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Kristalina Georgieva says Biden-Xi meeting ‘constructive’ signal for trade

President Joe Biden’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was a “very constructive” signal that may ease trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday. The leaders of top economies issued a “strong call” for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, in part because the conflict is the single biggest factor slowing global growth, Georgieva said.

Softbank to sell Paytm shares worth $200 million via block deal tomorrow

Four persons suffer burn injuries due to chemical leak at Mumbai institute: Civic official

Cong fields Anil Sharma from Sardarshahar assembly seat

The ruling Congress in Rajasthan has fielded Anil Sharma as its candidate for the bypoll to the Sardarshahar assembly seat in the state. The Central Election Committee of the Congress announced Sharma’s name on Wednesday. Sharma is the son of former MLA Bhanwar Lal Sharma on this seat. This seat has been vacant since the death of Bhanwar Lal Sharma. The BJP has fielded Ashok Pincha, who filed his nomination on Wednesday, for the seat.

PM Modi emplanes for India after attending G20 Summit in Bali

After attending the G20 Summit in Bali and taking over the G20 Presidency from Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for India on Wednesday. During his three-day trip to Bali, the Prime Minister held bilateral meetings with heads of eight to nine countries and interacted with the Indian diaspora on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Indonesia.

AAP delegation meets EC after Surat East candidate withdraws nomination

Election Commission met AAP delegation led by Dy CM Manish Sisodia. They alleged coercion of candidate from Surat East for withdrawing his candidature & being taken to an undisclosed location. A representation has been sent to CEO Gujarat to enquire & take action as warranted:ECI

A few weeks ago they said the same thing in Delhi that their MLA has gone. They make such statements to gain media publicity & hide corruption. AAP&Kejriwal have established a new age of lies.

– Anurag Thakur on AAP candidate from Surat East taking back his nomination

NATO chief says no indication Poland blast was deliberate attack by Russia, reports AP

There is tough competition between BJP and Congress in the Himachal polls. Neither I can say that we are winning this election one way nor Congress can say that. One thing is sure…