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Bangladesh's interim government on Monday said it has sent a diplomatic note to New Delhi seeking the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from India, a move that may further strain the ties between the two countries.
India confirmed receiving the 'note verbale' or diplomatic communication from the Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi but refrained from making any comment on it.
Bangladesh's de facto foreign minister Touhid Hossain said Dhaka wants Hasina back to face the judicial process.
"We have sent a note verbale to the Indian government saying that Bangladesh wants her back here for the judicial process," Hossain told reporters in Dhaka.
In New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said: "We confirm that we have received a Note Verbale from the Bangladesh High Commission today in connection with an extradition request."
"At this time, we have no comment to offer on this matter," he said in response to a question.
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Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 23: Forensic Science has become an indispensable part of modern judicial systems, combining science and technology to uncover truths and solve crimes. JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), School of Sciences, Bangalore, offers two advanced programs: Bachelor of Science (Honours / Honours with Research) in Applied Forensic Science with CSoFS-UK and Bachelor of Science (Honours / Honours with Research) (for Professional Courses) in Forensic Science. These meticulously crafted programs cater to students aspiring to revolutionise crime investigation and pursue rewarding careers in the field.

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New Delhi [India], December 23: In just a year, Arnifi has reached an incredible milestone: helping over 150 businesses establish their roots across seven global markets. This achievement isn't just a number--it reflects Arnifi's dedication to make business growth simpler, smoother, and more accessible for entrepreneurs and enterprises.

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 23: The Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has partnered with Privy by IDfy to launch PriView, a free-to-use tool that generates privacy notices for companies. It simplifies the process of generating and customizing clear and privacy-compliant notices.

DSCI collaborates with Privy to launch PriView, a DPDP-focused privacy notice generator

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 23: Jain University, in collaboration with Jain School of Design and Shantamani Kala Kendra, successfully commenced the JU 2024 National Art Exhibition and Camp, a groundbreaking initiative celebrating the transformative power of art. The camp is underway at 24 Divine Live Art Gallery, School of design, media and creative arts, JAIN (Deemed- to-be- University), Bengaluru from 22nd to 24th December.

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Food safety regulator FSSAI has ordered licensed food manufacturers and importers to submit quarterly data on rejected and expired food items through its online compliance system FOSCOS to prevent their resale for human consumption.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) directive, issued on December 16, also applies to repackers and relabellers.
The new reporting requirements cover three key areas: quantity of products failing internal quality testing or inspection; volume of expired or returned products from the food supply chain; and detailed records of product disposal, including destruction, auction, or alternative use, with specific buyer and waste disposal agency information.
The move is aimed at preventing rebranding and resale of expired and rejected food items for human consumption under the guise of cattle feed.
This initiative will enable real-time tracking of rejected or expired goods and their subsequent disposal or auction for non-human consumption 

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Telangana on Friday urged the Centre to simplify the Income Tax slabs and reduce corporate tax rates to enhance ease of doing business.
In his speech at the pre-Budget meeting of the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said streamlining IT and GST filing processes is vital as these processes currently consume weeks for mid-sized and large businesses.
Expanding the tax base through digital tracking of financial transactions and encouraging voluntary compliance are also key measures, he opined.
"Reforms to the Income Tax Act are a welcome step. India's current tax system is complex, leading to compliance burdens for individuals and businesses alike. Telangana urges simplification of tax slabs and reduction of corporate tax rates to enhance ease of doing business," Bhatti said.
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Companies typically avoid December due to concerns about limited participation from foreign portfolio investors during the year-end holiday period

Carraro India's initial public offer got subscribed 9 per cent on the first day of share sale on Friday.
The initial share sale of the manufacturer of transmission systems for off-highway vehicles and other agricultural and construction equipment, received bids for 11,24,277 shares against 1,30,98,803 shares on offer, as per NSE data.
Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) portion mopped up 15 per cent subscription while the category for non-institutional investors received 6 per cent subscription.
Carraro India Ltd on Thursday said it has garnered Rs 375 crore from anchor investors.
The issue, with a price band of Rs 668-704 per share, will conclude on December 24.
Carraro India's IPO is completely an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth Rs 1,250 crore by Carraro International SE, with no fresh issue component, according to the red herring prospectus.
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Delhiites continued to breathe toxic air as the air quality on Friday remained in the severe category, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 429.
The predominant pollutant was PM2.5, the fine particulate matter that poses serious health risks, as they can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
Of the 36 monitoring stations across the city, 14 reported air quality in the 'Severe Plus' category, with AQI readings above 450.
The remaining stations recorded AQI levels in the 'Severe' range, between 401 and 450.
These levels signify a significant deterioration in air quality, which is considered life-threatening for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or heart conditions.
The maximum temperature on Friday was 23 degrees Celsius, slightly warmer than the usual for this time of year.
The day started with a cool, misty morning and high humidity, which fluctuated between 95 per cent and 71 per cent throughout the

Flagging delay in implementation of stricter measures for checking the alarming rise in pollution, the Supreme Court on Monday asked states adjoining the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) to immediately set up teams to enforce graded response actio

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