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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said FTA talks with EU were stuck due to bloc's reluctance. Asked about India's relations with the US, Jaishankar said it is on an upswing because there is a structural convergence between the two countries. Meanwhile, Lauding the Union government's efforts to get the COVID-19 vaccine rolled out early, former Prime Minister and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda said the vaccine should be given for free to the poor and at affordable rates to the majority of the people. This and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

Top 10 News @ 9 AM

Top 10 News @ 9 AM

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Published : Dec 5, 2020, 9:07 AM IST

1. Jaishankar suggests FTA talks with EU stuck due to bloc's reluctance

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said negotiations for a free trade agreement between India and the European Union were stuck for the last six years due to reluctance of the grouping. The talks for the FTA have been stalled since May 2013 when both sides failed to bridge substantial gaps on crucial issues, including on data security status for the IT sector.

2. Deve Gowda bats for free COVID-19 vaccine to the poor

Lauding the Union government's efforts to get the COVID-19 vaccine rolled out early, former Prime Minister and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda on Friday said the vaccine should be given for free to the poor and at affordable rates to the majority of the people.

3. I&B ministry advises broadcasters not to promote activity prohibited by law

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to all private satellite TV channels on advertisements. Broadcasters have been advised to ensure advertisements do not promote any activity which is prohibited by statute or law. It had come to the notice of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that a large number of advertisements on online gaming, fantasy sports, etc have been appearing on television.

4. 25,000 soldiers, artillery for China-Pak eco corridor

China and Pakistan are collaborating on an extensive scale to deploy about 25,000 soldiers to guard and protect the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).But quite inexplicably, this force would come loaded with artillery in order to secure the massive infrastructure project that snakes through the disputed region of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and extends along the length of the border with India.

5. Bill Gates hails Indian-origin couple for pioneering work in fight against HIV, Covid-19

Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has hailed South African Indian-origin professors Salim Abdool Karim and wife Quarraisha for their contributions in the fight against HIV/Aids and COVID-19. The scientist couple has refused numerous awards both locally and internationally, including national honours in South Africa, for their pioneering work in preventing the spread of HIV among young women through the Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

6. Dissident MLA Hissowal returns to AAP fold

An AAP MLA, who had fallen out with his party after the removal of his former colleague Sukhpal Singh Khaira in 2018 as leader of opposition in Punjab assembly, on Friday buried his hatchet with the party saying parting ways with it was his "biggest mistake". AAP MLA Jagtar Singh Jagga Hissowal, who had been keeping aloof from parties activities, came back to the party fold praising the leadership of AAP national president and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

7. BJP committed to people, 'Gupkar gang' to their families: Irani

Union minister Smriti Irani said on Friday the BJP had "proved" its commitment to the society in the most difficult times, while the "Gupkar gang" only served their own personal families during the period. Irani hit the campaign trail for the district development council elections as the star campaigner of the BJP and addressed gatherings at Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Chowk in Miran Sahib and Majua village in Bishnah area of Jammu district.

8. COVID-19 vaccine will not be mandatory: Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden said on Friday that Americans will not be forced to take the coronavirus vaccine and he is willing to get vaccinated publicly to assuage any concerns about its efficacy and safety.

9. AUS vs IND: Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of rest of T20I series with concussion

India suffered a blow ahead of the second T20I as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the remaining series and pacer Shardul Thakur is added to the national squad. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said Jadeja remains under observation and will be taken for further scans if required on Saturday.

10. Jane Seymour slams rules of MeToo

Actress Jane Seymour feels that the rules for MeToo have gone too far, as people are conscious and know what not to do. She also reminisced about how she once quit acting for a year after being groped on her thigh in 1972 by a producer.

1. Jaishankar suggests FTA talks with EU stuck due to bloc's reluctance

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said negotiations for a free trade agreement between India and the European Union were stuck for the last six years due to reluctance of the grouping. The talks for the FTA have been stalled since May 2013 when both sides failed to bridge substantial gaps on crucial issues, including on data security status for the IT sector.

2. Deve Gowda bats for free COVID-19 vaccine to the poor

Lauding the Union government's efforts to get the COVID-19 vaccine rolled out early, former Prime Minister and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda on Friday said the vaccine should be given for free to the poor and at affordable rates to the majority of the people.

3. I&B ministry advises broadcasters not to promote activity prohibited by law

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to all private satellite TV channels on advertisements. Broadcasters have been advised to ensure advertisements do not promote any activity which is prohibited by statute or law. It had come to the notice of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that a large number of advertisements on online gaming, fantasy sports, etc have been appearing on television.

4. 25,000 soldiers, artillery for China-Pak eco corridor

China and Pakistan are collaborating on an extensive scale to deploy about 25,000 soldiers to guard and protect the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).But quite inexplicably, this force would come loaded with artillery in order to secure the massive infrastructure project that snakes through the disputed region of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and extends along the length of the border with India.

5. Bill Gates hails Indian-origin couple for pioneering work in fight against HIV, Covid-19

Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has hailed South African Indian-origin professors Salim Abdool Karim and wife Quarraisha for their contributions in the fight against HIV/Aids and COVID-19. The scientist couple has refused numerous awards both locally and internationally, including national honours in South Africa, for their pioneering work in preventing the spread of HIV among young women through the Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

6. Dissident MLA Hissowal returns to AAP fold

An AAP MLA, who had fallen out with his party after the removal of his former colleague Sukhpal Singh Khaira in 2018 as leader of opposition in Punjab assembly, on Friday buried his hatchet with the party saying parting ways with it was his "biggest mistake". AAP MLA Jagtar Singh Jagga Hissowal, who had been keeping aloof from parties activities, came back to the party fold praising the leadership of AAP national president and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

7. BJP committed to people, 'Gupkar gang' to their families: Irani

Union minister Smriti Irani said on Friday the BJP had "proved" its commitment to the society in the most difficult times, while the "Gupkar gang" only served their own personal families during the period. Irani hit the campaign trail for the district development council elections as the star campaigner of the BJP and addressed gatherings at Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Chowk in Miran Sahib and Majua village in Bishnah area of Jammu district.

8. COVID-19 vaccine will not be mandatory: Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden said on Friday that Americans will not be forced to take the coronavirus vaccine and he is willing to get vaccinated publicly to assuage any concerns about its efficacy and safety.

9. AUS vs IND: Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of rest of T20I series with concussion

India suffered a blow ahead of the second T20I as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the remaining series and pacer Shardul Thakur is added to the national squad. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said Jadeja remains under observation and will be taken for further scans if required on Saturday.

10. Jane Seymour slams rules of MeToo

Actress Jane Seymour feels that the rules for MeToo have gone too far, as people are conscious and know what not to do. She also reminisced about how she once quit acting for a year after being groped on her thigh in 1972 by a producer.

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