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SpaceX speeds moon landing plan after Nasa pressure
Elon Musk's SpaceX has proposed a faster way to take astronauts to the moon's surface, following Nasa criticism over delays with the company's rocket develop-
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November 04, 2025
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Loosen China’s grip on rare earths: India can and must
Early last month, China tightened its policy on rare earths. Two of China's biggest players, Baogang Group and Northern Rare Earth, immediately announced sharp price increases of 37%. Other suppliers have indicated even larger increases, resulting in a coordinated tightening of the market.
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November 04, 2025
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Gold import rules under UAE pact tightened
The directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) has revised procedures for allocating tariff rate quotas for gold imports under the IndiaUAE comprehensive economic partnership agreement (Cepa), introducing new eligibility criteria and shifting to a competitive online bidding system.
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November 04, 2025
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Ramayana: Can Prime Focus deliver?
ing the strike,\" he says. \"That's the existential risk. So, after all that, I'd rather take a risk that I control.
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November 04, 2025
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Hacking your way to long life
Several wellness startups are aiming to keep diseases at bay, and reduce an individual's biological age
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November 03, 2025
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Mistry moves trusts regulator
Mehli Mistry has challenged the decision of the Tata Trusts to remove him as a trustee before the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner, and urged the regulatory body to hear his case before approving the decision by the country'slargest philanthropic entities last week.
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November 03, 2025
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Building teams by sharing small joys on the phone
FedEx's Nitin Navneet Tatiwala on mentorship and collaboration
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November 03, 2025
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Connected gadgets may need to clear cyber checks
Manufacturers of connected devices will need to prepare for a sweeping new cybersecurity framework that could soon become mandatory across sectors, according to four people aware of the matter.
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November 03, 2025
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Indian carmakers on alert after Nexperia takeover
Nijmegen, Netherlands-based Nexperia, owned by China's Wingtech Technology, has been thrust into crisis after the Dutch government moved to take control of its operations in September, citing national security concerns.
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November 03, 2025
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Canada, Philippines sign defence pact
Canada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China’s increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, signed a key defence agreement on Sunday to boost combat drills and expand security alliances to deter aggression, officials said.
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November 03, 2025
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Melissa leaves 50 dead in Caribbean
Jamaican officials announced plans Saturday to set up multiple field hospitals as it recovers from Hurricane Melissa, with the death toll numbering at least 50 across the Caribbean— and expected to rise.
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November 03, 2025
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Pentagon chief urges closer ties with Vietnam amid arms talks
The US wants deeper military ties with Vietnam, US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday at the start of a visit to Hanoi, amid prolonged talks for the potential supply of military equipment to Washington’s former foe.
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November 03, 2025
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Progress made on India ties: Canada PM
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has underscored — the “progress” his government has made with India as part of its strategy to reduce the country's dependence on trade with the neighbouring US.
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November 03, 2025
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Rupee stablecoins: Is it time to allow their use?
Should India permit the launch of rupee-pegged digital tokens? A cryptosceptic RBI is best placed to weigh its risks against rewards and articulate a vision for the evolution of money
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November 03, 2025
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AI should stay out of schools till it can prove its usefulness
It’s better to take a cautious approach than expose kids to AI risks
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November 03, 2025
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Microfin begins to recover, but full health is still far
Profitability remains under pressure and growth still appears far due to uneven recovery across states and lenders.
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November 03, 2025
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Isro launches its heaviest satellite CMS-03 in orbit
The multi-band communication satellite will provide services over a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass.
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November 03, 2025
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flyadeal plans India flights in 2026: CEO
Bullish on the fast-growing Indian aviation market, Saudi Arabia’s no-frills carrier flyadeal will start flights to Indian cities, including Mumbai, from the first quarter of 2026.
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November 03, 2025
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Contractors to face fines for NH crashes
To prevent road accidents and fatalities, the highways ministry has decided to penalize contractors if more than one accident happens in a year on a particular stretch of national highways, built under the
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November 03, 2025
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THE CONTRASTING FAITH IN OVERSEAS RETURNS AMONG INDIANS
Last week, Bertie attended two Diwali parties on the same evening.
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November 03, 2025
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Adani ships record solar modules
Adani Solar has crossed a major milestone by shipping over 15,000 megawatts (MW) of solar modules across domestic and international markets—becoming the first and fastest Indian manufacturer to achieve this feat.
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November 03, 2025
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Maruti bets on small-car surge
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd’s latest management commentary has spurred hopes of brighter days after the September quarter (Q2FY26).
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November 03, 2025
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How about special governance zones to improve Indian cities?
Let these be test enclaves for innovation so that their successful models can be adopted across India
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November 03, 2025
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India’s rare earth magnets plan draws global suppliers
Lynas, Iluka, Rainbow show interest in ₹7,300-cr rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme
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November 03, 2025
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Nexperia’s Dutch takeover puts local carmakers on alert
A Chinese-owned company headquartered in the Netherlands is at the epicentre of a new semiconductor chokepoint roiling the global auto industry.
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November 03, 2025
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Is AI juggernaut OpenAI becoming too big to fail?
become a publicly traded company one day. Already, some are talking about how OpenAI might be the first trillion-dollar initial public offering.
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November 03, 2025
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Women may hold the key in Bihar again, and Nitish Kumar knows it
On board a local bus from Araria to Saharsa in the northeastern part of Bihar, on National Highway 231, Rajiv Kumar, a resident of Kishanpur village in Supaul district, says it is too early to predict the outcome of the assembly election.
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November 03, 2025
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Swiggy, Zomato dine-out paths diverge amid revival
Swiggy chases profitability, while Zomato focuses on building scale to cash in on momentum
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November 03, 2025
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Small options traders thin out as reforms take effect
Number of some of the bigger investors fell as well, though not at the same pace
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November 03, 2025
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How to contest unjustified claim rejections
My husband was hospitalized from 14th to 22nd July 2024 for the treatment of chronic liver disease (CLD) at areputed hospital. After discharge, we submitted a reimbursement claim with all the required medical and policy documents.
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