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'UN still reflects realities of 1945': Jaishankar calls for reforms to be inclusive
EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the United Nations must reform to remain effective, pointing out that it still reflects the “realities of 1945, not 2025”.
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October 17, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Fuelled by father’s unfulfilled dream: Indian-origin UAE talent Riyan's tale
THERE was a genuine buzz when India's Hmar Lalthazuala made his way into the court for his men's singles match on Wednesday. Lalthazuala, thanks to his exploits during the mixed team event just last week, had been hoping to keep up his win streak in the individual event of the ongoing BWF World Junior Championships at the National Centre of Excellence here. Around half-an-hour or so later, it was his opponent with Indian connection, Riyan Malhan, who had come under the spotlight.
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October 17, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
UCC registration rules for live-in couples may be eased
MONTHS after implementing the landmark Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the Uttarakhand government has moved to refine its rules, filing an affidavit in the High Court that signals a softening of certain provisions related to live-in relationship registration.
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October 17, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
AMERICA’S POLITICS, NORWAY’S MEDAL
THE refusal of the Norwegian Nobel Committee to entertain Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, despite his querulous, absurdist demands, has swung the spotlight on the prize itself.
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October 17, 2025
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Joy in J’khand as new tiger confirmed in Palamu, total count reaches seven
A new tiger has been sighted in Jharkhand’s Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR), taking the total count of big cats to seven in the reserve. According to officials, the recently sighted tiger is a male about four years old.
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October 17, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Court adjourns hearing of petition for probe into irregularities in Tangedco
THE Madras High Court on Wednesday adjourned to October 30 the hearing of a petition filed by Arappor Iyakkam seeking a direction to the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to register an FIR into the alleged irregularities in procurement of transformers for the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (formerly Tangedco) and constitute a special investigation team to probe the matter.
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October 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Will amend plea against husband’s detention, Wangchuk’s wife tells SC
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of noted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, to amend her habeas corpus petition challenging her husband's preventive detention under the NSA.
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October 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Data residency is key to cos' digital strategy in future: IBM India MD
GIVEN today's geopolitical uncertainties and evolving regulations, data residency has become a critical driver of business value, says Sandip Patel, managing director for IBM India & South Asia region.
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October 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
PUTTING WOMENOMICS 2.0 TO WORK
N the world's fastest-growing major economy, half the population still sits out of the workforce.
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October 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Captain Kishan slams unbeaten ton for Jharkhand vs TN
A CAPTAIN'S knock by Ishan Kishan (125 not out) and a valuable half century (64 batting) by Sahil Raj batting lower down the order came in handy for Jharkhand to post a respectable 307 for 6 in 90 overs against Tamil Nadu on the first day of the Ranji Trophy being played at Coimbatore on Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Decline in passport strength of India, US in '25
Slips to 85th rank, US out of top 10
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October 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
NOBEL IDEAS TO EXPLAIN THE TRUMPIAN UPHEAVAL
N honouring foundational elements of economic growth, the 2025 Nobel Prize in economics speaks to the Trumpian trauma roiling the world at present.
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October 16, 2025
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Many injured as mob attacks cop cars taking Zubeen death accused to jail
SEVERAL people, including cops, were injured on Wednesday in Assam's Mushalpur in the Baksa district when a mob clashed with the police protesting the shifting of five people arrested in connection with music icon Zubeen Garg's death, to the recently inaugurated Baksa Central Jail.
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October 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Nat’l task force on brain health set up
INDIA has established a National Task Force on Brain Health, with the aim to improve the accessibility and quality of brain healthcare at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, according to the WHO's new global status report on neurology.
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October 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
After dominant run in Japan Open tour, Joshna keen to maintain fitness
COMING into the tournament unseeded, Joshna Chinappa was up against facing higher ranked opponents.
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October 16, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Global oil supply set for significant growth over next two years, says IEA
THE world’s oil supply is on track for substantial growth over the next two years, with an increase of 3 million barrels per day (mb/d) expected in 2025 and a 2.4 mb/d in 2026, as per a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Ranji Trophy: New-look TN keen on better returns
TAMIL Nadu are all set to take on Jharkhand in their season opening encounter of the Ranji Trophy at Coimbatore from Wednesday.
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October 15, 2025
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Cape Verde celebrates 2nd-least populated nation in WC
CAPE VERDE beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football’s global showpiece for the very first time.
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Tanvi storms into next round, Unnati advances
WITH the individual events for Eye-Level Cups at the ongoing BWF World Junior Championships still at its nascent stage, there was high activity at the playing arena of the National Centre of Excellence in Amin-gaon, here on Tuesday.
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
LISTENING MACHINES: HOW SMART SPEAKERS UNDERSTAND US
N just a few short years, smart speakers have evolved from futuristic novelties to everyday companions, quietly listening on kitchen counters and bedside tables.
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Top Maoist leader carrying bounty of ₹10 cr surrenders with 60 cadres
Maoists strangle BJP worker to death in Chhattisgarh district
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
India for tech-driven, leaner UN peacekeeping
GENERAL Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, said on Tuesday that under the financial constraints, the United Nation (UN) Peacekeeping missions have to be planned at smaller scales and will have to move towards preventive diplomacy.
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
EC cracks whip on uncertified political ads ahead of polls
WITH the Bihar Assembly elections and by-elections in eight constituencies across seven States and Union Territories on the cards, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has tightened oversight on political advertising, especially on electronic and social media.
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Cong looking for 60-plus seats, deadlock over 3: Tariq
WITH barely 48 hours remaining for the first phase of nominations in the Bihar Assembly elections, Congress on Tuesday said that the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) may finalise the seat-sharing formula on Wednesday, and it will make a formal announcement soon.
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Modi to address over 10 Bihar rallies as NDA gears up for triangular contest
WITH the Bihar Assembly elections poised to turn into a triangular battle, owing to the entry of Prashant Kishor’s newly launched Jan Suraaj Party, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is ramping up its campaign plans.
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Contracts of bulk LPG tankers will be extended till March 31: Oil firms to HC
PAVING the way for ending the indefinite strike of bulk LPG tanker operators, the major oil marketing companies on Tuesday informed the Madras High Court that the existing contracts for the bulk LPG tanker operators will be extended up to March 31, 2026.
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
IMF revises upwards India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.6% for FY26
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday revised upwards India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the current financial year to 6.6% as against its earlier estimate of 6.4%.
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Cracker bursting restricted to two hours on Deepavali
THE Tamil Nadu government has said that, as per the Supreme Court’s order, bursting of crackers will be permitted only between 6 am and 7 am and between 7 pm and 8 pm during Deepavali.
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Leh DM to SC: Wangchuk engaged in activities prejudicial to na’tl security
SC allows UPSC answer key petitions
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October 15, 2025
The New Indian Express Nagapattinam
Sri Lanka, New Zealand split points
SRI LANKA and New Zealand shared points as their Women’s World Cup match was abandoned due to persistent rain after strong batting performance by the hosts here on Tuesday.
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