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Ties with Bangladesh 'not transient': Indian envoy after being summoned
The envoy said after 54 years of Bangladesh's independence, it is as important as ever that today's youth and children-future custodians of this nation learn and carry forward this indelible history
 "Ties with Bangladesh 'not transient': Indian envoy after being summoned")
Haffkine procurements leave ₹2,226 cr Advance Contingent bills pending: CAG
According to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), tabled on the last day of the winter session of the state legislature, pending AC bills accounted for 63.03% of total AC bills
 "Haffkine procurements leave ₹2,226 cr Advance Contingent bills pending: CAG")
Brown University shooting: Person of interest detained after firing kills 2
The attack unfolded on Saturday when a suspect armed with a firearm entered a campus building where students were taking examinations and opened fire
 "Brown University shooting: Person of interest detained after firing kills 2")
Navy to commission second MH-60R helicopter squadron on Dec 17
The MH-60R helicopter has been fully integrated with fleet operations and has proven its worth on numerous occasions
 "Navy to commission second MH-60R helicopter squadron on Dec 17")
Hong Kong Democratic Party votes to dissolve after 31 years of operation
The resolution was passed during a meeting on Sunday for discussion of the dissolution and winding-up process, according to a Facebook post by Emily Lau, former chair of the Democratic Party
 "Hong Kong Democratic Party votes to dissolve after 31 years of operation")
OpenAI scraps six-month equity vesting requirement for employees: Report
The move comes after the company shortened the vesting period for new hires to six months from the industry standard of 12 months in April, the report said
 "OpenAI scraps six-month equity vesting requirement for employees: Report")
Non-metro India now drives most crypto growth, says Ashish Singhal
CoinSwitch co-founder says tier-2 and tier-3 cities drive 76 per cent of activity as women investors reach 12 per cent of user base
 "Non-metro India now drives most crypto growth, says Ashish Singhal")
Best of BS Opinion: Energy bets, AI rules and growing market risks
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Energy bets, AI rules and growing market risks")
Kavach expansion puts ₹50,000 crore train protection market in play
In addition, the companies are targeting export markets, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and West Asia, that may boost their business in the long run
 "Kavach expansion puts ₹50,000 crore train protection market in play")
AI influencing growth and cost, says Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon
Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon explains how AI is boosting network efficiency, cutting costs, improving customer experience and preventing real-time fraud across Airtel's operations
 "AI influencing growth and cost, says Bharti Airtel CTO Randeep Sekhon")
The Caste Con Census: This book maps caste and other social fractures
In support of his arguments, author cites scholarship spanning history, sociology, anthropology and political economy
 "The Caste Con Census: This book maps caste and other social fractures")
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs likely to see value growth slowing down
Entry of generics post March 2026, patient dropouts to affect sales values, say experts
 "GLP-1 weight-loss drugs likely to see value growth slowing down")
India's equity markets, economy: Will investors update their beliefs?
The Nifty is a club of giants - banks, financiers, software firms, pharmaceuticals, consumer staples, and commodity producers
 "India's equity markets, economy: Will investors update their beliefs?")
Studds expects to double premium helmet revenue share in 2 years: MD
the rising demand for premium helmets is also helping Studds Accessories expand its profit margins
 "Studds expects to double premium helmet revenue share in 2 years: MD")
A Goldilocks 2026: Can reforms sustain the growth-benign inflation mix?
India may see a goldilocks 2026 with strong growth and low inflation, but sustaining this balance will hinge on reforms, RBI policy support, fiscal consolidation and easing external pressures
 "A Goldilocks 2026: Can reforms sustain the growth-benign inflation mix?")
Copyright protection: Better framework is needed for AI training
A central government-appointed body will collect and distribute these royalties while a separate committee will set rates, subject to judicial review
 "Copyright protection: Better framework is needed for AI training")
IndiGo beats Air India group in international scheduled flights, seats
IndiGo increased its seats from 7.4 million to 8.6 million
 "IndiGo beats Air India group in international scheduled flights, seats")
Nuclear energy for growth: Sustaining a vibrant enabling environment is key
India's goal is to boost its installed nuclear-power capacity to 100 Gw from the current 8.8 Gw by 2047
 "Nuclear energy for growth: Sustaining a vibrant enabling environment is key")
NARCL recovery tally rises to ₹4,192 crore as resolution gains pace
Government-backed bad bank sees sharp rise in resolution pace, acquires Rs 1.62 trillion in stressed debt
 "NARCL recovery tally rises to ₹4,192 crore as resolution gains pace")
Nuclear sector needs strategy, skilled manpower to reach 100 GW by 2047
Revision in insurance policies, fuel-buying plans, and lack of skilled manpower among issues flagged for the industry
 "Nuclear sector needs strategy, skilled manpower to reach 100 GW by 2047")