At the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the importance of keeping the Indo-Pacific region free, open, and resilient to coercion, reiterating India’s commitment to a rules-based international order as essential for regional peace, prosperity, and stability. Singh’s remarks come amid increasing concerns over China’s expanding strategic influence in…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that India is approaching the end of Left Wing Extremism (LWE), highlighting Chhattisgarh’s transformation from a region once heavily affected by Maoist violence to a model of development and progress. Speaking at the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav in Nava Raipur, commemorating the state’s 25th anniversary since its formation on November 1,…

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Pakistan has issued a naval navigational warning announcing live firing exercises in the northern Arabian Sea, with the drills scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 3, and continue through November 5. The zone earmarked for Pakistan’s drills overlaps with the area where India is currently conducting a major tri-services military exercise, marking a rare instance…

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Bankim Brahmbhatt, an Indian-origin entrepreneur and owner of several United States-based telecom companies, is at the center of one of the largest alleged financial frauds to hit the US private credit sector in recent years. Reports indicate that Brahmbhatt, who faces allegations of defrauding major financial institutions of over $500 million, may have gone underground,…

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SRIKAKULAM, ANDHRA PRADESH — The morning of November 1, 2025, turned tragic at the Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, when a sudden surge of devotees led to a stampede that claimed nine lives and injured several others. For 45-year-old K Ravi Naidu, a resident of Palasa, the turnout of 15,000 devotees was…

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The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the legality of hoardings installed in several villages of Kanker district that restrict the entry of pastors and “converted Christians,” ruling that such signage, intended to prevent forcible or induced religious conversions, does not violate the Constitution. The judgment comes in the backdrop of ongoing debates over religious freedom,…

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In a landmark development for India’s steel industry and the economic landscape of Andhra Pradesh, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has given environmental clearance for the proposed ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS) plant at Nakkapalli in Anakapalli district. This greenfield steel manufacturing initiative, projected to become India’s largest, is expected to…

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India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for October 2025 have demonstrated resilience and gradual growth despite a period of muted consumer spending earlier in the fiscal year, highlighting both the adaptability of the tax regime and the continuing strength of domestic consumption. According to official data released on Saturday, gross GST revenue for October…

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As Bihar gears up for the crucial assembly elections in early November, political rivalries are intensifying, with leaders from both the ruling and opposition parties seeking to consolidate voter support through narratives that appeal to cultural, religious, and social sentiments. In this charged atmosphere, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has once again…

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As Bihar prepares for the high-stakes assembly elections scheduled in two phases on November 6 and November 11, political leaders are intensifying their campaigns, outlining both governance plans and symbolic gestures aimed at consolidating support from key communities. In this context, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has made headlines by hinting at a…

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