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India names Anuj Shrivatri as its 100th chess grandmaster
Anuj Shrivatri became India’s 100th chess grandmaster after winning the ASEAN+ Individual Open championship in the Philippines.
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Suspect in West Bengal child assault case dies in police encounter
A man accused in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl was killed during a police encounter in Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal.
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Dongri garage blaze damages nearby homes
A fire at a garage in Mumbai’s Dongri area spread to nearby shanties, leaving several homes damaged but no reported injuries.
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Ghaziabad apartment fire reported on Diwali night
A fire broke out in a residential high-rise in Ghaziabad on Diwali night, with no casualties reported in initial updates.
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Delhi-NCR wakes to thick post-Diwali smog
A heavy blanket of smog covered Delhi and nearby areas after Diwali, with air quality reaching very poor and severe levels at multiple locations.
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Supreme Court seeks pollution plans from Delhi and three states
The Supreme Court has asked Delhi and three neighbouring states to prepare steps addressing pollution from vehicles.
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Trade margins capped for 137 anti-cancer medicines
India has capped trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines in a move intended to curb excessive mark-ups.
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Tamil Nadu creates body to advance major infrastructure projects
Tamil Nadu has established a new institution to coordinate large infrastructure and revenue-generating projects.
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Modi warns that Maoist influence persists beyond armed groups
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said armed Maoist groups have weakened but warned that ideological networks remain a concern.
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Telangana chief minister attacks KTR over family dispute
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy criticised BRS leader K. T. Rama Rao during a public exchange about his sister.
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Former Rajasthan minister Jaswant Singh Yadav dies at 73
Jaswant Singh Yadav, a former Rajasthan minister and BJP legislator, has died at the age of 73.
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Congress expels Madhya Pradesh leader amid liquor smuggling row
The Congress has expelled a Madhya Pradesh leader as the BJP intensifies allegations linking him to liquor smuggling.
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Jaipur bakery owner critically hurt in street assault
A bakery owner in Jaipur is fighting for his life after being attacked with sticks, and police have opened an investigation.
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High Court rejects two IAS officers’ plea in gun licence case
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court rejected a plea by two IAS officers connected to the alleged gun licence irregularities case.
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Akhilesh Yadav criticises partial demolition of Bismillah Khan home
Akhilesh Yadav criticised the partial demolition of shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan’s ancestral home in Varanasi; officials denied government involvement.
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TDP-led alliance wins two-thirds of Andhra local seats
The ruling TDP-led coalition secured roughly two-thirds of the contested Zilla Parishad and Mandal Parishad seats in Andhra Pradesh.
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Rupee climbs to a seven-month high in early trade
The rupee gained 23 paise to reach 93.75 against the US dollar in early trading, its strongest level in about seven months.
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Six family members die in Seoni house fire
Six people from one family died after a fire broke out at their home in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh.
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Firecracker accidents injure at least 35 in Chhatarpur
At least 35 people were treated for burn injuries after firecracker incidents during Diwali celebrations in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district.
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Delhi air quality turns severe after Diwali fireworks
Delhi’s air quality slipped into the severe range on Monday morning, with the citywide index near 370.
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Jailer 2 crosses ₹730 crore worldwide at the box office
Rajinikanth’s film has passed the ₹730 crore global mark, with releases across several languages sustaining its box-office run.
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Rupee and bond markets watch oil and US rate signals
Elevated crude prices and the upcoming US rate decision are shaping expectations for India’s currency and government bonds.
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Sona BLW gains after revenue and earnings improve
Shares in Sona BLW rose following stronger revenue and earnings, offering a positive counterpoint to a subdued Indian market session.
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Mankind Pharma quarterly profit climbs 39%
Mankind Pharma’s net profit increased 39.2% in the September quarter as revenue also grew.
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Oil price retreat fails to erase global supply concerns
Crude prices eased as diplomatic prospects improved, but attacks and reduced Gulf flows continue to leave energy markets exposed to sudden shocks.
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CBSE summit focuses on school-to-work transition
Educators and industry representatives are meeting to discuss digital skills, career guidance and ways to help students prepare for future jobs.
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Security record dominates Israel’s election campaign
The campaign has focused heavily on national security and accountability after the 2023 attacks and years of conflict across the region.
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CBI summons Uttarakhand activist in Ankita Bhandari case
Ashutosh Negi has been called for questioning as investigators continue examining the Ankita Bhandari murder case.
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Arab-led parties could influence Israel’s coalition arithmetic
Different Arab political parties may shape coalition options if the leading Israeli blocs fall short of the majority needed to govern.
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Mirabai Chanu to lead India at World Weightlifting Championships
Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu will spearhead India’s team at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships.