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SC directs removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, and public transport hubs
Taking note of the \"alarming rise in dog bite incidents\" across the country, the Supreme Court on Friday directed all States and Union Territories to ensure that stray dogs are removed from the premises of hospitals, educational institutions, sports complexes, bus terminals, and railway stations.
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November 08, 2025
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Rahul Gandhi accuses Maharashtra govt of 'land theft'; questions Prime Minister Modi's silence
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday levelled serious allegations against the Maharashtra government, accusing it of illicitly selling government land reserved for Dalits at a fraction of its value.
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November 08, 2025
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Opposition mauls Fadnavis for 'soft probe' into land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar finds himself politically cornered after CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered a probe against his son Parth Pawar's controversial land deal on Thursday after the opposition attacked Ajit Pawar.
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November 08, 2025
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Indian way best for climate crisis
The global community is witnessing an alarming increase in frequency, intensity and scale of broken climate records, as the average global temperature is increasing at a rate of about 0.2 degrees Celsius per decade. Reports suggest that in 2025 alone, heatwaves in Europe killed thousands and wildfires caused more than 400,000 hectares of infrastructure damage, while the US lost a staggering $15 billion to weather disasters till June 2025.
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November 08, 2025
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Indo-US pact
The Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) could significantly impactIndia-US defence ties by creatinga delicate balancingactbetween India's national security needs and US foreign policy objectives. India maintains a policy of strategic autonomy and has historically strongties with Russia, which complicates its alignment with the US, particularly when it comes to issues like sanctions and arms purchases
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November 08, 2025
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NIA court sends two moreto jail in Visakhapatnam Navy espionage case linked to Pakistan
Two more accused have been sentenced to Simple Imprisonment (SI) in the Pakistan-linked Visakhapatnam Navy espionage case by a special NIA court.
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November 08, 2025
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The Mamdani Test
N ew York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's stunning victory marks a rare moment when the improbable becomes political reality.
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November 08, 2025
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Sudan paramilitary agrees to US-backed truce
The Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that has been at war with the Sudanese military for over two years, said Thursday it has agreed to a humanitarian truce proposed by a US-led mediator group known as the Quad.
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November 08, 2025
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Services sector growth slows in October, PMI at 58.9
India’s services sector growth eased in October, though it remained strong overall, supported by resilient demand and Goods and Services Tax (GST) relief.
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November 07, 2025
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RCB appoint Malolan Rangarajan as WPL 2026 head coach
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have appointed Malolan Rangarajan as the head coach for the upcoming season of the tournament.
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November 07, 2025
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LIC Q2 FY26 net profit up 31 pc to ₹10,098 cr
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on Thursday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 10,098.48 crore for the second quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (Q2FY26), which is an increase of 31 per cent from Rs 7,728.68 crore, during the same quarter last year.
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November 07, 2025
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Chips need minerals, too
India has taken significant strides in becoming a global semiconductor power house, with the recent announcement of four major semiconductor manufacturing units in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Punjab, bringing in an investment of Rs 4,600 crores. With these additions, the total number of manufacturing facilities established under India’s Semiconductor Mission has reached 10, with a cumulative investment of a staggering Rs 1.6 lakh crores.
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November 07, 2025
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Sarnath: Buddha’s sacred relics taken out in grand Shobha Yatra on Kartik Purnima
Sarnath witnessed a deeply spiritual spectacle as thousands of devotees gathered to witness the grand Shobha Yatra of Lord Buddha's sacred relics on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima yesterday.
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November 07, 2025
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INS Savitri welcomes visitors onboard in Mauritius, highlights Indian Navy’s strength, heritage
In a step to strengthen people-to-people ties between India and Mauritius, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri on Thursday hosted visitors during its port call at the Mauritian capital Port Louis, showcasing the operational capabilities, cutting-edge technology, and rich heritage of the Indian Navy.
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November 07, 2025
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Rapidly growing inequality and economic disparity in economy is a matter of concern: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav Thursday alleged that the rapidly growing inequality and economic disparity in the country's economy is a matter of deep concern for society.
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November 07, 2025
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Fin Min urges banks to expand credit
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday mentioned that India needs a lot of big and world-class banks, and the work has commenced in this regard.
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November 07, 2025
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Priyank Kharge flays BJP MP for calling national anthem British
Congress leaderand Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge (Photo) on Thursday criticised BJP MP Vishveshwar Hegde Kageris claim that India’s National Anthem is “British.” Kharge called the statement “utter nonsense” and emphasised the historical facts.
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November 07, 2025
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MoS lashes out at police; BRS approaches ECI to declare bypoll sensitive
Ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP leader Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday lashed out at the Telangana police after the permission for his campaign in Borabanda was cancelled.
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November 07, 2025
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Jairam Ramesh slams PM Modi, cites Trump’s Op Sindoor claims
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s track record in Bihar’s Seemanchal region and the broader northeastern belt, accusing the BJP-led government of neglecting development and breaking key promises.
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November 07, 2025
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India Q2 FY26 earnings beat expectations: Data
The FY26 earnings season in the second quarter (Q2) exceeded expectations, driven by strong midcap performance, despite some weakness in select smallcap pockets, industry data showed.
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November 07, 2025
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Sabarimala gold heist: BJP says SIT has its limitations; seeks CBI investigation
The BJP on Thursday demanded a CBI investigation into the Sabarimala shrine gold heist case, as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) now probing the case has its limitations.
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November 07, 2025
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PM Narendra Modi to launch four new Vande Bharat trains in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Varanasi on Saturday, 8 November, to flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains, a government release Thursday said.
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November 07, 2025
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Bail plea: Umar &others concludearguments, police submissionson Tuesday
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and four other accused in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots’ larger conspiracy case, who have challenged in the Supreme Court the 2 September Delhi High Court order denying hem bail, on Thursday concluded their arguments.
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November 07, 2025
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DMK, allies to stage statewide protest against SIR on 11 Nov
Condemning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls being carried out in Tamil Nadu, the ruling DMK and all its allies will hold massive protest demonstrations across the state next week on 11 November.
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November 07, 2025
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Sharad Pawar urges NCP toally with allexcept BJP
Nationalist Congress Party founder Sharad Chandra Pawar has instructed NCP leaders toally with ‘any party except the BJP’ tocontest the recently announced local civic body elections in Maharashtra, which is scheduled to begin on2 December,2025, according to party sources.
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November 07, 2025
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64.7 pc voting in peaceful first phase of Bihar polls
Amid tight security arrangements, voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections was held peacefully on Thursday across 121 constituencies in 18 districts, with the highest ever voter turnout of 64.66% in the history of Bihar.
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November 07, 2025
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SBI to sell 6.3 pc stake in SBI Funds via IPO
State Bank of India on Thursday said it will sell a 6.3 per cent stake in SBI Funds Management through an initial public offering
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November 07, 2025
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Dhruv Jurel’s hundred rescues India A after top-order collapse
In seaming conditions that constantly tested technique and temperament, Dhruv Jurel once again stood tall. His superb counterattacking century helped India A recover from 124 for 7 to post a respectable 255 on the opening day of the second unofficial Test against South Africa A atthe BCCI Centre of Excellence on Thursday.
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November 07, 2025
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Shivraj to visit Sambhajinagar on 7 November
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be ona one-day visit to Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district and adjoining rural areas on 7 November.
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November 07, 2025
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A rational reform
The Code on Wages, 2019 represents India’s decisive step toward modernizing its labour landscape in response to the global demand for fairer, simpler, and more efficient regulation. By streamlining compliance, digitizing processes, and fostering collaboration between employers and regulators, the Code aligns Indian labour practices with international benchmarks of fairness and productivity. More than a legal reform, the Wage Code reimagines wage legislation as a catalyst for both economic growth and social justice
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