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RJD gains ground in Bihar as JD-U leaders switch sides
In a major setback to the NDA, three political heavyweights from the JD-U and a prominent LJP-R leader joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday. The move is expected to significantly change the political equations in the Magadh and Seemanchal regions in RJD's favour.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
CPI condemns IPS officer's suicide in Haryana, demands action under Rohith Vemula Act
Communist Party of India (CPI) Central Control Commission President Dr K Narayana today expressed deep grief over the suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar in Haryana, terming it a tragic reflection of systemic harassment and discrimination within the police force.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
India, Taliban govt reset ties after 4 years
In a significant development, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday announced the upgrading of India's technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, while Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi reiterated his government's commitment to not allowing any group or individual to use Afghan territory against India.
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October 11, 2025
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Nifty tops 25,300 as market extends gains
The stock market continued its upward trajectory for the second consecutive session on Friday, with the Nifty crossing the 25,300 mark intraday for the first time since 19 September.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
UN is ready to surge aid into Gaza, waiting for green light from Israel after ceasefire deal
The United Nations said Thursday that 170,000 metric tons of food, medicine and other humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza and that it is seeking a green light from Israel to massively increase help for more than 2 million Palestinians following a deal to pause the war.
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October 11, 2025
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Sona Comstar, Neura Germany partners to build robots & humanoids
Automotive parts maker Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) officially announced on Friday through a stock exchange filing that it has inked a deal with Neura Robotics GmbH based in Germany to jointly develop advanced automation solutions, industrial robots and humanoids in India.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Yogi Adityanath to lead BJP’s high-voltage campaign in Bihar
With the Election Commission announcing the Bihar Assembly election schedule, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has shifted into top gear, deploying its Uttar Pradesh leadership to anchor the campaign across Bihar.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
One match doesn't define us: Richa Ghosh after India's first World Cup loss
Star wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh praised South Africa's performance after India's three-wicket loss in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and vowed that the team would \"learn and improve\" ahead of a challenging run of fixtures.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Everest Peril
The Himalayas have always symbolised human endurance and the allure of the extreme.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Konkan-25 success showcases India-UK naval interoperability: Sanjay Seth
Defence Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with his British counterpart Vernon Coaker in Mumbai on
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound will bring us the Oscar
Coincidentally, I was savouring the stunning neo-realism of Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound when its producer Karan Johar called to inform me that the film has been selected as India's entry to the Oscars.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Kharge slams govt over crimes against Dalits, Adivasis
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Friday strongly criticised the government over the increasing crimes against Dalits and Adivasis, citing a recent National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report.
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October 11, 2025
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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan meets PM Modi, discusses various development projects
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi, a government release said. The two leaders discussed various development projects and issues related to the state of Kerala.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Assam CM Sarma sparks controversy with Muslim majority prediction
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday claimed that the Muslim community in Assam is poised to become the largest demographic group in the state, with their population projected to rise to nearly 38 per cent in the upcoming national census.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
McDonald hopeful as Cummins races against time for Ashes opener
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald admitted that the clock is ticking for the skipper captain Pat Cummins to prove his fitness for the upcoming five-Test Ashes series against England, starting November 21 in Perth.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Contours of the Saudi-Pak relationship
O n September 17, Pakistan signed a \"Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement\" (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Theatre Plus debuts with Tarasundari
The month of October began with a renewed celebration as the city's cultural scene welcomed Theatre Plus, a new production house by the acclaimed actress Gargee Roychowdhury. The day also featured the launch of the official poster of its maiden venture, Tarasundari. This solo act pays tribute to one of Bengali theatre's most enigmatic icons.
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October 11, 2025
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As US tariff threat looms, India needs to revise RoDTEP incentives to support orthodox tea exports
The threat of the new US tariff regime is looming large on the Indian tea industry, the third largest global exporter of tea.
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October 11, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
IT job shake-up by 2031, but 4M new roles coming: NITI Aayog
IN A REPORT TITLED \"ROADMAP FOR JOB CREATION IN THE AI ECONOMY\", NITI AAYOG HIGHLIGHTED THAT AI DISRUPTION IS ALREADY RESHAPING JOBS IN INDIA'S $245B TECHNOLOGY AND CX SECTORS.
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October 11, 2025
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Private aircraft veers off course during takeoff in Farrukhabad; none injured
A major mishap was narrowly averted in Farrukhabad when a private aircraft went off course during takeoff.
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October 10, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
When corruption crosses borders
Not far from the glittering skyline of downtown Toronto, inthe leafy suburbs of Mississauga and Markham, stand rows of palatial homes - elegant, glass-fronted, and conspicuously quiet.
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October 10, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Terror and talks can’t go together: Rajnath
India and Australia have signed three key agreements pertaining to Information Sharing, Submarine Search and Rescue Cooperation and Terms of Reference on the establishment of Joint Staff Talks. The agreements and Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were signed during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s official visit to Canberra, Australia, today.
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October 10, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
Dominant India eye clean sweep against beleaguered West Indies at Kotla
The gulf between the two teams was laid bare in the opening Test at Ahmedabad, where India crushed a listless West Indies inside three days.
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October 10, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
MP Police nab cough syrup factory owner
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Madhya Pradesh Police on Thursday arrested Ranganathan Govindan from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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October 10, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
TN marching ahead in startups, CM MK Stalin announces ₹100 cr co-creation fund for support
Startups continue to be the buzz word and Tamil Nadu can't be any different. Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced the setting up of a Rs 100 crore co-creation fund, invested in venture capital, to support and strengthen a vibrant atmosphere for startups in the state.
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October 10, 2025
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Life insurance new business premiums up 14.8 per cent in Sept
The Life Insurance Council has reported — strong performance by India’s life insurance sector in September 2025, with new business premiums (NBPs) recording a year-on-year growth of 14.81per cent.
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October 10, 2025
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Indian Army deploys Saksham counter-drone system
In a bold step to meet the fast-emerging threat of enemy drones on the contemporary battlefield, the Indian Army has initiated the acquisition of Saksham, its first indigenous Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid, capable of providing real-time detection, tracking and neutralisation of enemy drones over an increased air-land combat space.
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October 10, 2025
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AP: Death toll rises to 8 in firecracker unit explosion, inquiry ordered
The death toll in the explosion in the firecracker unit at Komaripalem village of Rayavaram mandal in Konaseema district has risen to eight as an injured woman succumbed to her injuries in hospital on Thursday as the government ordered a high-level inquiry.
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October 10, 2025
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Ukraine’s new missiles and drones cause gas shortages in Russia, Zelenskyy says
Strikes on Russian oil facilities by Ukraine's newly developed long-range missiles and drones are causing significant gas shortages in Russia, while on the battlefield a recent Ukrainian counteroffensive has derailed Russia's plans to capture parts of the eastern Donetsk region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.
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October 10, 2025
The Statesman Delhi
China a global model for inclusive development
Development is a universal goal for nations, but sharing the fruits of development remains a common challenge. With his deep insight into human development trends, President Xi Jinping has proposed a people-centered development philosophy, offering a Chinese approach to fostering global inclusive development.
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