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Even as unemployment falls, lack of ‘decent work’ in India
Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks

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Five fishermen rescued near Krishnapatnam Port after boat capsizes
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Indian seafarer killed in attack on ship in West Asia; toll rises to 23
The deceased seafarer was identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat; India reiterates call for immediate de-escalation of tensions in the region
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BJP leaders daydreaming of coming to power in Telangana: Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy
India
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Won’t allow illegal immigrants to exercise voting rights, says Bandi Sanjay
Even as unemployment falls, lack of ‘decent work’ in India
Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks
Five fishermen rescued near Krishnapatnam Port after boat capsizes
Indian seafarer killed in attack on ship in West Asia; toll rises to 23
The deceased seafarer was identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat; India reiterates call for immediate de-escalation of tensions in the region
BJP leaders daydreaming of coming to power in Telangana: Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy
Bhagavad Gita’s wisdom can guide ethical leadership, responsible management, say speakers
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South Korea, Turkey agree to deepen nuclear energy, defence ties
The two sides agreed that cooperation on Turkey's Sinop nuclear power plant project has been progressing smoothly

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Suspected militants open fire, kill 2 police officers guarding polio workers in Pakistan
The drive-by shooting in Mohmand also left a third officer wounded
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U.S. Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE: Trump says midterm results will be ‘better than you think’
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 Senate seats, and governorships in 36 States are up for election, with about 210 million people registered to vote

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Saudi forces say intercepted drone, as Yemen's Houthis announce 17 killed in two days
Saudi Arabia has accused the Houthis several times of targeting Mecca and Medina, another holy city, accusations the Iran-backed fighters systematically reject

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Bomb threats disrupt operations at Warsaw airports
The bomb warnings targeted an SAS Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenhagen and a plane from London’s Heathrow airport operated by Polish airline LOT
Times of India
Trump unveils repaired Lincoln Memorial pool after costs exceed $14m, up from under $2m
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has recently undergone extensive repairs, as unveiled by Trump, marking a significant and costly restoration effort. Budget overruns have pushed expenses to over $14 million, primarily due to algae problems stemming from a
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Mint
Air India ceases ops on several routes; flights to Vienna, Copenhagen, Chicago halted, report says: Here's why
Air India has suspended flights to several destinations in Europe and the United States, including Vienna, Copenhagen, Chicago, Newark, London Gatwick and Birmingham. The airline has also shifted some domestic routes to Air India Express.
4-layer motor cover for new private cars, 2-wheelers from Dec. 15: IRDAI
Regulator’s directive follows Supreme Court order mandating a policy structure covering third-party liability, legal liability to occupants, personal accident and own damage
PM Surya Ghar: 1 lakh rooftop solar installations every 4-5 days; target on track, says Joshi
At present, the PM-Surya Ghar has about 65.65 lakh beneficiaries and has scaled more than 55 lakh installations.
NSE Q2 profit rises 23%, but sequential earnings dip 17%
The bottomline was supported by higher trading activity. Average daily traded volume (ADTV) in the cash market rose 24% YoY to ₹1,18,377 crore in Q2FY27.
Nvidia, SK Hynix, SanDisk Spike Up To 7% Ahead Of AMD Earnings As Chips Rebound From Multi-Week Selloff
Among major chip stocks, SanDisk surged the most, up 7.15% to $1,151,9 apiece, followed by AMD, which rose 6.14% to $496.76 and Micron traded 4.42% higher at $870.48.
Bangladesh disturbances likely to impact yarn, fabric exports
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Gadgets 360
HP OmniBook 5, ProBook 4 G2iS AI PCs Launched in India: Price, Specifications
HP has introduced two 14-inch OLED laptops in India, with prices starting at Rs. 86,000 for the ProBook 4 G2iS and Rs. 1,09,999 for the OmniBook 5. The ProBook is listed with up to 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and a 70Wh battery, while the OmniBook weighs 1.16k

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Anthropic Announces Message Threads in Public Beta to Reduce Latency for Long-Running Sessions
Anthropic has introduced Message Threads in public beta on the Claude Platform. It can reduce the response latency for long-running AI agent sessions by eliminating the need to resend the entire conversation history with every API request. Anthropic says the f

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Garmin ECG App Expands to India, Supports 30-Second Heart Rhythm Readings
Garmin's ECG feature is designed to help smartwatch users check their heart rhythm and look for signs of atrial fibrillation. Compatible watches use built-in sensors to record the heart's electrical activity, with results available on the device and through Ga

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Hong Kong Pushes for 24/7 Tokenised Settlement, Plans Stablecoin Trials
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has upgraded Project Ensemble to support round-the-clock real-value tokenised settlements through its EnsembleTX project. The initiative aims to facilitate international fund transfers, tokenised investments and treasury manage

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Dell 14S Launched in India With Up to Intel Core 7 350 Processor: Price, Specifications
Dell 14S laptop has been launched in India with Intel Core 5 and Core 7 Series 3 processors. It comes with a 14-inch display with up to 2.8K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is offered in four colour options and features an aluminium chassis. It is clai

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ZachXBT Flags Possible Cover-Up as Crypto Theft Estimates Cross $133 Million
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has increased his estimate of a suspected cryptocurrency theft involving an unnamed Western European financial institution to more than $133 million. The latest findings include an additional $27 million in withdrawals from cent
Science
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Times of India
Underwater sound system kept grey seals away from swimmers at German beach
Meet Ramya Manjunath Anche, the Bengaluru-born astronomer leading NASA's PUFFINS telescope mission
Ramya Manjunath Anche, an enthusiastic researcher based in Bengaluru, is at the forefront of NASA's groundbreaking PUFFINS mission dedicated to exploring the enigmatic realm of interstellar dust. With a generous funding of $20 million and a launch projected in
Portugal’s Corvo Island goes dark to save thousands of young seabirds
Queensland tests AI cameras trained to detect crocodiles in murky waterways
Daily Quiz: On the early Space Race
From the launch of Sputnik 2 to Laika’s historic journey, test your knowledge of one of the most significant and poignant episodes of the early Space Race
DNA from 30,000-year-old woman in France challenges beliefs about Ice Age populations
Scientists have discovered genetic links between eastern and western European populations after analysing DNA from a woman who lived around 30,000 years ago in southwestern France. The study, led by the University of Vienna, challenges earlier assumptions that
Health
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.

Hindustan Times
Anxiety in children: Signs to watch for and how parents can help kids feel safe and supported
Children cannot verbalise their anxious thoughts. Parents need to closely monitor and promptly identify the signs.

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Mexico bans cellphones in schools, despite opposition from parents worried about violence
Mexican authorities are also preparing to implement regulations this month that will require digital platforms to remove posts containing hate speech, abuse, sexual violence, harassment, cyberbullying and other illegal content

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Approval of India-made version of HIV-prevention shot raises hopes in low-income countries
Generic lenacapavir should start to become available in some places within weeks

Hindustan Times
From poor lighting to skipping eye tests, 7 everyday mistakes that could be putting your eye health at risk
From screen time to contact lens hygiene, here are everyday mistakes that could slowly affect your vision.
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WHO urged to review drinking water standards amid nitrate health fears
Surface water models indicate that hundreds of millions of people globally are exposed to elevated nitrate levels, the letter warned

Hindustan Times
For a healthier spine, get enough calcium and protein, walk 8,000 steps a day: Surgeon shares 5 habits
Long hours of sitting and poor posture can contribute to stiffness and back pain. Spine surgeon recommends a few basic habits to stay safe.
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AFC Champions League Two: Profligate East Bengal goes down to Al-Seeb
The red and gold brigade dominates possession but fails to breach Al-Seeb’s defence, largely due to an impressive performance from goalkeeper Ibrahim
Just want to play freely and give my best, says Lakshya
The Hylo Open trophy is a shot in the arm for the Indian badminton ace
Ranji Trophy: Delhi rides on Doseja and Mathur’s gritty partnership to nose ahead of Services
The sixth-wicket partnership between the two left-handers, worth 144 runs, takes their side to 299 for six at close of play 33 runs ahead of the opponent
As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Stardom Soars, Sachin Tendulkar Calls For A Slower Approach
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is probably one of the most followed cricketers in the world currently. With immense talent and potential, Sooryavanshi is currently one of the youngest players to feature in the Indian senior men's cricket team
East Bengal vs Al-Seeb Highlights, AFC Champions League Two: East Bengal Suffer Disappointing 0-2 Loss To Al-Seeb
East Bengal vs Al-Seeb Highlights, ACL Champions League Two 2026-27: Axel Meye and Zahid Al-Aghbari scored a goal each as Al-Seeb stunned East Bengal 2-0.
Spanish footballer dies after collision with keeper
‘Broken with pain, with a lump in our throat and unable to believe this is real, CD Tenerife announces the tragic death, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesus de Miguel Alameda,’ his club Tenerife said in a statement.
Culture
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Times of India
Tiger Shroff firing case: MCOCA court sends 13th accused to police custody
Suneha Pandit, sister-in-law of the notorious gangster Anil Pandit, has been apprehended in Haryana. Authorities suspect that funds from her husband’s cryptocurrency account may be tied to extortion proceeds. She is currently held in police custody until Novem
Times of India
AICWA seeks intervention from PM Modi regarding the security concerns in Bollywood
Amitabh Bachchan's recent public appearance, shielded by bulletproof glass, has sparked alarm regarding the safety crisis in Bollywood. The All Indian Cine Workers Association is pushing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement stronger security protocols for

Hindustan Times
Shah Rukh Khan thanks Ed Sheeran for King song Tu Mil Jaaye; singer reveals how their Mannat meeting for Sapphire music video led to Bollywood collab
The idea finally took shape during Ed Sheeran's last visit to India. He had dropped by Mannat to film a cameo for Sapphire, his 2025 song with Arijit Singh.
Times of India
Amrita Arora reacts to Ozempic and Mounjaro speculation after her 14 kg weight loss
Amrita Arora Ladak has undergone a significant transformation, shedding 14 kg and embracing a journey of personal redemption. This endeavor has been both emotionally and physically taxing, yet fulfilling. Despite rumors surrounding her weight-loss methods, she

Hindustan Times
Last Man in Tower trailer: Manoj Bajpayee takes on an entire housing society in this gripping redevelopment drama
Based on the 2011 bestselling novel by Booker Prize-winning author Aravind Adiga, the film is directed by Ben Rekhi and backed by Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media.
Times of India
‘Country Money’ singer Nicole Taylor of the trio Taylor Red passes away at 35
Nicole Taylor, beloved member of the country music trio Taylor Red, has tragically passed away at the tender age of 35 following a battle with cancer. Her sisters shared the heartbreaking news through a TikTok video, highlighting their sorrow over the loss. Di
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