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Chartered flights part of bid to clear Palestinians out of Gaza:S. Africa
South Africa's foreign minister on Monday criticised a plane that arrived in the country with more than 150 Palestinians on board as part of a \"broader agenda\" to clear out Gaza and the West Bank through a network of chartered flights.
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November 19, 2025
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Centre okays 17 new textile PLI applicants
The Centre has approved 17 new applicants under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles in Round 3 of the selection process.
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November 19, 2025
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After pollloss, PK urges introspection, slams doles
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday took responsibility for the party's defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections.
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November 19, 2025
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Tata Motors gets EU nod to acquire Iveco
The European Commission has given TML Commercial Vehicles, the commercial vehicles arm of Tata Motors, the regulatory green light to acquire Italian truck and bus maker Iveco Group, according to a statement issued late Monday.
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November 19, 2025
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Rate cuts, public capex to drive India's GDP to 7.2 pc
India's economy is expected to grow 7.2 per cent in fiscal 2026, driven by rate cuts, regulatory measures, strong monsoon, government capex and surplus liquidity, a report said on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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Evicted in Assam need to apply afresh for voter roll inclusion
THE CEO SAID THERE ARE LAWS ENSURING THE NAMES OF HOMELESS PEOPLE AND PAVEMENT DWELLERS' INCLUSION IN THE ELECTORAL ROLLS. HE SAID THE BASIC OBJECTIVE OF THE SPECIAL REVISION IS TO ENSURE THAT NAMES OF ALL GENUINE ELIGIBLE CITIZENS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ELECTORAL ROLLS AND THAT NAMES OF ALL INELIGIBLE VOTERS ARE DELETED.
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November 19, 2025
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Insurance cover for crop loss from wild animals, paddy inundation
In a major relief benefit to farmers, the Centre has recognised the modalities for covering crop loss due to wild animal attacks and paddy inundation under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY).
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November 19, 2025
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Maoist commander Hidma, carrying bounty of ₹1 cr, killed
In a significant breakthrough in India's long running campaign against left wing extremism, security forces are believed to have killed the country's most wanted Maoist commander, Madvi Hidma, during an intense exchange of fire in the Maredumilli Mandal region along the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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Transparency on Trial
The political storm surrounding the Epstein files has entered a new and unpredictable phase.
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November 19, 2025
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Over 2.15 crore farmers in UP to receive 'PM Kisan Samman Nidhi' today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will transfer the 21st instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi to farmers' accounts from Coimbatore on Wednesday.
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November 19, 2025
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NIA to take Jasir to Kashmir to confront him with his aides
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will take Jasir Bilal Wani, alias Danish, to Kashmir to confront him with his aides and to ascertain who was helping him procure drones to carry out terror activities across the nation.
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November 19, 2025
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India hunt for right-hand stability as Gill uncertain for Guwahati Test
India's Test skipper Shubman Gill has not been officially ruled out of the second Test against South Africa here, but the chances of him taking the field are increasingly slim.
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November 19, 2025
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Political dynasties: How internal rifts shape futures; tracking Lalu's family dispute
Since the Bihar election results, there has been significant political drama inside and outside RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's residence in Patna. But political family feuds are not new to India. Dynastic parties have gone through internal rivalries that spill into the public domain; the question is its implications for the future.
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November 19, 2025
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The world can do away with coal
As world leaders and thousands of researchers, activists and lobbyists meet in Brazil at the 30th annual United Nations climate conference, there is plenty of frustration that the world isn't making progress on climate change fast enough.
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November 19, 2025
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Mitra Shakti-2025: Troops train in obstacle course, urban combat and IED response
The Battle Obstacle Course was conducted during the ongoing Joint Military \"Exercise Mitra Shakti-2025\" between India and Sri Lanka, at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka, today.
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November 19, 2025
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Feel like we've had good prep: Josh Tongue on England's Ashes 2025-26 build-up
England pacer Josh Tongue expressed satisfaction with the squad's Ashes preparations and remains confident of securing a series win against Australia.
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November 19, 2025
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ED begins restitution of ₹55.85 crore to SBI
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office, on Monday said that it has initiated the process for the restitution of immovable properties worth Rs 55.85 crore to the State Bank of India in the case of Varron Aluminium Private Limited.
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November 18, 2025
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Festive stocking, GST cuts to boost industry despite GDP slowing: ICRA
India's economic growth is expected to ease marginally in the September quarter, with rating agency ICRA projecting GDP expansion at 7per cent for Q2 FY2026, down from 7.8per cent in Q1, according to its latest assessment.
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November 18, 2025
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Fadnavis reappoints Uddhav as chairman of the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Committee
The Maharashtra government has issued a Government Resolution (GR) reappointing Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as the chairman of the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Committee, with his son Aaditya Thackeray and Subhash Desai appointed as members of the committee.
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November 18, 2025
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Kolkata Test win is definitely intop three, says Rabada
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has rated South Africa’s 30-run victory over India in the first Test at Eden Gardens as one of the reigning ICC World Test Champions top three wins in the format.
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November 18, 2025
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Israeli PM insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote on US resolution
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state, a day before the UN Security Council planned to vote on a US-drafted resolution on Gaza that leaves the door open to Palestinian independence.
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November 18, 2025
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A reckoning too long in coming
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla's surprise announcement on Saturday about Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" dela Rosa's impending arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC) buoyed hopes that justice would finally be served for the thousands of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) during former President Duterte's vicious war on drugs.
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November 18, 2025
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India's trade deficit $41.7 billion; goldimports up 200 per cent
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to$41.68 billion in October from $32.15 billion in September, the commerce ministry said.
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November 18, 2025
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Additional security forces sought for safety of Vaishnodevi pilgrims
Deployment of additional security forces personnel has been sought to ensure foolproof security of the Vaishnodevi pilgrims.
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November 18, 2025
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Market extends rally; Nifty closed above 26,000 mark
The stock market on Monday started the week on a strong note, finishing higher for the sixth consecutive session. Nifty closed above 26,000 mark.
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November 18, 2025
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45 Indian pilgrims killed in Madinah bus inferno
In a tragic incident, 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad died after their bus collided with an oil tanker and caught fire near Madinah at around 1:30 am and only one person survived with critical injuries.
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November 18, 2025
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Ukraine plans to buy 100 Rafales from France
Ukraine signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, the Ukrainian Embassy and the French president's office said.
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November 18, 2025
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Japan must explore soft power options
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks to have made a good diplomatic debut, considering that she just took office.
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November 18, 2025
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Reliance Retail launches 'Essence' with Cosnova
Reliance Retail officially announced here on Monday that it has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Germany-based Cosnova Beauty to launch its brand 'Essence' in India, expanding its portfolio of beauty products.
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November 18, 2025
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EPFO expands PF services to formal and gig workers
Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya commended Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for its continuous progress in strengthening India's social security architecture and emphasised the organisation's pivotal role in ensuring financial dignity for the workforce.
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