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A $4-trillion economy is a certainty this year: PM's Economic Advisory Council chairman Bibek Debroy

Notwithstanding whatever is happening around the globe, which affects net exports as a growth driver, there is sufficient endogenous momentum. Economic data are normally for fiscal year, not calendar year. Adjusted for calendar year 2024, it is certain India is headed for 7% real growth. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ZIJb3Xn via IFTTT

Sister Wives' Christine Brown and David Woolley wedding: How to watch nuptials? Streaming, platforms, and more

After a quarter-century in a plural marriage with Kody Brown, the patriarch of Sister Wives, Christine Brown is poised to begin a new chapter with her partner, David Woolley. The celebration of Christine and David's wedding will be featured in a two-part special on TLC, offering viewers an intimate glimpse into their love story. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/sjPdl6T via IFTTT

The annual migration of 'Homo NRIensis'

During winter in India, along with migratory birds like Siberian Cranes and Bluethroats, a human species called Homo NRIensis returns. These are Indians living worldwide who flock back, lightly clad, defying the local chill. Distinguished by foreign attire, accents, and accessories, they join family gatherings. The migration's essence lies in warm reunions—a unique diasporic tradition, though its continuity rests on how India feels like home for the newer generation. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/Ow1u2NI via IFTTT

Osama bin Laden: Why one in five of Gen Z has positive view of Al Qaeda terrorist?

Among Gen Z members in the survey on Al Qaeda terrorist Osama Bin Laden, 8% said both the al-Qaeda leader’s views and actions were good, while 23% said his views were good but his actions were bad. Know about the opinion poll conducted after a letter of the terrorist went viral. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/FCYnJsm via IFTTT

Searching for those still left out of welfare schemes: PM

In a video conference with thousands of beneficiaries, he said, "This campaign to connect with the resolve of a developed India is continuously expanding. It has not been even 50 days since the Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra started but till now this Yatra has reached 2.25 lakh villages, a record in itself." from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/DMfLdqc via IFTTT

Karnataka rolls out last Congress guarantee amidst prep for Lok Sabha polls

The Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, officially launched the unemployment assistance scheme "Yuva Nidhi," fulfilling the last of the Congress party's pre-poll guarantees. The scheme promises monetary assistance to graduates and diploma holders, providing financial support for a period of two years or until they find employment or become self-employed. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/2oTWHR5 via IFTTT

Powerball Christmas jackpot: Prize grows to $685 million

Amid the holiday festivities, the Powerball jackpot surges to a staggering $685 million, teasing hopefuls with dreams of a festive windfall. As the drawn numbers elude a jackpot winner, stories of million-dollar victories echo across multiple states. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/mqpuvAI via IFTTT

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu meet PM Modi in Delhi

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Malaysia Airlines flight MH370: Experts claim it could be found in days

Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was a normal flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Everything seemed perfect for the first 40 minutes of Flight MH370. But the flight lost contact and went out of radar all of a sudden. The mystery may be solved soon. Know in detail. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/wo2IbEn via IFTTT

Plane grounded in France for human trafficking probe leaves for India

France has granted permission for a chartered plane carrying 303 Indians, previously grounded on suspicion of human trafficking, to resume its journey. The airline's attorney stated that the plane will transport the majority of stranded passengers back to India. Local authorities worked through Christmas Eve to complete necessary formalities, transforming the airport into a temporary courtroom for emergency hearings. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/09WATj6 via IFTTT

Land-for-Jobs Case: CBI likely to file 'comprehensive' charge sheet

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to file a comprehensive charge sheet in the land-for-jobs case involving former Union minister Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi, and son Tejashwi Yadav. The charge sheet will also highlight the alleged role played by RJD Rajya Sabha member Prem Chand Gupta. Gupta, a close aide of Lalu Prasad, is alleged to have played a key role in illegally purchasing lands through a company to benefit Lalu and his family. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/hom2sM5 via IFTTT

Vedanta Resources extends time till January 2 for bondholders' consent

Vedanta Resources Ltd has extended the deadline for bondholders to express their agreement on the revised terms of the $3.2 billion bonds due between 2024 and 2025, pushing it back to January 2 from the initial deadline of December 27. VRL is seeking bondholders' approval to amend the terms and covenants of its dollar-denominated bonds. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/coEFhxX via IFTTT

US: Pacific storm barreling down on southeast California, bringing flood threats

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4 soldiers killed in J&K as terrorists ambush vehicles

In Thanamandi, Rajouri, area of Jammu and Kashmir, militants ambushed two Army vehicles. Four Army personnel died while three were critically injured in the incident. The troops, dispatched to reinforce a joint search operation against militants, immediately retaliated. Operations are ongoing in the Pir Panchal mountains. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/aLgqX9V via IFTTT

Chinese mourners use AI to digitally resurrect the dead

At a quiet cemetery in eastern China, bereaved father Seakoo Wu pulls out his phone, places it on a gravestone and plays a recording of his son. Bereaved father Wu said Xuanmo "probably would have been willing" to be digitally revived. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/5HCeXuy via IFTTT

Goodbye to these 5 Netflix Originals in January 2024

Netflix bids farewell to Nike Training Videos, I Am Jonas, When Heroes Fly, El Vato, and The Square in January 2024. Fitness, drama, and documentaries—all departing. Catch them before they go! from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/1xjBWQg via IFTTT

Fielding strong candidate from Varanasi against PM Modi discussed at INDIA bloc meet: Sources

Meanwhile, amid murmurs about the Bihar CM being upset about Mamata Banerjee's proposal to make Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge the prime ministerial face of the opposition alliance, the West Bengal CM said on Wednesday she made the proposal as the question of who would be the face of the alliance had been raised repeatedly. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/o8kD2Ny via IFTTT

China: Deadly earthquake rattles northwestern Gansu and Qinghai province

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Marathas won't wait till February for quota; enact law by Dec 24: Jarange tells Maharashtra govt

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange remains steadfast on the December 24 ultimatum issued to the Maharashtra government, insisting that protests will ensue if the reservation is not granted before the deadline. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/7dMIE6V via IFTTT

INDIA bloc meeting: Seat-sharing to be finalised soon, exercise to begin at state-level

The INDIA bloc, gearing up for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, aims to swiftly settle seat-sharing, focusing on state-level arrangements first. Discussions persist on crucial regions like Punjab and Delhi. TMC pushes for a December 31 deadline, while Congress eyes mid-January for resolution. Proposed strategies include specific party leaders for key states. However, sticking points persist in West Bengal, Kerala, Punjab, and Delhi. The coalition emphasizes collective resolution to ensure electoral success, underscoring the urgency of finalizing seat allocation. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/PY9nEOz via IFTTT

UN Security Council moving toward vote to demand aid access for Gaza

The U.S. wants to tone down language on a cessation of hostilities, diplomats said. The draft text, seen by Reuters, currently "calls for an urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities to allow safe and unhindered humanitarian access." from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/HQmcwbi via IFTTT

'BJP cannot sow seeds of discord in Punjab’s fertile land…', says CM Bhagwant Mann

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Parliament security breach: 'We want justice, truth should come out…, says Parl Intruder Sagar Sharma’s father

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Fire Country Season 2: Here’s all you may like to know about cast, release date and time of show

Filming for Fire Country season 2 is underway, revealing cast changes. Season 1 exits include Jade Pettyjohn, Tom Pickett, Fiona Rene, and Zach Tinker, as their storylines concluded. Notably, Rafael De la Fuente joins as Diego, a veteran paramedic/firefighter. Sabina Gadecki returns as Cara, promising intriguing developments. Season 2 premieres February 16 at 9 p.m. ET. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/FZgimw5 via IFTTT

Parliament security breach: Mastermind Lalit Jha arrested in Delhi

Four individuals arrested in connection with the security breach in Parliament have been charged under the anti-terror law UAPA, in addition to sections of the Indian Penal Code. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/yWARhOt via IFTTT

US House Speaker Johnson vs President Joe Biden over Ukraine aid: 'Secure our border first...'

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Govt exempts rice exports to some European nations from inspection certificate for 6 more months

India deferred the mandatory requirement of a certificate of inspection by export inspection agencies for shipping both basmati and non-basmati rice to certain European countries by six more months. EIC is the official export certification body of India which ensures quality and safety of products exported from India. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/FTCitaQ via IFTTT

Timeline of Selena Gomez relationships and love life

Selena Gomez never really hid her relationship status whenever she was in a relationship or when she was single. After almost being single for the entire year now she finally admitted that she is now in a relationship with producer Benny Blanco. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/oBqElQc via IFTTT

Leave The World Behind: Where was the disaster movie filmed? Know about the locations

"Leave the World Behind," the sci-fi psychological thriller released on Netflix in 2023, adapted from Rumaan Alam's 2020 novel, is set against the backdrop of the Sandford family's weekend retreat. Despite the narrative primarily unfolding in a single location, the film's cast and crew employed a strategic use of multiple settings to vividly portray the story. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ABIgp2k via IFTTT

Avatar Frontiers of Pandora review: Alien beauty with awe-inspiring essence of movies

The Avatar game weaves a narrative thread, introducing the players as Na’vi’s child abducted by the oppressive RDA organization. It returns with a Far Cry-style game on PS5 and Xbox Series X that takes all the wonder of the hit movies. Know more about it. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/TZEI3oq via IFTTT

Rajasthan: BJP legislative party to meet in Jaipur tomorrow to select new CM

Jogeshwar Garg stated that all MLAs have been called to Jaipur at 11:00 am, and the registration of BJP MLAs will take place before the meeting. One-to-one interactions with party-appointed observers will follow. The meeting to discuss and finalize the new Chief Minister is scheduled after lunch. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/hzYcCqN via IFTTT

India's rain-hit first T20I against SA called off; Men in Blue's WC combination search to wait

Now, the 'Men in Blue' are left with just five T20Is - two more against the Proteas and three games against Afghanistan at home in January - ahead of next year's showpiece in the West Indies and the USA. In that context, India would have liked to make a head start to their search for a perfect blend at Kingsmead but rain put paid to those hopes temporarily. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/by9dDT7 via IFTTT

Top Holiday Movies for Kids: Check out the complete list of films to stream this festive season

Get ready for the holiday season with heartwarming family movies. From the timeless charm of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" to the festive spirit of "Elf," it is time to check out the carefully curated list, which ensures joy, laughter, and the magic of Christmas. Grab your popcorn, hot cocoa, and enjoy the holiday cheer! from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/oWV4pU3 via IFTTT

No corrupt person will be spared: Union Minister Amit Shah

Amit Shah has said that actions will be taken against those involved in corruption. He said this in connection to Rs 200 crore recovered during an income tax raid at Congress MP Dhiraj Prasad Sahu's premises. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/8BVYCHh via IFTTT

Prepare turners at your own peril: New Aussie skipper Healy dares India

Alyssa Healy said that India would risk themselves by opting for tracks that offer turn as the Australian spinners are on par with their sub-continental counterparts. "I'm actually really intrigued to see as to what sort of wickets they prepare. I think we've got a really, really good spin attack. So do that at your own peril. Don't get me wrong, the Indians have got a strong spin attack as well," Healy was quoted as saying by 'Sydney Morning Herald'. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/ZMEcnRm via IFTTT

Is Sophie Turner in a relationship with Peregrine Pearson? The duo engage in PDA amid ongoing divorce drama

Amid the ongoing divorce proceedings with Joe Jonas, "Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner appears to have found new love, publicly confirming her romance with Peregrine "Perry" John Dickinson Pearson. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/jvVJk5T via IFTTT

Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals: IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has allowed Russians and Belarusians to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics as neutrals without flags, emblems, or anthems. This decision follows Russia's initial ban on international competition following the invasion of Ukraine last year. The IOC has since recommended that international sports federations allow Russian and Belarusian competitors to return to most events. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/wlMP3ds via IFTTT

Centre sanctions Rs 625.61 crore for building strategically important road in Arunachal

Taking to X, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "In Arunachal Pradesh, an allocation of Rs 625.61 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of an intermediate lane road with hard shoulders, spanning 53.04 kilometers from Tato to Monigong section of National Highway 913, also known as the Frontier Highway. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/lEHUfjd via IFTTT

McDonald's plots rapid growth with 10,000 new stores

McDonald's laid out plans to increase the user base of its loyalty program to 250 million customers by 2027, from 150 million currently, putting it on track to deliver $45 billion in annual sales. The program currently generates over $20 billion in system-wide sales. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/lfiSpdk via IFTTT

NCERT does not differentiate between 'India' and 'Bharat': MoS Education tells Rajya Sabha

"Article 1 of the Constitution of India states that 'India', that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States'. India's Constitution recognises both 'India' and 'Bharat' as the official names of the country which can be used interchangeably. NCERT duly acknowledges this spirit as enshrined in our Constitution and does not differentiate between the two," she said. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/tMvxHB1 via IFTTT

US private sector job growth slows in November

The slowdown in jobs creation is likely to be viewed favorably by policymakers at the US Federal Reserve, who are looking to cool the economy and cut inflation while avoiding a damaging recession. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/GlInPr3 via IFTTT

'True Detective' Season 4: New trailer reveals chilling Alaskan mystery in latest season

True Detective: Night Country's trailer showcases detectives Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro probing the disappearance of eight scientists in Alaska's unending darkness. Jodie Foster and Kali Reis lead the cast, unraveling haunting truths amid the icy backdrop. Showrunner Issa López helms this chilling narrative, exploring the detectives' internal struggles. With eerie iconography and a stellar ensemble, the fourth season promises a gripping dive into Alaskan mysteries. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/BbSfKtv via IFTTT

Taylor Swift tops People's 'Most Intriguing People of the Year' list; check others who share the spotlight with her

Aaron Dessner, frontman for the rock band The National told 'People', about Taylor Swift's work ethic, sharing that he had never seen anyone wait on her. Describing her as a hardworking person, Dessner recounted instances of Swift personally cooking breakfast and dinner when he stayed at her house. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/FB3owjA via IFTTT

'Didn't Like Doing Crimes': Elon Musk Reveals He Will Never Play GTA 6

Elon Musk revealed in a recent post on X that he couldn’t bring himself to finish playing the wildly popular GTA 5, which has sold a staggering 190 million copies since 2015. Musk openly stated that he didn’t like doing crimes. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/LC096Y7 via IFTTT

SRK shows proud dad support for Suhana Khan's debut in 'The Archies' T-shirt

On the red carpet, Shah Rukh, accompanied by wife Gauri, mother-in-law Savita Chibber, and sons Aryan and Abram, presented a united front. The family donned coordinated black outfits, with Shah Rukh sporting a customised t-shirt featuring 'The Archies' and Suhana stealing the spotlight in a stunning red sequin gown. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/P5S7UIH via IFTTT

Who's running for President of the United States? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates

Candidates range from former President Donald Trump and Indian-American entreprenuer Vivek Ramaswamy to the likes of environmental activist Jill Stein and former President John Kennedy's nephew Robert F Kennedy Jr. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/KmBCvT7 via IFTTT

India, Maldives core group created at Modi-Muizzu meet to discuss Indian platforms

Modi met Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, last Friday on the sidelines of COP-28 Summit in the UAE. The two leaders also discussed ways to further deepen their partnership. In this regard, they agreed to set up a core group. "The Maldivian side has acknowledged the utility of these platforms. The fact that it is an important segment of bilateral development partnership is recognised by both sides. Discussions on how to keep them operational are ongoing. The core group that both sides have agreed to set up will look at details of how to take this forward," a source informed. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/kSznaVA via IFTTT

MP Election Results: 'Will analyze loopholes…' Kamal Nath concedes defeat in Madhya Pradesh Polls

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GTA on Netflix: How to play the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy on the streaming platform? Check details

Netflix is set to revolutionize the streaming landscape by bringing the legendary GTA or Grand Theft Auto trilogy to its platform. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is scheduled for release this December. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/o8IrW1K via IFTTT

Poll results build momentum for over 350 seats in LS elections: ​Himanta Biswa Sarma

​"I bow down to the people for giving us this mandate & reaffirming their faith in the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. "These results will build a momentum to secure 350+ seats in the Lok Sabha, ensuring a third term for Adarniya Modi ji," the chief minister said in a post on X. He said one can only feel humbled and bow before the people of India for giving such a decisive mandate to the party. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/0hgrZ3X via IFTTT

Govt may consider 2nd phase of Urban Livelihoods Mission

The Union Cabinet is set to consider a proposal for the second version of the urban livelihoods mission, which aims to provide skill development and credit facilities to the urban poor, according to officials. The revamped Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) has already received approval from the Expenditure Finance Commission. The new version of the mission will build upon the lessons learned from the previous version, with a particular focus on addressing the differences between rural and urban areas from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/qhOvXC7 via IFTTT

Young Sheldon star Iain Armitage’s Instagram post sparks speculation of this character’s return in Season 7

Iain Armitage, the young actor bringing the titular character to life in Young Sheldon, stirs anticipation among fans with a recent Instagram post alongside a character from school. Here’s everything we know about it. from News-Economic Times https://ift.tt/qfIU5JZ via IFTTT