From quitting smoking, starting a weight-loss programme, reading more books, going to bed on time to reducing screen time, the new year ushers in a wave of resolutions that people set in the quest to become a better version of themselves and bid adieu to things or habits that plagued most of their previous year.&nbsp;

Unfortunately, the crumbling of those tall promises made to self is as fast as their setting. A survey conducted by a leading fitness-tracking application reveals that you and I can't even keep our resolutions for a month.&nbsp;

After looking at the fitness data uploaded by over 90 million of its users, Strava came to an astonishing conclusion that most people quit their resolutions as early as January 19. The company called the day as the 'Quitters' Day'.&nbsp;

Parallelly runs a theory which would be worth connecting here. Many experts believe that to stick to your goal or to form a new habit one has to continue doing something for at least twenty-one days. It is believed that only after repeating a chore or an activity for twenty-one days can one make it a part of their daily routine and stick to it in the long run.&nbsp;

If you are one of those who is likely to falter in the face of scrumptious tidbits or not get up on time for that morning run then just a few tweaks in your daily routine can help you stay true to your resolutions.&nbsp;

One of the primary problems with New Year resolutions is the fact they are way too ambitious. At first, a person is too motivated to start them off but as time progresses, the revved-up enthusiasm wears off. The key here is to start small and stay consistent. Set small goals and slowly add to it and don't forget to reward yourself once you do stick to your goals for more than you ever expected.&nbsp;

From quitting smoking, starting a weight-loss programme, reading more books, going to bed on time to reducing screen time, the new year ushers in a wave of resolutions that people set in the quest to become a better version of themselves and bid adieu to things or habits that plagued most of their previous year.

From quitting smoking, starting a weight-loss programme, reading more books, going to bed on time to reducing screen time, the new year ushers in a wave of resolutions that people set in the quest to become a better version of themselves and bid adieu to things or habits that plagued most of their previous year. Unfortunately, the crumbling of those tall promises made to self is as fast as their setting. A survey conducted by a leading fitness-tracking application reveals that you and I can't even keep our resolutions for a month. After looking at the fitness data uploaded by over 90 million of its users, Strava came to an astonishing conclusion that most people quit their resolutions as early as January 19. The company called the day as the 'Quitters' Day'. Parallelly runs a theory which would be worth connecting here. Many experts believe that to stick to your goal or to form a new habit one has to continue doing something for at least twenty-one days. It is believed that only after repeating a chore or an activity for twenty-one days can one make it a part of their daily routine and stick to it in the long run. If you are one of those who is likely to falter in the face of scrumptious tidbits or not get up on time for that morning run then just a few tweaks in your daily routine can help you stay true to your resolutions. One of the primary problems with New Year resolutions is the fact they are way too ambitious. At first, a person is too motivated to start them off but as time progresses, the revved-up enthusiasm wears off. The key here is to start small and stay consistent. Set small goals and slowly add to it and don't forget to reward yourself once you do stick to your goals for more than you ever expected.

Quitter's day! Study reveals people are likely to give up on their New Year resolutions on January 19

A Delhi court on Thursday directed the Tihar Jail authorities to file a proper report by Friday about the status of the scheduled execution of all four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case.

The court passed the directions after jail authorities informed that they have written to the Delhi government on the issue of scheduled execution on January 22 in view of pending remedies.

The matter is now listed for Friday at 3:30 pm. As per the Delhi Prison rule 840, the jail authorities are supposed to write to the Delhi government seeking a response whether the date of execution be postponed.

The court has pointed out that it was only informed about mercy petition being filed and not on whether rule 840 has been followed. On the other hand, the Delhi government, earlier in the day, rejected the mercy plea of Mukesh Kumar, one of the convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya case.

The mercy plea was then forwarded to Lieutenant Governor, who has now sent it to Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

The convicts were sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012.

The victim, who was later given the name Nirbhaya, had succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Singapore where she had been airlifted for medical treatment.&nbsp; 
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A Delhi court on Thursday directed the Tihar Jail authorities to file a proper report by Friday about the status of the scheduled execution of all four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case.

A Delhi court on Thursday directed the Tihar Jail authorities to file a proper report by Friday about the status of the scheduled execution of all four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case. The court passed the directions after jail authorities informed that they have written to the Delhi government on the issue of scheduled execution on January 22 in view of pending remedies. The matter is now listed for Friday at 3:30 pm. As per the Delhi Prison rule 840, the jail authorities are supposed to write to the Delhi government seeking a response whether the date of execution be postponed. The court has pointed out that it was only informed about mercy petition being filed and not on whether rule 840 has been followed. On the other hand, the Delhi government, earlier in the day, rejected the mercy plea of Mukesh Kumar, one of the convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya case. The mercy plea was then forwarded to Lieutenant Governor, who has now sent it to Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The convicts were sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012. The victim, who was later given the name Nirbhaya, had succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Singapore where she had been airlifted for medical treatment.

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court directs Tihar jail authorities to file report about status of convicts' scheduled execution

Programs aimed at counter-radicalisation of youth should be started for saving them while there is still time, said Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, on Thursday.

"We should start counter-radicalisation programs while identifying who are the people to have been radicalised and to what degree. Then look at them who are completely radicalised and then look towards the future. What we are seeing in Kashmir, young boys and girls as young as 10 years old have been radicalised, but they can still be isolated from radicalisation in a gradual manner," General Rawat said at the panel discussion during Raisina Dialogue 2020.

Asserting there is a need to counter the radicalisation programs, the CDS said that the sources of radicalisation need to be found out and treated.

"Radicalisation can be countered, anything which has started can end. You need to see where it is starting. It is starting from schools, universities, from some other sources. We get the nerve of the whole things from where the radicalisation is coming, we have to start isolation of these people through deradicalisation camp," Rawat said.

"We have such deradicalisation camps going in our country and so does Pakistan... ideology and radicalisation are the issues which have to be addressed on priority," he added.&nbsp; 
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Programs aimed at counter-radicalisation of youth should be started for saving them while there is still time, said Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, on Thursday.

Programs aimed at counter-radicalisation of youth should be started for saving them while there is still time, said Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, on Thursday. "We should start counter-radicalisation programs while identifying who are the people to have been radicalised and to what degree. Then look at them who are completely radicalised and then look towards the future. What we are seeing in Kashmir, young boys and girls as young as 10 years old have been radicalised, but they can still be isolated from radicalisation in a gradual manner," General Rawat said at the panel discussion during Raisina Dialogue 2020. Asserting there is a need to counter the radicalisation programs, the CDS said that the sources of radicalisation need to be found out and treated. "Radicalisation can be countered, anything which has started can end. You need to see where it is starting. It is starting from schools, universities, from some other sources. We get the nerve of the whole things from where the radicalisation is coming, we have to start isolation of these people through deradicalisation camp," Rawat said. "We have such deradicalisation camps going in our country and so does Pakistan... ideology and radicalisation are the issues which have to be addressed on priority," he added.

De-radicalisation programs should be started to save the youth: General Rawat

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded the provision of appropriate funds in the upcoming Union Budget for fighting pollution in Delhi, without worrying about the Assembly elections to be held in the national capital next month.

"We demand the provision of adequate funds to tackle pollution in Delhi in the Union Budget to be presented on February 1. We also want the Centre to grant funds to Punjab and Haryana for fighting the stubble burning in the states," Kejriwal said at a press conference.

"I will write a letter to the Centre and ask them to provide as many funds as possible for Delhi as they can without worrying about the elections. We will keep the announcements for the benefit of Delhi separately from the elections," he said.

Kejriwal also refuted allegations of tickets being sold by AAP, which were levied by some of the party's sitting MLAs who were not given a ticket for the Assembly elections.

Speaking on reports that other parties are in touch with 15 sitting AAP MLAs who have been denied tickets, he said, "All parties will try but they (15 MLAs) are a part of our family and I hope they will remain so."

The AAP has denied tickets to 15 MLAs and has fielded 24 new faces. The party has given tickets to 46 sitting MLAs.Elections in Delhi will be held on February 8 and counting of votes will take place on February 11. 
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded the provision of appropriate funds in the upcoming Union Budget for fighting pollution in Delhi, without worrying about the Assembly elections to be held in the national capital next month.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded the provision of appropriate funds in the upcoming Union Budget for fighting pollution in Delhi, without worrying about the Assembly elections to be held in the national capital next month. "We demand the provision of adequate funds to tackle pollution in Delhi in the Union Budget to be presented on February 1. We also want the Centre to grant funds to Punjab and Haryana for fighting the stubble burning in the states," Kejriwal said at a press conference. "I will write a letter to the Centre and ask them to provide as many funds as possible for Delhi as they can without worrying about the elections. We will keep the announcements for the benefit of Delhi separately from the elections," he said. Kejriwal also refuted allegations of tickets being sold by AAP, which were levied by some of the party's sitting MLAs who were not given a ticket for the Assembly elections. Speaking on reports that other parties are in touch with 15 sitting AAP MLAs who have been denied tickets, he said, "All parties will try but they (15 MLAs) are a part of our family and I hope they will remain so." The AAP has denied tickets to 15 MLAs and has fielded 24 new faces. The party has given tickets to 46 sitting MLAs.Elections in Delhi will be held on February 8 and counting of votes will take place on February 11.

Allocate maximum funds to Delhi in Union Budget: Kejriwal to Centre

Amazon hasn't done India any big favours by investing $1 billion in the country, its trade minister said on Thursday, laying bare the tensions with the US&nbsp;online retail giant during a visit by its CEO Jeff Bezos.

Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart are facing mounting criticism from India's brick-and-mortar retailers, which accuse the US&nbsp;giants of violating Indian law by racking up billions of dollars of losses to fund deep discounts and discriminating against small sellers. The companies deny the allegations.

"They may have put in a billion dollars but then if they make a loss of a billion dollars every year then they jolly well have to finance that billion dollars," Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal told a security conference in New Delhi.

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"So it's not as if they are doing a great favour to India when they invest a billion dollars."

Bezos, who is currently in India, said on Wednesday Amazon would invest $1 billion to bring small businesses online in the country, seen as part of the company's efforts to dispel criticism.

Ahead of Bezos'&nbsp;visit, the Competition Commission of India launched a probe into Amazon and Flipkart to look at allegations of deep discounts and whether the companies discriminate against small sellers.

Goyal said the allegations were "an area of concern for every Indian".

Amazon hasn't done India any big favours by investing $1 billion in the country, its trade minister said on Thursday, laying bare the tensions with the US online retail giant during a visit by its CEO Jeff Bezos.

Amazon hasn't done India any big favours by investing $1 billion in the country, its trade minister said on Thursday, laying bare the tensions with the US online retail giant during a visit by its CEO Jeff Bezos. Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart are facing mounting criticism from India's brick-and-mortar retailers, which accuse the US giants of violating Indian law by racking up billions of dollars of losses to fund deep discounts and discriminating against small sellers. The companies deny the allegations. "They may have put in a billion dollars but then if they make a loss of a billion dollars every year then they jolly well have to finance that billion dollars," Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal told a security conference in New Delhi. Also read: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos gets trolled online as he visits Gandhi memorial at Rajpath "So it's not as if they are doing a great favour to India when they invest a billion dollars." Bezos, who is currently in India, said on Wednesday Amazon would invest $1 billion to bring small businesses online in the country, seen as part of the company's efforts to dispel criticism. Ahead of Bezos' visit, the Competition Commission of India launched a probe into Amazon and Flipkart to look at allegations of deep discounts and whether the companies discriminate against small sellers. Goyal said the allegations were "an area of concern for every Indian".

Amazon's $1 billion investment in India no big favour: Piyush Goyal

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol.&nbsp;

Khan said that the government should have at least taken his approval or informed him before moving the top court. He added that he got to know about Pinarayi Vijayan-led government's move only through media reports.&nbsp;

"This is a breach of protocol and a breach of courtesy. I will look into it whether the state government can go to the SC without the approval of the Governor. If not the approval, they could have just informed me," Khan told reporters.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-assembly-passes-resolution-seeking-withdrawal-of-caa-271267">Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking withdrawal of CAA</a>

"I have no issue with them going to the Supreme Court but they should have informed me first. I, being a constitutional head came to know about it through newspapers. Clearly, I am not just a rubber stamp," he added.&nbsp;

This comes after the Kerala government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the lew citizenship law which seeks to grant&nbsp;citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Kerala government, in its petition, stated that the act violates "Articles 14, 21, and 25 of the Constitution of India" and is violative of the basic structure - the principle of secularism as well.

The state Assembly had previously passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the citizenship law. Chief Minister Vijayan had also written to counterparts in 11 states to consider passing a similar resolution against the CAA.

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol. Khan said that the government should have at least taken his approval or informed him before moving the top court. He added that he got to know about Pinarayi Vijayan-led government's move only through media reports. "This is a breach of protocol and a breach of courtesy. I will look into it whether the state government can go to the SC without the approval of the Governor. If not the approval, they could have just informed me," Khan told reporters. Also read: Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking withdrawal of CAA "I have no issue with them going to the Supreme Court but they should have informed me first. I, being a constitutional head came to know about it through newspapers. Clearly, I am not just a rubber stamp," he added. This comes after the Kerala government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the lew citizenship law which seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Kerala government, in its petition, stated that the act violates "Articles 14, 21, and 25 of the Constitution of India" and is violative of the basic structure - the principle of secularism as well. The state Assembly had previously passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the citizenship law. Chief Minister Vijayan had also written to counterparts in 11 states to consider passing a similar resolution against the CAA. (With inputs from ANI)

Breach of protocol: Kerala Governor fumes after state government moves Supreme Court over CAA

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and representatives of Bru refugees signed a historic agreement on Thursday to end the crisis of Bru refugees. The agreement has been signed to facilitate Brus refugees' settlement in Tripura.&nbsp;

The agreement was signed in the presence of Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga.

Home Minister Amit Shah said that around 30,000 Bru refugees will be settled in Tripura as per the agreement and that the central government has sanctioned Rs 600 crore package for the same.

"Bru refugees will get a 40 by 30 feet plot along with a fixed deposit of Rs 4 lakhs, cash assistance of Rs 5,000 per month for 2 years and free ration," Shah announced.&nbsp;

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The chief ministers of Tripura and Mizoram welcomed the move.&nbsp;

"This will permanently solve the burning issue that has been going on for 25 years," said Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga.

Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb described it as a "historic" step.&nbsp;

"I want to thank the Prime Minister and Home Minister on the behalf of people of Tripura," Deb said.&nbsp;

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and representatives of Bru refugees signed a historic agreement on Thursday to end the crisis of Bru refugees. The agreement has been signed to facilitate Brus refugees' settlement in Tripura.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and representatives of Bru refugees signed a historic agreement on Thursday to end the crisis of Bru refugees. The agreement has been signed to facilitate Brus refugees' settlement in Tripura. The agreement was signed in the presence of Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga. Home Minister Amit Shah said that around 30,000 Bru refugees will be settled in Tripura as per the agreement and that the central government has sanctioned Rs 600 crore package for the same. "Bru refugees will get a 40 by 30 feet plot along with a fixed deposit of Rs 4 lakhs, cash assistance of Rs 5,000 per month for 2 years and free ration," Shah announced. Union Home Minister Amit Shah: Approximately 30,000 Bru refugees will be settled in Tripura. Rs 600 crore package has been given for this. https://t.co/yKUbYGJesP pic.twitter.com/iPuHQlLWCO — ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2020 × The chief ministers of Tripura and Mizoram welcomed the move. "This will permanently solve the burning issue that has been going on for 25 years," said Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga. Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb described it as a "historic" step. "I want to thank the Prime Minister and Home Minister on the behalf of people of Tripura," Deb said.

In a historic step, Union Minister Amit Shah signs Bru agreement to end over two-decade old crisis

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that it has busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module and averted major terror attack planned on January 26, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

The J&amp;K police said it had worked out two grenade attacks and arrested two terrorists. A total of five terrorists were arrested by the police.&nbsp;

"Given the kind of explosives which have been recovered, it seems they were planning a big attack. An investigation is being done to find out the further plan," DIG, Central Kashmir, VK Birdi told reporters.&nbsp;

The arrested terrorists have been identified as Ejaz Ahmed Sheikh, Umar Hamid Sheikh, Imtiaz Ahmed, Sahil Farooq Gujari, Naseer Ahmed Mir. All of them are the residents of Hazratbal.

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This comes after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-hizbul-mujahideen-terrorist-killed-during-encounter-with-security-forces-274159">security forces killed a terrorist on Monday</a> in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.&nbsp;

The slain terrorist was later identified as Adil Gulzar Ganie affiliated to proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. The police had also recovered arms and ammunition.

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According to Kashmir Zone Police, Ganie was a resident of Dalvan Budgam and had been involved in several terror crimes and civilian atrocities.

"Budgam encounter update: Killed terrorist identified as Adil Gulzar Ganie of Dalvan Budgam. As per police records affiliated with proscribed terror outfit HM. Involved in several terror crimes &amp; civilian atrocities," Kashmir Zone Police had tweeted.

On Sunday, three Hizbul terrorists were gunned down by police in Tral region of Pulwama.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that it has busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module and averted major terror attack planned on January 26, news agency ANI reported.

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that it has busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module and averted major terror attack planned on January 26, news agency ANI reported. The J&K police said it had worked out two grenade attacks and arrested two terrorists. A total of five terrorists were arrested by the police. "Given the kind of explosives which have been recovered, it seems they were planning a big attack. An investigation is being done to find out the further plan," DIG, Central Kashmir, VK Birdi told reporters. The arrested terrorists have been identified as Ejaz Ahmed Sheikh, Umar Hamid Sheikh, Imtiaz Ahmed, Sahil Farooq Gujari, Naseer Ahmed Mir. All of them are the residents of Hazratbal. DIG, Central Kashmir, VK Birdi on 5 terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad arrested by Srinagar Police: Given the kind of explosives which have been recovered, it seems they were planning a big attack. Investigation is being done to find out the further plan. pic.twitter.com/yHiWcGDYMP — ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2020 × This comes after security forces killed a terrorist on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district. The slain terrorist was later identified as Adil Gulzar Ganie affiliated to proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. The police had also recovered arms and ammunition. J&K Police: Srinagar Police has busted Jaish-e-Mohammad terror module, averted major terror attack planned on 26th January and worked out 2 earlier grenade attacks. 2 terrorists have been arrested pic.twitter.com/LvnTJeGSXd — ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2020 × According to Kashmir Zone Police, Ganie was a resident of Dalvan Budgam and had been involved in several terror crimes and civilian atrocities. "Budgam encounter update: Killed terrorist identified as Adil Gulzar Ganie of Dalvan Budgam. As per police records affiliated with proscribed terror outfit HM. Involved in several terror crimes & civilian atrocities," Kashmir Zone Police had tweeted. On Sunday, three Hizbul terrorists were gunned down by police in Tral region of Pulwama. (With inputs from ANI)

J&K Police busts Jaish terror module, averts major terror attack ahead of Republic Day 

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed review petitions filed by various telecom companies challenging its judgement in the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case.&nbsp;

Telecom bigwigs like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Communications (RCom) owe a whopping Rs 92,000 crore as a license fee to the telecom department. Another 41,000 crore is to be paid to the Department of Telecom (DoT) as a spectrum usage fee.&nbsp;

In October last year, the apex court had granted three months to telecom operators to clear their dues with the telecom department.

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The Indian telecom sector reels under heavy debts and suffers from a cut-throat price war. Supreme Court's rejection of AGR pleas is likely to further add to the financial woes of the telecom operators.

Bharti, in its response, expressed the company's disappointment with the top court's verdict and said that it would evaluate filing another petition.

"The industry continues to face severe financial stress and the outcome could further erode the viability of the sector as a whole," Bharti said in a statement reported by news agency Reuters.

According to reports, Bharti Airtel is supposed to pay a total of around Rs 23,000 crore to the telecom department. Reliance Communications has saddled Rs 16,456.47 crore worth of dues while Vodafone Idea has to pay Rs 19,823.71 crore as its dues.

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed review petitions filed by various telecom companies challenging its judgement in the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case.

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed review petitions filed by various telecom companies challenging its judgement in the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case. Telecom bigwigs like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Communications (RCom) owe a whopping Rs 92,000 crore as a license fee to the telecom department. Another 41,000 crore is to be paid to the Department of Telecom (DoT) as a spectrum usage fee. In October last year, the apex court had granted three months to telecom operators to clear their dues with the telecom department. Supreme Court dismisses review petitions by various telecom companies challenging the Supreme Court judgement in the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case. pic.twitter.com/F3W33tUxE4 — ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2020 × The Indian telecom sector reels under heavy debts and suffers from a cut-throat price war. Supreme Court's rejection of AGR pleas is likely to further add to the financial woes of the telecom operators. Bharti, in its response, expressed the company's disappointment with the top court's verdict and said that it would evaluate filing another petition. "The industry continues to face severe financial stress and the outcome could further erode the viability of the sector as a whole," Bharti said in a statement reported by news agency Reuters. According to reports, Bharti Airtel is supposed to pay a total of around Rs 23,000 crore to the telecom department. Reliance Communications has saddled Rs 16,456.47 crore worth of dues while Vodafone Idea has to pay Rs 19,823.71 crore as its dues.

Telecom operators to pay Rs 92,000 crore as dues to telecom department, SC rejects review plea 

Indian shares closed near record highs on Thursday after Washington and Beijing signed the first phase of a trade deal, though weakness in metal and mining stocks capped gains.

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The NSE Nifty 50 Index ended 0.1 per cent&nbsp;higher at 12,355.5, while the S&amp;P BSE Sensex index settled 0.14 per cent&nbsp;higher at 41,932.56. The Nifty and Sensex had earlier in the day hit record highs of 12,389.05 and 42,059.45, respectively.

Automaker Eicher Motors Ltd was the top gainer on the Nifty, climbing 4.42 per cent&nbsp;on its best day in three months.

Nestle&nbsp;India&nbsp;Ltd, the maker of Maggi noodles and Kit-Kat chocolates, rose 3.33 per cent&nbsp;to an all-time closing high.

The Nifty Metal Index fell 1.25 per cent&nbsp;and weighed on the benchmark indexes, as a number of sore spots in the Sino-US&nbsp;deal left investors worried that the pact would not substantially boost metals demand.

Gas marketing company GAIL (India) Ltd fell 2.2 per cent&nbsp;and was the biggest percentage loser on the Nifty.

Indian shares closed near record highs on Thursday after Washington and Beijing signed the first phase of a trade deal, though weakness in metal and mining stocks capped gains.

Indian shares closed near record highs on Thursday after Washington and Beijing signed the first phase of a trade deal, though weakness in metal and mining stocks capped gains. Also read: Sensex hits 42,000 for first time, Nifty at a record high The NSE Nifty 50 Index ended 0.1 per cent higher at 12,355.5, while the S&P BSE Sensex index settled 0.14 per cent higher at 41,932.56. The Nifty and Sensex had earlier in the day hit record highs of 12,389.05 and 42,059.45, respectively. Automaker Eicher Motors Ltd was the top gainer on the Nifty, climbing 4.42 per cent on its best day in three months. Nestle India Ltd, the maker of Maggi noodles and Kit-Kat chocolates, rose 3.33 per cent to an all-time closing high. The Nifty Metal Index fell 1.25 per cent and weighed on the benchmark indexes, as a number of sore spots in the Sino-US deal left investors worried that the pact would not substantially boost metals demand. Gas marketing company GAIL (India) Ltd fell 2.2 per cent and was the biggest percentage loser on the Nifty.

Nifty, Sensex settle near record highs after US-China trade deal

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjps-public-campaign-on-citizenship-amendment-act-to-begin-from-today-272261">Bharatiya Janata Party</a>&nbsp;and actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) announced a coalition on Thursday.

The crucial announcement was made after a meeting in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heavy-rain-lashes-vijayawada-venue-of-andhra-pradesh-cm-swearing-in-ceremony-affected-222612">Vijayawada</a>, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/setback-for-bjp-in-andhra-pradesh-as-party-mla-quits-191677">Setback for BJP in Andhra Pradesh as party MLA quits</a>

The alliance is a major political development that will chalk out the future of the two parties in Andhra Pradesh.

''The two parties will form the government in Andhra Pradesh in 2024. We will work together for the welfare of the people and the state,'' Kalyan said.

Previously, BJP's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bharatiya-janata-party-works-on-ideology-not-nepotism-jp-nadda-272321">JP Nadda</a>&nbsp;had met Pawan Kalyan on January 13 in New Delhi.

The two parties have come together to defeat their common enemy <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-chief-minister-jagan-mohan-reddy-launches-ysr-vahana-mitra-scheme-253802">YSR Congress</a>&nbsp;in the state and emerge as a third alternative alter its proposal of shifting the state capital <a href="Andhra Pradesh: Farmers seek state BJP chief's support to oppose plan of three capitals">outside</a> Amaravati.

Bharatiya Janata Party and actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) announced a coalition on Thursday. The crucial announcement was made after a meeting in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.

Bharatiya Janata Party and actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) announced a coalition on Thursday. The crucial announcement was made after a meeting in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. Also read: Setback for BJP in Andhra Pradesh as party MLA quits The alliance is a major political development that will chalk out the future of the two parties in Andhra Pradesh. ''The two parties will form the government in Andhra Pradesh in 2024. We will work together for the welfare of the people and the state,'' Kalyan said. Previously, BJP's JP Nadda had met Pawan Kalyan on January 13 in New Delhi. The two parties have come together to defeat their common enemy YSR Congress in the state and emerge as a third alternative alter its proposal of shifting the state capital outside Amaravati.

Andhra Pradesh: BJP, Jana Sena announce coalition to emerge as ‘third alternative’

Malaysia is talking to the Indian government and trade officials in a bid to resolve concerns over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/malaysian-pm-expresses-concern-after-india-puts-curbs-on-palm-oil-imports-274231">New Delhi's new palm oil import restrictions</a>, a minister in Kuala Lumpur said on Thursday amid a trade spat between the countries.

India's Hindu nationalist government has repeatedly objected to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaking out against recent policies which critics say discriminate against Muslims. Malaysia is a Muslim-majority nation.

India, the world's biggest buyer of edible oils, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-puts-curbs-on-palm-oil-imports-from-malaysia-following-pm-mahathir-mohamad-caa-remark-273134">last week placed curbs on imports of refined palm oil</a> and has informally asked traders to stop importing all kinds of palm oil from Malaysia, the world's second-biggest producer and exporter of palm oil.

Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing sources, that New Delhi could also restrict imports of petroleum, aluminium ingots, liquefied natural gas, computer parts and microprocessors from Malaysia.

However, India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said New Delhi had not imposed any curbs on imports from Malaysia and Turkey, and that the government was not contemplating any restrictions on the two countries.

"This year, we foresee more challenges in some of our major markets," Teresa Kok, Malaysia's primary industries minister who is in charge of palm oil, told an industry conference, referring to India's new palm import rules.

Kok said the Indian high commissioner, the ambassador in Malaysia, was one of the people she was in touch with over the issue. 
It is "important for us to engage with them further through diplomatic channels and stakeholders," she told reporters on the sidelines of the event. "We will continue to engage."

In some good news for Malaysian palm sellers, Bangladesh's farm minister told Reuters his country was open to buying more from Malaysia if it offers competitive rates.

The South Asian country buys mainly from Indonesia, which is expected to be the biggest beneficiary of the Malaysia-India dispute.

Mahathir, the 94-year-old premier who is vocal on issues concerning the Muslim world, ignored a question from Reuters on the spat with India on the sidelines of a separate event on Thursday.

On Tuesday, he said Malaysia was concerned about the palm oil curbs but indicated he would continue to speak out against "wrong things" even if it costs his country financially.

Last month, he criticised India's new religion-based citizenship laws, which critics say discriminate against Muslims, and its policies in the Muslim-majority region of Kashmir which is also claimed by Pakistan.

India was Malaysia's biggest buyer of palm oil in 2019, buying 4.4 million tonnes. In 2020, purchases could fall below 1 million tonnes if relations do not improve, Indian traders say.

To make up for the potential loss, Malaysian officials say they are trying to sell more to countries such as Pakistan, the Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, Jordan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

But replacing a massive buyer like India will not be easy, and there have been calls for both countries to talk it outputting aside any "personal or diplomatic ego".

The other concern for Malaysia is that following the signing of an initial trade deal between the United States and China on Wednesday, China could buy more soy oil from the United States and less Malaysian palm oil. 
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Malaysia is talking to the Indian government and trade officials in a bid to resolve concerns over New Delhi's new palm oil import restrictions, a minister in Kuala Lumpur said on Thursday amid a trade spat between the countries.

Malaysia is talking to the Indian government and trade officials in a bid to resolve concerns over New Delhi's new palm oil import restrictions, a minister in Kuala Lumpur said on Thursday amid a trade spat between the countries. India's Hindu nationalist government has repeatedly objected to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaking out against recent policies which critics say discriminate against Muslims. Malaysia is a Muslim-majority nation. India, the world's biggest buyer of edible oils, last week placed curbs on imports of refined palm oil and has informally asked traders to stop importing all kinds of palm oil from Malaysia, the world's second-biggest producer and exporter of palm oil. Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing sources, that New Delhi could also restrict imports of petroleum, aluminium ingots, liquefied natural gas, computer parts and microprocessors from Malaysia. However, India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said New Delhi had not imposed any curbs on imports from Malaysia and Turkey, and that the government was not contemplating any restrictions on the two countries. "This year, we foresee more challenges in some of our major markets," Teresa Kok, Malaysia's primary industries minister who is in charge of palm oil, told an industry conference, referring to India's new palm import rules. Kok said the Indian high commissioner, the ambassador in Malaysia, was one of the people she was in touch with over the issue. It is "important for us to engage with them further through diplomatic channels and stakeholders," she told reporters on the sidelines of the event. "We will continue to engage." In some good news for Malaysian palm sellers, Bangladesh's farm minister told Reuters his country was open to buying more from Malaysia if it offers competitive rates. The South Asian country buys mainly from Indonesia, which is expected to be the biggest beneficiary of the Malaysia-India dispute. Mahathir, the 94-year-old premier who is vocal on issues concerning the Muslim world, ignored a question from Reuters on the spat with India on the sidelines of a separate event on Thursday. On Tuesday, he said Malaysia was concerned about the palm oil curbs but indicated he would continue to speak out against "wrong things" even if it costs his country financially. Last month, he criticised India's new religion-based citizenship laws, which critics say discriminate against Muslims, and its policies in the Muslim-majority region of Kashmir which is also claimed by Pakistan. India was Malaysia's biggest buyer of palm oil in 2019, buying 4.4 million tonnes. In 2020, purchases could fall below 1 million tonnes if relations do not improve, Indian traders say. To make up for the potential loss, Malaysian officials say they are trying to sell more to countries such as Pakistan, the Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Algeria, Jordan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. But replacing a massive buyer like India will not be easy, and there have been calls for both countries to talk it outputting aside any "personal or diplomatic ego". The other concern for Malaysia is that following the signing of an initial trade deal between the United States and China on Wednesday, China could buy more soy oil from the United States and less Malaysian palm oil.

As wider trade dispute looms, Malaysia talks to India over palm curbs

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