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'India's growing global stature reflects the emergence of a Viksit Bharat'
President Droupadi Murmu, addressing members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Thursday, said India’s growing global stature ~ from its robust economy and advances in space exploration to strides in IT and artificial intelligence ~ reflects the emergence of a Viksit Bharat.
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November 28, 2025
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India to open nuclear sector to private players: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday declared that India is now moving towards opening up the nuclear sector, underlining that the private sector will play a strong role in this field.
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November 28, 2025
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The National Song
Tagore, who composed the tune ofthe song in 1896, expressed serious reservations about it and during the celebration of his 70th birthday gave a call for Vande Vratanam instead of Vande Mataram. The Muslims objected to the song also as it was a salutation to Goddess Durga. Orthodox Hindus felt that the song’s historical background and its total integration with the nationalist cause made it ideal as a national anthem. In the midst of this controversy, Subhas Chandra Bose privately solicited Tagore’s views on the song. The poet replied that Vande Mataram was appropriate as part of Anandamath, a literary work, but that it was inappropriate as a National Anthem
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November 28, 2025
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CBDT launches 2nd NUDGE on foreign assets
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is launching the second NUDGE campaign, underwhichSMSs and emails will be issued from Friday to identified taxpayers asking themtovoluntarily review and revise their returns on or before 31 December 2025 to avoid penal consequences.
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November 28, 2025
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Gauhati HC orders release of AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam
The Gauhati High Court on Thursday directed the immediate release of Aminul Islam, a legislator from the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), who has been incarcerated under the National Security Act (NSA) for more than seven months.
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November 28, 2025
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Ukraine disagrees about constitutional amendments in peace deal
Ukraine will not amend its Constitution as part of any potential peace deal, local media reported, citing a member of the Ukrainian delegation involved in talks with the United States, other partners and Russia.
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November 28, 2025
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Action-packed Winter Session expected with big bills, Opposition pushback
With the Winter Session of Parliament set to begin on 1 December, senior Union ministers gathered at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s residence on Thursday to fine-tune the ruling NDA’s floor strategy.
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November 28, 2025
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Ashes 2025: Cummins likely to be picked for Gabba Test
Skipper Pat Cummins is expected to be included in Australia’s squad for the second Ashes Test, offering another major boost after their series-opening win in Perth.
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November 28, 2025
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Meghalaya CM & NE leaders pitch for united struggle to protect identity
Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) supremo Conrad K. Sangma and other tribal leaders in the Northeastern states on Thursday called for‘One North East unity to protect the land rights, customs, languages and culture of the people of the region.
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November 28, 2025
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AI at work: Transforming India’s businesses, workflows and trust
Artificial Intelligence is no longer an experimental concept in India~it has become a strategic force quietly rewiring boardrooms, workflows, and long-term business blueprints across sectors.
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November 28, 2025
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HK towers burn for 2nd day, toll hits 75
Firefighters battled a blaze at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong for the second day on Thursday, as the death toll rose to 75 in one of the deadliest blazes in the city’s modern history.
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November 28, 2025
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GST cuts accelerate growth, says Centre
Various high-frequency indicators reflect that India’s economic activity has gained momentum following the reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review released on Thursday.
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November 28, 2025
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How Sengottaiyan's exit will alter BJP-AIADMK equation
AIADMK stalwart K A Sengottaiyan, who resigned from his MLA post, on Thursday joined actorpolitician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marking a significant shift in Tamil Nadu politics, with substantial implications for the BJP, which is trying hard
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November 28, 2025
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PM Modi to celebrate spiritual heritage with key inaugurations in Karnataka, Goa on 28 Nov
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake an important visit to Karnataka and Goa on Friday, 28 November, to participate in significant religious and cultural celebrations that highlight India's rich spiritual legacy, according to a government statement released on Thursday.
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November 28, 2025
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Melting ice adds to the Arctic’s allure
In 2019, during his first term, US. President Donald Trump floated the possibility of purchasing Greenland, sending a major shock through the international community.
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November 28, 2025
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Rural Momentum
India’s consumption map is being redrawn, and this time the most decisive strokes are coming from its villages. A detailed look at household ownership of durable goods over the past decade reveals a transformation far deeper than the standard narrative of “aspirational India.” Rural households are not merely catching up with urban lifestyles, they are reshaping the contours of demand in ways that will define India’s economic trajectory over the next decade.
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November 28, 2025
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Put yourself in the coach's position: Ravi Ashwin defends under-fire Gambhir
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of head coach Gautam Gambhir following widespread criticism of his approach and leadership after India’s 0-2 home Test series defeat to South Africa.
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November 28, 2025
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UP leather sector targets Russian buyers ahead of Putin's India visit
While Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India is expected to boost the defence sector, Uttar Pradesh’s leather industry is also keenly interested in grabbing the opportunity.
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November 28, 2025
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PM Modi meets victorious Women's Blind cricket team
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warmly welcomed the Indian women's cricket team at his residence after their recent victory in the inaugural Blind Twenty20 World Cup.
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November 28, 2025
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Longpeace is declining:COASflags global volatility, pushesforrapid military reform
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday called for accelerated transformation of the Indian Army to meet the demands of an increasingly volatile global security environment.
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November 28, 2025
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After series loss to SA, Pant vows to come back stronger
Acknowledging the team’s shortcomings in the recently concluded two-Test series against South Africa, India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant admitted they “did not play good enough cricket” while apologising to fans for not meeting expectations.
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November 28, 2025
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BJP accuses Congress of using 'foreign-operated' X accounts to 'influence narratives, demean India'
The BJP on Thursday accused Congress of using foreign-operated social media accounts to “influence narratives and demean India’, alleging that several X accounts linked to the Opposition party and its leaders were being operated from outside the country.
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November 28, 2025
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SEBI chief urges financial awareness to tackle fraud
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday urged deeper financial awareness, saying misinformation, fraudulent trading apps and online persuasion are increasingly influencing household financial choices.
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November 28, 2025
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CM Yogi releases ₹1,300 cr for poor patients
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that the state’s “Double Engine” government is guaranteeing quality healthcare to the poorest of citizens, highlighting that he released Rs 1,300 crore for the needy from the CM's Relief Fund in one year.
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November 28, 2025
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From AIADMK to TVK: Sengottaiyan aligns with Vijay in key leadership role
Having spent half a century of his political career in the AIADMK, former minister KA Sengottaiyan, who was expelled from the party, has teamed up with Vijay and been appointed as the Chief Coordinator of film-starturned-politician's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
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November 28, 2025
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China and US should jointly safeguard victory of World War II
The telephone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on Monday came after the successful meeting between the two leaders in Busan, the Republic of Korea, which produced important common understandings. This set a constructive tone for their latest discussions on various issues of common concern.
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November 28, 2025
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Chilling effect of a privacy upgrade
A few days ago, the government notified the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, touted as proof that India is finally taking privacy seriously.
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November 28, 2025
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India, UAE make progress in talks to conclude trade pact
India and the UAE successfully concluded the third meeting of the Joint Committee under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in New Delhi.
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November 28, 2025
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Tata Realty gets ₹1,280 cr from DBS for Intellion Park
Tata Realty and Infrastructure has raised a Rs 1,280-crore green loan from DBS Bank India to develop its Intellion Park project, in Gurugram, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.
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November 28, 2025
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Govt approves ‘Tex-RAMPS’ Scheme for textiles
The government has approved the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Startup (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme to strengthen research, innovation, and competitiveness in the textiles sector.
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