Govt fast-tracking bordering nations’ FDI: Industry secy

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The government is willing to look at the Phased Manufacturing Plan (PMP) for the AC industry to check imports and increase local value addition and employment, said industry secretary Anurag Jain. At an event organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Ficci, he also said the government is fast-tracking … Read more

‘We are sick of double speak’: French government intensifies attack on Johnson over Channel tragedy – live

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[The agreement] entails Plaid Cymru transforming itself from a traditional opposition party in the Westminster sense to something new and refreshingly different, a co-opposition party, co-operating where possible, while continuing to oppose, and to scutinise and criticise where necessary. There is no precedent for what we are about to embark upon in the politics of … Read more

This pilot fled Afghanistan as a child. Now he’s bringing Afghan refugees hope on their journey to America

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He’s walked through Antelope Canyon in Northern Arizona, surrounded by swirling sandstone formations formed by flash flooding. He’s stood on the rugged Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, which rise some 700 feet over the Atlantic Ocean — a stunning emerald backdrop that’s been featured in music videos, a folk song and movies like “The Princess … Read more

Crisis Cafe’s young community serving up support

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Young people’s mental health has been in the spotlight during the Covid-19 pandemic and, for teenagers, the pandemic has put isolation, virus anxiety and educational pressures on top of the usual stresses. However, Newry’s Crisis Cafe is a place where young people can share their issues and support their peers – all while grabbing coffee … Read more

Bitcoin retreats 20% from record, joining risk-asset sell-off

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By Joanna Ossinger and Emily Graffeo Bitcoin tumbled 20 per cent from the record high it notched earlier this month as a potentially worrisome new variant of the coronavirus spurred traders to dump risk assets across the globe. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell as much as 9 per cent to $53,552 on Friday. Ether, the … Read more

Wales host Austria & Scotland face Ukraine

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Scotland will host Ukraine in the play-off semi-final for the 2022 World Cup, while Wales have been drawn at home to Austria. If Scotland and Wales win their matches, they will face each other in Cardiff in a final for a spot in Qatar. Wales are bidding to reach their first World Cup in 64 … Read more

Centre weakening constitutional institutions: Pilot

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In a dig at the Centre, former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Friday said those sitting in power are weakening constitutional institutions. He said everyone played a role in the establishment of institutions in the country in the past 70 years and it is the responsibility of all to maintain democracy. “But, today … Read more