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Japan Today 

BOJ's rate hike ambiguity causing unwelcome angst

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's unexpectedly dovish position on interest rate hikes expressed at a recent press conference puzzled many market players, calling further into question the…

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's green cover increased by 1,445 sq km from 2021 to 2023: Govt report

India's green cover expanded. Forest and tree cover grew by 1,445 sq km, now covering 25.17% of the nation. Forest cover increased by 156 sq km. Tree cover rose by 1,289 sq km. Madhya Pradesh has the most forest cover. Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan saw significant gains.

The Hindu 

Cakes, cookies and season’s greetings

Restaurants and home bakers in Chennai are offering plum cakes and a wide range of Christmas-themed goodies such as cup cakes, cookies and brownies, to enhance your festive celebrations. Here are some options you can choose from

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

GST Council defers decision on insurance tax cuts amid lack of consensus among states

The GST Council postponed a decision on lowering GST rates for life and health insurance premiums during its 55th meeting. The Group of Ministers (GoM) will reconvene in January to address technicalities concerning the taxation of various insurance policies. A proposal to exempt certain premiums from GST was discussed, but a final decision is pending further consultations.

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

US lift $10 million reward for arrest of Tahrir al-Sham leader

Barbara Leaf, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, announced that Washington has canceled the $10 million reward for the arrest of Ahmed Shar’a, the leader of Tahrir al-Sham, following a meeting between U.S. diplomats and the group’s leader in Damascus. Barbara Leaf, who oversees Middle Eastern affairs, justified the decision by stating that the leader […]

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