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The Statesman Delhi
LIC rejects Washington Post allegations, Cong demands JPC probe
The Life Insurance Corporation of India on Saturday strongly refuted recent reports published by The Washington Post alleging irregularities in its investment practices even as the Opposition Congress demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the matter
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October 26, 2025
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Centre to set up 10 new IICTs to boost media, digital sectors
In a move to strengthen India's creative, entertainment, and digital industries, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced plans to establish 10 new Indian Institutes of Creative Technologies (IICTs) across the country over the next decade, offering specialised, industry-oriented courses in these sectors.
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October 26, 2025
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Kurnool bus tragedy rekindles memories of 2013, raises safety debate
The bus tragedy at Kurnool that claimed 19 lives on Friday is a stark reminder that nothing has changed after the horrific fire in a Hyderabad-bound private bus from Bengaluru 12 years ago that had claimed the lives of 48 people in Palem of Mahabubnagar.
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October 25, 2025
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It sucks, but I’m proud: Sophie Devine prepares for ODI swansong after WC heartbreak
New Zealand's loss to India on Thursday not only ended their campaign at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup but also confirmed that Sunday’s final league stage game against already-qualified England would be legendary skipper Sophie Devine’s final appearance in ODI cricket.
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October 25, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshaslacks spark
Indian cinema in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and even earlier harped on romances. There were parental objections, and often we had a villain who had an eye on the girl. But the characters were neatly slotted: there was no confusion about who the hero was and who the bad man was. Today, this line has blurred, and we saw this in Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas, directed by Akshay Shere, now playing on Zee5.
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October 25, 2025
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Punjab FC bolsters side with addition of Brazilian defender Pablo Renan dos Santos
Indian Super League (ISL) side Punjab FC on Friday signed veteran Brazilian centre-back Pablo Renan dos Santos on a one-year deal.
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October 25, 2025
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'India will not rush into signing tradepacts, but will reject terms restricting choices'
India will not rush into signing any trade agreements, and it will reject conditions from partner countries that restrict its trading choices, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said Friday.
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October 25, 2025
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Oppn terms Tewary Commission report as ‘politically motivated’
A day after the Assam cabinet approved tabling of the Tewary Commission's report, in the upcoming November session of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia (photo) termed the move as “politically motivated”.
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October 25, 2025
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Market ends six-day rally as selling hits key sectors
The stock market on Friday snapped a six-day winning streak and dragged Nifty near 25,700 intraday.
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October 25, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
We are very relieved: Smriti Mandhana after India sealed CWC semis berth
There was a clear sense of relief among India’ star players after their crucial victory over New Zealand at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, which confirmed their berth in the knockout stages of the tournament.
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October 25, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London for talks on military aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due in London on Friday for talks with two dozen European leaders who have pledged military help to protect his country from future Russian aggression if a ceasefire stops the more than three-year war.
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October 25, 2025
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Seminar bridges tradition, dance, guru's wisdom
It was no stereotype, remembering a guru, on his 107th birth anniversarya par excellence scholar and a great champion of Manipuri Dance.
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October 25, 2025
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Jairam Ramesh: Govt ‘airbrushed’ reef damage
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Friday accused the Modi government of manipulating official maps of Great Nicobar Island to facilitate the controversial mega infrastructure project, raising serious environmental and procedural concerns.
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October 25, 2025
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Bengaluru-bound bus with 40 on board catches fire after hitting bike, 19 dead
At least 19 people were charred to death after a Bengaluru-bound private luxury bus from Hyderabad caught fire following a collision with a two-wheeler near Chinna Tekur village of Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh early Friday morning.
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October 25, 2025
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UP and Japan explore deeper collaboration in pharmaceutical manufacturing
An online meeting was held at the Invest UP office on Friday with the Kansai Pharmaceutical Industries Association, Japan, to promote collaboration in pharmaceutical manufacturing and research in Uttar Pradesh.
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October 25, 2025
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NBA stars, mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown
An NBA player and coach are among dozens of people arrested as part of a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and allegedly rigged, mafia-linked poker games.
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October 25, 2025
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Maxwell returns, Beardman inline for debut as Australia reshuffles squads ahead of Ashes
Glenn Maxwell will return from a fractured wrist to feature in the T20 series against India as Australia reshuffled their squad for the final three T20Is against India, with uncapped pacer Mahli Beardman also in line for a debut.
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October 25, 2025
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Applause Entertainment celebrates unshackled femininity
From Criminal Justice in 2019 to The Game: You Never Play Alone and Search: The Naina Murder Case in 2025, Applause Entertainment has established a reputation for projecting strong female characters into their content, women who mean business and won't be cowed down.
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October 25, 2025
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Trump to meet Chinese President Xi in South Korea on 30 October
US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a major trip to Asia this week, with a significant meeting with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping scheduled to be held in South Korea.
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October 25, 2025
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'BJP is destabilising democracy'
Syed Naseer Hussain, a two-term Rajya Sabha member and prominent Congress leader from Karnataka, has been a vocal advocate for public issues and minority welfare. With a strong academic background and experience in student politics, Hussain has risen through the ranks of the Indian National Congress, showcasing his leadership skills and passion for politics.
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October 25, 2025
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PM Modi launches Bihar poll campaign, plays OBC card
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to set the tone for Bihar's high-stakes Assembly elections by invoking the caste narrative during public meetings in Samastipur and Begusarai on Friday.
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October 25, 2025
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‘Risk management has earned a permanent place on boardroom agenda’
Ona personal level, he has always been passionate about teaching and training. His expertise is in risk management, and he is passionate about education. The concept of establishing an institute where both could intersect was extremely appealing. That vision gave rise to the Global Risk Management Institute (GRMI), an institution dedicated to combining knowledge, practice, and purpose in order to build a new generation of resilient, risk-aware leaders for the global community.
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October 25, 2025
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Sambhaltoemergeas Uttar Pradesh’s new hubof religious tourismwith ancient sites getting makeover
The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is set to bring the historic city of Sambhal into spotlight by making it a hub for religious and heritage tourism.
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October 25, 2025
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Diplomacy in Ruins
The devastation across Ukraine on Tuesday night, where a kindergarten was struck, homes burned, and families torn apart, illustrates a grim paradox of this long war: pauses in diplomacy often trigger surges in violence.
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October 25, 2025
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ED files 4th chargesheet in Jharkhand RWD case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Ranchi Zonal Office, announced on Friday that it has filed a fourth supplementary chargesheet before the Special PMLA Court.
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October 25, 2025
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Wangchuk case: Board meets in Jodhpur jail
The members of the Advisory Board on Friday held a three-hour hearing at Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan to review the detention of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA).
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October 25, 2025
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Manipur:Security beefed up for safe harvesting in Bishnupur fringe areas
The Manipur government today initiated crucial security measures to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of harvesting activities in the fringe areas of Bishnupur district.
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October 25, 2025
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Jaishankar slams UN for failing to act against nations shielding terrorists
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday launched a blistering attack on the United Nations for its \"inability to act decisively against terrorism\", warning that the global body's credibility is eroding as powerful member states continue to shield terror groups and block meaningful action.
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October 25, 2025
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Kerala: Centre approves ₹300 cr for Palakkad Smart City Project
The Central government has sanctioned the third instalment of Rs 300.2 crore for the Palakkad Industrial Smart City Project, a key component of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor.
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October 25, 2025
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PM-SHRI enrolment creates rift within ruling LDF in Kerala
A severe rift has emerged within Kerala's ruling CPM-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) after
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