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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Christmas celebrations at 35,000 feet: Air India offers holiday-themed offerings for passengers

Air India is celebrating Christmas with special meals, decorations, and entertainment on select flights. First and Business class passengers will enjoy stuffed turkey roulade and Christmas pudding. Premium Economy and Economy passengers will receive Christmas cake. Select aircraft have Christmas wreaths and carols playing. Children at Delhi and Mumbai airports will receive special engagement kits.

The Independent 

How Gotham got a fresh spin with The Penguin

Jacob Stolworthy picks his favourites of 2024 in his 12 days of Christmas roundup, with his 11th pick being the fantastic telling of origins of The Penguin.

«The Rio Times» 

Nicaragua’s Banking Sector Faces Unprecedented State Control

Nicaragua’s government is considering a radical overhaul of its banking system. The proposed law would give the state unprecedented control over private banks’ leadership. This move has sparked concern among economists and international observers. The bill would allow the national banking regulator to appoint executives in private financial institutions. It would also grant the regulator […]

France24.com (en) 

French Christmas traditions: festivities that continue into the New Year

Christmas in France would not be complete without free-flowing champagne, oysters or a bûche de Noël. And the French holiday season is longer than most – stretching into the New Year with Epiphany (January 6) and its traditional galettes des rois into February with Chandeleur (Candlemas).

The Register 

One third of adults can't delete device data

Easier to let those old phones gather dust in a draw, survey finds

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has warned that many adults don't know how to wipe their old devices, and a worrying number of young people just don't care.…

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's push for home-grown satellite constellation gets 30 aspirants

Thirty Indian companies are collaborating to build and operate Earth observation satellite constellations for defense, infrastructure management, and mapping. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign data. The move includes startups like Pixxel and larger entities such as Tata Group's Tata Advanced Systems. The technical evaluations are expected to conclude by January.

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Jharkhand excise minister warns against overcharging for liquor

State Excise Minister Yogendra Prasad warns placement agencies against overcharging above MRP for liquor at government shops, labeling it illegal. He promises swift action against offenders, hints at potential privatisation for increased revenue, and announces a track and trace system to curb illegal imports from neighbouring states, encouraging public reports on irregularities.