1.US President Biden invites Ukraine's Zelenskiy to White House for Dec 12 meeting: U.S. President Joe Biden has invited Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to a meeting at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing war against Russia and the "vital importance" of continued U.S. support of their defense efforts. The White House in a statement on Sunday said the two will discuss the "urgent needs" facing Ukraine. The meeting comes as the White House looks to strike an agreement with Congress that would provide military aid for Ukraine and Israel.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-president-biden-invites-ukraines-zelenskiy-to-white-house-for-dec-12-meeting-11702255605974.html
2.Argentina's new president vows to take tough measures to control inflation:Argentina's Javier Milei was sworn in on Sunday, warning the country to brace itself for painful austerity measures as he seeks to cut spending and curb triple-digit inflation, all with empty coffers. The 53-year-old libertarian economist broke with tradition to address thousands of supporters from the steps of Congress, who waved flags and chanted "freedom!" and "chainsaw!" in reference to the power tool he carried around while campaigning to symbolize spending cuts. "There is no money," said Milei, vowing to put an end to "decades of decadence" by his overspending predecessors who he said had left him "the worst inheritance" of any prior government.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/argentinas-new-president-vows-to-take-tough-measures-to-control-inflation-101702230024958.html
3.Australia to Tighten Visa Rules for Intl Students; Tougher English Tests and More to Fix 'Broken System': Australia is set to tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers that could halve its migrant intake over the next two years as the government looks to overhaul what it said was a “broken” migration system.As per the new plan, international students would need to secure higher ratings on English tests and there would be more scrutiny on a student’s second visa application that would prolong their stay.“Our strategy will bring migration numbers back to normal,” Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said during a media briefing. “But it’s not just about numbers. It’s not just about this moment and the experience of migration our country is having at this time. This is about Australia’s future.”
https://www.news18.com/world/australia-to-tighten-visa-rules-for-intl-students-tougher-english-tests-and-more-to-fix-broken-system-8698735.html
4.COP28 sees many firsts — From sustainable fashion show to faith pavilion | Top 5 picks:This year's Conference of the Parties or COP28 saw many firsts. From organising the COP's first-ever "Health Day" to hosting "the first-ever COP ministerial dialogue on building water-resilient food systems" — there were many events and “landmark" moments that embraced COP28 climate summit. Moreover, the first-ever Global Stocktake on climate change is also set to conclude at COP28.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/cop28-sees-many-firsts-sustainable-fashion-show-health-day-faith-pavilion-top-five-picks-11702229006541.html?utm_source=taboola_widget&utm_medium=taboola_widget&utm_campaign=article_detail_page
5.PM Modi to Launch 'Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth' on Monday: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ’Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth” via video-conferencing on Monday. During the programme, Modi will also address vice-chancellors of universities, heads of institutes and faculty members in workshops organised at Raj Bhawans across the country, which will symbolise the start of the initiative, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Sunday.The PMO said Modi’s vision is to actively involve the younger generation in the formulation of national plans, priorities and goals for the country.
https://www.news18.com/india/pm-modi-to-launch-viksit-bharat-2047-voice-of-youth-on-monday-8698146.html
6.The three Bills on reservation in Jammu & Kashmir :On December 6, the Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 amending the reservation quotas in Jammu & Kashmir. There are two more Bills on the dock which alter the list of communities under Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC), expanding the quotas to many more communities.The first piece of legislation — Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 — seeks to amend the term ‘weak and under-privileged classes (social castes)’ in the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 to ‘Other Backward Classes’, expanding the reservation to many more communities.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/the-three-bills-on-reservation-in-jammu-kashmir-explained/article67098856.ece
7.Nitish Kumar Demands Special Status To Bihar At Key Meet Chaired By Amit Shah:Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday raised before Union Home Minister Amit Shah his long-standing demand for grant of special category status to the state.At the 26th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council here, chaired by Mr Shah, Mr Kumar also hoped that the Centre will consider the request for placing in the ninth schedule of the Constitution the state's recent legislations by which quotas for deprived castes were raised from 50 per cent to 65 per cent.The Ninth Schedule of the Constitution includes a list of Central and state laws that cannot be challenged in courts. In 1992, the Supreme Court capped reservations for the backward classes at 50 per cent.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/eastern-zonal-council-meet-nitish-kumar-demands-special-status-to-bihar-at-key-meet-chaired-by-amit-shah-4651697
8.Mumbai Airport Best In Asia Pacific For Services: Gautam Adani: Mumbai airport has won the distinction of being the best in the Asia Pacific region for services, according to the globally recognised Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme of the Airports Council International (ACI).Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, which runs Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), in a post on X said Mumbai airport is redefining excellence in aviation."Adani's Mumbai Airport is redefining excellence in aviation! It's now the best in Asia Pacific for Services according to ASQ, in the 40M+ passenger category. With a remarkable feat of handling 1,032 flights in a single day on one runway, we are also leading in Sustainability," Mr Adani said in the post.
https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-airport-best-in-asia-pacific-for-services-gautam-adani-4649244
9.CIABC applauds Manipur’s decision to remove the alcohol ban:The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), the highest authority in the Indian alcohol industry, has praised the Manipur government’s decision to lift the ban on alcohol. It has also urged the Bihar government to lift prohibition in order to strengthen the state’s economy, put an end to the illegal trade in subpar alcohol, and prevent tragedies related to hooch. Vinod Giri, Director General, CIABC, said, “By ending the over three-decade-long prohibition, the Manipur government has taken a positive step forward which would not only earn Rs 600-700 crore as annual tax revenues, but also help tackle the menace of the sale of illegal liquor and the spread of drugs.-
https://hospitalitybizindia.com/news-track/news/ciabc-applauds-manipurs-decision-to-remove-the-alcohol-ban/
10.Fortune Hotels signs agreement to operate two upscale hotels in Kochi: Fortune Hotels, a member of the ITC hotel group, announced the inking of its latest operating agreements for two Fortune Park brownfield projects in Kochi –one each in Athani and Kakkanad. The two strategically located hotels, scheduled to open in the year 2025, mark Fortune Hotels’ much anticipated entry into Kerala. Samir MC, managing director, Fortune Hotels, said, "Our entry into God’s own country was on the cards for a while – we are extremely happy to have signed two hotels here. As we steadily expand our presence, both our Kochi properties will be important contributors to our portfolio.
http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/fortune-hotels-signs-agreement-to-operate-two-upscale-hotels-in-kochi-76124
1.US President Biden invites Ukraine's Zelenskiy to White House for Dec 12 meeting:
U.S. President Joe Biden has invited Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to a meeting at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing war against Russia and the "vital importance" of continued U.S. support of their defense efforts. The White House in a statement on Sunday said the two will discuss the "urgent needs" facing Ukraine. The meeting comes as the White House looks to strike an agreement with Congress that would provide military aid for Ukraine and Israel.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-president-biden-invites-ukraines-zelenskiy-to-white-house-for-dec-12-meeting-11702255605974.html
2.Argentina's new president vows to take tough measures to control inflation:Argentina's Javier Milei was sworn in on Sunday, warning the country to brace itself for painful austerity measures as he seeks to cut spending and curb triple-digit inflation, all with empty coffers. The 53-year-old libertarian economist broke with tradition to address thousands of supporters from the steps of Congress, who waved flags and chanted "freedom!" and "chainsaw!" in reference to the power tool he carried around while campaigning to symbolize spending cuts. "There is no money," said Milei, vowing to put an end to "decades of decadence" by his overspending predecessors who he said had left him "the worst inheritance" of any prior government.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/argentinas-new-president-vows-to-take-tough-measures-to-control-inflation-101702230024958.html
3.Australia to Tighten Visa Rules for Intl Students; Tougher English Tests and More to Fix 'Broken System':
Australia is set to tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers that could halve its migrant intake over the next two years as the government looks to overhaul what it said was a “broken” migration system.As per the new plan, international students would need to secure higher ratings on English tests and there would be more scrutiny on a student’s second visa application that would prolong their stay.“Our strategy will bring migration numbers back to normal,” Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said during a media briefing. “But it’s not just about numbers. It’s not just about this moment and the experience of migration our country is having at this time. This is about Australia’s future.”
https://www.news18.com/world/australia-to-tighten-visa-rules-for-intl-students-tougher-english-tests-and-more-to-fix-broken-system-8698735.html
4.COP28 sees many firsts — From sustainable fashion show to faith pavilion | Top 5 picks:
This year's Conference of the Parties or COP28 saw many firsts. From organising the COP's first-ever "Health Day" to hosting "the first-ever COP ministerial dialogue on building water-resilient food systems" — there were many events and “landmark" moments that embraced COP28 climate summit. Moreover, the first-ever Global Stocktake on climate change is also set to conclude at COP28.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/cop28-sees-many-firsts-sustainable-fashion-show-health-day-faith-pavilion-top-five-picks-11702229006541.html?utm_source=taboola_widget&utm_medium=taboola_widget&utm_campaign=article_detail_page
5.PM Modi to Launch 'Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth' on Monday:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ’Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth” via video-conferencing on Monday. During the programme, Modi will also address vice-chancellors of universities, heads of institutes and faculty members in workshops organised at Raj Bhawans across the country, which will symbolise the start of the initiative, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Sunday.The PMO said Modi’s vision is to actively involve the younger generation in the formulation of national plans, priorities and goals for the country.
https://www.news18.com/india/pm-modi-to-launch-viksit-bharat-2047-voice-of-youth-on-monday-8698146.html
6.The three Bills on reservation in Jammu & Kashmir :
On December 6, the Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 amending the reservation quotas in Jammu & Kashmir. There are two more Bills on the dock which alter the list of communities under Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC), expanding the quotas to many more communities.The first piece of legislation — Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 — seeks to amend the term ‘weak and under-privileged classes (social castes)’ in the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 to ‘Other Backward Classes’, expanding the reservation to many more communities.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/the-three-bills-on-reservation-in-jammu-kashmir-explained/article67098856.ece
7.Nitish Kumar Demands Special Status To Bihar At Key Meet Chaired By Amit Shah:Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday raised before Union Home Minister Amit Shah his long-standing demand for grant of special category status to the state.At the 26th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council here, chaired by Mr Shah, Mr Kumar also hoped that the Centre will consider the request for placing in the ninth schedule of the Constitution the state's recent legislations by which quotas for deprived castes were raised from 50 per cent to 65 per cent.The Ninth Schedule of the Constitution includes a list of Central and state laws that cannot be challenged in courts. In 1992, the Supreme Court capped reservations for the backward classes at 50 per cent.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/eastern-zonal-council-meet-nitish-kumar-demands-special-status-to-bihar-at-key-meet-chaired-by-amit-shah-4651697
8.Mumbai Airport Best In Asia Pacific For Services: Gautam Adani: Mumbai airport has won the distinction of being the best in the Asia Pacific region for services, according to the globally recognised Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme of the Airports Council International (ACI).Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, which runs Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), in a post on X said Mumbai airport is redefining excellence in aviation."Adani's Mumbai Airport is redefining excellence in aviation! It's now the best in Asia Pacific for Services according to ASQ, in the 40M+ passenger category. With a remarkable feat of handling 1,032 flights in a single day on one runway, we are also leading in Sustainability," Mr Adani said in the post.
https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-airport-best-in-asia-pacific-for-services-gautam-adani-4649244
9.CIABC applauds Manipur’s decision to remove the alcohol ban:
The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), the highest authority in the Indian alcohol industry, has praised the Manipur government’s decision to lift the ban on alcohol. It has also urged the Bihar government to lift prohibition in order to strengthen the state’s economy, put an end to the illegal trade in subpar alcohol, and prevent tragedies related to hooch. Vinod Giri, Director General, CIABC, said, “By ending the over three-decade-long prohibition, the Manipur government has taken a positive step forward which would not only earn Rs 600-700 crore as annual tax revenues, but also help tackle the menace of the sale of illegal liquor and the spread of drugs.-
https://hospitalitybizindia.com/news-track/news/ciabc-applauds-manipurs-decision-to-remove-the-alcohol-ban/
10.Fortune Hotels signs agreement to operate two upscale hotels in Kochi: Fortune Hotels, a member of the ITC hotel group, announced the inking of its latest operating agreements for two Fortune Park brownfield projects in Kochi –one each in Athani and Kakkanad. The two strategically located hotels, scheduled to open in the year 2025, mark Fortune Hotels’ much anticipated entry into Kerala. Samir MC, managing director, Fortune Hotels, said, "Our entry into God’s own country was on the cards for a while – we are extremely happy to have signed two hotels here. As we steadily expand our presence, both our Kochi properties will be important contributors to our portfolio.
http://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/fortune-hotels-signs-agreement-to-operate-two-upscale-hotels-in-kochi-76124
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