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India, Oman sign economic partnership agreement.

 1.India, Oman sign economic partnership agreement- India and Oman on Thursday signed an economic partnership agreement that seeks to eliminate tariffs on majority of goods, boost bilateral investments and ensure greater mobility of Indian workers in the Gulf nation. This is the second free trade deal India has signed in the last six months after the one with the United Kingdom as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government rushes to diversify and leverage new partners amid strained economic relations with the Unit

https://www.deccanherald.com/india/india-oman-sign-economic-partnership-agreement-to-eliminate-tariffs-boost-bilateral-investments-3835456

2.The G RAM G bill to replace MGNREGA -The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill, dubbed G RAM G  --- meant to be an updated version of the UPA government's flagship MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act) was pushed through parliament within two days amid massive turbulence and bitter protests in both houses.  The debate in Rajya Sabha went on post-midnight and around 12.15 am, the voting was held, and the bill was passed by voice vote.

https://news.google.com/home?hl=en-IN&gl=IN&ceid=IN:en

3.Parliament passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill on Thursday. The legislation proposes the grant of licences to private companies to operate nuclear power plants, the removal of an existing contentious liability clause for suppliers of fuel and technology, as well as the rationalisation of the levels of payouts by operators in case of accidents.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/parliament-approves-landmark-shanti-bill-which-opens-nuclear-power-sector-to-private-players-101766064246662.html

4.The Saudi Tourism Authority’s consumer brand Saudi, Welcome to Arabia today concluded the preview of The Saudi Table, an immersive culinary residency curated by Chef Kunal Kapur at One8 Commune, Golf Course Road.Conceived as a strategic cultural introduction to Saudi’s contemporary food identity, the preview brought together senior editors, food journalists, cultural commentators, creators, and hospitality leaders – including Shivesh Bhatia, Niki Mehra Madan, Ashna Sharma, Chef Afshan, and several of Delhi-NCR’s most recognisable culinary and cultural voices.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/fb/saudi-tourism-authority-launches-the-saudi-table-in-india-with-chef-kunal-kapur

5.The spirit of the festive season came alive at Sayaji Hotel Kolhapur, as the hotel hosted its much-awaited cake mixing ceremony a joyful and traditional prelude to Christmas and New Year celebrations. The vibrant event brought together guests, dignitaries, and members of the community in a heartwarming celebration of unity, love, and festive cheer. Rooted in centuries-old tradition, the cake mixing ceremony marks the beginning of the Christmas season, symbolising togetherness and the joy of creation. 

https://www.fnbnews.com/Hotels-Hospitality/sayaji-hotel-kolhapur-ushers-in-the-festive-season-with-a-joyful-cake-mixing-ceremony-85282

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