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Hindustan Times Pune
In poll-bound Bihar, signs of politician Prashant Kishor
In Rajgir, Bihar — once the capital of the Magadha Empire—amid its hot springs, cut out caves, Buddhist monasteries and gentle undulating fields, I witnessed a dramatic and discernible shift in Indian politics.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Personality protection on the rise in Bollywood
What connects Karan Johar, Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff? Yes, all of them work primarily in the Hindi film industry.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Hopes fade for quick end to govt shutdown
TRUMP READIES PLAN TO FIRE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Sending out the wrong message
It is in poor form for Opposition leaders to criticise the government on foreign shores
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Veteran journalist TJS George dies at 97
Thayil Jacob Sony George, widely known as TJS George, a leading voice in Indian journalism whose career spanned more than seven decades, died on Friday at the age of 97.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
India’s growth firmly anchored on domestic factors, says FM
In an era of unprecedented global uncertainty, India’s rise as a “stabilising force” is neither accidental nor transient, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, underscoring the resilience of the country’s economy fuelled by strong domestic demand and backed by the government's consistent focus on capital expenditure, fiscal consolidation and keeping inflation under check.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Good cinema and duty that the audiences owe
Once ina while from the mainstream Hindi cinema establishment comes a film like Homebound that leaves a gaping hole in your heart.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
ECI TEAM REACHES PATNA TO CHECK PREPAREDNESS
The full team of Election Commission of India (ECI) led chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and two election commissioners (ECs) Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi along with top officials reached Patna on Friday evening to review the preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections in the state.
1 min |
October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Praveen Kumar
Paralympic athlete, @Praveen_Paralympian
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
RBI plans sweeping overhaul to ease foreign borrowing
The central bank has proposed a sweeping liberalization of the external commercial borrowing framework, removing cost caps, widening eligibility, and tying fundraising limits to financial strength to make it easier for Indian firms to access foreign funds.
1 min |
October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Taylor Swift enters ‘Showgirl’ era with new album
NEW YORK: Taylor Swift is ina sparkling new era. On Friday, she dropped her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, a collection of bouncy pop songs about love, marriage, success — and score-settling.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will damage ties: Putin to US
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield, where the Russian army is making slow but steady advances.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
AAIB said it will push law to allow pilots in future probes: ALPA
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), which is leading the inquiry into the June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171, on Friday declined a proposal by the pilots’ association to include external subject matter experts (SMEs) in the probe team, citing legislative “limitations” but assured that future amendments to the law could allow for external participation, the pilots’ body said.
2 min |
October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
The enigma of leaving
A figure in Giorgio de Chirico’s 1914 painting, The Enigma of Departure, stands as if caught between two worlds.
3 min |
October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
‘Indian-Americans donated over $3bn to US varsities since 2008’
Indian-Americans have donated over $3 billion to US universities since 2008, according to a new study that highlights the multigenerational multiplier effects of the diaspora community's contribution towards strengthening research, innovation and access to higher education across the US.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Won’t show restraint next time, Army chief tells Pak
“India, as a country, is fully prepared this time. And this time, it will not show the restraint that it showed during Operation Sindoor 1.0. This time we will take a step forward and act in a manner that will make Pakistan think whether it wants to remain on the world map or not. If it wants to retain its place on the world map, it will have to stop state-sponsored terrorism,” he said, addressing soldiers at Anupgarh in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
VIDARBHA SEIZE CONTROL OF IRANI CUP WITH 224 RUN LEAD VS ROI
Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha took firm control of the Irani Cup, seizing a healthy first-innings lead and then consolidating it with a solid batting effort in their second essay against Rest of India at the VCA Stadium here on Friday.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Govt probes alleged dumping of steel from China, others
India has initiated a probe into an alleged dumping of certain steel items from China, Indonesia and Vietnam following a complaint by domestic players. The Commerce Ministry's arm, Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has initiated the anti-dumping probe into the import of “Cold rolled flat products of 300 and 400 series” from these three countries.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
'Everybody fled scene': HC slams TVK over TN stampede, sets up SIT
The Madras high court on Friday called a stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur town last week a \"huge man-made disaster\" and said it cannot remain a \"mute spectator\", ordering a special investigation team (SIT) led by IPS officer Asra Garg to probe the tragedy that killed 41 people.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
India rising as 'stabilising force' in era of global uncertainty: FM
In an era of unprecedented global uncertainty, India’s rise as a “stabilising force” is neither accidental nor transient, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, underscoring the resilience of the country’s economy fuelled by strong domestic demand and backed by the government's consistent focus on capital expenditure, fiscal consolidation and keeping inflation under check.
1 min |
October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
India, Canada affirm stand against terror
India and Canada have agreed to strengthen security cooperation, including intelligence-sharing and steps to combat transnational crime, the external affairs ministry said on Friday in the context of a move by Ottawa to list the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity.
1 min |
October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
PAAJI TOLD ME 'I'M PREPARING YOU TO WIN GAMES FOR INDIA': ABHISHEK
The cricketer shares how Yuvraj Singh's mentorship helped him evolve into a match-winner on the big stage
1 min |
October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
An action comedy that is manic, but succumbs to its own weight
W riter-director Shane Black is known for turning the actioncomedy on its head, from the classic Lethal Weapon (1987) to 2016's The Nice Guys.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Rohit-Kohli set to be back for ODI series in Australia
The future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in ODIs is a topic of debate but they are set to board the flight to Australia for the three ODIs starting October 19 at Perth even as national selectors will be compelled to a make a few changes in the Indian squad owing either to fitness issues or workload management.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
8% growth rate key to meet 2047 developed India target: NK Singh
India must not only sustain its high growth rate but also need to “bump it up” closer to 8% to achieve its quest to become a developed India by 2047, NK Singh, president, board of trustees, Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) and chairman, 15th Finance Commission, said on Friday, suggesting focus on four crucial factors.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
‘Children everywhere are ready to care’
The winner of the Neev Book Award on writing books on social equality and justice, and keeping hope alive
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Get your cheap frills here
Preloved fashion is no longer second-best. It's curated and one-of-a-kind. See how thrifters are making resale hauls look cooler than fresh drops
3 min |
October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
E-comm platforms face probe over hidden fees
The government is probing fees and various categories of additional charges levied by e-commerce platforms, especially for customers availing the “cash on delivery” option, Union consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said on Friday ina social-media post.
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October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Back to the future: Reimagining the world of Indian IT
The US's H-IB squeeze is a reminder of the opportunity and potential for world-class innovation for Indian IT at home even as it doubles down on existing partnerships abroad and striking new ones
4 min |
October 04, 2025
Hindustan Times Pune
Antarctica sees similar climate change effects as Arctic, finds study
The planet's warming climate is having effects in Antarctica that increasingly resemble those observed in the Arctic, meaning global sea levels could rise faster that previously predicted, Danish researchers warned on Friday.
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