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CPI(ML) promises land reforms in manifesto
PATNA: CPI(ML) Liberation, one of the key left allies of the opposition INDIA bloc, on Sunday released its “Parivartan Sankalp Patra”—a pledge paper or manifesto of the party for Bihar assembly polls, promising to implement the recommendations of the land reforms committee report of D Bandyopadhaya , enhance the reservation limit in state jobs and educational institutions to 65% for backward and scheduled castes, give minimum wages to Asha and other contractual workers, and redistribute around 2.1 million acres of land, among others.
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October 27, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Haryana, Services win, Delhi hold edge versus Himachal
Delhi wicketkeeper Anuj Rawat and Sumit Mathur struck fifties to help the hosts post 430 before Himachal Pradesh responded strongly to reach 165/3 on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D tie at the Ferozeshah Kotla ground on Sunday.
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October 27, 2025
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Tejashwi's election vow: Will junk new Waqf law
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will scrap the contentious Waqf Amendment Act in Bihar if voted to power in the state, the opposition combine’s chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav said on Sunday, as he accused the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parties of fanning communal tensions.
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October 27, 2025
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US to expand Pakistan ties but not at India’s expense: Rubio
America’s relationship with Pakistan does not come at the expense of Washington’s ties with India, said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday.
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October 27, 2025
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DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN INDIA, CHINA RESUME AFTER 5 YEARS
Direct flights between India and China resumed on Sunday evening, with an IndiGo flight taking off for Guangzhou city from Kolkata.
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October 27, 2025
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Now, being called Bihari a matter of pride: Nitish
Being called a Bihari is a matter of pride now, not an insult, for the people of state, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said on Sunday, asserting that law and order has remarkably improved in the poll-bound state after the government led by him came to power in November 2005. He also took a veiled swipe at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), saying that before 2005, there was complete anarchy in Bihar.
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October 27, 2025
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After 159, Rahane dismisses ‘too old for India’ talk
For the slightly older set of cricket fans, Saturday revived a lot of good memories watching their favourite cricketers - Rohit Sharma (67 Tests, 276 ODIs, 159 ‘T20!Is) Virat Kohli (123 Tests, 305 ODIs, 125 T20Is) shining in the Sydney ODI, and their longtime teammate Ajinkya Rahane (85 Tests, 90 ODIs, 20 T20Is) scoring a fighting Ranji Trophy to bail out Mumbai against Chhattisgarh
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October 27, 2025
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England's spinners and Jones star in win over New Zealand
England produced a textbook all-round performance to crush New Zealand by eight wickets in their final Women's World Cup league game in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
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October 27, 2025
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Shahabuddin's son tries luck in Siwan
In the dusty lanes and bustling markets of Siwan, the name of Mohammad Shahabuddin, a former don-turned-lawmaker, still hangs like a spectre over every political conversation, more than five years after his death.
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October 27, 2025
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VOTE FOR JAN SURAAJ TO END MIGRATION FOR JOBS: KISHOR
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor said that the party will bring an abundance of opportunities within the state and people won't have to leave their home towns in search of jobs, if they vote for the party in the upcoming Bihar elections.
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October 27, 2025
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Op Sindoor has added to joy in festive season: PM
Operation Sindoor has filled every Indian with pride, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday as he credited the achievement for making this year's festive season more vibrant.
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October 27, 2025
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Splitsville confirmed for Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij?
Actors Jay Bhanushali (40) and Mahhi Vij (43) are heading for splitsville. A source informs us, \"Much was tried, but nothing changed. Separation happened a long time ago. They filed for divorce a couple of months back. The papers have been signed and finalised in July-August, and the custody of the kids has also been decided upon.
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October 27, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
HOW GEN Z IS TAKING THEKUA FROM CHHATH GHATS TO INDIAN HOMES
What Modak is to Ganesh Chaturthi, Thekua is to the ongoing Chhath Puja — not just a festive treat, but a sacred offering and a symbol of devotion.
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October 27, 2025
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EC may announce nationwide SIR in presser today
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECT) will holda press conference on Monday evening to announce the first phase of the nationwide special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday.
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October 27, 2025
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16 rebel leaders expelled from JD(U) over ‘anti-party’ activities
The ruling Janata Dal (United) in Bihar has expelled 16 leaders, including a sitting legislator and two former ministers, in a crackdown on rebellion in party ahead of the assembly elections.
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October 27, 2025
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End of an era: New Zealand's Sophie Devine ends ODI career
The skipper and fellow seniors Suzie Bates and Leah Tahuhu played their last ODI World Cup
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October 27, 2025
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Trump says India fully ending Russian oil purchases, China ‘very substantially’
US President Donald Trump once again claimed that India is going to stop buying oil from Russia, emphasising that India is cutting back Russian oil purchases “completely” while China will cut back “very substantially.”
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October 27, 2025
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Tales of transformation, pathway to Viksit Bharat
A revolution in agro-processing is turning farmers in the arid parts of Karnataka into entrepreneurs, converting blocks into manufacturing hubs. It holds lessons for other parts of India
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October 27, 2025
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I was stunned to see Juhu Beach packed for Chhath Puja: Manisha Rani
For actor Manisha Rani, the ongoing Chhath Puja is “not just a festival, but an emotion”.
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October 27, 2025
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21 SURRENDER IN YET ANOTHER BLOW TO MAOISTS
At least 21 Maoist cadres, including a division committee secretary, surrendered before police in Kanker district of Bastar Range on Sunday.
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October 27, 2025
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The broken promise of India's heritage
The country continues to face a heritage crisis of monumental proportions despite several govt initiatives over the years. Can public-private partnerships and leveraging adaptive reuse help revive its built legacy?
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October 27, 2025
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Ensure bus safety to avoid Kurnools
Ignored safety norms & lack of regulatory oversight combine to turn buses into moving death traps
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October 27, 2025
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'BIHAR WON'T BE FOOLED': MANJHI SLAMS TEJASHWI, GRAND ALLIANCE
Union micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) minister Jitan Ram Manjhi hit out at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav in the run-up to the Bihar assembly elections, accusing him of “misleading” people and said that people of Bihar are politically awakened and will not fall for this “trap”.
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October 27, 2025
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PM hails Indian coffee amid surge in exports
India’s coffee exports is set to cross $2 billion in the current fiscal year from $720 million five years ago with over 50% of the mark is already achieved in the first half of FY26, officials said citing concerted policy efforts to boost exports of the cash crop as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said “Indian coffee is becoming very popular” all over the world.
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October 27, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Waiting for Bihar’s moment in the sun
This column is on the Bihar assembly elections, but it is more of a collage of the massive changes taking place in the state and the painful impact of the upheaval.
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October 27, 2025
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No dairy, no dessert, lots of dates, inside Mallika Sherawat’s vegan life
Actor Mallika Sherawat, who turned 49 on October 24, has been a longtime advocate of animal rights and cruelty-free living.
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October 27, 2025
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Two men arrested for theft of crown jewels from Louvre
French authorities have detained two of the suspected robbers believed to have stolen precious crown jewels from the Louvre in a museum heist that stunned the world, officials said on Sunday.
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October 27, 2025
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El Clasico: Bellingham, Mbappe on target as Real Madrid beat Barcelona
Jude Bellingham’s goal helped Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 to win a tense Clasico and move five points clear of their bitter rivals at the top of La Liga on Sunday.
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October 27, 2025
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6 thalassemic kids test HIV+ after getting ‘infected’ blood
Six children suffering from thalassemia have contracted HIV after they were allegedly administered infected blood during transfusions ata hospital in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, prompting the state government to order a high-level investigation and suspend the civil surgeon and other officials concerned, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday.
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October 27, 2025
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Govt set to ease industrial standards law
India is set to overhaul and decriminalise all provisions and rules of the Legal Metrology Act
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