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18 arrested in anti-Israel protest at Microsoft

Activist group No Azure for Apartheid led protests demanding Microsoft stop selling products to Israel Oregon Police arrested 18 people during a protest at Microsoft’s Redmond campus in Oregon after demonstrations against the company’s business ties with Israel turned viole

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BNP questions democracy, polls in Bangladesh future

Elections Under Threat Dhaka The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has said that democracy is yet to be restored in the country and expressed doubts about the possibility of free and fair elections. Speaking at a press conference in Dhaka on Wednesday, BNP’s Senior Joint S

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Pakistan rights body warns of rising persecution

HRCP condemned two extrajudicial killings of blasphemy suspects by police, stressing urgent need for police reforms and stronger accountability measures Islamabad The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has reported a sharp rise in violence and discrimination against

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Jaishankar stresses stronger India-Russia complementary partnership

Jaishankar said meeting reviewed bilateral ties, discussing politics, trade, defence, investments, science, technology, and people exchanges Moscow External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday underlined that the shared goal of India and Russia is to “maximise

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Entertainment

Vignesh Shivan’s Love Insurance Kompany Releases October 17

The makers of director Vignesh Shivan’s upcoming film Love Insurance Kompany, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in lead roles, have announced that the film will release on October 17 this Diwali. The romantic entertainer was originally scheduled for a September 18 re

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Entertainment

Chiranjeevi Teases Vishwambhara; Release Delayed Summer 2026

What could be better than birthday cake? A megastar-sized film update! Ahead of his birthday today, Chiranjeevi surprised fans with a first glimpse of his highly awaited socio-fantasy epic, Vishwambhara. While the teaser delivers the grandeur fans have been expecting, the big new

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Entertainment

War 2 Distributor Denies Leaving Industry After Flop

War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, was one of the most-anticipated films of the year. However, since its release last week, the film has not performed as expected at the box office, leaving fans and industry insiders surprised. Amid the disappointing response, rumours

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Entertainment

Actor Mitra’s Mantra Mangalya Showcases Kannada Culture

Whenever comedian Mitra’s name comes up, audiences instantly recall his unforgettable comic scenes. He has also played lead roles in films like Raaga and Parasanga. Recently, he has impressed viewers with powerful performances in films such as Karavali and Landlord, where his new

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Entertainment

Director Nagesh N: National and State Award-Winning Talent

Even today, while several senior artists have gained recognition in cinema, many talented individuals remain unnoticed. Efforts are being made to bring such hidden gems into the spotlight. One such talent is Nagesh N., hailing from the village of Thirumalapalyad in Tumakuru distr

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Business

India, China drive surge in Asian investments

New Delhi Asia is channeling more of its savings into local investments, strengthening financial resilience and reducing dependence on the US dollar, according to an HSBC report released on Thursday. The study said India and China are leading this “Asia buys Asia” trend, which

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Business

Inflation declines for India’s farm, rural workers

New Delhi Inflation eased further for India’s agricultural and rural workers in July, providing relief to vulnerable households. According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, year-on-year inflation based on the Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) fel

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Business

SEBI plans longer equity derivatives, IPO reforms

SEBI aims to balance investor protection while addressing growing demand for derivatives and IPO investments Mumbai The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering extending the tenure of equity derivatives contracts to deepen markets and offer investors gr

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Business

India’s GDP may grow up to 7 percent

Economy Eyes Upswing New Delhi India’s economy is expected to grow between 6.8 and 7 percent in the first quarter of FY26, driven by strong discretionary spending, according to a report by SBI Research released on Thursday. Gross Value Added (GVA) growth for April–June is p

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Business

GoM endorses two-slab GST plan, awaits Council decision

GoM reviewed GST exemption on health and life insurance premiums; states supported it but urged strict monitoring, with an estimated ₹9,700 crore annual cost New Delhi The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation has accepted the Centre’s proposal to cut the num

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Business

Over 59,000 SC/ST MSMEs join GeM platform

SC/ST MSMEs' online sales grew steadily, reaching a record ₹5,134 crore in FY25 from ₹2,689 crore New Delhi More than 59,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs have registered on the Government e-Marketplac

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News

How Satellites and Space Tech Are Driving Innovation on Earth

Satellites and space technology are no longer just tools for exploring the universe; they are transforming life on Earth in ways we often take for granted. From communication and weather forecasting to navigation and environmental monitoring, space technology has become a vital p

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India’s Push for Semiconductor Manufacturing

Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to automobiles and advanced medical equipment. Recognizing their strategic importance, India has intensified efforts to establish a robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

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