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India holds naval drills with Japan for peace, stability in Indo-Pacific
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25 (Japan-India Maritime Exercise) from 16 to 18 October and made a port call at Yokosuka, Japan, on 21 October for the Harbour phase.
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October 23, 2025
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Chopper carrying Prez on Sabarimala trip gets stuck in helipad concrete
The helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu, who was on her way to the famed Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, got stuck at the helipad on landing at Pramadam, near Pathanamthitta, Kerala on Wednesday morning.
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October 23, 2025
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TDP leader arrested under POCSO for rape attempt on schoolgirl
A TDP leader in Andhra Pradesh has been arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a school-going girl studying in the state-run residential school in Tuni, police said on Wednesday.
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October 23, 2025
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Minister PiyushGoyaltodiscussinvestment, tech partnerships with German industry leaders in Berlin
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, will be on an official visit to Berlin, Germany from 23 October, a move coming on the 25th anniversary of the India—Germany Strategic Partnership.
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October 23, 2025
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Satya Nadella’s 2025 pay hits record $96.5 million
The compensation of Satya Nadella, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft Corporation surged to $96.5 million for the financial year 2024-2025. This is his highest since assuming the role more than a decade ago.
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October 23, 2025
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India upgrades Technical Mission in Kabul to Embassy
India on Tuesday restored the status of the Technical Mission of India in Kabul to that of the Embassy of India inAfghanistan withimmediate effect, underscoring New Delhis resolve to deepenits bilateral engagement with Kabul.\"This decision underscores India’s resolve to deepen its bilateral engagement with the Afghan side in all spheres of mutual interest,\" the MEA said in a statement on Tuesday.
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October 22, 2025
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US govt clarifies: $100,000 H-1B fee won’t apply to status change or extension cases
The US Department of Homeland Security has issued new guidance on the $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, providing a series of exemptions and carveouts.
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October 22, 2025
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MP: CM launches water screen projection, fountain show at Mahakal Lok Complex
On the occasion of Diwali, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Water Screen Projection and Fountain Show at the Rudra Sagar area of the Mahakal Lok Complex in Ujjain.
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October 22, 2025
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Mizoram: 43 pc of 31,300 Myanmar refugees biometrically logged
Authorities in Mizoram have so far recorded the biometric details of over 43.53 per cent of the nearly 31,300 Myanmar refugees taking shelter in the northeastern state after fleeing their country in phases following the military coup in February 2021, officials said on Tuesday.
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October 22, 2025
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Vanishing Audience
India’s movie theatres are caught in an uncomfortable paradox.
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October 22, 2025
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Ex-Punjab DGP, wife booked for murder in35-yr-oldson’s death
FormerPunjab Director General of Police Mohammad Mustafa and his wife, three-time MLA and former minister Razia Sultana, were named among fourpeoplebookedby Haryana Police in connection with the suspicious death of their 35-year-old son, Akil Akhter, at hisresidenceinSector4, Mansa Devi Complex, Panchkula.
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October 22, 2025
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A man who made us laugh
Blessed are those who make others laugh. These uncommon people, gifted witha sense of humour and comic timing, are treated as jokers but the fact remains that they make the world a much better place to live in. India needs more of them.
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October 22, 2025
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Second edition of biannual Naval Commanders' conference commences today
The three-day second edition of the Indian Navy's biannual Commanders’ Conference 2025 will begin here on Wednesday.
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October 22, 2025
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The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump’s ballroom
The White House on Monday started tearing down part of the East Wing, the traditional base of operations for the first lady, to build President Donald Trump's $250 million ballroom despite lacking approval for construction from the federal agency that oversees such projects.
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October 22, 2025
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Gold, silver prices cool after record highs
Gold and silver prices fell on Tuesday as investors booked profits after both metals hit record highs in the previous session, even as festive jewellery sales during Dhanteras jumped 35-40 per cent across India.
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October 22, 2025
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Nottingham Forest hires Sean Dyche as its 3rd manager this season
Sean Dyche became Nottingham Forest’s third manager of the season when he was hired on Tuesday, marking his return to the Premier League after nearly a year away.
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October 22, 2025
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Eight core industries clock 3 pc growth in Sept
The growth rate of India’s eight core industries was recorded at 3 per cent in September this year compared to the same month of the previous year, with the steel and cement sectors recording strong growth during the month, data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Tuesday showed.
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October 22, 2025
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Fire destroys 21 shops in Arunachal's Tirapon Diwalinight; nocasualties
A massive fire reportedly caused by firecrackers during Diwali celebrations gutted 21 shops in Khonsa Market, Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, late last night.
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October 22, 2025
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Bihar polls: INDIA bloc faces internal clashes as multiple candidates contest same seats
In the run-up to the Bihar Assembly elections, the INDIA bloc had launched extensive campaigning to corner the NDA. The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' had showcased exemplary unity and the unwavering spirit of the alliance. However, with just over two weeks left till polling day for the first phase, the opposition alliance appears to have lost momentum.
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October 22, 2025
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ECI imposes restrictions on print media political ads ahead of Bihar polls
The Election Commission of India has mandated that no political party, candidate, organisation, or individual shall publish any advertisement in print media on the poll day, and the day preceding it unless the content is pre-certified by the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) at the state or district level.
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October 22, 2025
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Japan’s parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation’s first female PM
Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday, a day after her struggling party struck a coalition deal with a new partner expected to pull her governing bloc further to the right.
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October 22, 2025
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Cong slams govt over Trump's claim on India's Russian oil imports
The Congress on Tuesday criticised the government over US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that India has promised to stop importing oil from Russia.
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October 22, 2025
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Lighting the path to a self-reliant India: PM Modi's Diwali message
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extending greetings to the nation on the occasion of Diwali, on Tuesday, termed this year’s celebrations as a powerful symbol of India’s resilience, progress, and unity.
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October 22, 2025
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Smriti Mandhana consolidates No.1 ODI batting position
India opener Smriti Mandhana has extended her advantage at the top of the ICC Women's ODI batter rankings, as several leading players at the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup made significant gains following the latest update.
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October 22, 2025
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Kishor: BJP intimidating Jan Suraaj candidates
Jan Suraaj party founder Prashant Kishor has levelled serious allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and other BJP leaders, accusing them of threatening and pressuring Jan Suraaj candidates to withdraw their nominations.
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October 22, 2025
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Building Hà Nội into leading cultural industry centre in Asia
H a NGiis not only the capital in terms of administration and politics, but also the cultural heart of the country.
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October 22, 2025
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LG Sinha hails J&K Police for upholding Tricolour with supreme sacrifice
Praising the dedication and valour of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the force has upheld the honour of the tricolour, even at the cost of their lives.
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October 22, 2025
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Delhi's air worst among metros a day after Diwali
Delhi's air quality plunged to 'very poor' category on Tuesday, the day after Diwali, owing to widespread use of firecrackers and a few incidents of stubble burning.
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October 22, 2025
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Akhilesh Yadav turns spotlight on dumping of chemicals in Yamuna
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that reports of chemicals being dumped inthe Yamuna river in Delhi for cleaning it from pollutants without any scientific investigation is extremely serious.
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October 22, 2025
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Gandhi's struggle in Noakhali
In the long, tumultuous history of India’s path to independence, some episodes stand out for the sheer intensity of human suffering they reveal.
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