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Navigating uncertainty: Federal Reserve's rate cut amid data shadows and policy fractures

As Powell navigates dissents and data deserts, the Fed's post-meeting statement and projections will crystallize whether 2026 dawns with easing or endurance. Watch for upward GDP revisions and sticky inflation dots; they portend a pause that could redefine the soft landing.

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Economically productive FTAs and PTAs? Surge in new FTAs

True productivity mandates 95 percent reciprocal tariff demolition, ironclad investment bindings, relaxed origins rules, and robust safeguards against surges. Fuse this with Rs 25,000 crore export propulsion through 2031 for high-tech niches.

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Centralising India's higher education: Constitutional and policy examination of proposed HECI

The proposed HECI framework could help rationalise regulation, modernise academic structures and improve quality if built on transparent, federal and autonomous foundations.

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K'taka Congress crisis: Yathindra reiterates 'no leadership change' stand, denies tussle for CM post

The statement has gained significance as the issue has taken a serious turn following Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar's demand for clarification from the Chief Minister. CM Siddaramaiah has consistently maintained that he will abide by the high command's decision regarding any leadership change.

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Chaos continues at Chennai airport due to IndiGo disruptions

The cancellations included 24 departures and 12 arrivals, adding to the growing frustration of passengers who have been dealing with repeated delays and uncertainty since the beginning of the month.

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CBI dismantles digital arrest fraud network; cases filed against 13

The case was registered suo motu by the CBI to comprehensively investigate ten significant incidents of Digital Arrest scams reported across the country, amid a steep rise in such offences.

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Aadhaar OTP verification now in 322 trains for online Tatkal booking, 3 crore fake user IDs busted

Aadhaar-based OTP for Tatkal bookings at reservation counters has also been introduced in a phased manner, now implemented in 211 trains (as of December 4). As a result, the confirmed Tatkal ticket availability time has increased in about 95 per cent of the 96 popular trains, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha in a written reply to a question.

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Indian Army mounts massive rescue effort after truck plunges into gorge in Arunachal Pradesh, 21 missing

The accident, believed to have occurred on the night of December 8 near KM 40, came to light only late on December 10 when the lone survivor managed to reach the Chipra GREF Camp and alerted authorities.

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President Murmu arrives in Manipur on maiden visit; to unveil multiple projects

The President was accorded a guard of honour on her arrival. Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel, Chief Security Advisor to the Manipur government Kuldiep Singh, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh and other senior civil, security and military officials were present at the airport. This is her first visit to the Northeastern state after assuming the office of the President.

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Indian national gets 90-month US sentence for $2.2 million elder fraud

Ligneshkumar H. Patel, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and financial institution fraud and two counts of wire fraud. The court ordered him to pay more than $2 million in restitution, the Department of Justice said.

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Poland confers high civilian honor on Bengaluru's Honorary Consul Raghu C.R.

Poland has conferred the prestigious Bene Merito distinction on Bengaluru's Honorary Consul Raghu Channarayapatna Rajappa for his outstanding contributions to strengthening Poland–India ties, especially across Karnataka's tech, cultural, and academic sectors.

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Terror funding case: SC defers Kashmir separatist leader Shabir Shah's bail plea to Jan 7

His name was included in the second supplementary charge sheet filed by the NIA on October 4, 2019. When the matter was taken up, counsel for the NIA sought that the proceedings be deferred to January, informing the top court that Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta was occupied in a part-heard matter before another Bench and was therefore unavailable.

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India assails Pakistan's 'trade and transit terrorism' against Afghanistan

India's Permanent Representative P. Harish told the Security Council on Wednesday (local time), "Such open threats and acts of war against a fragile and vulnerable, LLDC (Land-Locked Developing Country group) nation trying to rebuild in difficult circumstances constitute a blatant violation of the UN Charter and international law."

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CM Vijayan confident of LDF win as Kerala votes in 2nd phase of local body polls

After casting his vote at the Cherikkal Junior Basic School in Kattilapeedika, the Chief Minister told reporters that feedback from the ground suggested a broad consolidation in favour of the LDF, including in areas traditionally aligned with the UDF.

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India 'defining partner of 21st century', key to counter China: US lawmakers urge tie reset

Opening a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia hearing on the US–India strategic partnership on Wednesday (local time), Chairman Congressman Bill Huizenga said the relationship "is no longer just important. It is a defining relationship of the 21st century", adding that "if America wants a free Indo-Pacific... our partnership with India is critical."

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