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Business

October visa bulletin brings relief for Indian applicants

The October 2025 Visa Bulletin shows major advancements in U.S. employment-based and family-sponsored categories for Indian applicantsWashington, D.C. The U.S. Department of State has released the October 2025 Visa Bulletin, the first of the new fiscal year, bringing significa

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Business

Retailers warn of iPhone 17 Pro shortfall

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max face severe shortage at retail stores; customers may need to buy from Apple outlets or online platforms New DelhiShoppers eyeing Apple’s latest iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max could face disappointment this launch week, as retailers across India war

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India

Opposition slams Kerala CM over police, corruption

Satheesan cited youth wing dissent, quoting a DYFI leader who accused Thrissur leaders of corruption, calling it a major embarrassment for the state government ThiruvananthapuramLeader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan o

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India

Former Meghalaya CM D.D. Lapang passes away at 91

Lapang’s humble beginnings and service inspired many; a 2024 statue honors his lasting impact in Ri-Bhoi ShillongFormer Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr. Donwa Dethwelson Lapang, one of the state’s most respected political leaders, passed away at a hospital in Shillong on Friday ni

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World

Blue Waters Partnership

India, Norway begin maritime security dialogue Oslo India and Norway on Friday held their first Maritime Security, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Dialogue in Oslo, focusing on strengthening cooperation for a safe and secure maritime environment. According to the Minis

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World

Russia says US can push Ukraine peace

Zakharova said Ukraine’s independence was internationally recognized, including by Russia, and claimed Ukraine abandoned 2022 peace deal guarantees under British influence after initially accepting them Moscow Russia on Friday declared that the United States, under Presiden

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World

Trump says Charlie Kirk’s shooter now in custody

Kirk was fatally shot during a Utah debate, struck by a rooftop sniper in targeted assassination Washington DC The FBI has identified Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man from Utah, as the main suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson was re

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Bengaluru

IT department raids Pothys showrooms in city

Bengaluru Income Tax officials raided Pothys showrooms in Bengaluru on Friday over suspected tax evasion. Raids took place at two outlets — Timber Yard Layout on Mysuru Road and in Gandhinagar. Around 25 officials searched the Mysuru Road store, while 30 others inspected the G

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India

Trump’s tariffs hit Indian jobs, says Tharoor

Singapore Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said US tariffs, especially those under President Donald Trump, are hurting India badly, causing job losses and economic setbacks. Speaking at the CREDAI-NATCON event in Singapore, Tharoor stated that 1.35 lakh jobs have been

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World

Indian-origin motel manager brutally beheaded in Texas

Washington A shocking act of violence has left the Indian community in Dallas shaken after 50-year-old motel manager Chandra Nagamallaiah was brutally killed and beheaded with a machete. The incident took place at a motel where Nagamallaiah worked, sending shockwaves through t

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India

Democracy By Descent

Nearly Half of Women Lawmakers Are Dynasts: ADR New Delhi A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has found that 21% of India’s current MPs, MLAs, and MLCs — 1,107 out of 5,204 — come from political families. This trend, known as dynastic politics, is most

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India

C. P. Radhakrishnan sworn in as India’s Vice-President

Some discontent arose over seating arrangements, as Opposition leaders were placed further back than expected—Kharge in the second row, others from smaller parties behind him New Delhi Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was sworn in on Friday as the 15th Vice-President of

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India

Uttarakhand Hit by 3.1 Magnitude EarthquakePithoragarh

A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand on Friday at 4:22 pm, with a depth of 10 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The quake’s epicentre was recorded at 30.03°N latitude and 80.69°E longitude. Further details about its impact are aw

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India

Pahalgam Terror Attack Severely Impacts J&K Tourism: MLA Sadiq

J&K MLA Tanvir Sadiq says Pahalgam terror attack caused massive tourism losses, urges statehood restoration for full recovery. Kochi Jammu and Kashmir MLA Tanvir Sadiq has highlighted the severe economic impact of the Pahalgam terror attack on the region’s tourism sector, e

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India

Misri Holds Talks with EU PSC to Strengthen Ties

PSC visits India, meets Foreign Secretary, explores defence, security, and strategic cooperation New Delhi Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with the Political and Security Committee (PSC) of the Council of the European Union on Friday, according to a statement by t

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