European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit New Delhi next week for talks with PM Narendra Modi. The visit aims to strengthen strategic ties between the EU and India, focusing on trade, economic security, resilient supply chains, technology, and defense cooperation amid current global uncertainties.
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On the final day of the Boxing Day Test, a tense battle unfolded between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mitchell Starc. Starc's attempts to unsettle Jaiswal with mind games and sledging were met with defiance as Jaiswal maintained his composure. Despite Australia's early breakthroughs, Jaiswal's grit and determination kept India's chase alive, adding to the intense encounter.
The Karnataka High Court cancelled the Enforcement Directorate summons for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and Minister BS Suresh in the Mysore Urban Development Authority land allotment scam. Parvathi allegedly profited from illegal land allotment valued at Rs 56 crore in central Mysuru. She returned the 14 sites she received, denying any admission of guilt.
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