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Capital markets emerging as core avenue for household savings, says SEBI Chairman
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, said the capital markets are increasingly emerging as a core avenue for household savings and wealth creation in India.
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June 09, 2026
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Zverev's French Open title receives a muted reception in France
Alexander Zverev’s victory at the French Open did not dominate the headlines in France on Monday like normally expected for the men’s singles champion.
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June 09, 2026
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Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat
West Bengal on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), becoming the 36th state or Union Territory to join the national health insurance programme.
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June 09, 2026
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Automobile sales grow 9.55 pc in May, two-wheeler EV share climbs
The total automobile retail sales in India registered an on-year growth of 9.55 per cent to a record 25,31,067 units in May while the cumulative automobile retail sales in India stood at 23,10,451 units in the same month last year, as per the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations.
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June 09, 2026
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We are reviving West Bengal's panchayat system: Dilip Ghosh
Reviving development schemes, strengthening border infrastructure and restoring accountability in rural administration are the focus areas of West Bengal’s new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, says panchayat and rural development minister Dilip Ghosh.
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June 09, 2026
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Sensex plunges over 700 pts amid escalating tensions in West Asia
The Indian stock markets on Monday extended their losing streak for a second consecutive session amid fresh tensions in West Asia.
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June 09, 2026
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India's current account surplus narrows to $7.1 bn in Q4FY26; FPI outflows hit $16.4 bn
India’s current account surplus moderated to $7.1 billion, or 0.7 per cent of GDP, in the fourth quarter (January-March) of financial year 2025-26, compared with $13.7 billion in the same period a year ago, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest Balance of Payments data.
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June 09, 2026
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Basketball: Latvia, U.S. crowned at FIBA 3x3 World Cup
Latvia and the United States claimed the respective men's and women's titles at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw, Poland.
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June 09, 2026
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Missing the forest for the trees
It took fierce public outrage and sustained protests by environmental groups, fisherfolk groups, and organized youth for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to pause what people have described as the “massacre of trees” along Quirino Avenue in Manila.
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June 09, 2026
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Vedanta's copper project IPO in US faces red flag over financial viability risk
Vedanta Resources has run into a credibility test in the US listing of its copper business, with auditors flagging concerns over the financial viability of its main asset, which has been piling up losses, according to a regulatory filing.
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June 09, 2026
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In a major move, 179 IPS officers reshuffled in Bengal
The West Bengal government on Monday ordered a reshuffle of the Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre, transferring or reassigning 179 officers across the state and Kolkata Police.
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June 09, 2026
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YouTuber Maridhas arrested for making derogatory remarks against TVK, CM Vijay
YouTuber Maridhas, was arrested from his residence in Madurai on Monday for posting abusive and derogatory videos about the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and a woman minister in CM’s Cabinet.
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June 09, 2026
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Pérez re-elected Real Madrid president to pave way for Mourinho's return
Florentino Pérez has earned four more years as Real Madrid's president after winning club elections on Sunday.
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June 09, 2026
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Free speech battle escalates as DMK unveils statewide legal assistance cell
Amid an escalating political confrontation with the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced a statewide legal assistance network for party cadres, supporters and social media activists whom it claims are being targeted through “false complaints” for criticising the government.
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June 09, 2026
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Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag the region back into full-scale war
Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in their first attacks since the US struck a ceasefire two months ago, threatening to drag West Asia back into a full-scale war.
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June 09, 2026
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Govt issues advisory for Indian nationals in Israel, Iran amid renewed hostilities in West Asia
As hostilities escalated sharply in West Asia, the government on Monday issued fresh travel advisories for Indian nationals both in Israel and Iran.
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June 09, 2026
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BJP govt marks first 30 days with security push, welfare reforms and major policy shifts
As the BJP government, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari completes its first 30 days in office after taking oath on 9 May, the administration has sought to signal a decisive break from the policies of the previous regime through a series of measures focusing on border security, governance reforms, employee welfare, social sector initiatives and reservation policy.
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June 09, 2026
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Civilisational resurgence
As India marks 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, one of the most profound transformations has been the quiet yet decisive resurgence of Bharat’s civilisational identity.
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June 09, 2026
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Lamine Yamal carries the responsibility of leading Spain at the World Cup
Despite being only 18 years old, Lamine Yamal will be carrying the responsibility of a seasoned veteran when Spain enters the World Cup seeking its second world title.
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June 09, 2026
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Garib Kalyan at heart of governance, says PM Modi as NDA marks 12 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the welfare of the poor has remained the central focus of his government's policies over the past 12 years, asserting that efforts rooted in the principle of Antyodaya have helped bring development benefits to millions who were previously excluded from the mainstream.
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June 09, 2026
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Firhad Hakim meets LoP Ritabrata, fuels speculation
Senior Trinamul Congress leader and former Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim met Opposition leader Ritabrata Banerjee at his chamber in the Assembly on Monday, triggering fresh political speculation amid the ongoing turmoil within the party.
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June 09, 2026
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Odisha’s Health paradox
An analysis of the National Family Health Survey 2023-24 data for Odisha reveals a state caught in a paradox ~ celebrating genuine gains in maternal health and education even as it sleepwalks into new crises of wasting, diabetes, caesarean overuse, and a collapsing family planning programme. The numbers demand urgent course correction
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June 09, 2026
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What Every Student Must Learn Before 2030
Future Skills Framework:
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June 09, 2026
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Ticked all the boxes: Gill hails team effort after India seal innings victory against Afghanistan
India captain Shubman Gill expressed satisfaction after his side completed a dominant innings-and-300-run victory over Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, saying the team had “ticked all the boxes” in a near-perfect performance.
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June 09, 2026
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INDIA bloc adopts five-point plan, seeks CJI's intervention on poll issues
Twenty-five Opposition parties of the INDIA bloc on Monday adopted a five-point action plan that includes writing to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) over alleged electoral irregularities, demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation, and pressing the Centre to convene an all-party meeting on the country’s economic challenges.
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June 09, 2026
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Bengal bottlers want 'distributors' gone, say Jahangir Khan enforced extortion
After The Statesman expose, on the authority of a confidential report, of a possible liquor scam in West Bengal perpetrated by high-ranking excise department officials to the benefit of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee in which thousands of crores extorted from liquor and beer bottlers were siphoned off, bottlers in the state have demanded the abolition of ‘distributors’ in the West Bengal State Beverages Corporation Limited (WBSBCL).
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June 09, 2026
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EU envoy trips up in Pakistan
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and former Estonian premier, stated during Operation Sindoor, “Rising tensions between India and Pakistan are alarming. I urge both sides to show restraint and pursue dialogue.”
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June 09, 2026
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India, US likely to sign 1st tranche of trade deal by July: Piyush Goyal
India could sign the first tranche of its long-awaited bilateral trade agreement with the United States as early as July, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.
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June 09, 2026
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Reimagining Education in a Time of Crisis: Embracing Well-being, Resilience, and Sustainable Futures
One Day International Seminar at Sarsuna College Highlights the Urgent Need for Holistic Educational Reform
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June 09, 2026
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Suthar shines on debut as India crush Afghanistan by innings and 300 runs
India crushed Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs inside three days in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh on Monday, with debutant Manav Suthar starring with a six-wicket haul in the first innings before the spin trio wrapped up the contest in emphatic fashion.
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