8 big outcomes from PM Modi’s Ethiopia visit

PM Modi's historic visit to Ethiopia has strengthened bilateral ties, resulting in a strategic partnership. Key agreements include healthcare support, educational exchanges, and debt restructuring under the G20 framework, showcasing India's commitment to enhancing cooperation with Ethiopia.

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Let’s not over-react to Trump's security strategy—We can't shrug at it either

Trump’s National Security Strategy makes one thing clear: America’s interests come first. The Quad’s low billing should not surprise us. As the US pursues its self-interest unabashedly, India needn’t react. Let’s build our strategic muscle to serve Indian interests on our own terms.

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Spooked by AI and layoffs, white-collar workers see their security slip away

Office workers are filled with anxiety and hanging on to their jobs for dear life.as sectors such as information and financial services shed jobs in recent months.

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India’s bond market is tilting back to listed debt—and it may last

Regulatory nudges, investor preferences and stronger market infrastructure are pushing issuers back to exchange-listed bonds.

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Is Steam down? Server faces second outage in 24 hours, Downdetector shows

Steam appeared to suffer a second major outage within 24 hours on Tuesday, December 16, as tens of thousands of users reported problems accessing the platform, according to Downdetector.

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HDFC To Raise Stake To 9.5% In IndusInd Bank After RBI Approval

IndusInd Bank Gets A Saviour After Massive Losses | HDFC To Raise Stake To 9.5% After RBI Approval HDFC Bank's subsidiaries have received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to acquire up to 9.5% stake in the IndusInd Bank. In an exchange filing late on Monday, India's largest private sector lender by market value, said the approval is valid for a year from the RBI's letter dated 15 December 2025. Watch for more!

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India's natural gas consumption is falling despite the government's push. Why?

The share of natural gas in India’s energy consumption fell 8.6% annually in April-October, data showed. How realistic is the government's goal of increasing its share in India's energy basket to 15% by 2030?

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Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill: What it means for higher education

The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill proposes sweeping changes. Mint explains its potential impact on universities, students, and the future of learning.

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Bengal draft electoral rolls: TMC says data sharply contradicts BJP’s claims

Bengal SIR: Equipped with the revised data, the TMC launched a focused counter-offensive, accusing the BJP of deliberately disseminating ‘misinformation’.

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The Hockey India League is testing talent for 2026 World Cup bid

Young stars grab their chance to play alongside veterans, even as the Hockey India League battles financial hurdles and a demanding international calendar next year

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