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Congress Likely to Skip JPC on Three Home Ministry Bills

Earlier, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said no party had officially signaled a boycott. The Bills, introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah, include the UT, Constitution 130th, and J&K Reorganisation Amendments New Delhi Congress is expected to stay away from the joint parliament

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India

Statistical Analysis Crucial for Effective Policy Making: Prez Murmu

President Murmu urges officers to drive inclusive, tech-led growth with integrity New Delhi President Droupadi Murmu on Monday highlighted the growing importance of statistics in a data-driven world, stating that accurate statistical analysis is vital for effective policy-m

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World

Singapore bars Hong Kong activist Nathan Law’s entry

Singapore Singapore on Monday confirmed it denied entry to Hong Kong democracy activist Nathan Law over the weekend, saying his presence was “not in the country’s national interests.” Law, holding a UK refugee travel document, said he was stopped at immigration after arriving

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World

Death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam touches 11

HanoiThe death toll from Typhoon Bualoi in Vietnam has risen to 11, with 13 people still missing and 33 injured, local media reported. The northern province of Ninh Binh suffered heavily, where six fatalities and seven injuries were recorded. Around 10 houses collapsed and anothe

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World

Strike shuts transport, markets in PoK

Stir For Change IslamabadPeople in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) observed a “shutter-down” and “wheel-jam” strike on Monday following a call by the Public Action Committee (PAC), which has presented a 38-point charter of demands, local media reported. Markets, t

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World

Thailand PM vows reforms, border peace talks

Anutin, backed by People’s Party, will call elections and hold a referendum on constitutional reforms within four months Bangkok Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday pledged to address the country’s economic problems, resolve the ongoing border confli

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World

Kremlin accuses Moldova of blocking Russian voting

Moldova’s pro-EU party won decisively against a Russian-leaning rival, boosting EU ties, while the Kremlin questioned election fairness over voting access restrictions Moscow The Kremlin on Monday accused Moldova of blocking Moldovan citizens in Russia from voting in recent

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World

Nepal PM Karki vows timely general elections

President Paudel appealed for calm and support for the continuity of government to resolve national issues KathmanduNepal’s newly-appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday reaffirmed her interim government’s commitment to holding general elections as scheduled, the Hima

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Business

Indian entrepreneurs lead global luxury, mobility trends

New Delhi A new report shows Indian entrepreneurs are more optimistic about wealth growth and lifestyle expansion than their global peers. According to the Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2025, 95% of India’s entrepreneurs expect their wealth to rise in the coming years,

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Business

Tripura supplies power to Bangladesh despite festive surge

AgartalaTripura is continuing to supply 44-45 MW of electricity to Bangladesh during the five-day Durga Puja festival, despite a sharp rise in local demand, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Monday. The supply is part of a long-standing agreement between the two sides.

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Business

India’s IPO market poised to cross ₹1 lakh crore

India may surpass past IPO records in 2025, with LG India’s ₹15,000-crore issue boosting totals significantly New DelhiIndia’s IPO market is heading for a record-breaking year in 2025, with companies already raising nearly ₹85,000 crore through 74 mainboard issues by September

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Business

Gadkari dismisses ethanol blending allegations as lobby work

Import Lobbies Rattled Nagpur Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday dismissed allegations linking him to benefits from ethanol blending policies, calling them the work of a “powerful import lobby” unhappy with his decisions. Speaking at an event

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Business

Moody’s reaffirms India’s Baa3 rating, stable outlook

Moody’s stated that U.S. policy shifts like visa changes and outsourcing levies won’t significantly impact remittances or services exports, underscoring India’s economic resilience New DelhiGlobal ratings agency Moody’s has reaffirmed India’s long-term local and foreign-curren

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Business

India’s Europe trade pact begins from Oct 1

Goyal highlighted forex reserves at $700 billion, 7.8% GDP growth, and predicted India’s rise to a $5 trillion economy New DelhiIndia’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will officially come into force on October 1, Union Commerce and I

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Sports

Elliott seals Kansas thriller, advances in playoffs

Kansas CityChase Elliott pulled off a stunning victory at Kansas Speedway, advancing to the third round of the NASCAR playoffs in dramatic fashion. Starting eighth in overtime, Elliott surged past a pack of Toyota drivers, including race-dominant Denny Hamlin, to claim his second

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Sports

Suryakumar Yadav to donate Asia Cup match fees

Dubai India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav announced that he will donate his entire match fees from the Asia Cup 2025 to support the Indian armed forces and the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. India won the Asia Cup by defeating Pakistan by five wickets in the final held in

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Sports

Bengaluru Torpedoes captain confident about team’s potential

Hyderabad Matt West, the new captain of Bengaluru Torpedoes, is ready to lead his team in the fourth season of the Prime Volleyball League starting October 2 in Hyderabad. The American setter from Seattle brings over 10 years of international experience, having played in count

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Sports

ICC, UNICEF launch ‘Promise To Children’ campaign

Unity For Kids New DelhiThe International Cricket Council (ICC) and UNICEF have partnered to launch the Promise to Children digital campaign during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka. The campaign encourages cricket fans, players, and the public to u

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