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AXIS BANK MISSES Q2 ESTIMATES AMID FALL IN TRADING INCOME
Private lender Axis Bank reported a bigger-than-expected drop in second-quarter profit on ‘Wednesday, dragged by a fall in trading income at a time when the bank is still reeling from an earlier increase in bad loan provisions.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times
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
Hindustan Times
Oppn bloc yet to settle on seat-sharing consensus
The Congress on Wednesday distributed official party symbols to at least ten prospective candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections even as the Grand Alliance was yet to reach a consensus on seat sharing.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
B'LURU DOCTOR HELD FOR KILLING WIFE WITH LETHAL INJECTION IN APRIL
A 32-year-old general surgeon from Victoria Hospital was arrested on Tuesday night, six months after he allegedly killed his doctor wife through a fatal dose of anaesthesia and passing it off as a natural death, police said on Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
3 B'DESH ‘CATTLE SMUGGLERS’ KILLED IN CLASHES WITH TRIPURA VILLAGERS
Three suspected Bangladeshi cattle smugglers were left dead after they engaged in clashes with Indian villagers in an area close to the India-Bangladesh international border in Tripura’s Khowai district on Wednesday, police officers aware of the details said, adding that a team of police from Champahoar police station rushed to the spot and found the bodies.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
U'KHAND SUBMITS PROPOSED UCC CHANGES TO HC
Uttarakhand government on Wednesday submitted a 78-page affidavit before the Uttarakhand high court listing the proposed amendments in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Rules 2025, following which counsels representing nearly a dozen petitioners sought time to study the amendments.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
Govt sets up distt-level task forces to combat cybercrimes, AI misuse
NEW DELHI: In November 2023, a deepfake video emerged in which a woman dressed in black workout onesie was seen inside an elevator.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times
Sanjay’s will prima facie valid: Priya in HC
After two days of allegations from actor Karisma Kapoor's children, it was Priya Kapur’s turn on Wednesday to defend herself, pushing back against claims that she had forged the will of her late husband, business tycoon Sunjay Kapur.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times
Fertiliser use skewed towards nitrogen, urea lowering yields
NEW DELHI: Fertiliser subsidies and their use remain highly skewed towards nitrogen or urea, making agricultural chemicals less effective and stagnating yields, the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has said in a new report amid a government push to ramp up ‘output to cut imports.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times
Lethal jab or hanging? SC asks Centre if death row convicts can pick
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
Hindustan Times
Exports in Ist half of FY up as India edges closer to EU FTA
Notwithstanding headwinds, India’s overall exports surpassed $400 billion in first half of 2025-26, registering a 4.45% annualised increase, registering a positive growth in both goods and services, commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said, adding that New Delhi is actively engaged to finalise a free trade agreement with the European Union soon, while its team is already in the US to discuss “pathways” for a mutually beneficial trade deal.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Buyers embrace lower purity as gold soars
With gold prices hitting record highs, traditional 22and 24-karat jewellery is fast slipping out of reach for many buyers.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times
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.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Unemployment rate rises to 5.3% in Sept
India’s headline unemployment rate increased to 5.3% in September, the highest since June, according to Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data published by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times
Air India announces 166 more flights to meet poll and festive rush in Bihar
As Bihar prepares for assembly elections, domestic airlines are, for the first time, adding extra flights to the state to meet rising travel demand during the twin peaks of the “festival of democracy” and Chhath.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Enjoy the season of light and joy with the goodness of Australian almonds
This Diwali, celebrate the season of light, joy, and togetherness with the wholesome goodness of Australian almonds.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
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
Hindustan Times Delhi
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 Delhi
MCD will hire new firms for e-waste handling, disposal
In an effort to prevent electronic waste (e-waste) from ending up in landfills and contaminating the environment, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is hiring new concessionaires for the collection, transportation, and disposal of such waste in the city, senior municipal officials said.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times Delhi
Why rituals and social connections matter
Have you noticed yourself feeling lighter, happier, or more excited these days?
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times
SUNJAY'S WILL VALID, WOULD NOT HAVE ERRORS IF I FORGED IT, HIS WIFE TELLS HC
After days of allegations from her stepchildren, it was Priya Kapur's turn on Wednesday to defend herself against claims she had forged the will of her late husband, business tycoon Sunjay Kapur.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times
PWD mandates night construction for major projects
The Public Works Department (PWD) has decided to mandate nighttime construction for all large-scale road and flyover projects across the national capital, officials said on Wednesday.
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October 16, 2025
Hindustan Times
Manual licensing, rule enforcement teams on the cards
After the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning allowed the sale and use of green crackers in Delhi from October 18 to 20, Delhi Police said they will issue licences for sales on the same day.
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