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While realpolitik is not expected to result in a favourable trade agreement between India and EU, the partners would do best in settling for a more realistic agenda with some compromise from both side

India-EU FTA: Will the marriage reconcile?

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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.

Empowering Youth: Students Learn About Cancer Detection, Treatment, and Hope

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.

Agents of Time Make Their Debut in Kolkata, East India, with Reverb  &amp;  RTI

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

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 24: Lifestyle, India's leading fashion destination for the latest trends, has announced its highly anticipated Sale Of The Season. Customers shopping at the Lifestyle Sale can find UP TO 50% Off on the latest styles across top fashion brands. Avail UP TO 50% off on trending styles across top fashion brands on www.lifestylestores.com and at Lifestyle Stores.

Leave Nothing Behind: Lifestyle Announces Its Sale Of The Season

New Delhi [India], December 24: Archies, India's legacy brand in the social expression and gifting industry, has announced the expansion in GCC market through a strategic partnership with Al Hasnae Gifts. This collaboration signifies a pivotal moment for Archies as it launches operations in the UAE and plans further expansions into Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, establishing a robust presence across the Middle East.

Archies Partners with Al Hasnae Gifts for GCC Expansion, Marks Entry into the Middle East

India has become most populous nation. But with fertility rate slowing, there are concerns that it may grow old before getting rich. The second part of the series explores demographic challenges

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Markets Today LIVE: With Wall Street, driven by the so-called Santa Clause rally, and Indian markets closing higher in the previous trading session, investors would be looking to continue the momentum

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed measures to regulate algorithmic (algo) trading by retail investors, introducing new checks and balances for stock brokers and exchanges. Currently, algo trading is dominated by instituti

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

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Mamata Machinery IPO allotment status: Once the allotment gets finalised, investors can check their status on the official websites of BSE, NSE, or Link Intime India, the registrar for the issue

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Targets fiscal deficit 'lower than 4.5% of GDP'

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GST Council addresses disaster levy, clarifies tax exemptions, and revises ITC norms, while deferring insurance premium GST cut and key rate rationalisation decisions

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Uttarakhand reported the highest number of forest fires this season, with incidents rising fourfold, according to government data.
Himachal Pradesh witnessed a 14-fold increase in forest fires compared to the previous season.
The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) - 2023, released on Saturday, showed that Uttarakhand recorded 5,351 forest fires in the last season (November 2022 to June 2023), ranking 13th among all states.
This season, the number surged to 21,033, making it the state with the most forest fires.
Himachal Pradesh, which recorded only 704 forest fires last season, saw the number rise sharply to 10,136 this season.
Odisha, which recorded 20,973 incidents this season against 33,461 last season, ranked second, followed by Chhattisgarh (18,950), Andhra Pradesh (18,174), Maharashtra (16,008), Madhya Pradesh (15,878) and Telangana (13,479).
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, who released the report, said forest fires were the biggest problem confronting his ...

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Aam Aadmi Party leaders in Delhi, including Chief Minister Atishi, on Saturday rejected claims that Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute party supremo Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise policy scam.
While no formal reaction was immediately available from the lieutenant governor's (LG) office on the issue, sources in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said it is yet to receive the sanction to prosecute Kejriwal in the excise policy case linked to money laundering.
"Reports of ED getting prosecution sanction (against Kejriwal) are false. Had the LG granted prosecution sanction, why isn't the ED showing its copy," senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, who was also an accused in the excise policy case, asked in a statement.
This is nothing but an attempt to divert attention from the "disrespect" shown by the BJP to Babasaheb Ambedkar, Sisodia alleged.
Atishi claimed reports about LG granting prosecution sanction are being spread .

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President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation that averts a government shutdown heading into Christmas, bringing a final close to days of upheaval in Washington after Congress passed a bipartisan budget plan just past the deadline and rejected Donald Trump's core demand in the negotiations.
The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides USD 100 billion in disaster aid and USD 10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., had insisted lawmakers would meet our obligations and not allow federal operations to close. But the outcome at the end of a tumultuous week was uncertain after Trump had insisted the deal include an increase in the government's borrowing limit. If not, he had said, then let the closures start now.
Johnson's revised plan was approved 366-34, and it was passed by the Senate by a 85-11 vote after midnight. By then, the White House said it had ceased shutdown preparations.
There will be no ...

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to his council of ministers, retaining the crucial Home department with him.
Fadnavis will also handle Energy, Law and Judiciary, General Administration Department and Information and Publicity departments, an official statement said here.  Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been allocated Urban Development, Housing and Public Works Department (public enterprises).  Ajit Pawar, another deputy CM, got Finance and Planning, State Excise.  The portfolios were allocated after the weeklong winter  session of the state Legislature ended here earlier in the day.
As many as 39 ministers had been sworn in on December 15, before the start of the session, while  Fadnavis and his two deputies had taken the oath of office on December 5.  The Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, NCP and Shiv Sena swept the November 20 assembly elections, winning 230 of 288 seats.
Portfolios allocated to BJP ministers are -- Chandrashekhar

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"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

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After two weeks of buying, FPIs turned net sellers in Indian equities this week, with a net withdrawal of Rs 976 crore amid a strengthening US dollar and steady rise in US 10-year bond yields, impacting investor sentiment.
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) began the week on a positive note, investing Rs 3,126 crore in equities during the first two trading sessions (December 16-20).
However, the trend reversed in the latter half of the week, with FPIs offloading equities worth over Rs 4,102 crore in the subsequent three sessions. This resulted in an overall net outflow of Rs 976 crore during the week, data from National Securities Depository Limited showed.
Despite this short-term reversal, the broader December trend remains positive. FPIs have infused Rs 21,789 crore into Indian equities so far this month, reflecting continued confidence in India's economic growth potential and its resilient markets.
FPIs adopted a cautious approach due to the US Fed meeting and uncertainty about 

Foreign portfolio investor exodus: Financial sector bears the brunt, FPI

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