 13:15
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China protests calls to include Taiwan in climate talks
China on Saturday lodged a protest after calls at the UN climate talks in Dubai to include Taiwan, the self-governing democracy claimed by Beijing. Two of the dwindling number of countries that recognise Taiwan — Guatemala and the tiny Pacific island of Nauru — both hailed support from Taipei in addresses at the COP28 conference.
09.12 / 13:15
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Canada's higher cost-of-living requirement for students to worsen financial burden, say parents
Canada's move to more than double the cost-of-living requirement for incoming international students will put an additional financial burden on people sending their children to study in that country, several aspirants' parents in Punjab said. They added that the decision has come as a big blow as they will now need to borrow more from banks or informal sources to arrange the funds to send their children to study in Canada.
09.12 / 13:15
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Sabhi ko Ram, Ram, tweets Shivraj two days ahead of BJP MLAs' meeting
MLAs, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday posted the message «Sabhi ko Ram Ram ('Ram Ram' to all)» on X. The post, accompanied by Chouhan's picture with his palms brought together, sparked off speculation as «Ram Ram» is used both as a greeting as well as a parting message. But the state BJP chief V D Sharma maintained that the MLAs and the top leadership will decide who becomes the next chief minister of the state following the BJP's landslide victory in the last month's assembly elections.
09.12 / 13:15
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Digital public infrastructure driving growth of Indian startups: Industry leaders
digital public infrastructure (DPI) in India in the last decade has steered the growth of startups in the country, industry leaders said on Saturday. Addressing FICCI's annual general meeting and annual convention Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder of Info Edge India Ltd, said that research and development in India is currently in a better position than it was a decade ago, which has spurred a cluster of startup IPOs in the Delhi-NCR region.
09.12 / 12:11
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Pakistan’s former PM Nawaz Sharif says he was ousted in 1999 for opposing Kargil
Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said he was ousted from the government in 1999 by (late) Gen Pervez Musharraf for opposing the Kargil misadventure, as he underlined the importance of having good relations with India and other neighbours.The three-time prime minister questioned why he was ousted from the office of the prime minister prematurely.
09.12 / 11:21
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COP28: OPEC's 'leaked letter' leaves France, Spain 'stunned' and 'disgusted' | Here's why
OPEC drew flak after it allegedly urged its group members to block any phase-out or phase-down in the final deal, Reuters and the Associated Press reported. According to reports, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais sent a letter to the group's 13 members and 10 Russian-led allies on Wednesday. In the letter, Ghais urged the group to "proactively reject any text or formula that targets energy i.e.
09.12 / 11:01
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Equity and climate justice must be basis of climate action: India at COP28
climate justice must be the basis of climate action and this can be ensured only when the developed countries take the lead in combating climate change, Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav said here at the COP28 on Saturday. Delivering the country's national statement here at the high-level segment at the annual climate conference, Yadav also highlighted India's contribution, noting that New Delhi reduced its GDP emission intensity by 33 per cent between 2005 and 2019, achieving the target 11 years in advance.
09.12 / 11:01
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Pakistan admits some political dissidents had links with terrorist entities inside the country
Pakistan has acknowledged that some of the political dissidents, who have sought asylum in the United Kingdom and other countries, had links with terrorist entities inside the country. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zehra Baloch made the statement during her weekly media briefing here on Thursday while responding to a question on the alleged acid attack on jailed prime minister Imran Khan's aide. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and former special assistant to the prime minister, Mirza Shahzad Akbar, last week claimed that he was attacked at his home in the UK, adding that «acidic liquid» was thrown at him.
09.12 / 11:01
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India to be $5 trillion economy by end of 2025: Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said India will become a USD 5 trillion economy by the end of 2025. Addressing the valedictory session of the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit, Shah said India has grown exponentially on every front over the past one decade due to the farsighted and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
09.12 / 05:47
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How India is championing the global agrochemical industry
World Trade Organisation (WTO) data. WTO is an intergovernmental organisation that regulates and facilitates international trade. India has been a member of WTO since 1995.
09.12 / 05:47
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With Putin's reelection all but assured, Russia's opposition still vows to undermine his image
Russian opposition figures vow they will still put up a fight against President Vladimir Putin as he seeks yet another term in office in an election in March. Although they believe Putin will be declared the winner no matter how voters cast their ballots, they say they hope to undermine the widespread public support he enjoys, turn popular opinion against the devastating war he unleashed on Ukraine, and show those who oppose it already that they are not alone.
09.12 / 05:47
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World recognises that there's no option but to come to India for a large demand: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal, speaking at the 23rd Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Excellence Honours, stated that the world recognises the need to engage more deeply with India due to its substantial demand. «The opportunities (in India) are huge.
09.12 / 05:47
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As UN climate talks near crunch time, activists plan 'day of action' to press negotiators
Global Day of Action" with events at United Nations-led talks in Dubai and around the world. If activists needed any additional energy, they may have gotten it with reports that OPEC's chief had urged its oil-producing members to reject any agreement that targets fossil fuels for a speedy phase-out. It's the central issue as talks head into their final days, as activists and experts have warned that the world must quickly reduce use of the oil, gas and coal that is causing dangerous warming. Mohamed Adow, director of Power Shift Africa, called the Dec.
09.12 / 04:23
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Sonia Gandhi turns 77 today! PM Modi extends birthday wishes, ‘Blessed with a long and healthy life'
Sonia Gandhi on her 77th birthday. In a post on X, Kharge said, “Greetings to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson, Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji on her birthday." “A relentless advocate of the rights of the marginalized, she has been a symbol of utmost grace while battling adversity with courage, grit, and selfless sacrifice.
09.12 / 04:23
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Russian President Vladimir Putin to run for elections, 'as a military leader of a country at war’
Reuters. Putin amid guarded protection at an event held at Grand Kremlin Palace to mark the bravery of soldiers in Ukraine, pinned gold star "Hero of Russia" medals on the lapels of soldiers. The gathering witnessed a number of men and mothers of soldiers who sacrificed their life for the nation.
09.12 / 04:23
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BPCL, Tata Motors subsidiary signs MoU to set up 7000 EV charging points by 2024
Tata Motors subsidiary, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to install 7000 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points across India by 2024 on December 8, 2023. The location of these EV charging points is going to be determined by using the insights collected from over 1.15 lakh Tata EV users on Indian roads and BPCL's fuel station network.
09.12 / 03:29
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Swedish Astronaut calls Chandrayaan-3 success 'amazing', says 'looking forward to next Indian mission like that'
Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang has called Chandrayaan-3's success «amazing and outstanding.» He said that he is looking forward to the next Indian mission like that. In an interview with ANI, Fuglesang said that he is expecting to see the Gaganyaan flight with Indian astronauts on the Indian rocket and Indian capsule. On being asked about the Chandrayaan-3 success, he said, «The kind of landing of Vikram lander and Rover, I thought that was so amazing.
09.12 / 03:29
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Europe agrees landmark AI regulation deal
Europe on Friday reached a provisional deal on landmark European Union rules governing the use of artificial intelligence including governments' use of AI in biometric surveillance and how to regulate AI systems such as ChatGPT. With the political agreement, the EU moves toward becoming the first major world power to enact laws governing AI. Friday's deal between EU countries and European Parliament members came after nearly 15 hours of negotiations that followed an almost 24-hour debate the previous day.
09.12 / 02:39
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EU achieves historic AI regulations agreement in landmark talks – world's first of its kind
AI services like ChatGPT that has promised to transform everyday life and spurred warnings of existential dangers to humanity. Negotiators from the European Parliament and the bloc's 27 member countries overcame big differences on controversial points including generative AI and police use of facial recognition surveillance to sign a tentative political agreement for the Artificial Intelligence Act.
09.12 / 02:03
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Many clients carrying ‘money trauma’ into their future
While economic and financial conditions continue to put considerable pressure on their day-to-day finances, Americans are desperately looking for alternative resources to cling to that will help with their long-term financial goals and retirement savings.
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