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China challenges India’s EV, battery subsidies in WTO
China has filed a complaint against India in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over New Delhi’s subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
‘Can death row convicts pick execution method?’
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Union government to consider whether a condemned prisoner could be given the option of choosing between hanging and lethal injection, observing that methods of execution across the world have undergone significant change since the colonial-era practice of death by hanging was codified in India.
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October 16, 2025
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Biggest ever rise in atmospheric CO2 recorded
Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere soared to record levels in 2024, committing the planet to more long-term temperature increase, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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October 16, 2025
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Violence as police transfer accused in Zubeen’s death
Violence broke out outside a district jail in Assam on Wednesday during the transfer of five people arrested in connection with singer Zubeen Garg’s death, as an agitated mob took part in stone pelting and torched vehicles, prompting police to resort to baton charge and teargas shelling to control the situation, officials said.
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October 16, 2025
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TV mergers, gaming ban see IPL value dip by 8%: Report
MUMBAI: The value of IPL is estimated to have declined by 8% over the last year—from ₹82,700 crore to ₹76,100 crore — on account of mergers in the broadcast space, and the ban on real money gaming.
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October 16, 2025
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Hry IPS officer’s wife booked for abetment of ASI’s suicide
Police in Haryana’s Rohtak district on Wednesday booked deceased IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's wife and senior IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, her brother and Punjab legislator Amit Rattan, and two others, for abetment of suicide of assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Sandeep Lathar, who was found dead with a gunshot wound along with a purported final note that accused the late IPS officer of corruption, officers said.
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October 16, 2025
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SC allows Wangchuk's wife to amend petition, challenge detention grounds
The Supreme Court ‘on Wednesday allowed activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, to amend her petition after she expressed her intention to challenge the grounds of detention cited by the Ladakh administration to justify her husband's arrest under the National Security Act (NSA) last month.
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October 16, 2025
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SATWIK-CHIRAG, LAKSHYA ENTER SECOND ROUND OF DENMARK OPEN
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty survived a scare before progressing to the men’s doubles second round with a thrilling win over Scotland’s Christopher Grimley and Matthew Grimley at the Denmark Open Super 750.
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October 16, 2025
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England clinch WC spot, Portugal forced to wait
Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary.
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October 16, 2025
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PAKISTAN AND IMF REACH DEAL FOR $1.2 BILLION LOAN
Pakistan and the IMF on Wednesday reached a staff-level agreement (SLA) on the country’s loan programmes, paving the way for Islamabad to access US$ 1.2 billion, pending approval from the global lender's board.
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October 16, 2025
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In Bihar, a quiet resurgence that can redefine the future
When people think of Bihar, they often recall its colonial past, political dysfunction, and decades of neglect. For years, the state was seen as a symbol of what went wrong in India’s development story. I came here expecting to find remnants of that narrative — the poverty, the frustration, the brain drain. Instead, I found something profoundly different: A quiet, determined resurgence that could redefine India’s future.
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October 16, 2025
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Apple lobbies tax law change to boost India plans
Apple is lobbying India’s government to modify its income tax law to ensure the company is not taxed for ownership of high-end iPhone machinery it provides to its contract manufacturers, an issue seen as ahurdle to its future expansion, sources say.
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October 16, 2025
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'THIS IS MY FIRST DIWALI WITHOUT SIDHU'
Actor Aditi Rao Hydari recalls her first Diwali in Mumbai and traditions back home in Hyderabad
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October 16, 2025
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Af-Pak 48-hr ceasefire after border clashes kill dozens
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a temporary ceasefire on Wednesday after an air strike and ground fighting ramped up tensions between the South Asian neighbours, leaving more than a dozen civilians dead and 100 wounded.
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October 16, 2025
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Former VJs react to MTV's Europe shutdown
Former MTV India VJs Malaika Arora, Nikhil Chinapa and Sophie Choudry took to social media to react to the recent announcement of several MTV channels closing down in Europe.
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October 16, 2025
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RBI keeps powder dry for future cuts, show minutes
India’s monetary policy committee unanimously voted to keep interest rates unchanged earlier this month to keep the powder dry and leave room for future cuts depending on the situation, showed minutes released on Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025
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Will the one-format gamble pay off for Rohit and Virat?
The ODI batting icons want to play on, but sticking only to the least popular format may not work for long
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October 16, 2025
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TELLIS ARRESTED IN WASHINGTON AMID DISBELIEF IN POLICY CIRCLES
Shock and disbelief spread in Washington DC's policy circles on Tuesday after the US government accused foreign policy expert Ashley Tellis of unlawfully holding classified national security documents.
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October 16, 2025
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Zubeen Garg death case: Five accused sent to 14-day judicial custody
Five out of seven people, who have been arrested in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last month, have been sent to a 14-day judicial custody on Wednesday after their police remand ended.
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October 16, 2025
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JD(U)'s 1st Bihar list out as NDA irons out differences
LJP (Ram Vilas) too releases first list; BJP names remaining batch of candidates
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October 16, 2025
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Ishan starts Ranji campaign with fighting ton against TN
Jharkhand skipper Ishan Kishan took a big step in his bid to regain his India spot with a fighting hundred against hosts Tamil Nadu (Elite Group A) on the opening day of Ranji Trophy.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
US: Europe to lead Nato to deter Russia, help Ukraine
The Trump administration expects Europe, not the US, to lead the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, marking an apparent shift in Washington's stance toward the 76-year transatlantic alliance, Bloomberg reported.
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October 16, 2025
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No aid for Argentina if Milei loses poll: Trump
President Donald ‘Trump suggested the $20 billion lifeline the US is planning for Argentina could be contingent on Argentinan president Javier Milei’s success in the midterm election.
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October 16, 2025
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Women’s WC: Rain plays spoilsport as England and Pakistan share points
Rain deprived Pakistan of what would have been a memorable win against fourtime champions England, as the two sides ended up sharing points in an ICC Women’s World Cup match here on Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025
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At 80, Natalie becomes oldest woman Ironman finisher
American athlete Natalie Grabow from New Jersey has made history as the oldest woman to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
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October 16, 2025
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Tejashwi, deputy CM Sinha among first off the nomination blocks
Top leaders from the ruling NDA and the opposition grand alliance filed their nomination papers on Wednesday even asthe two coalitions were still fine tuning their full list of candidates for the November 6,ll Bihar assembly elections.
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October 16, 2025
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Hyundai preps new models, fresh $5 billion
Hyundai Motor India Ltd will invest 45,000 crore (approximately $5 billion) in India and roll out a bunch of cars and SUVs over the next five years, as the company seeks to arrest the slide in its market share.
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October 16, 2025
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'Ekjut NDA, Ekjut Bihar': Modi's Bihar poll mantra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cadre in Bihar to not only present a report card of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) governments’ performance at the Centre and in the state, but also remind the people, particularly the youth, of the misgovernance or “Jungle Raj” during the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) rule.
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October 16, 2025
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How multiculturalism shapes Aussie identity
In Australia, we value the rich diversity of our multicultural identity, underpinned by a commitment to pluralism and the inalienable right to belonging. We do not take this for granted.
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October 16, 2025
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Summit that staunched bloodshed in West Asia
The legacy of the Sharm el-Sheikh summit is ambiguous. It did not forge a path to peace, but has transformed a conflict into a managed, yet fundamentally unresolved, political standoff
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