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Tough to convict a spy
From the Cold War to today, espionage cases have been hard to prosecute, says PHILIP MURPHY.
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October 30, 2025
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Protection against deepfakes
A recent interim order of the Bombay High Court protects the rights of actor Akshay Kumar, writes SANJEEV SIROHI.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
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CWC semi-final: India to face defending champions Australia
Clinging to their World Cup hopes by the skin of their teeth, India will be hoping for a spark of magic, perhaps something reminiscent of Harmanpreet Kaur’s iconic 171 not out from the 2017 semifinal when they meet the mighty Australia in Thursday's second World Cup semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
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India, China to continue existing mechanisms to resolve border issues
India and China have agreed to continue using existing mechanisms to resolve any ground issues along the border to maintain stability.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
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Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 storm
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the US National Hurricane Centre said.
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October 30, 2025
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Reliance Group denounces campaign against Anil Ambani
Reliance Group has strongly condemned what it termed asa “malicious and orchestrated campaign” by Cobrapost to defame the Group, its chairman Anil Ambani, and over 55 lakh shareholders of Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power.
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October 30, 2025
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Blueprint for Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, once a temple town and now arising urban star, stands at a critical juncture. As one of India’s fastest-growing Tier-2 cities, it has transformed into a hub for education, IT, tourism, and culture. Yet, its growth is outpacing its governance. Without bold structural reforms, Bhubaneswar risks becoming a victim of its own success - straining under the weight of inadequate infrastructure, fragmented planning, and reactive administration. The time has come to ask:should Bhubaneswar be granted greater autonomy to manage its own development, growth, and resources? Can we envision a Greater Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri Metropolitan Region governed by a unified, empowered civic authority - one that is agile, accountable, and future-ready?
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October 30, 2025
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India’s ports to attract $8 trillion by 2047: Puri
Union Minister Hardeep Singh puri on Wednesday said that the oceans are not barriers, but the bridges to a better future, and the country is modernizing ports, and taking initiatives for building an inclusive and future ready maritime economy.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
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Mayawati holds meeting with Muslim leaders after formation of Bhaichara committees
In a clear move aimed at reshaping Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Wednesday launched an extensive outreach to strengthen Dalit-Muslim unity through the formation of Muslim Bhaichara (Brotherhood) Committees across the state.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
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Strengthen alignment for regional development
In an era marked by increasing global challenges and shifting geopolitical landscapes, the fruitful outcomes of Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Singapore on the weekend signal the two countries’ shared commitment to strengthen their cooperation and coordination, safeguard free trade and make unremitting efforts to support the Global Development Initiative to promote stability and prosperity in the region beyond.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
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ED flags ₹888-cr cash-for-job scam in TN: EPS demands FIR; BJP and PMK a CBI probe
With the Enforcement Directorate (ED) flagging corruption to the tune of Rs 888 in the recent recruitment for 2,538 posts of officers and staff in the Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department (MAWS), and nudging the State Police to register a case so that it could proceed inthe matter has given a handle to the Opposition to beat the DMK government with ahead of the 2026 assembly election.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
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The wars that never seem to end
e humans are afraid of the unknown. That is why we have feelings of wariness and vigilance when we see strangers or foreigners around us. Sometimes, we may even become hostile to those who are not one of us or who are different from us. This is especially so when we are obsessed with tribalism, ultra-nationalism or dogmatic ideologies, whether political or religious.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
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India working closely with Thailand to repatriate Indians fleeing from Myanmar scam centres: MEA
India on Wednesday said it is working closely with Thai authorities to repatriate Indian nationals detained in Thailand after fleeing a military raid on a cybercrime hub in Myanmar.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
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India’s oil demand to hit 6 mn bpd: Puri
India currently consumes about 5.6 million barrels of crude oil per day, compared to5 million barrels four anda half years ago.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
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If God has sent mehere, I'lltry toplaymybest game:Shafali
Drafted into the World Cup squad as a late replacement forthe injured Pratika Rawal, India opener Shafali Verma expressed confidence in making animpactifhanded an opportunity in the high-stakes semifinal against Australia.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
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Combustion Point
The bus fire near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh that killed at least 20 people is not just another road tragedy ~ it is a symptom of how technological progress and regulatory neglect can together turn mobility into mortality.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
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Kerala forms cabinet sub-committee to study PM SHRI; freezes MOU with Centre
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said his government has decided to conduct a review regarding the implementation of the PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme in the state.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
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India stands as symbol of peace & inclusive growth: PM
Highlighting India's specialty of having a vibrant democracy and reliability, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the country is a symbol of strategic autonomy, peace and inclusive growth amid global tension, trade disruptions and the shifting supply chains.
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October 30, 2025
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Ukraine’slong-range strikes cut Russia’s oil refining capacity by 20 percent, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine's long-range strikes onrefineries inside Russia have reduced Moscow’s oil refining capacity by 20 per cent, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, citing intelligence from Western governments.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
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HC sets aside Moradabad district authority’s order to vacate SP office
In a big win for the principal opposition Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday set aside the administration's order to vacate the Moradabad SP office.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
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Will cloud seeding reduce Delhi air pollution?
Delhi's air pollution isn't going to end. Smoke from factories, cars, and stubble burning in the nearby states of Punjab and Haryana chokes the city. The Diwali fireworks have also made things worse. The air quality index (AQI) is presently at a dreadful level (about 300), and if things become any worse, it might cross the danger mark at any time.
2 min |
October 29, 2025
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Preparation for T20 World Cup began after Asia Cup: Suryakumar Yadav
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav said the team’s preparations for next year’s T20 World Cup began soon after the Asia Cup triumph, stressing that no game will be treated as inconsequential in their buildup.
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October 29, 2025
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Fadnavis to Aaditya: Stop being ‘Maharashtra’s Pappu’
Responding to Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena’s MLA Aaditya Thackeray's allegations of serious voters’ list discrepancies in the Worli Assembly constituency, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Tuesday took a swipe at him, saying he must stop trying to become “Maharashtra’s Pappu’.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
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Adani Group expresses interest to invest ₹53,000 crore in Vadhavan port near Mumbai
Gautam Adani-led Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has expressed intent to develop infrastructure worth Rs 53,000 crore at the Vadhavan Port project near Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) Chairman Unmesh Wagh said here on Tuesday.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
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Cabinet approves Nutrient-Based Subsidy rates for Rabi Season 2025-26
The Union Cabinet Tuesday approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi Season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
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IIP growth for September recorded at 4 per cent
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for September 2025 was recorded at 4per cent , the slowest pace in three months. The slowdown follows a 4.12 percent rise in August.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
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Homes above ₹1 cr make up 62 pc of 2025 sales: Report
India’s housing market is witnessing a decisive shift toward premium and value-oriented living, even as overall sales volumes soften.
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October 29, 2025
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Cabinet clears terms for 8th Central Pay Commission
The Union Cabinet Tuesday approved the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
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Varanasi’s Dev Deepawali will showcase glimpse of ‘One India, Best India’
On Dev Deepawali, when entire Kashi bathes in the light of lamps on the banks of the Ganges, the city will once again showcase a glimpse of \"Mini India.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
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Tata Trusts ousts Ratan Tata aide Mehli Mistry
A majority of trustees voted against the reappointment of Mehli Mistry to the boards of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Sir Ratan Tata Trust. With three out of six trustees opposing his renomination through a circular resolution circulated last week, Mistry is set to step down from the Tata Trusts board.
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