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The Statesman Delhi
India's trade deficit $41.7 billion; goldimports up 200 per cent
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to$41.68 billion in October from $32.15 billion in September, the commerce ministry said.
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November 18, 2025
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Additional security forces sought for safety of Vaishnodevi pilgrims
Deployment of additional security forces personnel has been sought to ensure foolproof security of the Vaishnodevi pilgrims.
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November 18, 2025
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Market extends rally; Nifty closed above 26,000 mark
The stock market on Monday started the week on a strong note, finishing higher for the sixth consecutive session. Nifty closed above 26,000 mark.
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November 18, 2025
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45 Indian pilgrims killed in Madinah bus inferno
In a tragic incident, 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad died after their bus collided with an oil tanker and caught fire near Madinah at around 1:30 am and only one person survived with critical injuries.
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November 18, 2025
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Ukraine plans to buy 100 Rafales from France
Ukraine signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, the Ukrainian Embassy and the French president's office said.
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November 18, 2025
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Japan must explore soft power options
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks to have made a good diplomatic debut, considering that she just took office.
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November 18, 2025
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Reliance Retail launches 'Essence' with Cosnova
Reliance Retail officially announced here on Monday that it has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Germany-based Cosnova Beauty to launch its brand 'Essence' in India, expanding its portfolio of beauty products.
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November 18, 2025
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EPFO expands PF services to formal and gig workers
Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya commended Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for its continuous progress in strengthening India's social security architecture and emphasised the organisation's pivotal role in ensuring financial dignity for the workforce.
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November 18, 2025
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IPL 2026: Sangakkara returns as Rajasthan Royals head coach
After a lacklustre ninth-place finish in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Rajasthan Royals pressed the reset button by turning to Kumar Sangakkara to revive their fortunes, with the former Sri Lanka skipper set to perform the dual role of head coach and director of cricket in the next season, with Vikram Rathour, batting coach last season, promoted to lead assistant coach.
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November 18, 2025
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No classrooms for hundreds of thousands of children as most Gaza schools are in rubble
Bissan Younis looked dejected as she stood outside a cluster of tents surrounded by rubble and debris, a wasteland that is a common sight across the Gaza Strip.
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November 18, 2025
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Centre seeks more time on Sahara's plea to sell 88 properties, including Amby Valley, to Adani Group
The Central Government on Monday sought additional time to respond to applications filed by Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd., which has sought the Supreme Court's permission to sell 88 properties, including the prominent Amby Valley project in Maharashtra and Sahara Seher in Lucknow, to Adani Properties Pvt. Ltd.
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November 18, 2025
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Bangladesh on boil again after ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's death sentence by Dhaka Tribunal
Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was awarded death sentence in absentia by the country's International Crime Tribunal (ICT) for \"crimes against humanity\" over a crackdown on students' uprising in 2024.
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November 18, 2025
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Boland targets Root as Australia’s key wicket ahead of Ashes 2025-26 opener
Fast bowler Scott Boland has identified Joe Root as the key England batter Australia will look to contain in the upcoming Ashes, with the series opener scheduled for 21 November at Perth’s Optus Stadium.
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November 18, 2025
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Nitish resigns, set to take oath as Bihar CM for tenth time on 20 Nov
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday.
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November 18, 2025
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ECI initiates SR of voter lists in Assam ahead of 2026 Polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday mandated a'Special Revision' (SR) of the electoral rolls in Assam, commencing November 18, 2025.
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November 18, 2025
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A demand for change
Beyond symbolic markers, Mamdani's win signals a deeper transformation underway in Americanpolitics~an unmistakablereflection of discontent with Trump's policies, a clear generational shiftinurban governance, anda warning thatthe Republican Party can nolonger ignore
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November 18, 2025
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Ajeya Warrior-25: India-UK joint drill exercise begins in Raj
The eighth edition of the India-UK joint military exercise \"Ajeya Warrior-25\" commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
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November 18, 2025
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How women powered the NDA's clean sweep in Bihar
A cash dole of Rs 10,000 to women, allegedly from money meant for some other government project, is said to have powered the NDA clean sweep in Bihar. Sources say passing this benefit to women voters, \"outside the official system,\" played a more crucial role in the victory.
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November 18, 2025
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Azam Khan, son Abdullah sentenced up to 7 years in fake PAN card case
A Special MP-MLA court here on Monday dealt a major blow to Samajwadi Party leader Mohamnad Azam Khan and his son, Abdullah Azam, sentencing them to seven-year jail term in the fake PAN card case.
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November 18, 2025
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Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says he’ll ‘work something out’ with New York City’s mayor-elect
President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that he plans to meet with New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said they'll \"work something out,\" in what could be a detente for the Republican president and Democratic political star who have cast each other as political foils.
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November 18, 2025
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Tamil Nadu politics on edge as Vijay decides his alliance path
While triangular love stories continue to be hot picks in Kollywood with most of them becoming box office hits in the Tamil film industry, a political love triangle remains an intensely debated one in the political discourse of the Dravidian heartland and the dramatis personae are the principal opposition AIADMK and the Congress with actor Vijay of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) being wooed by the two.
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November 18, 2025
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6 bodies recovered from collapsed mine in Sonbhadra; mine owner arrested
A massive landslide in the Billi-Markundi mining zone of Sonbhadra district has led to major action by authorities, including the arrest of the mine owner, Madhusudan Singh.
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November 18, 2025
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Populism Fractured
The open rupture between US President Donald Trump and key MAGA figure Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is more than a dramatic falling-out between two high-profile personalities.
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November 18, 2025
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Preventable
The tragic explosion at a police station in Srinagar, which claimed nine lives and left dozens injured, is a sobering reminder of a persistent and largely unaddressed vulnerability within India's internal security apparatus: the handling and storage of seized explosives.
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November 18, 2025
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After Kolkata win, SA set eyes on series win in Guwahati
South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has shifted his focus to sealing a rare series win in India after his team’s thrilling 30-run victory inside three days in Kolkata.
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November 18, 2025
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Defence top brass reviews preparedness in central sector
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh undertook a three-day comprehensive visit to forward locations in the Central Sector, which concluded today.
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November 18, 2025
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We know whomtorespond to:General Dwivedi issues stern message against terror sponsors
Issuing a blunt warning to Islamabad, Army Chief General Upender Dwivedi on Monday declared that India will respond decisively to anyone supporting terrorism.
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November 18, 2025
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Markram ‘very grateful’ tobe retained by LSG
South Africa's Aiden Markram expressed his delight at being retained by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League auction, saying he thoroughly enjoyed his stint with the franchise during the 2025 season.
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November 18, 2025
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War on terror continues
The Delhi blast is an indicator that India's war on terror is nowhere near concluding, despite conveying strong messages to Islamabad by means of military strikes. Till the Red Fort blast, terrorism was largely restricted to Kashmir, at least in the past decade. Continuing counterterrorist operations in Kashmir have proved that terrorism can only be contained, not eradicated.
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November 18, 2025
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BJP gears up for Bengal, but it won't be a cakewalk
Surpassing expectations in Bihar elections, the BJP is shifting focus to West Bengal with a recalibrated strategy boosted by organisational strength and a targeted campaign against the ruling Trinamul Congress (TMC) on law and order, women's safety, and migration issues.
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