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1.Washington: President Joe Biden has invited around 110 countries to a virtual summit on democracy in December, including major Western allies but also Iraq, India and Pakistan, according to a list posted on the State Department website on Tuesday.China, the United States' principal rival, is not invited, while Taiwan is -- a move that risks angering Beijing.-ndtv.com

2.US special envoy for Afghanistan Thomas West is set to visit Qatar next week to hold talks with the Taliban."I can confirm that next week Special Representative for Afghanistan Tom West will return to Doha for two weeks of meetings with Taliban leaders there," State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a press briefing on Tuesday (local time).-hindustantimes.com

3.Russia's defence minister on Tuesday accused US bombers of rehearsing a nuclear strike on Russia from two different directions earlier this month and complained that the planes had come within 20 km (12.4 miles) of the Russian border.The accusation comes at a time of high tension between Washington and Moscow over Ukraine.-hindustantimes.com

4.It's important that all democracies work together and ensure that cryptocurrency (bitcoin) doesn't end up in wrong hands,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said on 18 November while delivering the keynote at the inaugural Sydney Dialogue.Taking his message further, the government will introduce the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2021 in the Winter Session of Parliament, which is slated to begin on 29 November.-firstpost.com

5.Booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine are not needed in India right now, focus needs to be on increasing vaccine coverage, AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Tuesday evening. He also said the possibility of a “huge third wave” is “declining each passing day”.-theindianexpress.com

6.Tata Power Solar, the solar arm of the Tata group is planning to invest Rs 3,000 crore in setting up a four giga watt integrated solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district, The group is reportedly in the final stages of consolidating the deal with the Tamil Nadu government to set up the solar plant in Gangaikondan.-moneycontrol.com

7.Even as the agitating farmers today reiterated their six-point charter of demands at a mahapanchayat in Lucknow, BKU leader Rakesh Tikait accused the Centre of trying to divide the farmers. “They did the right thing by withdrawing the laws but tried to divide us, saying they had failed to convince a section of farmers on the usefulness of the laws,” he said, referring to the PM’s big announcement on Gurpurb.-The Tribune

8.Leisure Hotels Group (LHG), an experiential resort chain present across scenic destinations in Northern India & Goa is offering an array of special packages for Christmas & New Year, ahead of the year-end celebrations.The group expects the upcoming festive season to be big with holiday resolutions and offers serene & beautiful destinations that make for a perfect escape with family & friends.-hotelierindia.com

9.Hurrem’s, India’s first-ever authentic Turkish baklava brand, is celebrating its second anniversary in India. To express their gratitude for the guests’ continued appreciation and support, Hurrem’s will be marking the occasion by offering its entire range of baklava, Kurabiye, Ceviz Raya, Chocolate Halwa and all dine-in items at a limited period 30% off on 23rd and 24th November2021. -hospitalitybiz.com

10.Indian Hotels Company (IHCL)said on Tuesday that Taal Kutir Convention Centre, one of Kolkata’s largest MICE and banqueting venues, will open on December 1, 2021. Spread over 4645.152 sq metres of space, it is located in the heart of Eco Park.-Bussiness Standard

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