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India aims to finalize the initial phase of its Bilateral Trade Agreement with the US by year-end, with commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal expressing optimism despite global trade shifts. Negotiations have advanced significantly, though last-minute hurdles remain a possibility. Discussions are also progressing on an immediate Framework Trade Deal to address US tariffs on Indian goods. […]

Following their playoff exit, the Boston Red Sox are aggressively pursuing top offensive talent for the 2026 season. Alex Bregman, who previously played for Boston, is their primary target. If negotiations falter, the team is also eyeing Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber, Kazuma Okamoto, and J.T. Realmuto to bolster their lineup. Source link

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is rolling back climate rules and encouraging pipeline construction to boost the energy sector amidst US tariff uncertainty. This move aims to diversify oil exports and reduce reliance on the US market, though it sparks internal government tensions and environmentalist criticism. Source link

President Donald Trump announced the death of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom. Hours later, he celebrated a golf championship win. This contrast sparked debate about his claims of golfing skill. Author Rick Reilly’s book challenging Trump’s golf record resurfaced. Caddies and club members have also shared stories about Trump’s alleged cheating on the golf course. […]

'It is our temple': K'taka CM tussle shifts to Delhi; DKS ready to meet high command with Sidda Source link

A Trinamool Congress delegation met the Chief Election Commissioner, presenting a list of 40 deaths, including 17 BLOs, allegedly linked to the ongoing special intensive revision exercise. The party accused the EC of having “blood on your hands” over the fatalities. Source link

Rahul Gandhi has demanded a parliamentary discussion on Delhi’s severe air pollution, labeling it a health emergency. He criticized Prime Minister Modi’s silence and the government’s lack of an urgent, enforceable action plan. Gandhi met with concerned mothers, highlighting their fears for children breathing toxic air and urging accountability for clean air. Source link

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India on December 4-5 for a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions are expected to focus on India’s potential procurement of additional S-400 air-defense squadrons and Sukhoi-57 fighter jets. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war will also be a key agenda item, with India reiterating its support for […]

The BJP has mocked the Congress’s internal power struggle in Karnataka, calling it an “OTT series of ‘Congress vs Congress’.” BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla criticized the party’s focus on “power, the chair, and leadership” over public issues. This comes amid a public exchange between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar regarding leadership and promises. […]

Karnataka’s chief ministerial post sees intensified tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar camps. Both leaders defer to the Congress high command, while political signalling and speculation about a power-sharing arrangement continue. Key developments include meetings and community group support for Shivakumar, alongside his son’s backing of the current CM. Source link