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Pakistan police officer among 5 killed in pro-Palestinian march
A clash between Pakistan authorities and thousands of protesters marching in support of Palestinians killed at least five people including a police officer and injured dozens of other officers on Monday, police and witnesses said.
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October 14, 2025
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SEC asks EC to defer SIR in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has appealed to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to defer the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the state due to elections to local and civic bodies.
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October 14, 2025
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Takaichi's challenges
Normally, the election of a new leader in Japan does not create much international excitement. But being the first female to be the prime minister, Sanae Takachi's credentials have come under scrutiny. The news of her formally becoming the Prime Minister on 15 October jolted the markets and energised both sides of the political spectrum. To paint Takaichi as a conservative and ultranationalist, a radical or a female Donald Trump would smack of ignorance and misunderstanding of Japanese politics
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October 14, 2025
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Stage set for global peacekeeping dialogue as 15 Army chiefs arrive for UNTCCmeet
The stage is set for the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave being hosted by the Indian Army from 14 to 16 October in the national capital.
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October 14, 2025
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Voter roll revisionin J'khand to begin soon, 2003 list to act as baseline
After Bihar, Jharkhand is set to begin an intensive voter revision drive aimed at cleansing and updating the state's electoral rolls.
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October 14, 2025
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Silence in Delhi
When a visiting foreign dignitary denies women access to a press event in India, it is not merely a diplomatic oversight ~ it is a moral failure witnessed in real time.
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October 14, 2025
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Indian officials likely to visit US this week for trade talks
India and the US are making headway in their negotiations to conclude the first tranche ofthe proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) as a team of Indian officials is likely to leave for Washington, DC this week for further talks on the issue.
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October 14, 2025
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Macron’s new cabinet faces uphill battle to resolve political crisis
France’s newly reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu named a new government Sunday, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget and quell political turmoil that is scaring businesses and investors and staining the country’s image.
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October 14, 2025
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IndianOil Champions youth spirit at BWF juniors 2025
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil),as.a proud sponsor ofthe 2025 BWF World Junior Badminton Championships, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to nurturing young sporting talentand promoting the spirit of sportsmanship across the nation.
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October 14, 2025
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West Indies stretch Delhi Test to Day 5; India 58 runs away from a 2-0 clean sweep
John Campbell and Shai Hope struck centuries while the West Indies' lower order put on some gritty batting to drag the second and final Test against Indiato Day 5 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here. At stumps on the penultimate day, India reached 63 for 1, chasing 121 for a 2-0 clean sweep.
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October 14, 2025
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Wave of defections hits Bihar politics ahead of Assembly polls
Amid heightened political activity ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, a wave of defections has begun, with several prominent leaders switching allegiances due to shifting electoral strategies and political realignments.
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October 14, 2025
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Denmark Open: Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag to spearhead Indian challenge
India's Paris Olympics semifinalist Lakshya Sen and the country's popular men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be spearheading the Indian challenge at the Denmark Open 2025 badminton tournament, starting from Tuesday.
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October 14, 2025
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TN Assembly session: Oppn to corner DMK, rake up Karur stampede
The Monsoon session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly, commencing on Tuesday, is expected to be stormy with the opposition led by the AIADMK training its guns on the ruling DMK on a host of issues, including the Karur stampede which claimed 41 lives during the rally of actor Vijay.
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October 14, 2025
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Students explore the cosmos at 'Galaxis'
From the mysteries of the premature universe to the mind-bending concepts of multiverse theories, high school students in Kolkata recently engaged themselves in the depths of astrophysics. This intellectual discussion was a part of 'Galaxis', a first-of-its-kind inter-school symposium focused on space research, hosted by G.D. Birla Centre for Education.
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October 14, 2025
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Letters To The Editor
Sir, The main election contest in Bihar is between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan.
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October 14, 2025
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A Korea-Japan economic community?
The notion of a South Korea—Japan Economic Community may sound utopian — an idea fit only for idealists.
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October 14, 2025
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Adani Defence ties up with MTAR Tech, eyes ₹15,000 crore AMCA stealth fighter deal
Adani Defence & Aerospace has joined hands with Hyderabad-based MTAR Technologies to bid for the contract to design and build the prototype of India’s first stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), which is a project valued at around Rs 15,000 crore, according to market sources tracking the company.
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October 14, 2025
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Auto retail sales recover during Navratri; festive season boost expected
During the Navratri festival, auto retail sales witnessed a robust recovery with growth ranging between 15-35per cent year-on-year (YoY) across passenger vehicle (PV) and two-wheeler (2W) segments.
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October 14, 2025
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Karur stampede: SC orders CBI probe, ex-judge to monitor
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a CBI inquiry into the Karur stampede - a tragic incident that claimed 41 lives and left over 100 injured.
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October 14, 2025
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PM Modi praises Trump's peace efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the release of all Israeli hostages after over two years of captivity, attributing their freedom to the unwavering peace efforts of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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October 14, 2025
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‘Poll play or truth’:Tejashwi cries foul over casetiming
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) de facto chief Tejashwi Yadav's reaction on Monday came on expected lines when a Delhi court framed charges against him, his father Lalu Prasad Yadav, and mother Rabri Devi in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) hotel land-for-job case.
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October 14, 2025
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Pakistan must be targeted for suppressing its people
The recent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are the result of anger built up over the years due to forced suppression by the state.
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October 14, 2025
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All living hostages, Palestinian prisoners freed under Gaza deal
The Hamas militant group released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday, while Israel began releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that pummeled the territory, killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, and had left scores of captives in militant hands.
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October 14, 2025
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Killer syrup: ED raids 7locations, TN govt cancels licence and orders closure of pharma firm
Even as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched coordinated searches at the offices and residential premises of officials of Tamil Nadu Drug Control Department and Sreesan Pharma, as part of a money laundering probe on Monday following the deaths due to the killer cough syrup, Coldrif, in Madhya Pradesh, the Tamil Nadu Government has cancelled the licence of
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October 14, 2025
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Tears of joy across Israel as hostages return
It was a day of joy and tears across Israel. Families, loved ones and friends watched as Hamas released the last living hostages held captive for over two years in the Gaza Strip.
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October 14, 2025
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NE Monsoon to set in over TN between 16-18 Oct, heavy rains likely
The Northeast monsoon is likely to set in over Tamil Nadu between 16 and 18 October, even as southern districts and Western Ghat areas of the state are expected to receive heavy rains till 18 October.
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October 13, 2025
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Every corner of Ayodhya is painted, streets adorned with artistic paintings for Deepotsav
Ayodhya, the city of Lord Shri Ram, is currently fully immersed in preparations for Deepotsav 2025 and Ramnagari's identity is being enhanced not only as a spiritual center but also as a cultural and artistic splendor.
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October 13, 2025
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Akhilesh pledges to uphold Lohia’s legacy, vows toempower PDAcommunity
SamajwadiParty chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday paid rich tributes to socialist icon Ram Manohar Lohia on his death anniversary, reaffirming his commitment to Lohia's principles of social justice and equality.
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October 13, 2025
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Communal tension in Aligarh after brutal murder of teenager
In a sensational killing in the Jawan area of Aligarh, an 18-year-old youth named Karan, was brutally stabbed to death by a group of men late on the night of 11 October. The incident has led to communal tensions in the region, prompting a heavy police deployment to maintain order, officials confirmed on Sunday.
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October 13, 2025
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Lost people
This essay is a whisper of quiet despair. About the people I have lost. As I moved from country to country, from home to airport to hotel to new homes, I met new people and thought my circle grew.
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