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GST 2.0 creates global buzz, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, on Friday elaborated on the recently launched GST 2.0 noting that it has created a remarkable global buzz and stands as a symbol of India’s progressive economic vision.
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October 25, 2025
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BRO’s Project Arunank marks 18th Raising Day,17 years of transforming connectivity in Arunachal
Marking 17 years of dedicated service in one of India’s most challenging terrains, Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 18th Raising Day at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, today.
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October 25, 2025
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Beyond the Ceasefire
Trump’s 20-point peace plan may be a well-intentioned road-map, but the truth is many challenges stand in the way. The plan was negotiated primarily between the U.S. and Israel, with the Palestinian Authority not consulted on the final framework. Critics, including UN experts, have pointed out that an imposed plan that does not centre on the will of the Palestinians undermines their right to self-determination
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October 25, 2025
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Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu to commence in a week: EC to Madras HC
Even as the DMK government has opposed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission on Friday told the Madras High Court that the exercise would commence in the state in a week.
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October 25, 2025
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After the Glow
Delhi’s morning after Diwali has become a ritual of irony.
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October 25, 2025
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South Asia's sovereign debt problem
South Asia is struggling to balance sovereign debt and fiscal space.
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October 25, 2025
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Israel freezes West Bank annexation bills
Israel has frozen the West Bank annexation bills that passed a preliminary vote in the Israeli Parliament, or Knesset.
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October 25, 2025
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Calcutta HC withdraws protection to BJP's Suvendu
In a setback for West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, Calcutta High Court withdrew the legal protection granted to him in 2022, paving the way for the state police to file FIRs against him without seeking prior permission from the court.
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October 25, 2025
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Reliance to comply with US, EU sanctions on Russian oil
Reliance Industries announced on Friday that it will comply with the EU guidelines on the import of refined products into Europe linked to the fresh sanctions that have been imposed on Russia's crude oil exports.
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October 25, 2025
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Tejashwi promises jobs, industry revival and regularisation of contract workers
Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav launched his campaign for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections on Friday with a call to trust RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, promising jobs, industrial revival, and regularisation of contractual workers.
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October 25, 2025
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India aim to prevent whitewash in final ODI
As the Indian team readies for the third and final ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, emotions are expected to run high.
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October 25, 2025
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Office rental market marks uptick with strong leasing across IT, financial corridors
India’s office rental market continued its upward trajectory inthe second quarter of 2025, growing 3.8per cent year-on-year.
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October 25, 2025
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Piyush Goyal and German minister discuss India-EU FTA
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday met Katherina Reiche, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, in Berlin, and talks covered Germany's commitment to finalising the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA).
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October 24, 2025
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PM Modi to attend 47th ASEAN summit virtually
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be travelling to Kuala Lumpur to attend the 47th ASEAN summit. Instead, he will be participating in the summit, as well as the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit on 26 October virtually.
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October 24, 2025
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India re-elected vice-chair of COP10 Asia-Pacific Bureau
India has been reelected as the vice-chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) forthe 2025-2027 term during the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against doping in sport, held from October 20 to 22 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
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October 24, 2025
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Adani sets up new company for Bihar road project
The Gautam Adani-owned AdaniGroup has set up anew company called Sultanganj Sabour Road Limited (SSRL), with the specific mandate to construct roads in Bihar, at an initial investment of Rs 100,000 to incorporate the company, the Adani Group announced ina stock exchange filing made on Wednesday.
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October 24, 2025
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DAC clears acquisition of ₹79,000 cr worth of military equipment
The Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved various proposals of the armed forces amounting to a total of about Rs 79,000 crore, during a meeting in South Block, here today.
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October 24, 2025
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Ranji Trophy: Jadejamakes himself availablefor Saurashtra’s clash against MP
India’s premier all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to turn out for Saurashtra in their upcoming Ranji Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh, beginning Saturday at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
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October 24, 2025
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Tracing Calcutta's dual heritage in the Kalighat tradition
Enter a world where history is rejuvenated through art, where each colour stroke narrates a tale of devotion, aspiration, and metamorphosis.
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October 24, 2025
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UP: Youth slits throat inside police station in Pratapgarh
In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old man allegedly attempted suicide by slitting his throat inside a police station where he was brought in connection with a theft case on Thursday, officials said.
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October 24, 2025
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Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak for 6th day, led by IT stocks
Equity benchmark indices continued their upward momentum for the sixth consecutive session on Thursday, supported mainly by strong buying in IT stocks.
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October 24, 2025
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Atrocities against Dalits increasing under BJP regime: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that injustice and incidents of atrocities against Dalits are increasing under the BJP government.
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October 24, 2025
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Vance criticises Israel’s West Bank annexation vote, calling it an ‘insult’
US Vice President JD Vance criticised on Thursday a vote in Israel’s parliament the previous day about the annexation of the occupied West Bank, sayingit amounted toan “insult” and went against the Trump administration policies.
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October 24, 2025
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Mayawatito launch BSP’s Bihar election campaign from 6 November
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati is gearing up to launch her Bihar Assembly election campaign on 6 November.
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October 24, 2025
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INDIA bloc declares Tejashwi Yadav its chief ministercandidate, Mukesh Sahaniits Deputy CM face
The INDIA bloc on Thursday declared Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Prasad Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for theupcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
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October 24, 2025
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Reliance adjusts Russian oil imports 'under govt guidelines', Cong slams govt
Reliance Industries has started recalibrating its Russian oil imports in line with the Indian government's guidelines, a company spokesperson confirmed on Thursday.
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October 24, 2025
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The USA hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic
In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the US government’ gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion Wednesday, a record number that highlights the accelerating accumulation of debt on America’s balance sheet.
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October 24, 2025
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Nitish slams Tejashwi over Jeevika Didis sops
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday launched astrong counterattack on RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, criticising his ambitious welfare promises for women and contractual workers.
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October 24, 2025
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Kali at Marble Palace, the power to universal peace
The illustrious Mullick family of Marble Palace worships Kali as the cosmic cradle of peace and salvation
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October 24, 2025
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The Gentle Comic
The passing of Govardhan Asrani marks more than the end of a long and joyous career; it marks the quiet departure of an era when laughter in Indian cinema had innocence, timing, and heart.
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