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The Statesman Delhi
GST 2.0 booster: Karva Chauth sales surge to nearly ₹28,000 crore
The festival of Karva Chauth is estimated to have generated business to the tune of Rs 28,000 cr nationwide ~ up from the corresponding figure of Rs 22,000 cr last year ~ as sales surged on the back of GST rate cuts that have turned goods and services cheaper for consumers, according to the trade body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
'Tourism about building pride'
In a conversation with Abhijit Deb of The Statesman, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma talks about the recent cabinet reshuffle in his coalition government, the state's new tourism policy, and his vision to make Meghalaya a model of sustainable and creative tourism.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
'India, Australia poised to become natural allies in defence industry'
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stated that India is globally the fourth-largest economy and the fastest-growing large economy in the world.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Movements and forms: A dance-filled trifecta in Kolkata
On 7, 8, and 10 October, at Gyan Mancha, the 'Kolkata Dance Festival' was organised with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Delhi Declaration paves the way for COP30
The Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals emerged as the key outcome of the first ARISE Cities Forum 2025, held on 8-9 October. It set the agenda for the upcoming UNFCCC Climate Conference, COP30.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Govt opens senior leadership positions in public banks to private-sector professionals
For the first time, the Government of India has opened senior leadership positions in public sector banks (PSBs) to private-sector professionals, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) said in a notification.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
OBC groups rally in Nagpur demanding 42 per cent quota, oppose Kunbi status for Marathas
Other Backward Caste (OBCs) groups led by Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar as well as other OBCleaders under the banner of the Sakal OBC Samaj, organised a rally in Nagpur on Friday which began at Yashwant Stadium and ended at Samvidhan Chowk, demanding an increased OBC quota of 42 per cent.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Pulwama martyr’s son Rahul Soreng earns Haryana U-19 call-up
Rahul Soreng, whose father Vijay Soreng was martyred in the Pulwama terror attack, has earned a spot in Haryana's Under-19 team.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Gen Z's message for governance reform
On September 9, Nepal entered a state of near-total anarchy.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Bihar poll: Virtual training for officials
The Election Commission of India (ECI) today wrapped up a comprehensive two-day virtual training programme for Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) ahead of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections, held on 9 and 10 October.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Ayodhya: Fresh blasts in Paglabhari undermine official assurances
A series of explosions in Paglabhari village under the Purakalandar police station area of Ayodhya has left six people dead and raised serious concerns about the local administration's handling and explanation of the incident.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
10-day policeremandfor coughsyrupfirmowner
A court in Parasia, Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, on Friday ordered a 10-day police remand for Ranganathan Govindan, the owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals of Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, the company that manufactured the now-banned toxic cough syrup Coldrif, suspected to have caused kidney failures and the consequent deaths of around two dozen children in Madhya Pradesh.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
RJD gains ground in Bihar as JD-U leaders switch sides
In a major setback to the NDA, three political heavyweights from the JD-U and a prominent LJP-R leader joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday. The move is expected to significantly change the political equations in the Magadh and Seemanchal regions in RJD's favour.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
CPI condemns IPS officer's suicide in Haryana, demands action under Rohith Vemula Act
Communist Party of India (CPI) Central Control Commission President Dr K Narayana today expressed deep grief over the suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar in Haryana, terming it a tragic reflection of systemic harassment and discrimination within the police force.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
India, Taliban govt reset ties after 4 years
In a significant development, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday announced the upgrading of India's technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, while Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi reiterated his government's commitment to not allowing any group or individual to use Afghan territory against India.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Nifty tops 25,300 as market extends gains
The stock market continued its upward trajectory for the second consecutive session on Friday, with the Nifty crossing the 25,300 mark intraday for the first time since 19 September.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
UN is ready to surge aid into Gaza, waiting for green light from Israel after ceasefire deal
The United Nations said Thursday that 170,000 metric tons of food, medicine and other humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza and that it is seeking a green light from Israel to massively increase help for more than 2 million Palestinians following a deal to pause the war.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Sona Comstar, Neura Germany partners to build robots & humanoids
Automotive parts maker Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) officially announced on Friday through a stock exchange filing that it has inked a deal with Neura Robotics GmbH based in Germany to jointly develop advanced automation solutions, industrial robots and humanoids in India.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Yogi Adityanath to lead BJP’s high-voltage campaign in Bihar
With the Election Commission announcing the Bihar Assembly election schedule, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has shifted into top gear, deploying its Uttar Pradesh leadership to anchor the campaign across Bihar.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
One match doesn't define us: Richa Ghosh after India's first World Cup loss
Star wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh praised South Africa's performance after India's three-wicket loss in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and vowed that the team would \"learn and improve\" ahead of a challenging run of fixtures.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Everest Peril
The Himalayas have always symbolised human endurance and the allure of the extreme.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Konkan-25 success showcases India-UK naval interoperability: Sanjay Seth
Defence Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with his British counterpart Vernon Coaker in Mumbai on
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound will bring us the Oscar
Coincidentally, I was savouring the stunning neo-realism of Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound when its producer Karan Johar called to inform me that the film has been selected as India's entry to the Oscars.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Kharge slams govt over crimes against Dalits, Adivasis
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Friday strongly criticised the government over the increasing crimes against Dalits and Adivasis, citing a recent National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan meets PM Modi, discusses various development projects
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi, a government release said. The two leaders discussed various development projects and issues related to the state of Kerala.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Assam CM Sarma sparks controversy with Muslim majority prediction
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday claimed that the Muslim community in Assam is poised to become the largest demographic group in the state, with their population projected to rise to nearly 38 per cent in the upcoming national census.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
McDonald hopeful as Cummins races against time for Ashes opener
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald admitted that the clock is ticking for the skipper captain Pat Cummins to prove his fitness for the upcoming five-Test Ashes series against England, starting November 21 in Perth.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Contours of the Saudi-Pak relationship
O n September 17, Pakistan signed a \"Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement\" (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Theatre Plus debuts with Tarasundari
The month of October began with a renewed celebration as the city's cultural scene welcomed Theatre Plus, a new production house by the acclaimed actress Gargee Roychowdhury. The day also featured the launch of the official poster of its maiden venture, Tarasundari. This solo act pays tribute to one of Bengali theatre's most enigmatic icons.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
As US tariff threat looms, India needs to revise RoDTEP incentives to support orthodox tea exports
The threat of the new US tariff regime is looming large on the Indian tea industry, the third largest global exporter of tea.
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