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Former BJP MLA Anil Gote has accused the then Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his "coterie" of conspiring against mass leaders like Eknath Khadse and Pankaja Munde.Gote, who recently joined the NCP, dubbed the then CM's official residence, where "conspiracies" were planned according to him, as "Varsha night club".Gote alleged that a group of BJP leaders, including the then minister Girish Mahajan, would meet Fadnavis at his official residence in Mumbai every night and hatch plots on strengthening the local opponents of these mass leaders.Close Gote said he joined the Sharad Pawar-led party as he was "fed up" with the conspiracies of this "Varsha night club". related news BJP will think positively if allies withdraw Sena-led govt's support: Shelar Rejuvenation camp for temple elephants to begin on Sunday Centre keen to resolve internal conflicts: Army official His statement on December 12 came on a day when disgruntled BJP leaders Pankaja Munde and Eknath … [Read more...] about Fadnavis’ ‘Varsha night club gang’ plotted against BJP mass leaders: Anil Gote

With the US imposing additional 25 percent duty on imports worth USD 34 billion from China, certain Indian products may become more competitive, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said today.An analysis by the industry chamber revealed that India should focus on the US market for items in the categories of machinery, electrical equipment, vehicles and transport parts, chemicals, plastics and rubber products.“India can focus on numerous goods for expanding its exports to the US and China markets following the hike in duties by both countries on imports from each other,” CII said.Close Top exports from India to the US which are covered in the list of items for which tariffs have been hiked include pumps, parts of military aircraft, parts for electrodiagnostic apparatus, passenger vehicles of 1500-3000 cc, valve bodies and parts of taps, said the chamber. related news PM Narendra Modi arrives in Kanpur to chair first meeting of National Ganga Council … [Read more...] about US-China trade war can make Indian products competitive

The chair of a United States congressional panel wrote to Alphabet's Google and to Apple on December 13 to ask if any disclosures mobile apps are required to make regarding overseas ties, a concern that follows reports of Chinese investment in popular apps such as TikTok and Grindr.Rep. Stephen Lynch, chairman of a subcommittee of the House of Representatives Oversight Committee, said in a statement that he had asked both Google and Apple to tell Congress whether they required app developers to disclose any non-US ties.Concerns over China acquiring sensitive data about US citizens through social media apps is one of several sore areas in relations between the US and China even as President Donald Trump's trade war with China fans suspicion between the world's two largest economies.Close TikTok, which is wildly popular with teenagers, is owned by Chinese technology company ByteDance. In a related matter, the Chinese gaming company Beijing Kunlun Tech has said it would sell popular … [Read more...] about Congressional panel ask Google, Apple if apps like TikTok disclose non-US ties

Marcus Rashford has always had the tools to become a world-class forward. Now he has added a clinical touch to his searing pace and box of tricks. The 22-year-old already has 13 goals for United this season -- equalling his best-ever return for the club in a single campaign and is the undisputed leader of the team's attack.Just weeks ago Rashford was struggling for goals in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's misfiring team, finding the net just once between the opening day of the season and the match against Liverpool on October 20.But then things clicked for the former United trainee and he has scored regularly for club and country, including three in his past two appearances, against Tottenham and defending champions Manchester City.Close His goals have lifted United to fifth in the table, five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, after an unbeaten run of five Premier League games, with Everton to come at home on December 15. related news EPL: Breaking down the reasons behind … [Read more...] about EPL: Manchester United have fashioned a complete striker in Marcus Rashford

Are we finally creating a kinder, gentler workplace? We’ve certainly seen a number of positive signs over the past decade. A greater emphasis on culture, for instance, has set the stage for higher job satisfaction. advertisement advertisement The biggest trends we’ve seen in the workplace have come about due to changes in the economic environment, says Michelle Armer, chief people officer at CareerBuilder. “In the years immediately following the recession until now, where we’ve seen steadily low unemployment, companies began to recruit and think about their employees in a different way, putting more of an emphasis on the workplace experience than before,” she says. Here are six that have us feeling hopeful for the next decade: 1. More opportunities for flexible work Technology has allowed employees to ditch the 9-to-5 format in exchange for flexible arrangements, both in hours and location. “Companies are demonstrating that they understand … [Read more...] about These are the workplace trends that give us hope