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The Statesman Delhi
BJP silence on Nitish queers Bihar power talk pitch
After the historic results of the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, political activity has intensified over government formation in the state, with NDA leaders visiting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence on Saturday.
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November 16, 2025
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Traversing the cartography of timelines
A nabyss of spectral projections, where art takes form at the intersection of geometry and geography ~such is the liminal tension that artist Radhika Khimji’s third solo at Experimenter evokes.
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November 16, 2025
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Double-engine government ensures the security, dignity and self-reliance of tribal communities: CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring security, dignity and self-reliance for tribal communities.
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November 16, 2025
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EPS, Annamalai slam TN govt as Korean firm moves to AP
The AIADMK and BJP on Saturday launched a fierce attack on the DMK government after South Korean footwear manufacturer Wasoong International decided to relocate its proposed Rs 1720-crore project from Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh —amovethat opposition leaders say has cost the state nearly 20,000 direct jobs.
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November 16, 2025
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PM reviews Bullet Train progress in Surat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday undertook an inspection of the under-construction Bullet Train station in Surat, taking stock of the accelerated progress on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR), India’s most ambitious infrastructure undertaking.
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November 16, 2025
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Vijay urges TN voters to stay vigilant, calls voting ‘ultimate weapon of democracy’
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay has released avideo on his official X handle expressing deep concern over widespread confusion among the public regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.
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November 16, 2025
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The Vanishing Whistle of the River Dolphin
DR SINGARAM KULANDAIVEL
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November 16, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Empowered women show the way in UP
Uttar Pradesh has long been a canvas of contrasts. On the one hand the biggest political and social movements and reforms originated here, churning out women of substance who led India's freedom struggle and fight against patriarchy and misogyny, but on the other hand women of UP had to suffer subjugation and second-class treatment due to the capitulation of our political system before a vote bank.
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November 16, 2025
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Hardeep Puri urges India-Korea cooperation in shipbuilding
KOREA HAS THE TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE IN SHIP CONSTRUCTION, WHILE INDIA OFFERS STRONG DEMAND, SKILLED MANPOWER AND SUPPORTIVE POLICIES, HARDEEP PURI SAID. HE SAID THAT VESSELS BUILT UNDER SUCH COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS CAN RECOVER COSTS WITHIN FIVE YEARS AND POSITION INDIA AS A MAJOR GLOBAL MARITIME HUB.MR. PURI WAS VISITING THE SPRAWLING HANWHA OCEAN SHIPBUILDING FACILITY AT GEOJE IN SOUTH KOREA. THE VISIT MARKS A KEY HIGHLIGHT OF THE MINISTER'S ONGOING ENGAGEMENTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA FROM NOVEMBER 13-15, AIMED AT DEEPENING MARITIME COOPERATION AND EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES IN SHIPBUILDING, FLEET DEVELOPMENT, AND ENERGY TRANSPORTATION.
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November 16, 2025
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Farmer killed in tiger attack in UP
Anelderly man was killed in atiger attack near Vrindavan Colony in Sampoorna Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, triggering anger and protests among local residents, officials confirmed on Saturday.
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November 16, 2025
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At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trumps demands, US Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
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November 16, 2025
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Can you smell your childhood?
One of the five cardinal senses we possess is our sense of smell.
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November 16, 2025
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Bihar result does not whitewash EC’s reckless misdeeds, alesson forall: MK Stalin
Congratulating his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar for the NDA‘s landslide in the assembly election, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday said the result, however, does not whitewash the misdeeds and reckless actions of the poll panel.
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November 16, 2025
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Dr Adil’s brother was running a ‘terror factory’ from Dubai, Delhi blast investigators find
In a sensational revelation following the recent Delhi blast, investigative agencies have uncovered that one of the key mastermind of the alleged “white-collar terror network’ of doctors was one Dr Muzaffar Rathar, elder brother of arrested Saharanpur-based terror suspect Dr Adil Ahmed Rathar (photo).
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November 16, 2025
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If only Adriatic could talk
Majestic Adriatic—sometimes sapphire blue, sometimes emerald green, sometimes calm, sometimes raging with untamed fury.
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November 16, 2025
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Can COP30 deliver on climate promises?
Global attention has currently turned to Belém, one of the gateways to the Brazilian Amazon, where the climate community has gathered for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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November 16, 2025
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Bihar Assembly election results deal Mayawati another blow, party to review
With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) securing a landslide victory in Bihar assembly polls, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has once again suffered a setback in Bihar.
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November 16, 2025
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Former Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal
Before the revelation of a multi-million dollar embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company brought his name to the forefront, Tymur Mindich was a shadowy presence ~ navigating deals and moving behind the scenes with unseen influence, known to many, yet rarely spoken of.
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November 16, 2025
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CSK cites need for ‘Indian top-order batter’ as reason behind emotional Jadeja-Samson swap
The need for a top-order Indian batter forced Chennai Super Kings into the difficult decision to trade long-serving all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in exchange for Sanju Samson, CSK managing director Kasi Viswanathan said on Saturday, as the franchise explained the rationale behind one of its most emotional roster moves ahead of the IPL 2026 season.
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November 16, 2025
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1st Test: Jadeja grabs 4 as South Africa slump to 93/7, lead India by 63 runs
On Day Two of the first Test at Eden Gardens, Ravindra Jadeja spun a web around South Africa's batting lineup, claiming four wickets from the Pavilion End. The visitors collapsed to 93/7 in 35 overs at stumps.
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November 16, 2025
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Epstein emails reveal enduring ties with influential figures even after his sex crime conviction
By the time Jeffery Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl, he had established an enormous network of wealthy and influential friends.
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November 15, 2025
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Nitish-Modi wave sweeps Bihar, NDA gets two-thirds majority
Cashing in on the charisma of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the women-centric welfare schemes launched by his government, Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar on Friday led the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to a landslide victory in Bihar.
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November 15, 2025
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PM: Victory in Bihar has paved way for BJP's triumphin Bengal
Virtually launching the BJP-led NDA's campaign for the Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry due early next year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the NDA's massive win in the Bihar Assembly elections has opened the door for the alliance to end the 'Jungle Raj' in Bengal.
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November 15, 2025
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‘Cloud seeding is just cosmetic’
Amid the ongoing debate over air quality data manipulation, Delhi once again lies shrouded in toxic smog as winter sets in. With citizens, environmentalists, and political leaders taking to the streets to demand their fundamental right to clean air, questions arise: can pollution data really be tampered with, and are temporary fixes, such as anti-smog guns, mist sprays, and artificial rain, enough to clear the city’s foul air?
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November 15, 2025
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A mission adrift ~ II
The RRB Act has been amended to allow capital infusion from the market in such a way that the combined share of the Centre and sponsor bank can be reduced to 51 per cent against the present level of 85 percent (50 plus 35), whereby the private players will have a role relatable to their share in the business of RRBs. That means the commercial profit goal will take precedence over social profit, and banks will become purer commercial banks, which goes against the interest of small and marginal farmers who account for more than 90 percent of the farming community, and whose protection is vital
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November 15, 2025
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Market ends flat on weak sentiment
The stock market settled flat on Friday as weak global cues and foreign fund outflows kept investor sentiment subdued.
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November 15, 2025
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Five-star Bumrah wrecks South Africa as India take command on Day 1 of Kolkata Test
India took the opening day’s honours, thanks to a devastating spell from Jasprit Bumrah (5 for 27) to skittle South Africa for a mere 159 at Eden Gardens here on Friday. The hosts, however, suffered an early setback in reply, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal but KL Rahul and Washington Sundar, a surprise elevation to the No.3 spot, ensured no further damage to end the day at 37/1, trailing the Proteas by 122 runs.
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November 15, 2025
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Ankita, Dhiraj strike gold as India finish with 10 medals at Asian Archery c'ships
India's recurve archers Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara capped off a brilliant campaign at the Asian Archery Championships by winning the women's and men's individual gold medals respectively, as India finished with a rich haul of 10 medals in Dhaka on Friday.
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November 15, 2025
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Stuck in a time warp
Two months after the Gen Z movement, one of the three established political parties, the CPN-UML, remains the least interested ininternalising the movement's spirit.
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November 15, 2025
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Drone and missile strike on Kyiv kills 4, injures 34
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing four people, starting fires and scattering debris as the sound of explosions boomed across the city, Ukrainian authorities said. A pregnant woman was among at least 34 people injured.
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