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Bihar elections: NDA's BJP, JD-U to contest 101 seats each
After much speculation, the seat-sharing formula within the NDA for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections has been finalised.
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October 13, 2025
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Toxic cough syrup: Kamal Nath finally comes to his home constituency, 40 days after first kid’s death
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and record nine-time Congress Lok Sabha Member from Chhindwara, Kamal Nath, finally managed to take out some time on Sunday and reached Parasia in his home constituency to meet the families of the deceased kids who have succumbed to kidney failures suspected due to the consumption of the now-banned toxic cough syrup ‘Coldrif’.
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October 13, 2025
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Jairam Ramesh flags concerns on RTI’s erosion at 20-year milestone
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday sounded a note of caution over what he described as a systematic weakening of this landmark transparency law by the current government.
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October 13, 2025
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Trump orders Pentagon to pay troops amid govt shutdown
US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he has directed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to “use all available funds” to ensure troops receive their pay on October 15 amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
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October 13, 2025
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Dalits are facing maximum atrocities in UP: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that maximum atrocities against Dalits are being reported in Uttar Pradesh but the BJP government is patting its own back with false data and zero performance.
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October 13, 2025
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‘Sardar @150 Unity March’ to be held from 31 October to 26 November: CM Yogi
A “Run for Unity” will be organized across Uttar Pradesh on October 31, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India.
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October 13, 2025
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BJP’s emotional test and Congress’s political gamble unfold
investigation and maintain open communication with Zubeen’s fans through Facebook updates reflects both his administrative discipline and his awareness of Assamese emotion.
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October 13, 2025
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We may forget, but nature does not
It began like a whisper — a faint drizzle on tin rooftops, the sound of rain on the leaves, the quiet promise of a monsoon that had overstayed its welcome.
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October 13, 2025
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Canadian FM Anita Anand lands in India
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand reached New Delhi, marking her first official trip to India since taking office earlier this year.
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October 13, 2025
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Iran isolated as West Asia unites behind Gaza ceasefire
As the Middle East broadly welcomes a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Iran finds itself at one of its weakest moments since its 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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October 13, 2025
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Congress slams Amit Shah over ‘Muslim population’ remark
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks linking the rise in India’s Muslim population to “infiltration,” accusing him of stoking communal divisions and questioning his record as Home Minister.
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October 13, 2025
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Congress withdraws from Rajya Sabha contest after seat-sharing dispute with NC
PCC PRESIDENT TARIQ HAMEED KARRAANNOUNCED AFTER THE MEETING THAT IT HAS BEEN UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED THATTHE CONGRESS WILLNOTFIELD ITS CANDIDATE FORTHE POLLS.
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October 13, 2025
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Chalachitram film-festival to carryforward nationalism
Come 25 and 26 October, the cine-goers of northeast India will be ecstatic during 9th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF-2025), organised at Jyoti Chitraban premise in Guwahati, where nearly 40 documentary and short features will be screened for the serious filmmakers, cine workers, appreciators and general audience.
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October 13, 2025
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Dynasties still dominate Southeast Asian politics
Dynasties are central to Southeast Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and family names are the most durable political brands.
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October 13, 2025
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India to replicate solar pump scheme in Africa, other developing countries
India will collaborate with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to replicate its success in deploying solar energy at both utility and distributed levels through household and farm-level initiatives such as the PM Surya Ghar - Muft Bijli Yojana (SGMBY) and PM-KUSUM, in developing countries, mainly in Africa and small island nations.
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October 13, 2025
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Rameswaram fishers begin indefinite strike to condemn arrests by Sri Lankan Navy, stay away from sea
Various fishermen associations at Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu _ has commenced an indefinite strike, which entered the second day today, condemndng the frequent arrests and attacks on TN fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel and demanding their immediate release.
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October 13, 2025
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Market valuation of 8 of the top-10 firms spikes by ₹1.94 lakh crore; TCS biggest gainer
Last week, the market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms spiked by Rs 194,148.73 crore, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) emerging as the biggest gainer.
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October 13, 2025
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Earnings, inflation, Trump tariffs to steer markets
The coming week is expected to becrucial for Indian stock markets as investors willreact toamixofkey triggers including quarterly earnings, inflation data, and the impact of US President Donald Trumps tariff announcement.
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October 13, 2025
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Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war
Preparations were underway Sunday for a ramp-up of aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under anew ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the devastating two-year-long war.
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October 13, 2025
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Tariff upon Tariff
Acloserstudy ofthe repercussions of Ukraine ‘losing’ thewarwith Russiashows this willonlyembolden Chinato gobbleup Taiwan. The Taiwan StraitwillturnintoaChinese lake, and India’s growing maritime tradewithits East Asianneighbours, primarily Japanand South Korea, willbe affected. Ourmerchandise, whichhasto pass throughthe TaiwanStraitwillbesubjectto whatever tollthe Chinesemay imposeinfuture
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October 13, 2025
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Rahul Gandhi engages with students in Peru and Chile, emphasises importance of accessible education
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has stressed the significance of education in shaping the future of a nation.
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October 13, 2025
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2nd Test: Campbell, Hope fifties rally WI
John Campbell and Shai Hope smashed unbeaten fifties as West Indies produced their most resolute session of the ongoing Test series by reaching 173/2 in 49 overs and trailing India by 97 runs at stumps on day three of the second and final game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
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October 13, 2025
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India’s sugar exports touch 7.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25
India has exported 7.75 lakh tonnes of sugar in the 2024-25 marketing season, which stretches from October 2024 to September 2025, according to a statement issued by the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) on Sunday.
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October 13, 2025
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Meghalaya police avert IED bombing in Ri-Bhoi district
QNESUSPECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED, AND THETEAM IS ONTHEJOBTO ARREST HIM,” POLICE SAID.
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October 13, 2025
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Maoists torch mobile tower in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum
In an act of Maoist violence, insurgents targeted a private mobile tower in Kolbonga village under the Manoharpur block of Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, causing extensive damage.
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October 13, 2025
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Guardrails & restrictions put by lenders to MFIs, cause negative growth in microfinance sector
Microfinance, withallits pluses and minuses, has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s socio-economictransformation, fostering financial inclusion and empowering women,small and marginal farmers, artisans, and other vulnerable communities.
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October 13, 2025
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Ayodhya transforms into global pilgrimage hub ahead of Deepotsav
Ayodhya, the city of Lord Ram, is witnessing a remarkable transformation evolving from a land of faith into a vibrant blend ofheritage and modern development.
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October 12, 2025
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Uddhav threatens Maharashtra-widestir if Fadnavis fails to waive off farmers’ loans
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena threatened Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday that farmers all across Maharashtra will hit the streets and launch an agitation if their loans are not waived off completely.
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October 12, 2025
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Farewell to the mother of primates
Jane Goodall (1934-2025) was an English primatologist and anthropologist. Regarded as a pioneer in primate ethology and described by many publications as 'the world's preeminent chimpanzee expert', she was best known for more than six decades of field research on the social and family life of wild chimpanzees in the Kasakela
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October 12, 2025
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Dalit lynching row: UP Cong chief, others held by police while attempting to visit family
Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai was arrested on Saturday while attempting to visit the family of the Dalit youth allegedly lynched in Raebareli district.
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