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NIA to take Jasir to Kashmir to confront him with his aides
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will take Jasir Bilal Wani, alias Danish, to Kashmir to confront him with his aides and to ascertain who was helping him procure drones to carry out terror activities across the nation.
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November 19, 2025
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India hunt for right-hand stability as Gill uncertain for Guwahati Test
India's Test skipper Shubman Gill has not been officially ruled out of the second Test against South Africa here, but the chances of him taking the field are increasingly slim.
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November 19, 2025
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Political dynasties: How internal rifts shape futures; tracking Lalu's family dispute
Since the Bihar election results, there has been significant political drama inside and outside RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's residence in Patna. But political family feuds are not new to India. Dynastic parties have gone through internal rivalries that spill into the public domain; the question is its implications for the future.
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November 19, 2025
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The world can do away with coal
As world leaders and thousands of researchers, activists and lobbyists meet in Brazil at the 30th annual United Nations climate conference, there is plenty of frustration that the world isn't making progress on climate change fast enough.
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November 19, 2025
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Mitra Shakti-2025: Troops train in obstacle course, urban combat and IED response
The Battle Obstacle Course was conducted during the ongoing Joint Military \"Exercise Mitra Shakti-2025\" between India and Sri Lanka, at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka, today.
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November 19, 2025
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Feel like we've had good prep: Josh Tongue on England's Ashes 2025-26 build-up
England pacer Josh Tongue expressed satisfaction with the squad's Ashes preparations and remains confident of securing a series win against Australia.
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November 19, 2025
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ED begins restitution of ₹55.85 crore to SBI
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office, on Monday said that it has initiated the process for the restitution of immovable properties worth Rs 55.85 crore to the State Bank of India in the case of Varron Aluminium Private Limited.
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November 18, 2025
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Festive stocking, GST cuts to boost industry despite GDP slowing: ICRA
India's economic growth is expected to ease marginally in the September quarter, with rating agency ICRA projecting GDP expansion at 7per cent for Q2 FY2026, down from 7.8per cent in Q1, according to its latest assessment.
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November 18, 2025
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Fadnavis reappoints Uddhav as chairman of the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Committee
The Maharashtra government has issued a Government Resolution (GR) reappointing Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as the chairman of the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Committee, with his son Aaditya Thackeray and Subhash Desai appointed as members of the committee.
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November 18, 2025
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Kolkata Test win is definitely intop three, says Rabada
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has rated South Africa’s 30-run victory over India in the first Test at Eden Gardens as one of the reigning ICC World Test Champions top three wins in the format.
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November 18, 2025
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Israeli PM insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote on US resolution
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state, a day before the UN Security Council planned to vote on a US-drafted resolution on Gaza that leaves the door open to Palestinian independence.
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November 18, 2025
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A reckoning too long in coming
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla's surprise announcement on Saturday about Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa's impending arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) buoyed hopes that justice would finally be served for the thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) during former President Duterte's vicious war on drugs.
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November 18, 2025
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India's trade deficit $41.7 billion; goldimports up 200 per cent
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to$41.68 billion in October from $32.15 billion in September, the commerce ministry said.
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November 18, 2025
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Additional security forces sought for safety of Vaishnodevi pilgrims
Deployment of additional security forces personnel has been sought to ensure foolproof security of the Vaishnodevi pilgrims.
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November 18, 2025
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Market extends rally; Nifty closed above 26,000 mark
The stock market on Monday started the week on a strong note, finishing higher for the sixth consecutive session. Nifty closed above 26,000 mark.
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November 18, 2025
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45 Indian pilgrims killed in Madinah bus inferno
In a tragic incident, 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad died after their bus collided with an oil tanker and caught fire near Madinah at around 1:30 am and only one person survived with critical injuries.
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November 18, 2025
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Ukraine plans to buy 100 Rafales from France
Ukraine signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, the Ukrainian Embassy and the French president's office said.
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November 18, 2025
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Japan must explore soft power options
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks to have made a good diplomatic debut, considering that she just took office.
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November 18, 2025
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Reliance Retail launches 'Essence' with Cosnova
Reliance Retail officially announced here on Monday that it has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Germany-based Cosnova Beauty to launch its brand 'Essence' in India, expanding its portfolio of beauty products.
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November 18, 2025
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EPFO expands PF services to formal and gig workers
Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya commended Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for its continuous progress in strengthening India's social security architecture and emphasised the organisation's pivotal role in ensuring financial dignity for the workforce.
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November 18, 2025
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IPL 2026: Sangakkara returns as Rajasthan Royals head coach
After a lacklustre ninth-place finish in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Rajasthan Royals pressed the reset button by turning to Kumar Sangakkara to revive their fortunes, with the former Sri Lanka skipper set to perform the dual role of head coach and director of cricket in the next season, with Vikram Rathour, batting coach last season, promoted to lead assistant coach.
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November 18, 2025
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No classrooms for hundreds of thousands of children as most Gaza schools are in rubble
Bissan Younis looked dejected as she stood outside a cluster of tents surrounded by rubble and debris, a wasteland that is a common sight across the Gaza Strip.
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November 18, 2025
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Centre seeks more time on Sahara's plea to sell 88 properties, including Amby Valley, to Adani Group
The Central Government on Monday sought additional time to respond to applications filed by Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd., which has sought the Supreme Court's permission to sell 88 properties, including the prominent Amby Valley project in Maharashtra and Sahara Seher in Lucknow, to Adani Properties Pvt. Ltd.
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November 18, 2025
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Bangladesh on boil again after ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's death sentence by Dhaka Tribunal
Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was awarded death sentence in absentia by the country's International Crime Tribunal (ICT) for \"crimes against humanity\" over a crackdown on students' uprising in 2024.
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November 18, 2025
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Boland targets Root as Australia’s key wicket ahead of Ashes 2025-26 opener
Fast bowler Scott Boland has identified Joe Root as the key England batter Australia will look to contain in the upcoming Ashes, with the series opener scheduled for 21 November at Perth’s Optus Stadium.
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November 18, 2025
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Nitish resigns, set to take oath as Bihar CM for tenth time on 20 Nov
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday.
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November 18, 2025
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ECI initiates SR of voter lists in Assam ahead of 2026 Polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday mandated a'Special Revision' (SR) of the electoral rolls in Assam, commencing November 18, 2025.
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November 18, 2025
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A demand for change
Beyond symbolic markers, Mamdani's win signals a deeper transformation underway in Americanpolitics~an unmistakablereflection of discontent with Trump's policies, a clear generational shiftinurban governance, anda warning thatthe Republican Party can nolonger ignore
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November 18, 2025
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Ajeya Warrior-25: India-UK joint drill exercise begins in Raj
The eighth edition of the India-UK joint military exercise \"Ajeya Warrior-25\" commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
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November 18, 2025
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How women powered the NDA's clean sweep in Bihar
A cash dole of Rs 10,000 to women, allegedly from money meant for some other government project, is said to have powered the NDA clean sweep in Bihar. Sources say passing this benefit to women voters, \"outside the official system,\" played a more crucial role in the victory.
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