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BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed the Congress party for approaching the Election Commission of India (ECI) and filing a complaint to stop the disbursement of the money under Rythu Bandhu scheme. KT Rama Rao said that the Election Commission had earlier granted permission for the disbursement of the money under the Rythu Bandhu scheme but the permission was revoked after the Congress party filed a complaint. «Congress party even before coming to power had made sure Rythu Bandhu's money did not reach the farmers.

Zimbabwean cricketer Henry Olonga has captivated audiences with a mesmerizing singing performance on Channel 9. While many know him for his achievements on the cricket field, Olonga's foray into the world of music has unveiled a new facet of his versatile talents.

₹7,500, a rate that applies even to guests not staying at the hotel. Since 2018, hoteliers have been voicing their concerns that this tax discrepancy is leading to a loss of restaurant customers, who prefer standalone restaurants for the tax benefits they offer. The industry's stakeholders are pushing for a uniform GST rate of 5% for all dining establishments to level the playing field.

Vinay Kwatra held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Tehran on Sunday. The talks focused on enhancing connectivity through the strategic Chabahar port and addressing the current situation in West Asia stemming from the conflict between Hamas and Israel. During his visit to Tehran, the foreign secretary also co-chaired a meeting of India-Iran Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) alongside Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani.

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is launching its policy forum initiative, led by president Sanjeev Agrawal and Dr. Manoj Pant, Advisor –PHDCCI and former VC, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), along with Dr Ranjeet Mehta, executive director, PHDCCI. The industry body said the move, emphasizing collaboration with the government and top research entities, aims to ‘revolutionize’ India's policy approach. In an interview to ET, PHDCCI president Sanjeev Agrawal discussed the goals of the initiative, potential challenges, and its potential to ‘revolutionize’ policy-making in India and beyond, besides PHDCCI's broader vision. Edited excerpts:

Vikram Doraiswami, was barred from entering a Glasgow Gurdwara. A pro-Khalistani activist blocked his entry, as seen in an Instagram video by 'Sikh Youth UK'. In July, a suspected Khalistani group committed arson there.

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Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein tells ‘FOX News Sunday’ that ‘real wages’ are rising and the job market is ‘as tight as it’s ever been.’ 

Kwatra on Sunday discussed with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Tehran ways to boost connectivity through strategic Chabahar port and the current situation in West Asia arising out of the Hamas-Israel conflict. The foreign secretary was in Tehran to co-chair a meeting of India-Iran Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) along with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for political affairs Ali Bagheri Kani. On Kwatra's meeting with Amir-Abdollahian, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said both sides agreed to further strengthen the ongoing cooperation in various spheres.

India's presidency was «really impressive» on the SDGs, Digital Public Infrastructure, development and climate finance among others, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Sherpa, Andreas Schaal, said here on Sunday. «I think India's presidency delivered impressive results. We are living in complex geopolitical challenges, and at this moment, it's crucial to keep formats like the G20 together and actionable. India's presidency was really impressive on the SDGs, Digital Public Infrastructure, development, climate finance...,» OECD Sherpa for the G20, G7 and APEC told ANI. Further highlighting the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent G20 member, Schaal said that it is important to increase African voices.

India, South Africa and Egypt have told the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that the informal discussions on dispute settlement reforms — initiated and led by the US last year — are not a substitute for multilateral talks and favour the participation of the resource-rich delegations. In a submission to WTO on Friday, they said such a process has resulted in «differential access of delegations to the evolving text and discussions». Informal discussions do not allow for virtual participation of capital-based officials, which hinders the involvement of the developing and the least developed countries (LDCs), they said. «The drafting process deviates substantially from the accepted practice at the WTO,» the three countries said, adding that the «format and pace of the discussions have made it challenging» for most developing countries to effectively participate, consult with capitals, present their views, submit comprehensive proposals and review the progress. WTO's informal talks on dispute settlement reforms began in April 2022. «More developing countries should join hands and raise their voice against this informal process as well as other issues, otherwise the outcome may not be in their interest,» said Abhijit Das, an expert on WTO issues. The three nations pointed out that the informal meetings often overlap with formal WTO meetings and negotiations, the composition of the drafting groups has not been made public, members cannot submit their own textual submissions on any aspect that is of importance to them, and the allocation of topics and responsibilities in the drafting groups is done by the volunteer convenor. This lack of record-keeping creates information asymmetry and has resulted in differential access

Amazon was hit by strikes at various locations in Britain, Germany and Italy during the annual «Black Friday» shopping extravaganza as workers demand higher wages and better working conditions. UNI Global Union said Amazon would face strikes and protests in more than 30 countries around the world, including the United States, as part of a "Make Amazon Pay" campaign. «Workers know that it doesn't matter what country you're in or what your job title is. We are all united in the fight for higher wages, an end to unreasonable quotas and a voice on the job,» said Christy Hoffman, general secretary of UNI Global Union. «That's what workers in Coventry are striking for and that is why workers around the world are standing up to Make Amazon Pay,» Hoffman said. Held the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday, «Black Friday» has been increasingly adopted in Europe and beyond, with stores offering big discounts to kick off shopping for the holiday gift-giving season. More than 1,000 workers went on strike at an Amazon hub in Coventry, England, which employs 2,300 people and supplies other warehouses, said Stuart Richards, spokesman for the GMB union. In Germany, the industrial action called by Union Verdi began overnight Thursday, affecting five out of the US e-commerce giant's 20 logistics sites in Europe's biggest economy. Amazon said the strikes in the UK and Germany would have no impact on customers. Workers at the Amazon hub in Castel San Giovanni, between Piacenza and Milan, joined the strike.

Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed plans for a fourth Frozen movie during an appearance on Good Morning America. The announcement follows the success of the franchise's third installment, which is still in production with an unconfirmed 2025 release date according to IMDB. The Frozen series, loosely based on Hans Christian Anderson's The Snow Queen, has been a massive success since its debut in 2013.

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It’s been quite a week for ChatGPT-maker OpenAI — and co-founder Sam Altman

Meghan Markle's real reason for not attending the King's Coronation has finally been revealed. Prince Harry announced that he would attend his father’s crowning, but his wife Meghan would stay behind with their two children. Sources close to the planning to the coronation have told how Harry went through weeks of dialogue with Buckingham Palace aides, after signalling his intention to travel to the UK. The Duke is understood to have voiced concerns over his security situation and reception from his family were he to come to the May 6 event.

Taylor Swift, one of the most globally acclaimed American music artists is reigning on top of the charts in Australia. As per reports, her latest re-recorded album “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” is safely perched at the number one position in the country for an entire month which makes this her longest number one reigning re-recorded album as compared to her previous ones. Swift released this re-recorded version of her album “1989” in October this year much to the excitement of her fans.

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