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Over 6K Afghan refugees deported in a one day from Pak and Iran

Over six thousand Afghan refugees were deported in one day, worsening humanitarian concerns as winter approaches in Afghanistan. KabulMore than 6,000 Afghan refugees were forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran in a single day, a Taliban official confirmed on Sunday, accor

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India

71-year-old loses Rs 1.92 cr to digital arrest scam; 3 arrested

Hyderabad In another digital arrest case, Cybercrime Police of Hyderabad have nabbed three fraudsters who extorted Rs 1.92 crore from a senior citizen. A 71-year-old male victim from Hyderabad had approached the police with a complaint stating that he was cheated by cyber frau

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India

Unregistered coracle operators risk tourist’s safety in Hogenakkal

Chennai Concerns are mounting in Hogenakkal as registered coracle operators warn of a growing influx of unlicensed operators who, they say, are flouting safety regulations and putting tourists at serious risk. They have urged the Dharmapuri district administration to intervene

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India

India reports major decline in HIV infections and deaths

India recorded sharp reductions in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths between 2010 and 2024, highlighting strong public health progress. New DelhiIndia has achieved significant progress in its fight against HIV/AIDS, reporting steep declines across key indicators between 2

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India

Gen-Z is the strength of ‘Viksit Bharat’: PM Modi

Youth Innovation Spirit New DelhiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the unwavering determination of India’s Gen-Z, calling it the greatest strength of Viksit Bharat. Speaking during the 128th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minist

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India

Shaurya Diwas celebrations put on hold in Rajasthan

Rajasthan’s Education Department has postponed Shaurya Divas events, citing statewide school examinations scheduled for early December JaipurThe Rajasthan Education Department on Sunday announced that the planned Shaurya Diwas celebrations on December 6 have been put on hold d

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India

Yadav slams govt’s move to commercialise Janeshwar Mishra park

Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for plans to commercialise Lucknow’s largest park for private events. New DelhiSamajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday strongly condemned the Uttar Pradesh government’s reported decision to open Lucknow’s Janes

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Business

Dalmia cement faces ₹266-crore GST heat

MUMBAIDalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat, has received two GST show-cause notices from the Tamil Nadu Sales Tax Office, demanding a total of ₹266.3 crore. The notices, issued under Section 74 of the Central and Tamil Nadu GST Act, relate to assessment y

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Business

CII calls for strong, unified push toward green transition

NEW DELHI The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged India to adopt a holistic green transition that strengthens green finance, boosts recycling systems, and simplifies environmental approvals. According to CII, such a shift is essential as India moves toward its goa

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Business

UPI transactions record strong November growth nationwide

NEW DELHI Digital payments in India continued to rise strongly in November 2025, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) crossing more than 19 billion transactions worth Rs 24.58 lakh crore by November 28, according to new data from the National Payments Corporation of India

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Business

Mumbai property market sees record November growth

MUMBAI Mumbai’s property market delivered its strongest November performance since 2013, showing rising homebuyer interest and steady confidence across the city. A new report revealed that the Mumbai region, covering areas under the BMC, registered 12,219 property deals in Nov

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Business

Key economic events set to shape markets

Key events include the RBI policy meeting for inflation and liquidity cues, and November auto sales data, potentially boosting confidence in consumption recovery MUMBAI The Indian stock market is preparing for a busy and important week as it steps into the final month of 20

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Business

Toy Industry Transformation

India pushes forward strong electronic toy ecosystem NEW DELHI India is moving quickly toward building a strong, inclusive, and homegrown electronic toy industry, with the government highlighting the crucial role of electronics and IT in this journey. According to Amitesh K

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Business

Banks boost credit support across Jammu & Kashmir

Officials said UT banks disbursed ₹43,017 crore by September; Dulloo urged continued priority-sector lending, stressing agriculture’s growth potential and the need to support farmers despite recent challenges JAMMU Over 10.07 lakh people in Jammu and Kashmir received credit

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Business

New labour codes strengthen India’s export growth

The National Floor Wage sets a uniform minimum, aids labour cost planning, and digital payments improve transparency and global compliance for exporters NEW DELHI India’s newly notified Labour Codes are being seen as a strong support system for the country’s export-driven i

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Sports

Junior hockey World Cup: India slams 17 past Oman

Chennai India stormed to its second consecutive victory at the FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup, crushing Oman 17-0 in a one-sided Pool-B encounter at the SDAT–Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium. The hosts dominated from the outset, showcasing sharp attacking play and relentless pre

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Sports

Srihari Nataraj Slams ‘Freezing Conditions’ in Jaipur Pool

Bengaluru The swimming events at the ongoing Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in Jaipur were expected to showcase upcoming talent, but instead they drew criticism for the sub-standard conditions athletes faced. Leading the chorus of disapproval was India’s top backstroker a

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