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SC seeks replies on ‘digital arrest’ scams, hints at CBI probe
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to all states and Union Territories, calling for detailed information on investigations and pending cases related to the rising cases of ‘digital arrest’ scams ~ a cybercrime trend where fraudsters impersonate police, enforcement, or judicial officers to extort money from citizens under threats of arrest or property seizure.
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October 28, 2025
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Radhakrishnan to embark on first official visit to Tamil Nadu, 28-30 October
VP CP Radhakrishnan is set toundertake his maiden visit toTamil Nadusince assuming office from 28 to 30 October, agovernmentrelease saidon Monday.
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October 28, 2025
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The forgotten report
The Sachar Committee, comprising seven members, submitted a detailed 403-page report to the Prime Minister on November 17, 2006, which was later presented and approved by both Houses of Parliament. It marked the beginning of the Muslim community's inclusion in the country's development initiatives. The historic report drew upon governmental and non-governmental research spanning over 55 years and 10 months, involving esteemed institutions such as the National Sample Survey Organisation, Gopal Singh High Power Minority Panel, National Minorities Commission, Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), as well as reports of think tanks and organisations like OXFAM India
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October 28, 2025
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Indian shipping-present status and way forward
India, with its coastline of 11098.81 km and exclusive economic zone of more than 2.3 million sq km, is geographically located and positioned like a maritime bridge between East and West, linking the energy-rich Middle East, the resource-abundant Africa, and the manufacturing hubs of East and Southeast Asia.
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October 28, 2025
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FinMin sees robust FY26 growth despite global risks
In its latest monthly economic review for September, the finance ministry maintained a strong growth outlook for FY26 amid uncertain global conditions.
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October 28, 2025
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Energy Reckoning
The United States’ decision to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia's two largest oil producers represents more than just another economic penalty. It signals a fundamental change in the architecture of global power politics. For months, Washington had held back from targeting the Kremlin's energy core, wary of triggering economic shocks or alienating key partners. But the latest sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil mark the end of restraint and the beginning of an overtly coercive phase in the Western effort to reshape Moscow’s behaviour.
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October 28, 2025
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Indigenously built survey vessel Ikshak to be commissioned at naval base Kochi on 6 November
The Indian Navy's indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), Ikshak, is all set to be commissioned at Naval Base Kochi on 6 November.
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October 28, 2025
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Shreyas sustains spleen injury, under observation in Sydney
India batter Shreyas Iyer remains under medical supervision at a Sydney hospital after sustaining a laceration to his spleen during the third ODI against Australia. While there is no set timeline for his discharge, the 29-year-old is reported to be stable and continues to be monitored in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
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October 28, 2025
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Fit-again Bavuma to captain South Africa in India
Fresh from a 1-1 series draw against Pakistan, reigning World Test Champions South Africa were bolstered by the return of regular skipper Temba Bavuma for the upcoming two-match series against India in November, following his recovery from a left calf strain sustained during the England tour in September.
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October 28, 2025
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VP Radhakrishnan seeks stronger India-Seychelles ties
The Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, on Monday expressed India’s desire to strengthen cooperation across all areas of the Seychelles’ development priorities, particularly in the fields of health, education, energy, transport and maritime security.
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October 28, 2025
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It is all in the mind
There is a very famous saying of John Milton, the famous English poet, that states — ‘The mind in its own place and in itself/ Can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven’.
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October 28, 2025
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Jaishankar, Rubio discuss India-US ties, global issues
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur and discussed bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues.
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October 28, 2025
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Andhra Pradesh braces for Montha; PM assures all help
With cyclonic storm Montha moving towards its coast, Andhra Pradesh is on high alert and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday discussed the state’s readiness and intensity of the cyclone with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over the phone.
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October 28, 2025
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Once again: What ‘kidnapping’?
From that fateful day in March this year when former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by authorities on the strength of an International Criminal Court warrant, then flown to The Hague, Netherlands to stand trial for crimes against humanity for his brutal drug war, the Duterte camp’s main talking points have been consistent: The arrest was illegal, the ICC has no jurisdiction over the Philippines, and Duterte’s handover toa foreign court was a kidnapping.
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October 28, 2025
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Deadlock persists at Pak-Afghan talks in Turkey over Taliban’s refusal to act against TTP
A deadlock continued on Sunday at the Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul, as the Afghan Taliban delegation remained hesitant to commit to “verifiable measures” against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups said to be operating from within Afghanistan.
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October 28, 2025
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Trump arrives in Tokyo for Asia tour, to meet Japan's new Prime Minister
US President Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday for the second leg of his Asia trip, following a successful visit to Malaysia where he participated in the ASEAN Summit.
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October 28, 2025
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Culture meets Cause
When Bill Gates appears in a Hindi television serial alongside actress and former union minister Smriti Irani, it marks more than an unlikely cultural crossover between Silicon Valley and suburban India.
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October 28, 2025
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Sensex surges 567 points on global rally
The bulls were back in action in the stock market as Nifty 50 surpassed the 26,000 level during the session. Market performance was helped by supportive global cues and broad-based buying.
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October 28, 2025
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Three arrested after desecration of Ambedkar’s statue in J&K
Three people were on Monday arrested for allegedly vandalising the statue of Bhimrao Ambedkar in Bani area of Kathua district in J&K.
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October 28, 2025
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Godrej Properties to earn ₹10,000 cr from Worli project
Godrej Properties Ltd officially announced on Monday through a regulatory filing to the stock exchange that it has received the project registration certificate from the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) for its upcoming residential project called ‘Godrej Trilogy’, in Worli, Mumbai.
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October 28, 2025
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Norris reclaims F1 championship lead with dominant Mexican GP win
Lando Norris delivered a textbook lights-to-flag win in fi Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, seizing the championship lead from McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri with four GPs remaining.
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October 28, 2025
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Major fire at Railway Hospital in Lucknow, no casualties reported
A major fire broke out early Monday momingatthe Railway Hospital ,Alambagh, Thick smoke engulfing the three-storey buildingtriggered panicamong patients and staff.
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October 28, 2025
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Rajnath Singh calls for stronger indigenous defence base
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the domestic industry, especially the private sector, to further accelerate the pursuit of self-reliance by focusing on innovation and Research and Development, technology-based manufacturing, production of individual subsystems and components, and dominating the supply and maintenance chains.
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October 28, 2025
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Top court dismisses Centre's plea against HCdirectiveto resume MGNREGA in Bengal
Handing a major win to the West Bengal government, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Union government's petition that challenged the Calcutta High Court's order directing the resumption of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employ-
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October 28, 2025
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Rahul Gandhi to kick off Bihar campaign with Tejashwi
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will hold joint rallies with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025.
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October 28, 2025
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Redefining classroom learning
Education in India has reached new heights with the arrival of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the classrooms today.
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October 28, 2025
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Shah performs bhoomi pooja of BJP office; Raut says scam
Union minister Amit Shah on Monday performed the bhoomi pooja ceremony of the new BJP Marine Lines office which is scheduled to come up near the Churchgate railway station in South Mumbai, in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, state unit BJP president Ravindra Chavanas well as other senior party leaders.
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October 28, 2025
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‘India to be among top 5 ship-builders by 2047’
The minister of ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said that the country intends to be amongst the top five ship building nations in the world by2047,and the kind of factors that are coming together in themaritimesector, are speeding upits growth and development.
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October 28, 2025
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SC summons Chief Secretaries over non-compliance of orders in stray dog menace case
TheSupremeCourton Monday directed the personal presence of Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories that have failed to submit compliance affidavits on measures taken, in pursuance toits 22 August directions, to address the stray dog menace across the country.
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October 28, 2025
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CJI Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Monday initiated the process for appointing his successor by recommending Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court after him, to the Central government.
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