Fed call ahead: Central bank eyes third rate cut amid sharp divisions; why follow-up easing looks uncertain

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower borrowing costs this week, but deep divisions within the policy-making panel suggest further rate cuts will be harder to secure, analysts say.Policymakers are set to meet on December 9–10 amid a complicated economic backdrop, with inflation still running above the Fed’s 2% target even as hiring…

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After viral clip of athlete loading gun, Haryana Olympic body calls for strict actions against those violating law | More sports News

AI-generated photo of a revolver NEW DELHI: Taking cognisance of a recent viral video on social media showing an international-level athlete from the state allegedly loading bullets into a licensed revolver, the Haryana Olympic Association (HOA) on Tuesday issued an advisory to all its affiliated associations and units to take strict disciplinary action against any…

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PNB bank scam: Belgium court rejects Mehul Choksi’s appeal; extradition process to India ‘to begin soon’

NEW DELHI: Belgium’s Supreme Court has turned down Mehul Choksi’s appeal against his extradition to India. Court officials said that the order from the Antwerp Court of Appeal, which had cleared the way for his extradition, will now stand.Spokesperson for Court of Cassation, Advocaat-generaal Henri Vanderlinden, told PTI, “The Court of Cassation rejected the appeal….

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Mann meets South Korean industrialists, pitches Punjab as future-ready investment destination | India News

CHANDIGARH: Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday held a meeting with representatives of Korean companies, highlighting Punjab’s transformation into a stable, transparent, and future-ready investment destination to attract foreign investment.Addressing business leaders on the concluding day of his South Korea visit, the chief minister said Punjab’s robust industrial ecosystem, reliable and cost-competitive power, peaceful labour…

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US jobs pulse: Openings stay near 7.7 million in October; layoffs hit highest level since early 2023

US job openings showed little movement in October, signalling a cooling labour market at a time when the Federal Reserve is weighing another interest-rate cut amid mixed economic cues.Employers posted 7.67 million vacancies in October, almost unchanged from 7.66 million in September, according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) released by the…

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Canada’s C$1.7-billion research push targets global talent: Why Indian researchers should pay attention

Canadian government has committed around C$1.7 billion in federal funding to help universities attract top global scholars For decades, global academic mobility followed a simple rule: if you wanted the deepest research funding, the fastest breakthroughs and the strongest institutional backing, you went to the United States. That assumption is now under quiet strain. As…

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Betel leaves show potential in Alzheimer’s research: Study |

Betel leaves, or paan leaves, have long held cultural, religious, and medicinal significance across South Asia. Traditionally valued for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, they are now being studied for potential roles in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioural changes, affecting millions worldwide. According to theNHS, several factors…

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Magnus Carlsen wins 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour championship, secures bonus prize for early title | Chess News

Magnus Carlsen (Photo by Freestyle Chess/Stev Bonhage) World No. 1 and five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen has clinched the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour championship by advancing to the semifinals at Grootbos in Cape Town. The early victory secured him the USD 100,000 bonus prize, while the South Africa Finals, with its USD 200,000…

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