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MSME optimism eases marginally in Q2 FY26, future outlook bright: Survey
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) in India continue to demonstrate resilience even as overall business optimism moderated during the July to September 2025 quarter.
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October 28, 2025
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PM-SHRI controversy: CPI ministers to stay away from Kerala Cabinet meet
In a significant escalation of tension within Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the CPI thesecond constituent inthe ruling front,on Monday decided that its ministers will stay away fromthe state cabinet meeting to be held on Wednesday.
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October 28, 2025
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Pat Cummins ruled out of Ashes opener; Steve Smith to lead Australia in Perth
Pat Cummins has officially been ruled out of the opening Ashes Test against England in Perth, with former captain Steve Smith set tolead Australia in the series opener starting 21 November.
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October 28, 2025
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Six rules to navigate new abnormal
n Hong Kong for the Asia Global Institute forum on Navigating the Tariff War, the consensus was that no one is immune to structural uncertainty where everything is happening all at once, with no one knowing what exactly comes next.
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October 28, 2025
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Private investors see better liquidity, exits: Goldman Sachs
Private market investors are generally optimistic about the investment environment and have greater expectations for generating liquidity across a number of exit routes, according to a Goldman Sachs Asset Management release.
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October 28, 2025
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Many complications in ties with America
It is believed that PM Narendra Modi decided to address the Asean summit in Malaysia in virtual mode because he did not want a meeting with President Donald Trump prior to the trade deal being finalised. It is also true that he did not attend the signing ceremony of the Gaza peace accord in Egypt despite being invited by both the US and Egypt, and the UNGA session in New York in September this year to avoid exposing himselfto Trump’s theatrics. Inearlier years, regular meetings with US Presidents would be welcomed as relations were glowing.
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October 28, 2025
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Milei wins Argentina midterms elections
Argentina’ libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in key districts in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment with billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration.
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October 28, 2025
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Shah hails surrender of 21 Maoists, reaffirms goal to end Maoism by 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, hailing the surrender of 21 Maoists in Chhattisgarh as “astep forward in restoring peace”, reaffirmed the government's commitment to eradicate Maoism by 31 March, 2026.
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October 28, 2025
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SIR of voter lists in 12 states, UTs to begin on 4 November
The second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls covering 12 states and Union Territories, with a focus on poll-bound states, will roll out from 4 November, the Election Commission of India announced on Monday.
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October 28, 2025
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ECI to check over 1.5 cr voters in Uttar Pradesh through SIR from today
Uttar Pradesh will now undergo athorough revision of the voter list, called Special Intensive Revision (SIR) along with 11 other states similar tothe one conducted in Bihar.
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October 28, 2025
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CPI(M) to launch protest if Section 118 amended in HP
The CPI(M) on Monday strongly opposed the Himachal Pradesh government’s proposed amendment to Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972, calling it anti-people and harmful to the state’s interests.
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October 28, 2025
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BIT Mesra's 35th
convocation highlights innovation and empathy
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October 28, 2025
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SC seeks replies on ‘digital arrest’ scams, hints at CBI probe
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to all states and Union Territories, calling for detailed information on investigations and pending cases related to the rising cases of ‘digital arrest’ scams ~ a cybercrime trend where fraudsters impersonate police, enforcement, or judicial officers to extort money from citizens under threats of arrest or property seizure.
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October 28, 2025
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Radhakrishnan to embark on first official visit to Tamil Nadu, 28-30 October
VP CP Radhakrishnan is set toundertake his maiden visit toTamil Nadusince assuming office from 28 to 30 October, agovernmentrelease saidon Monday.
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October 28, 2025
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The forgotten report
The Sachar Committee, comprising seven members, submitted a detailed 403-page report to the Prime Minister on November 17, 2006, which was later presented and approved by both Houses of Parliament. It marked the beginning of the Muslim community's inclusion in the country's development initiatives. The historic report drew upon governmental and non-governmental research spanning over 55 years and 10 months, involving esteemed institutions such as the National Sample Survey Organisation, Gopal Singh High Power Minority Panel, National Minorities Commission, Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), as well as reports of think tanks and organisations like OXFAM India
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October 28, 2025
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Indian shipping-present status and way forward
India, with its coastline of 11098.81 km and exclusive economic zone of more than 2.3 million sq km, is geographically located and positioned like a maritime bridge between East and West, linking the energy-rich Middle East, the resource-abundant Africa, and the manufacturing hubs of East and Southeast Asia.
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October 28, 2025
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FinMin sees robust FY26 growth despite global risks
In its latest monthly economic review for September, the finance ministry maintained a strong growth outlook for FY26 amid uncertain global conditions.
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October 28, 2025
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Energy Reckoning
The United States’ decision to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia's two largest oil producers represents more than just another economic penalty. It signals a fundamental change in the architecture of global power politics. For months, Washington had held back from targeting the Kremlin's energy core, wary of triggering economic shocks or alienating key partners. But the latest sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil mark the end of restraint and the beginning of an overtly coercive phase in the Western effort to reshape Moscow’s behaviour.
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October 28, 2025
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Indigenously built survey vessel Ikshak to be commissioned at naval base Kochi on 6 November
The Indian Navy's indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), Ikshak, is all set to be commissioned at Naval Base Kochi on 6 November.
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October 28, 2025
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Shreyas sustains spleen injury, under observation in Sydney
India batter Shreyas Iyer remains under medical supervision at a Sydney hospital after sustaining a laceration to his spleen during the third ODI against Australia. While there is no set timeline for his discharge, the 29-year-old is reported to be stable and continues to be monitored in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
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October 28, 2025
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Fit-again Bavuma to captain South Africa in India
Fresh from a 1-1 series draw against Pakistan, reigning World Test Champions South Africa were bolstered by the return of regular skipper Temba Bavuma for the upcoming two-match series against India in November, following his recovery from a left calf strain sustained during the England tour in September.
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October 28, 2025
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VP Radhakrishnan seeks stronger India-Seychelles ties
The Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, on Monday expressed India’s desire to strengthen cooperation across all areas of the Seychelles’ development priorities, particularly in the fields of health, education, energy, transport and maritime security.
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October 28, 2025
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It is all in the mind
There is a very famous saying of John Milton, the famous English poet, that states — ‘The mind in its own place and in itself/ Can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven’.
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October 28, 2025
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Jaishankar, Rubio discuss India-US ties, global issues
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur and discussed bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues.
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October 28, 2025
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Andhra Pradesh braces for Montha; PM assures all help
With cyclonic storm Montha moving towards its coast, Andhra Pradesh is on high alert and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday discussed the state’s readiness and intensity of the cyclone with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over the phone.
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October 28, 2025
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Once again: What ‘kidnapping’?
From that fateful day in March this year when former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by authorities on the strength of an International Criminal Court warrant, then flown to The Hague, Netherlands to stand trial for crimes against humanity for his brutal drug war, the Duterte camp’s main talking points have been consistent: The arrest was illegal, the ICC has no jurisdiction over the Philippines, and Duterte’s handover toa foreign court was a kidnapping.
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October 28, 2025
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Deadlock persists at Pak-Afghan talks in Turkey over Taliban’s refusal to act against TTP
A deadlock continued on Sunday at the Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul, as the Afghan Taliban delegation remained hesitant to commit to “verifiable measures” against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups said to be operating from within Afghanistan.
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October 28, 2025
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Trump arrives in Tokyo for Asia tour, to meet Japan's new Prime Minister
US President Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday for the second leg of his Asia trip, following a successful visit to Malaysia where he participated in the ASEAN Summit.
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October 28, 2025
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Culture meets Cause
When Bill Gates appears in a Hindi television serial alongside actress and former union minister Smriti Irani, it marks more than an unlikely cultural crossover between Silicon Valley and suburban India.
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October 28, 2025
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Sensex surges 567 points on global rally
The bulls were back in action in the stock market as Nifty 50 surpassed the 26,000 level during the session. Market performance was helped by supportive global cues and broad-based buying.
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