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Chalachitram film-festival to carryforward nationalism
Come 25 and 26 October, the cine-goers of northeast India will be ecstatic during 9th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF-2025), organised at Jyoti Chitraban premise in Guwahati, where nearly 40 documentary and short features will be screened for the serious filmmakers, cine workers, appreciators and general audience.
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October 13, 2025
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Dynasties still dominate Southeast Asian politics
Dynasties are central to Southeast Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and family names are the most durable political brands.
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October 13, 2025
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India to replicate solar pump scheme in Africa, other developing countries
India will collaborate with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to replicate its success in deploying solar energy at both utility and distributed levels through household and farm-level initiatives such as the PM Surya Ghar - Muft Bijli Yojana (SGMBY) and PM-KUSUM, in developing countries, mainly in Africa and small island nations.
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October 13, 2025
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Rameswaram fishers begin indefinite strike to condemn arrests by Sri Lankan Navy, stay away from sea
Various fishermen associations at Rameswaram in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu _ has commenced an indefinite strike, which entered the second day today, condemndng the frequent arrests and attacks on TN fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel and demanding their immediate release.
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October 13, 2025
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Market valuation of 8 of the top-10 firms spikes by ₹1.94 lakh crore; TCS biggest gainer
Last week, the market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms spiked by Rs 194,148.73 crore, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) emerging as the biggest gainer.
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October 13, 2025
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Earnings, inflation, Trump tariffs to steer markets
The coming week is expected to becrucial for Indian stock markets as investors willreact toamixofkey triggers including quarterly earnings, inflation data, and the impact of US President Donald Trumps tariff announcement.
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October 13, 2025
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Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza as ceasefire brings hope for end to 2-year war
Preparations were underway Sunday for a ramp-up of aid entering the war-battered Gaza Strip under anew ceasefire deal that many are hoping will signal an end to the devastating two-year-long war.
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October 13, 2025
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Tariff upon Tariff
Acloserstudy ofthe repercussions of Ukraine ‘losing’ thewarwith Russiashows this willonlyembolden Chinato gobbleup Taiwan. The Taiwan StraitwillturnintoaChinese lake, and India’s growing maritime tradewithits East Asianneighbours, primarily Japanand South Korea, willbe affected. Ourmerchandise, whichhasto pass throughthe TaiwanStraitwillbesubjectto whatever tollthe Chinesemay imposeinfuture
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October 13, 2025
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Rahul Gandhi engages with students in Peru and Chile, emphasises importance of accessible education
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has stressed the significance of education in shaping the future of a nation.
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October 13, 2025
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2nd Test: Campbell, Hope fifties rally WI
John Campbell and Shai Hope smashed unbeaten fifties as West Indies produced their most resolute session of the ongoing Test series by reaching 173/2 in 49 overs and trailing India by 97 runs at stumps on day three of the second and final game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.
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October 13, 2025
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India’s sugar exports touch 7.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25
India has exported 7.75 lakh tonnes of sugar in the 2024-25 marketing season, which stretches from October 2024 to September 2025, according to a statement issued by the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) on Sunday.
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October 13, 2025
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Meghalaya police avert IED bombing in Ri-Bhoi district
QNESUSPECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED, AND THETEAM IS ONTHEJOBTO ARREST HIM,” POLICE SAID.
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October 13, 2025
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Maoists torch mobile tower in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum
In an act of Maoist violence, insurgents targeted a private mobile tower in Kolbonga village under the Manoharpur block of Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, causing extensive damage.
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October 13, 2025
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Guardrails & restrictions put by lenders to MFIs, cause negative growth in microfinance sector
Microfinance, withallits pluses and minuses, has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s socio-economictransformation, fostering financial inclusion and empowering women,small and marginal farmers, artisans, and other vulnerable communities.
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October 13, 2025
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Ayodhya transforms into global pilgrimage hub ahead of Deepotsav
Ayodhya, the city of Lord Ram, is witnessing a remarkable transformation evolving from a land of faith into a vibrant blend ofheritage and modern development.
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October 12, 2025
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Uddhav threatens Maharashtra-widestir if Fadnavis fails to waive off farmers’ loans
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena threatened Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday that farmers all across Maharashtra will hit the streets and launch an agitation if their loans are not waived off completely.
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October 12, 2025
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Farewell to the mother of primates
Jane Goodall (1934-2025) was an English primatologist and anthropologist. Regarded as a pioneer in primate ethology and described by many publications as 'the world's preeminent chimpanzee expert', she was best known for more than six decades of field research on the social and family life of wild chimpanzees in the Kasakela
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October 12, 2025
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Dalit lynching row: UP Cong chief, others held by police while attempting to visit family
Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai was arrested on Saturday while attempting to visit the family of the Dalit youth allegedly lynched in Raebareli district.
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October 12, 2025
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ICG ship arrives in Maputo with aid, boosts regional cooperation
As part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Africa, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship, Sachet, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) made a port call in Maputo, Mozambique on Saturday.
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October 12, 2025
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Pragmatic outreach
The visit of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India is not merely a diplomatic milestone, it is a quiet revolution in South Asian geopolitics.
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October 12, 2025
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Militaristic Restraint
Trumpsaid that hed never ‘walkedintoaroomsosilent before’ andinashameful combination ofignoranceand intimidation ofabullysaid, if youwanttoapplaud, you applaud. Andifyouwanttodo anythingyou want, youcando anythingyou want. Andifyou don'tlikewhatI'msaying, you canleavetheroom. Ofcourse, theregoesyourrank, theregoes your future: Themomentdrew us back to thetimes of George Washingtonwho had famously wondered what fate could await thenationshouldithavetodeal withanunscrupulous Commander-in-Chief
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October 12, 2025
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PM meets US envoy-designateSergio Gortoboost India-US partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with Sergio Gor, the newly confirmed US Ambassador to India, in New Delhi. During the meeting, PM Modi expressed his
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October 12, 2025
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Owaisi backs Kabul mission upgrade
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has welcomed the government's decision to upgrade the Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of an Embassy of India during Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to the country.
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October 12, 2025
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Sahibganj’s Ganga to be Jharkhand’s first Dolphin Sanctuary
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has approved a proposal to establish the state's first Dolphin Sanctuary along the Ganga in Sahibganj, marking a significant step in river wildlife conservation.
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October 12, 2025
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Biharchurn:JD-Ure-inducts Arun Kumar tocounter RJD's Bhumihar strategy
THE 'HOMECOMING' IS SEEN AS A STRATEGIC MOVE TO FILL THE VACUUM LEFT BY JAGDISH SHARMA, A MAJOR BHUMIHAR COMMUNITY LEADER IN THE MAGADH REGION
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October 12, 2025
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Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started, an attempt by President Donald Trump’s administration to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown dragged into a 10th day.
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October 12, 2025
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ED to grill Anil Ambani CFO Ashok Kumar Pal for two days in fake bank guarantee case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) began interrogating Ashok Kumar Pal, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director of the Anil Ambani-linked Reliance Power, on Saturday, in an alleged money laundering case, related to alleged fake bank guarantee of Rs 68 crore.
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October 12, 2025
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France’s Macron asks Prime Minister Lecornu to try again to form a government
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, asking him to try again to form a government and produce a budget in a bid to end the country’s political deadlock.
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October 12, 2025
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THDC India signs ₹13,200 crore MoU with Gujarat government
THDC India Limited signed a landmark MoU with the Government of Gujarat on 9 October, 2025, at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Mehsana, marking a planned investment of Rs. 13,200 crore.
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October 12, 2025
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The city that forgot how to flow
\"Every heavy downpour today overwhelms Kolkata's capacity to breathe. Once a city of canals and wetlands, it now gasps beneath its own concrete.
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