MP farmers duped by traders outside Mandis, several arrested

Farmers were duped of more than Rs 20 crore in 15 to 20 districts after the new farm laws came into being, said Mandi Board Employees and Officers Association.

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SaaS startups may come under tax lens for adopting flipped structure

Revenue authorities feel India is getting shortchanged as flipping results in significant value being captured outside India without corresponding taxes being paid here.

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India's e-commerce sector sees big growth in 2021

Despite recovering quickly after the lockdown, Indian online retail growth was nowhere near the pace seen in US and China. 2021 could script a different story.

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Exclusive: Drugmakers To Hike Prices For 2021 As Pandemic, Political Pressure Put Revenues At Risk

Drugmakers including Pfizer Inc, Sanofi SA, and GlaxoSmithKline Plc plan to raise U.S. prices on more than 300 drugs in the United States on Jan. 1, according to drugmakers and data analyzed by healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors.

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Trump Extends Immigration Bans Despite Opposition From U.S. Business Groups

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday extended a pair of immigration bans that block many "green card" applicants and temporary foreign workers from entering the country, measures he says are needed to protect U.S. workers amid the pandemicbattered economy.

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In Northern France, First Trucks Cross New Customs Border With UK

Moments after Britain completed its divorce with the European Union, the first trucks hauling goods across the new customs border presented their clearance documents to French agents before loading onto a train to pass through the Eurotunnel.

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Malaysia And Singapore Terminate High-speed Rail Link Agreement

Singapore and Malaysia said on Friday a deal to build a highspeed rail (HSR) link between the two neighbours will be terminated, after a suspension period to negotiate terms of the longdelayed project expired on Dec. 31.

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Future Enterprises CFO Dinesh Maheshwari Resigns

Dinesh Maheshwari's resignation will be effective from Thursday, Future Enterprises, the supply chain and logistics company of the Future group, said in a regulatory filing.

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After Golden Year For Precious Metals, Silver Set To Shine In 2021

After a spectacular year, precious metals are set for further gains in 2021, with silver tipped to outperform, but analysts are growing more cautious about the prospects for gold as the global economy recovers from the impact of the coronavirus.

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After Golden Year For Precious Metals, Silver Set To Shine In 2021

After a spectacular year, precious metals are set for further gains in 2021, with silver tipped to outperform, but analysts are growing more cautious about the prospects for gold as the global economy recovers from the impact of the coronavirus.

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Wall Street Poised To Close Out Wild Year Mixed

U.S. stocks were poised to end a tumultuous year mixed, leaving the three major U.S. equity indexes with solidtospectacular yearly gains despite the economy being upended by the COVID19 virus as investors looked towards a postpandemic world.

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Closing Prices For Crude Oil, Gold And Other Commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for February delivery rose 12 cents to $48.52 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude oil for March delivery rose 17 cents to $51.80 a barrel.

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Wall Street Closes Out Wild Pandemic Year With Dow, S&P At Records

U.S. stocks ended a tumultuous year with the Dow and S&P 500 at records, as the three major U.S. equity indexes notched solidtospectacular yearly gains despite an economy upended by the COVID19 virus as investors looked to a postpandemic world.

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Volatile Markets End 2020 Strong With Vaccines, Stimulus In Sight

Global commodity markets ended 2020 on a strong note, with recovering demand and widespread stimulus packages buoying prices after a roller coaster ride caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Celsius Holdings, Tribune Rise; Carnival, Marathon Oil Fall

Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially Thursday:

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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Thursday

The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 2020 at more record highs Thursday, closing out one of the most tumultuous years in recent memory.

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South Korea Exports Post Sharpest Expansion In 26 Months In December, But Slide 5.4% Year-on-year In 2020

South Korea's exports expanded at their fastest pace in 26 months in December, on robust chip demand and improved global demand, providing additional signals that the recovery is on track despite resurgences in the novel coronavirus.

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Mercury drops to 1.6°C in Delhi; parts of N-W India record sub-zero temperatures

While many of these places do record 0°C during most winters, this year the cold is definitely severe, scientists said

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In his New Year greetings, Rahul Gandhi takes a veiled dig at Centre over farm ...

On December 27 too, he targeted the Centre over the protests, saying that the farmers should keep walking and not be scared of the ‘bluster of the government’.

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PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Light House Projects at 6 sites today

Houses for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) are being built in Indore, Chennai, Ranchi, Agartala, Lucknow and Rajkot under the LHP project to provide shelter to the urban poor using GHTC technology.

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The biggest tech trends to watch out for in 2021, from Fintech to E-Commerce

ETtech reporters looked at the technological trends that drove our lives in a year which was crippled by the Covid-19 crisis and what we can look forward to in 2021.

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Farmers' protest LIVE updates: Anti-farm law stir enters day 37

Farmers’ protest LIVE Updates: The seventh round of talks between the government and the farmers’ unions will take place on January 4.

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Govt looks to acquire forest land for mining in Korba

The intention to acquire the land has been notified under provisions of the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act. The law says that if the central government is satisfied that coal is obtainable from a tract of land, it can give notice of its intention to acquire it.

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Sedition case against SDPI activists shouting Pro-Pak slogans in Karnataka

J Athaullah, SDPI district president, denied that his party members were involved in the pro-Pak slogan shouting incident.

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India will have Covid-19 vaccine within days: AIIMS director

Pune-based SII has sought emergency approval for the vaccine--Covishield-- developed along with global pharma giant AstraZeneca and Oxford University.

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News updates from Hindustan Times: Hyderabad police arrest Chinese national in connection...

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

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Northwest, central India may get brief respite from biting cold from January 1

Minimum temperatures over most parts of northwest and central India are likely to rise by 3-5 degrees for three days from January 1, 2021 according to an IMD bulletin.

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Night curfew imposed in Delhi on December 31 and January 1 from 11pm to 6am

The curfew will be in place on December 31 and January 1 between 11 pm to 6 am, the DDMA said in its order, adding that not more than five people will be allowed to assemble at a public place and no new year celebrations, events or gatherings will be permitted post 11 pm.

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Japan Awarded More Than 100 Contracts Over 10 Years To Dentsu-linked Non-profit Groups

The Japanese government has awarded more than 100 contracts over the last decade to two nonprofit groups set up by Dentsu Inc, according to a Reuters analysis of government data, in arrangements that some opposition lawmakers say obscured the role of the advertising giant in winning public funds.

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U.S. Slaps Tariffs On French And German Wines, Aircraft Parts Amid EU Dispute

U.S. trade officials said on Wednesday they were increasing tariffs on certain European Union products, including aircraftrelated parts and wines from France and Germany, amid an ongoing civil aircraft dispute between Washington and Brussels.

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Covid-19: Kerala prohibits public gatherings on New Year's eve

Kerala is the latest to impose curbs on new year celebrations int he wake of the new strain of the virus that has been found in the United Kingdom. Delhi too imposed similar measures for December 31 and January 1.

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Covid-19 vaccine updates: US vaccinates only 2.7 mn people, Algeria approves Russia...

Syringe and needle makers in Brazil warned that the country’s Covid-19 vaccination program was at risk after the Jair Bolsonaro-led government set very low auction prices and further failed to draw bids for enough syringes to meet requirements.

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Loan apps scam: Chinese national arrested, police say he was overall head of operations...

A preliminary investigation into the financial transactions has revealed that close to 1.4 crore transactions worth nearly Rs 21,000 crore have taken place so far.

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India's top founders & VCs pick their startup of 2020

These startup founders also summed up how Covid-19 has transformed them as a founder or investor and the big tech shifts they expect in 2021.

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PM Modi to lay foundation stone of AIIMS Rajkot today

“At 11 AM tomorrow, December 31, will lay the foundation stone of AIIMS, Rajkot. This project will improve the healthcare infrastructure in Gujarat,” PM Modi announced on Twitter.

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Farmers' protest LIVE Updates: Farmers forced to welcome New Year out on roads,...

During the sixth round of talks on Wednesday, the Centre agreed to spare heavy fines for stubble burning and continue the current mechanism of providing subsidised power for agricultural use. However, the two sides remained deadlock on the removal of the three controversial farm reforms and legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) policy.

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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Wednesday

Energy and materials companies helped lift stocks modestly higher Wednesday, nudging the Dow Jones Industrial Average to an all-time high.

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Wall St Closes Higher, Dollar Drops As Remarkable Year Winds Down

Wall Street ended the session in positive territory and the dollar dipped to its lowest in more than two years on Wednesday, the penultimate trading day in a remarkable year of pandemic, recession and recovery.

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AstraZeneca, Delta Rise; Pitney Bowes, AES Fall

Acadia Healthcare Co., up $1.74 to $50.30.

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Wall Street Ends Up On Recovery Expectation

U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday as investors looked towards an improving economic outlook in 2021 on the back of COVID19 vaccine rollouts and hopes for even more fiscal support.

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Show HN: Diffgram – Human Supervision of AI Data https://diffgram.com/ December 31, 2020 at 04:48AM

India calls on Sri Lanka for early release of 40 fishermen

According to a statement by Ministry of Fisheries, the Indian side also reiterated the need for releasing all fishing boats in Sri Lankan custody in line with the commitment given by Sri Lankan President during his state visit to India in November 2019.

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How Covid-19 pandemic hit the states

In terms of case fatality ratio (CFR), in Meghalaya, 8.3% of people getting infected were dying — the highest proportion in the country — followed by Madhya Pradesh (5.3%) and Gujarat (5.0%).

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Resuming life after Covid-19 lockdown

Google publishes Covid-19 Community Mobility Reports for 131 countries to show how the lockdown affected the movement of people.

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The rise of data as an antivirus

Covid-19 triggered the biggest public data-gathering exercise in history, enabling scientists and data experts to break down, analyse and study how the infection behaved, and to save lives

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Have capability to hit terror targets across LoC, Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan

“Ever since its existence, Pakistan has been indulging in notorious actions along the border,” the Union defence minister said in an exclusive interview with ANI.

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High alert in UP after first case of new UK strain of Covid-19 found: Report

Hindustan Times’ sister publication Hindustan reported that as many as 565 people who returned from the UK to Uttar Pradesh after December 9 have not been traced.

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No meaningful outcome of talks with China on LAC standoff: Rajnath Singh

In an exclusive interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, Union defence minister Rajnath Singh said that if status quo continues, there cannot be a reduction in the deployment of troops.

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Encounter with terrorists resumes outside Srinagar with fresh firing

203 terrorists have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2020, among them, 166 were local militants, said security officials.

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News updates from Hindustan Times: Delhi records minimum temperature of 4.1 degrees...

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Sabarimala temple to open for Makaravilakku festival today

As per a statement from the Travancore Devasom Board, pilgrims will be allowed entry to the temple from the morning of December 31, 2020 till January 19, 2021. The temple will be closed on January 20. Entry to the temple will be limited to only 5,000 pilgrims per day.

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UK virus strain in India: 14 more test positive, 20 cases so far

All the infected people are now in isolation, the health ministry said in a statement, adding that their fellow travellers and close contacts are being traced and quarantined

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Overheated startup sectors may see a reset

Even as entrepreneurs joined forces through M&As to tackle the pandemic, the absence of Chinese money in the ecosystem resulted in muted large dollar deals in an already difficult year.

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Will use supervision tech to keep up with entities: RBI

The central bank will soon conduct a survey on RegTech adoption and, based on the findings, will come out with broad principles to encourage adoption of these tools.

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MX TakaTak rolls out Rs 100 crore fund for creators

Creators with story ideas that make a social impact to get a fund to back them on platform.

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Online shows decided Gen-Z wardrobes in a year of lockdowns

Products based on catchy shows are flying off the shelves as users develop an appetite for products inspired by on-screen drama

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Karnataka panchayat polls: Counting begins, Yediyurappa says candidates supported...

Elections were held for 43,238 seats in the first phase on December 22, while voting took place for 39,378 seats in the second phase on December 27.

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Covid-19 updates: US reports first case of new variant, Indonesia bans entry of...

According to a study by Public Health England, the new variant does not cause illness more severe than other variants of the virus. Earlier, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had approved placing more regions of the country under the highest level of restrictions - also known as tier 4.

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India reported just 110 new Covid-19 cases per million population in last 7 days,...

The data compares India’s new Covid-19 cases per million population in the last seven days with those in some of the world’s worst-affected countries, in the same duration.

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27 UK returnees to Odisha untraceable, vague addresses hinder search

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation commissioner Prem Chandra Chaudhary said zone-wise teams have been formed to trace the returnees.

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Centre, farmer unions to hold sixth round of talks today, protesters firm on demand...

Ahead of the crucial talks, Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Piyush Goyal on Tuesday met senior BJP leader and home minister Amit Shah.

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Farmers protest LIVE updates: Govt, farm unions to hold sixth round of talks to...

Farmers’ protest LIVE updates: On Tuesday, farmers’ unions accepted the Centre’s proposal to hold talks at 2 pm on December 30.

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16% rise in female cops, but share remains 2.98% in CAPFs: Report

“The BPR- D has been publishing the DoPO annually, since the year 1986. DoPO as on January 1, 2019, was released by the Union home minister Amit Shah, on January 29, 2020. This is for the first time in the history of BPR and D that DoPO for a particular year has been released during the year itself. Much effort has gone into verifying the data,” an official release stated.

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How the economy fared: the masses felt the brunt of Covid-19

Whether the pandemic will unleash a radical realignment of productive resources and lead to growth, or cause a further squeeze on the already hit underclass remains to be seen.

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Show HN: King Drinking Game – cards and drink for new year https://ift.tt/3oc8kgd

Show HN: King Drinking Game – cards and drink for new year https://ift.tt/3rCYrKi December 30, 2020 at 05:09AM

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6 UK returnees positive for new coronavirus mutation

All six of the infected people were now in isolation, the health ministry said in a statement, adding that their fellow travellers and close contacts were being traced.

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Where India stands in global Covid-19 spread

An average of nearly 22,000 new cases was recorded in India every day in the week ending December 27, according to HT’s Covid-19 dashboard.

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Gold Price Rises by Rs 480 to Reach Rs 50,210; Silver Price Stands at Rs 68,900

According to HDFC Securities, gold prices on Monday increased Rs 185 to Rs 49,757 per 10 gram in the national capital. In the global market, the yellow metal traded at $1,885 per ounce.

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Gold Gains On Softer Dollar; U.S. Senate Pandemic Aid Vote Eyed

Gold inched higher on Tuesday as a softer dollar underpinned the metal, with market participants looking forward to a U.S. Senate vote on increased pandemic aid.

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Delhi Airport says it's ready for Covid vaccine distribution challenge

New Delhi’s airport -- Indira Gandhi International -- will be a main handling point and has facilities to store 2.7 million vials of vaccine at 2-to-8 degrees Celsius.

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5 killed, 6 injured as SUV overturns on highway in Rajasthan's Kota

The Kota rural police informed that an SUV carrying 14 passengers was on its way to Kaithoon town of Kota from Baran when it overturned on Baran-Kota National Highway no 27.

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News updates from Hindustan Times: Dummy vaccination to be carried out on day 2...

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

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Kin of journalists who died of Covid-19 may get up to Rs5 lakh

The information and broadcasting ministry’s Press Information Bureau has compiled a list of around two dozen journalists for the purpose

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Covid-19: Dummy vaccination to be carried out on day 2 of dry run today

While Monday’s exercise included mock registration of volunteers, officials said that Tuesday is when they will be called for the vaccination drill.

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Resolve medical, provident fund issues before privatisation: Air India union

In January this year, the government invited bids for selling 100% of its holding in Air India and its international budget arm Air India Express Ltd

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426 'rogue' lending apps currently on Play Store: Citizens' collective

Many of these apps, researchers say, indulge in "abusive lending practices” and seek wide-ranging intrusive permissions from users.

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WFH works, but offices will reopen cautiously

Worldwide surveys of Siemens employees confirmed their desire for greater flexibility and for personalised solutions when it comes to deciding where they work.

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Pandemic brings webstores into limelight

“Brands have also started investing in customer acquisitions,” said Nitin Chhabra, chief executive of omni-channel enabler Ace Turtle that manages the webstores of Fossil, Lifestyle, Michael Kors, Skechers and DKNY among other labels.

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Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari confirms Tesla's India entry in 2021

The Elon Musk-backed company will resume bookings for its electric cars in India next month and deliveries will begin by the end of the first quarter of FY22.

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PMC Bank scam case: ED asks Sanjay Raut's wife to appear before it today

In September last year, the RBI had capped the withdrawal limit and restricted the activities of the PMC Bank after an alleged fraud of Rs 4,355 crore came to light.

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Farmers protest LIVE updates: No sixth round of talks between govt-farm unions ...

Farmers protest LIVE updates: On Monday, the government wrote a letter to the farmers, inviting them for talks at 2 pm on December 30.

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Veterans pick up pen to decode Wipro’s 75-year-young journey

As Wipro turns 75, its first few employees are getting together to write a book on their experience, of working with its founder chairman Azim Premji and its journey so far.

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Asian Shares Rise On U.S. Stimulus Fix, Nikkei Hits 30-year High

Asian shares jumped on Tuesday, with Japanese stocks hitting a 30year high, as hopes that a longawaited U.S. pandemic relief package would be expanded and a Brexit trade deal supported investor risk appetite.

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Trump Administration Bolsters Order Barring U.S. Investment In Chinese Firms

The Trump administration on Monday strengthened an executive order barring U.S. investors from buying securities of alleged Chinese militarycontrolled companies, following disagreement among U.S. agencies about how tough to make the directive.

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Show HN: Track and trace cargo across major shipping lines https://ift.tt/2WSgOgs December 29, 2020 at 05:22AM

Post-Covid economic recovery: Can the rich also hurt growth?

Because the rich save more, they bring in the bulk of domestic sources of investment, especially equity and debt.

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Last surviving bodyguard of Dalai Lama dies in Minnesota

Born in 1939, Anen Dawa was only 15 when he joined the personal army of the Dalai Lama in Norbulingka, Tibet.

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Hanumantha Rao demands police protection citing threat to life from Revanth Reddy's...

In a letter to the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Mahender Reddy Gar, Rao said that he started getting calls from an unknown number from the afternoon of December 25.

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Alibaba Increases Share Repurchase Programme To $10 Billion, Shares Fall

Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd listed in Hong Kong fell on Monday over 7% to HK$212.20 ($27.37) after the company raised its share repurchase programme to $10 billion from $6 billion.

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Asian Stocks Advance After Trump Signs $900B Aid Package

Asian stock markets rose Monday after President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion economic aid package, helping to reduce uncertainty as governments reimpose travel and business curbs in response to a new coronavirus variant.

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Japan November Factory Output Growth Stalls After Rising For Five Months

Japan's industrial output growth stalled in November after rising for five months, underscoring the fragile nature of the global economic recovery due to a recent resurgence in COVID19 infections.

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PM Modi to flag off 100th Kisan Rail today as anti-farm law protests enter day ...

The train will run between Sangola in Maharashtra and West Bengal’s Shalimar and will be flagged off virtually at 4:30 pm.

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Will snatch Rae Bareli as well in 2024: Smiti Irani messages Congress

Keeping up the attack on the Gandhi family, Union minister Smriti Irani dared Rahul Gandhi for a debate on the farmers’ issue and raised questions about Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s proposed Kisan Yatra in UP, describing it as a stunt.

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Cold wave likely from Tuesday, IMD issues health warning

'Cold wave' conditions are likely in isolated pockets over Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh from December 30

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'We leave walkie-talkies on at night too... ours is a 24x7 job': How Devinder Singh...

Davinder Singh is a part of the 30-member stage management committee at the protest site. For Singh, the day starts at 4 am when the committee members gather and start setting up the stage for the day.

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Farmers' protest: With three daughters and son, Paramjit Kaur look out for anti-social...

Paramjit Kaur keeps vigil during the night. “We stay up talking to one another and look out for mischievous elements which may want to disrupt the protest in some manner,” she said.

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Snowfall at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine; rains lash Jammu

The snowfall on the Trikuta Hills, including at the ‘Bhawan’ (sanctum sanctorum) of started around 5.30 pm and lasted for nearly half-an-hour, the officials said.

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Cold wave: IMD issues health warning, suggests action in case of prolonged expo...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that North India will witness severe cold wave along with dense fog from Tuesday.

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'Locals shouldn't be disgusted': How farmers are keeping Singhu border neat and...

Jaggi and his friends took up this task when they realised that the while langars were being organised on a large scale, the farmers were not doing anything about the garbage. “Local residents had begun complaining,” said Jaggi.

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Risk investors pour in $9.3 billion in 2020 to back Indian startups despite Covid-19 woes

The overall funding amount raised is higher than in 2016 and 2017; more than $1.5 billion invested in December alone.

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What the $*#@)($ is Happening with Bitcoin's Insane Record Run? It's Worth More than Visa, Mastercard

Bitcoin passed $20,000 for the first time just 11 days ago. Now it's knocking at $30,000's door.

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Farmers'protest LIVE updates: Anti-farm laws' stir enters day 33

Farmers’ protest LIVE updates: The farmers’ unions have suggested to the government that the sixth round of talks to break the deadlock take place at 11 am on December 29.

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Covid-19: Seven months after fleeing lockdown, migrant worker says 'don't have courage...

Ajurm lifted bricks and carried mixture of cement and sand for Rs 350-400 a day in a construction site in KK Nagar area of Chennai. Her mason husband earned Rs 700 and son another Rs 400 as a painter.

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Congress foundation day: Show of solidarity with farmers' protest, 'Tiranga Yatra'...

The party, which has been speaking up in support of the farmers agitating against the three farm bills on the borders of the national Capital, will also focus on extending solidarity with them as part of its foundation day celebrations.

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'Covid crisis pushed us to the very limit', says the woman who took the pandemic...

Mother to a seven-year-old girl , Sahoo spent 2020 fighting the twin battles of undernutrition and the virus, all at a paltry monthly salary of Rs 7,500.

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7 killed, 20 injured as bus rams into truck in Assam

The accident happened at Chataguri near Panbari area under the jurisdiction of Bogribari police station.

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Loan apps fraud: Chinese woman among 3 arrested by Telangana police

The trio was arrested based on a complaint by a city- based person that he was harassed by the online loan app firms over repayment with higher rate of interest, police said.

source https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/loan-apps-fraud-chinese-woman-among-3-arrested-by-telangana-police/story-CNCb3XNUTTUWjbCSEGMwFN.html

Madhya Pradesh Assembly's winter session put off due to Covid-19

“The three-day session has been postponed due to the Covid-19 situation. The three days (of the session which will be now washed out) will be added in the Budget session, which would be a lengthy one,” Legislative Assembly’s Principal Secretary AP Singh told reporters.

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Chinese Banks To Feel Fund-raising Pain As Investors Fear Bad Loans

Chinese banks are expected to face headwinds raising funds next year as profitconscious investors cling to the sidelines, expecting a wave of bad loans to hammer the sector and erode already slimming margins.

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FPIs Pumped in Rs 60,094 Crore in December So Far

According to the depositories data, FPIs invested a net Rs 56,643 crore into equities and Rs 3,451 crore into debt instruments between December 124. The total net investment during the period under review stood at Rs 60,094 crore.

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In Cairn Judgement Against India, Hague Court Cites PM Modi's Statement Pledging Not to Use Retrospective Tax

In the order, the tribunal, which consisted of one member appointed by the Indian government, said the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 2014 "election manifesto criticised the preceding government for having unleashed 'tax terrorism' and 'uncertainty', which 'negatively impacted the investment climate'."

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Govt Shells Out Rs 22,087 Crore as Interest Towards Recapitalisation Bonds for Banks

According to official document, the interest payment by the government surged three times to Rs 16,285.99 crore to PSBs as they have been holding these papers.

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Live: India's youth blessed with 'Can Do' spirit, PM says on Mann Ki Baat

In the previous edition of the monthly radio programme, PM Modi had emphasised on strong, vibrant and active alumni network.

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Haryana municipal elections updates: Polling underway amid strict Covid norms

“The elections will be held for the Ambala, Panchkula and Sonipat municipal corporations; Rewari municipal council and municipal committees of Sampla in Rohtak, Dharuhera in Rewari and Ukalana in Hisar districts, officials had told news agency PTI on Friday.

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MP govt's bill against forced conversions exempts re-conversions

Madhya Pradesh home minister reasoned that reconversions will not be a punishable offence under the new proposed law because it is more a realisation of a mistake than a crime.

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'Water cannon or bluster, keep walking': Rahul Gandhi tweets a poem to target Centre...

The former Congress president, along with other party leaders like Ghulam Nabi Azad and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, visited Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 24. They submitted a memorandum having two crore signatures to President Ram Nath Kovind demanding repeal of the farm laws.

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As India logs lowest Covid cases since July, a look at the declining trend in s...

On Sunday, 18,732 cases were added to the nationwide tally, which have been the lowest since July. The daily fatality count has remained below 300 since Saturday. The Union health ministry pointed out that all states and Union territories (UTs) in the country have a recovery rate of more than 95 per cent, adding that India’s cumulative recoveries are highest in the world.

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Protesting farmers extend toll-free movement in Haryana indefinitely

Protesting Haryana farmers say the toll plazas will remain free of charge for commute as long as the protests at Delhi borders last.

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Here are Some Easy Ways to Increase your SBI Credit Card Limit

A credit card limit is the maximum amount of money that a cardholder is allowed to spend using the card. The banks generally fix a lower limit for first time applicants and gradually enhance after gaining confidence.

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British PM Sold Out Fish In Brexit Trade Deal, Fishermen Say

British fishermen said on Saturday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had sold out fish stocks to the European Union with a Brexit trade deal that gives EU boats significant access to the United Kingdom's rich fishing waters.

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India records 18,732 new cases of Covid-19, daily fatality count goes down to 2...

A surge in recoveries along with lower new cases has resulted in a consistent decline in the active cases of Covid-19 and low mortality, according to the ministry. India’s cumulative recoveries stand at 95.78 per cent.

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'No change needed in treatment protocol', says Covid task force after discussions...

It was emphasised at the meeting of the task force that since the UK variant strain is implicated to cause increased transmissibility of the virus, it is critical to identify individuals infected with this strain and adequately contain them to prevent its transmission in India.

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Vehicles with caste stickers to be seized in UP: Report

According to Hindustan Times’ sister publication Hindustan, the transport department has launched the drive after instructions from the Prime Minister’s Office.

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Year-ender UK: India, Indians figured more in pandemic, politics, protests

The elevation of persons of Indian origin in the British politics reflected success not only for the 1.5 million-strong Indian diaspora but also for the UK’s policies of multiculturalism.

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'No discipline in TMC': Suvendu Adhikari after joining BJP

The BJP is the world’s largest political party and dedicated to the service of the nation, Suvendu Adhikari said at a felicitation programme for those who quit the ruling TMC to join the saffron party.

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News updates from Hindustan Times: First ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness...

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

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Covid-19 updates: Canada, Sweden add first cases of new variant, UK sees tougher...

Millions of residents in the UK are witnessing tougher coronavirus measures since Saturday, with Northern Ireland and Scotland demanding tighter restrictions in order to halt the spread of the new variant of the virus. People placed under England’s top level of restrictions — Tier 4 — increased by 6 million on Saturday to 24 million in total.

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Farmers' protest LIVE Updates: BKU leader receives threatening call, FIR regist...

It has been over one month, since farmers have been camping at border points in Delhi and protesting against the agriculture reforms passed by the Parliament in September. Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava visited the Singhu border on Saturday to take stock of the law and order situation at one of the largest protest sites in the national capital.

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'Don't drink alcohol, get indoors', says IMD as North India braces for severe cold...

In its latest impact-based advisory, the IMD said “severe” cold wave is expected over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and northern Rajasthan from December 29.

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PM Modi to address last 'Mann Ki Baat' of this year today

On Friday, the PM asked for suggestions for his address and asked the people to reach out to him on the MyGov website, NaMo mobile application or record their messages over the phone. 

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Keep in touch with opposition in Bihar, Congress' Adhir advises Nitish after Arunachal...

In Arunachal Pradesh, Kumar’s party had won seven seats in the assembly polls held last year and become the main opposition group while the BJP, his coalition partner in Bihar, had achieved power. Six of those seven JD(U) MLAs joined the saffron party on Friday.

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Railways installs devices in trains to assist drivers in foggy conditions

The visibility test object is placed at a distance of 180 metres from the starter and if it is not visible to the station master or the station superintendent, fog conditions are declared.

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Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves Dharma Swatantrya (Religious Freedom) Bill 2020

Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while batting for the bill, had called it his government’s Beti Bachao Abhiyan or save the daughter mission.

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Prakash Javadekar challenges Rahul Gandhi, DMK for debate on farm laws

“Rahul Gandhi suddenly said you will (Centre government) have to withdraw the new farm laws. I am giving him an open challenge for a debate, whether the laws are good, in the interest of farmers or not. I am giving challenge to Rahul Gandhi and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to debate,” Javadekar said while addressing farmers in Chennai.

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4G ban extended in Jammu and Kashmir till January 8; Udhampur, Ganderbal exempt...

Earlier, the ban on 4G services was imposed till December 25 by the administration. Friday’s order said that internet speed will continue to be restricted to 2G apart from the districts of Udhampur and Ganderbal- where internet connectivity will be made available without any speed-related restrictions

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India records 22,273 new Covid-19 infections in last 24 hours, 3.4% lower than yesterday;...

Kerala on Friday reported over 5,000 cases with the test positivity rate touching 11.4 per cent.

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China sells 50 armed drones to Pakistan, begins psy-ops. It's a reminder

Resorting to psychological warfare, the Chinese media said that Indian ground formations will be simply unable to parry an attack by large number of armed drones.

source https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/chinese-pla-tries-to-psyche-indian-army-by-supplying-armed-drones-to-pak/story-tySb4UnKimFUYIxJdP3xGL.html

MNS workers allegedly vandalise Amazon warehouse in Pune

MNS had recently written a letter to Amazon chief asking him to include Marathi language as an option on their website for Maharashtra customers.

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Bihar Police Steno ASI admit card released, here's direct link

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Kerala engineering colleges to reopen on January 4

With the government giving the green signal to reopen colleges in the state, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University here has decided to reopen its colleges on January 4.

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