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&ldquo;Ms Fisher was scared. She was a nervous wreck but attempted to appear relaxed. She sat down on one of two love seats in the sitting room. She was worried when you came over and sat directly next to her and put your arm on the back of the love seat. As you did so, your hand brushed across her breast. ... It happened a second time and Ms. Fisher said &lsquo;you know that you are touching my breast, right?&rsquo; You said, &lsquo;Oh, sorry, sorry&rsquo; and then laughed it off.

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The day of reckoning may be at hand. Last week, the venerable investment bank Morgan Stanley stunned a generation of Wall Street bankers and traders by announcing that it was capping cash bonuses for 2011 at $125,000. Its top executives, including the chief executive, James P Gorman, and his management team, will receive zero cash.

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 24: For many youngsters, cancer remains an abstract and frightening concept that would mean - the end of life. This public health concern is often surrounded by fear, myths, and uncertainty due to limited open discussions about this complex disease. This may hinder their ability to make conscious efforts to take care of their health and assist family members suffering from cancer. Thus, there is a need for increasing awareness about cancer and its risk factors, prevention strategies, and available treatment options among youngsters, especially college-goers, to foster an informed society and shift the narrative from fear to hope. Recognizing this pressing need, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road hosted a cancer awareness event titled 'Breaking Barriers, Building Awareness' on Friday, 20 December.

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New Delhi [India], December 24: The internationally acclaimed melodic techno duo Agents of Time will perform for the very first time in East India this December, marking a historic moment for Kolkata's electronic music scene. Organized by Reverb in partnership with Round Table India (RTI), this landmark event promises an unforgettable night of electrifying performances, innovative stage designs, and cutting-edge sound and lighting.

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New Delhi [India], December 24: Building upon the success of its environmentally friendly product range, Sirca India a leader in premium Italian wood coatings and wall textures, introduced an exclusive range of wall paints from Oikos in the fourth edition of its annual event, Jashn-e-Rang. The event was graced by many famous personalities namely Bollywood divas like Sara Ali Khan, Nushrratt Bharuccha  &amp;  Punjabi Pop Stars like Ashok Mastie, Jassie Gill  &amp;  Babbal Rai.  

Nushrratt Bharuccha launched Oikos\' exclusive wall paints range at Sirca India\'s Annual Event, Jashn-e-Rang

Combining two large, global manufacturing operations is an incredibly difficult feat that involves reconciling different technologies, models, and approaches to doing business

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Disbursals were also higher by 9.5 per cent from 51.5 million in H2FY24, according to data by the first self-regulatory organisation in fintechs

The volume of loan disbursals by FACE member companies rose 21.3 per cent to 56.4 million loans in the first half of FY25 (H1FY25), up from 46.5 million in H1FY24, data shows. Disbursals were also higher by 9.5 per cent, rising from 51.5 million in H

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited announced two major energy projects in both traditional and renewable energy sectors

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Tata Group companies' shares increased following reports of Tata Capital planning to raise Rs 15,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO)

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday India can never permit others to have a veto on its choices and will do whatever is right in the national interest and for the global good without being intimidated to conform.
In a video message for a function in Mumbai, he said when India is etched more deeply in global consciousness, its repercussions are truly profound.
In a world grappling with unhealthy habits, stressed lifestyles or recurring climate events, there is much learning to be gained from India's heritage. But the world will only know when the countrymen take pride in it, he said.
In an age of globalisation, technology and tradition must march together, said Jaishankar.
Bharat will inevitably progress but it must do so without losing its Bharatiyata. Only then can we truly emerge as a leading power in a multi-polar world, he said.
Jaishankar was conferred the 27th SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati National Eminence Award. The awards are given in four field

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised the need for three times more efforts on safety, maintenance, quality, and training to modernise infrastructure and provide a world-class experience to commuters.
While conferring the 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar to 101 railway officials and 22 shields to best performing zones in different categories on Saturday at the Bharat Mandapam here, Vaishnaw announced a significant focus on maintenance, innovation, industry collaborations, enhanced inspection systems, and improved training for officers and technicians, incorporating feedback from grassroots levels.
Chairman & CEO of Railway Board, Satish Kumar, Members of the Railway Board, and General Managers of various Railway Zones and Production Units attended he event.
According to a press statement from the Railway Board, Vaishnaw highlighted the transformative progress achieved by the Railways over the past decade.
He emphasised the rapid construction pace, completing projects ...

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India on Saturday condemned the "horrific and senseless" attack on a Christmas market in eastern German city of Magdeburg that left at least five people, including a nine-year-old, dead and nearly 200 injured.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian mission in Germany is in contact with the Indians injured in the attack and is rendering all possible assistance.
According to local authorities, a 50-year-old man drove his car into crowds at the Christmas market on Friday evening.
"We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
"Several precious lives have been lost and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims," it said.
"Our Mission is in contact with Indians who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance," the MEA said in a statement.
It is not clear how many Indians have been injured in the attack.

India, India flag

While speaking at the 'Hala Modi' community event at Kuwait's Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex, PM Modi highlighted India's rapid transformation in various fields

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The accumulated losses of state public sector enterprises (PSEs) rose from Rs 3,953.70 crore in 2020-21 to Rs 4,778.70 crore in 2022-23, while the profit earned by 13 SPSEs stood at Rs 20.21 crore as on September 30, 2023, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on finances tabled in the Assembly on Saturday.
The net worth of nine out of these 14 PSEs has been completely eroded by losses and their worth was (-) Rs 1,932 crore against an equity investment of Rs 2,085.59 crore, while three PSEs have outstanding government loans amounting Rs 3,132 crore, the report said.
Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board topped the list of loss making enterprises with accumulated losses of Rs 1,809.61 crore, followed by Himachal Pradesh Road Corporation at Rs 1707.12 crore, HP Power Corporation at Rs 552 crore, Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation at Rs 395.91 crore, HP Financial Corporation at Rs 180.97 crore, State Forest Corporation at Rs 113.04 crore, HPM

The Centre may overshoot the Rs 56,260 crore target for dividend receipts from central public-sector enterprises (CPSEs) set for FY25 and is likely to end up getting around Rs 65,000 crore this financial year, according to a senior government officia

"This is a national tragedy, violating the spirit of the Good & Simple Tax the GST was meant to be," says former chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian

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Three scenarios culminated in mutual annihilation, with both the US and China engaging in a nuclear exchange that decimated cities and resulted in millions of casualties

US China flag, US-China flag

The overarching theme of this year has been the RBI's new approach to vigilance

RBI, Reserve Bank of India

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Three managers were dismissed for the violations, and a police report was filed against them

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