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How a missile strike unlocked a deal for peace in Gaza
Talks between Israel and Hamas were stuck for months, until one incident pushed things to the brink
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October 06, 2025
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Farm scheme to open wider for agritech cos
Agritech startups, farmer producer organisations, and other private companies looking to tap the government's marquee agriculture incentive scheme will likely benefit as a key eligibility is set to be relaxed.
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October 06, 2025
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ICMR validates local TB diagnostic tests
In a boost to India's fight against tuberculosis (TB), apex health research body Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has validated new indigenously developed tools that could bolster the country's diagnostic capacity and offer a cheaper detection option.
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October 06, 2025
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Portal for assistive devices proposed
The Centre has proposed setting up an online Assistive Technology Portal for certification, procurement, tracking, distribution, and grievance monitoring as part of the draft rules to regulate standards and accessibility of assistive devices for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
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October 06, 2025
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States ban deadly cough syrup
At least three Indian states have banned a cough syrup after several children died allegedly after consuming the product, said local authorities and reports.
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October 06, 2025
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Tata Steel capacity target faces analysts’ scepticism
Beyond Kalinganagar and NINL, company has no announced plans to meet 40mtpa target
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October 06, 2025
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Goyal to visit Qatar for FTA discussions
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will visit Doha from 6-7 October to co-chair the first meeting of the India-Qatar Joint Commission on Trade and Commerce with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in a bid to expand trade and cooperation with the Gulf region.
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October 06, 2025
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Sideways trend could continue for several months, says SBI MF’s Singh
This phase, where the Indian stock market mostly moves sideways without any significant swings, could continue for several months, says D. P. Singh, deputy managing director and joint chief executive officer, SBI Mutual Fund, which oversees more than ₹12 trillion in assets, including about ₹9.15 trillion in equities as of 30 September.
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October 06, 2025
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Public procurement from small biz soars
The Centre's procurement from MSEs on the GeM portal in the first half of FY26 totalled about ₹1 trillion
1 min |
October 06, 2025
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India to restart trade talks with Chile, Peru
The next round of negotiations between India and two South American countries, Chile and Peru, will be held in October and November, respectively, an official said.
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October 06, 2025
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The money revolution won't be televised: It may not even occur
It's too much of a public good and national-security concern to be left to private actors. It will stay within the state's purview
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October 06, 2025
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India, EU to resume talks for trade pact today
Senior officials of India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) will start the next round of talks for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday in Brussels to iron out differences on issues for early conclusion of the negotiations, an official said.
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October 06, 2025
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Japan braces for shift to right under 'Iron Lady' fan Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi, the prostimulus conservative poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, is an energetic nationalist with a soft spot for the hard-nosed politics of Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher and the heavy metal music of Iron Maiden.
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October 06, 2025
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India, Australia to ink 3 deals this week
Defence minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a two-day visit to Australia beginning Thursday to explore \"new and meaningful\" initiatives to further expand bilateral defence and strategic ties.
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October 06, 2025
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RBI's concern for the economy is apparent in its moves
It all starts with some signalling, achieved largely through adjustment of liquidity and recalibration of benchmark rates as well as yield curves.
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October 06, 2025
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The women who helped defeat ISIS are fighting for their place in the new Syria
Kurdish forces that elevated women are wary of the Islamist values of Syria's new governors
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October 06, 2025
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'Premium shift to drive Snapdragon 8 chipset adoption'
Chipset major Qualcomm expects the shift in the Indian market towards the premium device segment will drive adoption of the company's latest and premium smartphone processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the country.
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October 06, 2025
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Vedanta to ramp up aluminium capacity
Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Ltd plans to pump in ₹13,226 crore to ramp up its aluminium capacity to 3.1 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) by FY28, people said.
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October 06, 2025
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WHY IT MAY NOW BE A GOOD TIME FOR DEBT INVESTMENTS
For investment in debt instruments, you can purchase them directly, or you can invest in debt funds. The relevant parameter is yield-to-maturity or YTM. This is the annualized return you will earn, provided you hold the bond till maturity. The higher the YTM at the entry level, the better for you.
3 min |
October 06, 2025
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OpenAI’s hunger for computing power has Altman globetrotting
time. Shortly after that trip, TSMC Chief Executive C.C. Wei said Altman was \"too aggressive for me to believe.
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October 06, 2025
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QUANTUM THREATS AND DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY: WHY INDIA MUST REINVENT SECURITY BEFORE THE NEXT CYBER WAR
As a time when the world is witnessing crippling cyberattacks, a stark reminder resounds: the battlefield of tomorrow is not just on land, sea, or air-it's in cyberspace.
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October 06, 2025
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India's electronics plan needs greater ambition
The government's subsidy scheme for component making aims at a bigger slice of the global manufacturing pie but it's better to invest in frontier advances that will help us leap ahead
2 min |
October 06, 2025
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Big Auto charts out revival route in hard local market
Foreign firms rush to bring in new models as rivals raise share in slowing market
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October 06, 2025
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The new age of entrepreneurship: 70 to 79
The entrepreneurial urge doesn't necessarily diminish with age.
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October 06, 2025
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Spirituality, with a side of artisanal coffee
Wavering between the scriptures and self-help platitudes, Namita Devidayal's book leaves the reader wishing they'd chosen a different book
5 min |
October 04, 2025
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Rolling with the dough
The humble bread is no longer a filler or accompaniment, but the main star on fine-dining and deli menus, and a marker of social status
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October 04, 2025
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Fourth-gen heir’s bold bioplastics bet over sugar
As Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd (BCML), a 50-year-old sugar producer in Uttar Pradesh, builds its first bioplastic plant, the company’s fourth-generation promoter already has ideas on how to further diversify beyond its sugar and ethanol business.
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October 04, 2025
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How the Trump administration learned to love foreign aid
Mr Trump set it up in his first term; its loan book is capped at $60bn, mostly raised from private investors. The White House wants to lift that to $250bn, which will need congressional approval. Officials at all three say they will scrap most handouts, instead lending at close to commercial interest rates or making equity investments. Anything that does not turn a profit must serve anarrow set of priorities to avoid being considered a waste of public funds.
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October 04, 2025
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One DiCaprio after another
Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, currently in theatres, is the most acclaimed American film of 2025. It is a tour de force packed with great performances, not least from Leonardo DiCaprio as a revolutionary on the run who has, over the years, become a bumbling stoner. It is yet another subversive role within an ambitious and challenging filmography. To go with this latest triumph, here are nine other sensational performances from that Titanic leading man.
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October 04, 2025
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Slice up some healthy bread
Diners are picky too. For Akshay Damle, 45, a cybersecurity professional in Pune, sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food.
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