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United Nations Celebrates World Space Week

Space Inspires Humanity New York Humanity is looking up—and beyond. This Saturday marks the start of World Space Week 2025, inviting people worldwide to imagine life beyond Earth. The theme, “Living in Space,” highlights how scientific innovation, international law, and glo

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India

Kerala LoP demands CBI probe in Sabarimala gold

KochiKerala Assembly Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Saturday demanded a detailed CBI investigation into the Sabarimala gold controversy, calling for accountability from the Devaswom Board and the state government. He also urged the resignation of the temple affairs minist

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India

CR Patil denies Mamata’s claim on DVC water

KolkataUnion Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil on Saturday rejected West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claim that over 1,50,000 cusecs of water were released from the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) dams during the Durga Puja festival. He clarified that the actual release

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India

Youth urged to lead fight against injustice: NHRC

Justice Through Action New DelhiNational Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Member Vijaya Bharathi Sayani has urged young people to actively raise their voices against injustice and work toward a fairer and more inclusive society. She made this appeal during the closing session of

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India

Delhi Court to hear Chaitanyananda’s plea

Chaitanyananda, alias Partha Sarathy, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody in Tihar Jail, with court ordering provisional access to medicines and Sanatani food New DelhiA Delhi court on Saturday fixed October 8 to decide on a plea filed by arrested ‘Swami’ Chaitanyananda Sa

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India

Amit Shah urges Maoists to surrender immediately

Shah: Chhattisgarh offers ₹1 crore per Naxal‑free village; 500 surrendered — forces will eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026 JagdalpurUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ruled out any dialogue with Maoist groups, urging them to surrender or face elimination. Speaking du

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News

Business Considerations: Trade, Investment, and Market Access

Impact of Geopolitical Tensions Bilateral investment ties have weathered multiple storms but remain relatively modest compared to trade volumes. Cumulative Chinese FDI into India since 2000 is just over $2.5 billion, sharply lower than flows from other major Asian economies. S

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News

India-China: Shadows of the Himalayas – A Fractured Bond in Flux

The India-China border conflict reflects an ongoing, complex power struggle, not just along an unmarked Himalayan frontier but across diplomacy, economy, technology, and media. Recent years, especially since the Galwan Valley clash, have reshaped perceptions on both sides, with e

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Entertainment

Rishab congratulates Rakshit, who replies, Thanks, son.

Rakshit Shetty, who won the Best Actor State Award for his outstanding performance in the film 777 Charlie, received heartfelt congratulations from Rishab Shetty, the lead actor of Kantara. Rakshit warmly thanked his close friend in response. The Karnataka State Film Awards fo

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Business

India Becomes World’s Second-Largest Fish Producer

New Delhi India is the world’s second-largest fish producer, contributing 8 percent to global fish output, and also ranks second in global aquaculture production, the government announced on Saturday. Since targeted initiatives began in 2015, the government has approved or ann

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Business

SEBI States No Plans to Regulate Family Offices

Mumbai The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) clarified on Saturday that it is not considering any regulatory oversight of family offices, dismissing recent media reports claiming otherwise. In an official statement, SEBI called these reports "factually incorrect" a

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Bengaluru

Surjewala dismisses reports of dissent in Karnataka Congress

Congress leader backs Shivakumar’s authority, stresses unity, and slams BJP over ‘vote theft’ campaign. Bengaluru AICC general secretary in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, on Friday dismissed reports of dissent within the state Congress following notices issue

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Bengaluru

Caste Survey in GBA Limits to Begin Today

The caste census in the Greater Bengaluru Authority(GBA) area is set to begin today. Part of the statewide caste survey that commenced on September 22, the GBA survey aims to cover approximately 32 lakh households. To facilitate this, authorities have deployed around 17,000 perso

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Bengaluru

Water-Secure Karnataka

‘Neeriddre Nale’  Initiative to Build Water-Secure Karnataka The Department of Minor Irrigation and Groundwater Development will launch an innovative campaign, “Neeriddre Nale – Water is Future”, on October 9 at the Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha, to promote water conservation a

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Bengaluru

Madhubangarappa Urges SC to Act on BJP’s Opposition to Survey

The survey revealed overall progress of 63.46% in Shivamogga district, with Shivamogga city at 56%, Shikaripura 70%, Bhadravati 54%, Soraba 77%, Tirthahalli 57%, and Sagara 62%. Karnataka’s Congress government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has constitutionally conducted

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