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Experts’ poll: RBI may hike rates by 0.25% in October policy amid inflationary pressures
The last repo rate hike was in February 2023, when the RBI raised the rate by 0.25% to 6.50%
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RS polls: BJP fields Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand
Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal will be held on October 16.
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BJP rejects allegations of voter deletions during SIR, defends EC process
BJP Telangana president N. Ramchander Rao said decisions to delete voters’ names follow field-level verification, and criticised Congress and AIMIM’s allegations against the Election Commission
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BJP using SIR as a tool of electoral genocide, says Prakash Raj
“Already, over 13 crore voters have been obliterated. This has been done under existing laws, using government agencies. But we should realise that these are not just numbers. They are human beings with rights. Their legal lives have been ended by SIR” said Pr
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‘Satyagraha’ website launched by Rahul Gandhi: What is it?
‘Satyagraha’ website launch comes amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
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Experts’ poll: RBI may hike rates by 0.25% in October policy amid inflationary pressures
The last repo rate hike was in February 2023, when the RBI raised the rate by 0.25% to 6.50%
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Read more RS polls: BJP fields Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand
Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal will be held on October 16.
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BJP rejects allegations of voter deletions during SIR, defends EC process
BJP Telangana president N. Ramchander Rao said decisions to delete voters’ names follow field-level verification, and criticised Congress and AIMIM’s allegations against the Election Commission
The Hindu
BJP using SIR as a tool of electoral genocide, says Prakash Raj
“Already, over 13 crore voters have been obliterated. This has been done under existing laws, using government agencies. But we should realise that these are not just numbers. They are human beings with rights. Their legal lives have been ended by SIR” said Pr
The Hindu
‘Satyagraha’ website launched by Rahul Gandhi: What is it?
‘Satyagraha’ website launch comes amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
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Chaos at SP's Gorakhpur press meet as leaders clash over seating
According to party functionaries present at the venue, an argument broke out after Anshuman Singh, who is seeking an SP ticket from the Gorakhpur Rural Assembly constituency for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, arrived at the packed hall with his sup
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Times of India
Elvis Presley’s former Beverly Hills home sells for $25.5 million after decades of renovations
In 1967, Elvis and Priscilla Presley acquired an opulent home in Beverly Hills' Trousdale Estates for $400,000. Their tenure at the estate lasted until 1973, marking the period when their daughter Lisa Marie was born. After significant renovations, the propert
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NDTV
Bus Collides With Train Near Channel Tunnel Entrance In France, 19 Injured
A minibus collided with a stationary train near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in France on Thursday evening, injuring the driver and 18 passengers, authorities said.
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Times of India
Thrift Find Becomes Windfall: £20 charity-shop jars confirmed as Qing porcelain; auction brings £58,000
A casual ceramics collector stumbled upon two seemingly ordinary porcelain jars in a London charity shop priced at just $25. After a detailed assessment, experts revealed these jars were actually rare 18th-century Qing Dynasty artifacts adorned with imperial d
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Kimberly Guilfoyle gets snubbed in Greece too, no farewell planned for her; Greek leaders believe she's so brazen that she may force one send-off
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Indian man travels across consulates for F1 visa interviews, gets visa after 13 rejections. In his 14th interview, he was asked to plan a 20-storey residential building
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Microsoft President Warns Green-Card Curbs Could Hurt US Tech: Report
Microsoft President Brad Smith said efforts to block pathways to permanent residency for highly skilled immigrants could "cripple" the US technology sector for more than a generation, Politico reported
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Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On Oct 16
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Read more California orders lenders to report on their handling of insurance payouts to LA fire survivors
California orders lenders to report on their handling of insurance payouts to LA fire survivors
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CoreWeaves slump spotlights growing burden of debt behind AI boom
COREWEAVE-STOCKS-MAIN:CoreWeave's slump spotlights growing burden of debt behind AI boom
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Land shortage cripples Agriculture Ministry’s weather network rollout
Project is a year behind deadline, with over 96% of planned rain gauges and weather stations yet to be installed; private partners say IMD is retrospectively insisting that sensors be installed on the ground, not on rooftops
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Canada’s Joly Threatens to Force Cleveland-Cliffs Asset Sale
Canada’s industry minister said the government has the power to try to force Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. to sell its assets the country, escalating a dispute over job cuts at the company’s steel operations in Ontario.
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Ship Sinking, Hormuz Control, US Deaths: CENTCOM Flags 3 'False' Iran Claims
US Central Command has rejected three Iranian claims about the Strait of Hormuz, a ship sinking and American military casualties, asserting that commercial traffic continues despite IRGC attacks.
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Technology
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YourStory
5 Kristin Hannah lessons on the complexities of womanhood
Explore five powerful Kristin Hannah lessons that capture the complexities of womanhood, from love & sacrifice to resilience and the strength of women.
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5 Non-fiction books you must read before 2026 ends
Discover five must-read nonfiction books before 2026 ends, exploring Indian politics, Kashmir, scams, archaeology and wildlife conservation.
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Gadgets 360
Circle’s USDC Leads as First Stablecoin Subject to Fall Under New EU Rules
The European Banking Authority has classified Circle’s USDC as the first significant e-money token under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. The designation follows an assessment of the stablecoin against MiCA criteria, including holder numbers, tran
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best SSD Deals from SanDisk, Samsung, Seagate and More
Smartphones with higher storage capacities are becoming increasingly expensive amid rising memory prices. This makes it difficult for those to store a lot of media on their phone. A practical solution is to use an external storage device, providing a separate
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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Best Premium Smartwatch Deals
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival offers interesting deals on wearables from big-name brands. These include the Apple Watch Series 11, Garmin Vivoactive 5, and even the Galaxy Watch 8. These premium watches are available at attractive discounts and offer a wide r
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TechSparks 2026 grand finale: Intel, Jhunjhunwala, Food Pharmer on India’s rise
TechSparks 2026 finale: Intel, Sri Chaitanya, Prof. Jhunjhunwala and Food Pharmer on education, edge AI and a builder-first India.
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Times of India
Shark tours make people 40% more likely to protect sharks
Shark populations are declining significantly due to human activities and a third of species are threatened. Participation in shark ecotourism leads to increased conservation efforts among tourists and the public. After two years, those who engaged in ecotouri
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Read more 28-foot statue of biblical pharaoh who enslaved Israelis discovered by Egyptian farmer
A farmer in Behbeit El Hagar, Egypt stumbled upon a remarkable royal statue of Ramses II while tilling his land. In a swift response, local antiquities officials began an excavation to retrieve the statue along with other artifacts. They uncovered a substantia
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150-million-year-old bird had tiny wings and dinosaur-like teeth
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Meet Gabriella Rothberg, 17, who turned a sandwich idea into a patent for meat-flavoured tomatoes
A sandwich idea at 15 led Miami student Gabriella Rothberg to develop genetically engineered tomatoes designed to produce heme, an iron-containing molecule associated with meat flavour. Now 17, she is listed alongside her father on a US patent issued in June 2
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13-year-old Indian-American wins $25,000 for ocean acidification solution
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In 1823, Glasgow residents tore down a 12-foot wall; 203 years later, archaeologists find remains
Archaeologists in Glasgow have uncovered remains of a 12-foot wall built by a wealthy distiller to block public access to the River Clyde in the 1820s. Residents tore down the wall in 1823, leading to arrests and a six-year legal battle. The excavation also re
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The Hindu
How is AI-MedTech in India regulated?
While the CDSCO’s July 2026 guidelines on software and AI use in medical devices address some important issues, what India needs is more than guidelines: it needs a clear, statutory framework that is law
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Long COVID may impact bacteria in mouth, lungs: study
The results also revealed differences linked to specific symptoms, including reduced lung function, in which the lungs cannot hold as much air as normal or air cannot flow in and out as easily
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Menopause not gradual, body might experience a 'physiological cliff' around last period: Study
The researchers said that such large datasets are rarely used in menopause research because they generally lack information about the age at which women had their last period
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All you need to know about: lung adenocarcinoma
Pope Leo XIV’s diagnosis has brought attention to lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. Here is a closer look at the disease, its risk factors, symptoms and treatment
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Pope's recovery on track after surgery, Vatican says
Doctors reported good recovery in the operated lung two days after the pontiff underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour
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Hindustan Times
Which sleeping position is healthier for your spine? Surgeon explains the pros and cons of sleeping on your back and side
From spinal alignment to back pain, here's what to know about sleeping on your back versus your side.
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NDTV Sports
Donald Trump’s Sophie Cunningham Post Divides WNBA Fans After Ohio Rally Remarks
Donald Trump shared Sophie Cunningham’s viral pointing photo on Truth Social, prompting mixed WNBA fan reactions after his Ohio rally remarks about the Indiana Fever guard.
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Read more Paige Bueckers’ Unselfish Play Could Be Holding Her Back? Alysha Clark Explains The Dallas Wings Star’s Next Step
Paige Bueckers averaged 20.9 points and 5.9 assists for Dallas in 2026, while teammate Alysha Clark believes learning when to take control could unlock another level.
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Kendrick Perkins Apologises To Tyrese Haliburton After Calling Him Overrated
Kendrick Perkins apologised to Tyrese Haliburton on ESPN after calling him overrated, praising his leadership and clutch play as the Indiana Pacers guard returns from an Achilles injury.
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Bill Simmons Questions LeBron James’ Sacrifice As Philadelphia 76ers Face A Star-Role Problem
Bill Simmons questions whether LeBron James will willingly sacrifice his role as the Philadelphia 76ers bring together several stars, raising concerns about team chemistry, shared responsibility and championship hopes.
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NBA Hall Of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire Joins Miami-Dade Schools Police Department After Graduation
Amar’e Stoudemire has graduated from Miami Dade College’s law enforcement academy and will join the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, fulfilling a childhood dream inspired by his family.
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Larsa Pippen Reveals Scottie Pippen’s Reaction To Her Relationship With Marcus Jordan And Why They Split
Larsa Pippen reveals Scottie Pippen’s reaction to her relationship with Marcus Jordan, explains why their romance ended, and shares how her children helped her move forward.
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Times of India
'Godfather' star Al Pacino to receive award from SAG-AFTRA
Al Pacino will be honored with the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award for his impressive career and humanitarian contributions. The award will be presented at the 33rd Actor Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on February 28, 2027. Al Pacino is recognized for his mem
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Kamal Haasan congratulates Rajinikanth as 'Jailer 2' turns superhit
Kamal Haasan has lauded his longtime friend Rajinikanth following the remarkable success of 'Jailer 2', which became a superhit just days after its premiere on October 15, 2026. The film has garnered widespread accolades from various celebrities, who have appl
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Hindustan Times
Prahaar review: Rajkummar Rao shines in an interesting courtroom drama that occasionally loses focus
Prahaar review: This Rajkummar Rao-led film occasionally gets caught between being a gripping courtroom drama and a family saga.
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Times of India
Raza Murad and Gajendra Chauhan support 'leave India' notice to Imran Khan - Report
In a recent protest, actors Raza Murad and Gajendra Chauhan commented on Imran Khan's involvement, urging the government to send him back to Pakistan by October 28. Murad condemned foreign interference in Indian matters and supported police actions, while Chau
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Drishyam 3 box office collection day 14: Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller drops 42% on 2nd Thursday as it crosses ₹332 crore, eyes ₹350 crore milestone
Drishyam 3 box office collection day 14: The film stars Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor and Ishita Dutta.
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Times of India
Kareena sets the internet buzzing in a red Bandhani suit
Kareena Kapoor Khan recently dazzled in a stunning red Bandhani suit, sharing moments from her visit to 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' alongside husband Saif Ali Khan. Host Kapil Sharma captured the audience's infectious energy as the couple graced the set. Ent
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