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How Trump plans to make trade partners sweat with 'ERS'
President-elect Donald Trump plans to establish an External Revenue Service (ERS) on his first day in office. The ERS will target tariffs, duties, and revenues from foreign sources to alleviate domestic taxation. Major trading partners like Canada, Mexico, China, and the EU are expected to be impacted.
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Pilgrim from Nirmal district charred to death as tourist bus goes up in flames in Uttar Pradesh
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TRAI releases recommendations on “regulatory framework for ground-based broadcasters”
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Kawasi Lakhma cries conspiracy as ED arrests ex-Cong min in liquor scam case
Chhattisgarh Congress legislator Kawasi Lakhma has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged liquor scam. He was remanded to ED custody for six days. Lakhma claims the case is a conspiracy by senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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IBC to commence production of lithium-ion battery in nine months; to export 20% of its production
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Anganwadi centres in Kodungaiyur surrounded by dead rats, garbage, hazardous waste
A social activist said, “Several representations were made to the GCC and Social Welfare Department to clean the spots regularly and assign helpers for the centres. But no action has been taken so far.”
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'Clear message': US takes 3 Indian entities off curb list, adds 11 from China; what it means
The US bureau of industry and security removed three Indian entities from its Entity List while adding 11 Chinese entities due to national security concerns. The removal facilitates US-India energy cooperation, while the additions highlight consequences for aiding Chinese military development.
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Doctors’ group in West Bengal questions passing of blame on medicos in expired saline administration
This comes after West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant said in a statement that doctors did not follow protocol in the Medinipur woman’s death
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POCSO case against Yediyurappa cannot be quashed as victim’s statement has to be tested during trial as she is the lone eyewitness: CID tells Karnataka High Court
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BBMP disables download option for approved building plans on its website
The civic boday is also not allowing citizens to download licences issued for construction
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West Bengal government pegs Gangasagar pilgrims figures over a crore, RTI contradicts claim
A RTI response had pointed out that, pointed out that about 4.57 lakh vessel tickets were sold from January 10 to January 16, 2024, during the Gangasagar mela last year
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Easy access to clean toilets a basic right, essential for human dignity, says Supreme Court judgment
Supreme Court directs construction of gender-sensitive toilets in courts, tribunals across the country, seeks status report in four months
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Posing as a customer care executive, conman dupes senior citizen of ₹94,000
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Put on hold draft UGC regulations, Chief Minister urges Union Education Minister
Pinarayi conveys State’s concern over the move to consider appointing persons lacking teaching and research experience in universities as Vice-Chancellors
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Prohibitory orders in place as tiger scare grips Pulpally in Wayanad
Rapid response team is camping at the spot to capture the elusive animal
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Hebbalkar cannot claim credit for Congress office construction, says Ramesh Jarkiholi
I spent ₹1.27 crore for the land and construction of the building in Belagavi, the former Minister says
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