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Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry

The policy initiatives of recall guidelines, good distribution practices and the use of similar brand-names either lack the force of law or are poorly thought through




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A panoramic view of the 2024 China-Africa summit

With African governments finding it more comfortable to deal with China, the recent FOCAC conference needs objective scrutiny; there are takeaways for India




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Indian military export to Israel — aiding genocide

The top court’s dismissal of a petition on the subject highlights the limits of judicial review over executive decisions in matters of foreign policy, especially in violations of humanitarian law




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The misplaced move of ‘one nation one election’

On the contrary, the holding of frequent elections in India has many positive benefits




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Going bullish on investment in Tamil Nadu 

Tamil Nadu is a beacon of inclusive and sustainable growth in India, and in the global search for alternatives to China, is a strong contender for global investments




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An obsession with ranking is harming India’s universities

The metrics-focused system has created a situation which implies that education is a market rather than a citizen’s right and the state’s duty




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India’s choices in a world becoming bipolar again

India cannot allow itself to be reduced to a pawn in the renewed contest between China and the U.S.




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An approaching milestone in constitutional governance

India has every reason to celebrate 75 years of constitutional governance




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A picture of a growing economic divide in India

Data from the paper titled, ‘Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24’, show a growing gap that is leading to the questioning of federalism




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‘IS militants kill 30 civilians in central Afghanistan’

There has so far been no official claim of responsibility from the group.




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‘Islamic preacher, failed grocer were easy prey for ISI’

The ‘spies’ were paid meagre amounts to collect defence related information.




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19 LeT militants killed in airstrikes in Afghanistan

The statement, however, did not provide the details of the air strikes and was silent on whether international coalition was involved in the operation.




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Pakistan media accuses 8 Indian mission staffers of ‘anti-Pakistan activities’

The media leak claimed that the officials were working for either RAW or for Intelligence Bureau.




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Panama Papers: Pakistan court asks Sharif family to furnish more documents

The five-member bench headed by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali took up five identical petition by Imran Khan and other on November 1, demanding probe into the assets of those mentioned in the Panama Leaks.




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Ex-Minister G.L. Peiris wants Rajapaksa to lead new party




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Indian aggression may lead to strategic miscalculation: Pakistan

He expressed apprehension that Indian actions, which constituted a threat for the maintenance of peace and security, may lead to a "strategic miscalculation".




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Afghan parliament sacks three Ministers for poor performance

Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani, Public Works Minister Mahmood Baligh and Social Services Minister Nasreen Oryakhel failed to win confidence votes in parliament.




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Families ripped apart in Balochistan sufi shrine attack

"Children were looking for the mothers and fathers. People looking for brothers and sisters but no one was able to listen to their cries".




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Video showing monk’s ‘death threat’ to Tamil officer goes viral

Expressing deep concern, civil society organisation says such incidents could affect reconciliation




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Kashmiris suffering due to Indo-Pak tensions: Erdogan

Says the escalating situation “can no longer be ignored,” advocates bilateral dialogue to solve the K-tangle




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Bodies of Karachi airport attack militants to be exhumed

Three men are facing trial before an anti-terrorism court for allegedly providing logistic support, funds and weapons to the attackers.




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These Bamiyan cave-dwellers brace against a shifting landscape

Local administration’s move to restore the ancient Buddhist grottoes may force the modern troglodytes out.




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Sri Lanka’s Tamil leaders reject Mittal’s ‘overpriced’ steel houses for the war-hit

They cite ‘climatic unsuitability, flimsy construction, lack of durability and high costs’ as reasons




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Pakistan bans two militant outfits

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, and Lashkar-i-Jhangvi Al-Alami (LeJ) were banned.




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Credible minimum deterrence needed for regional stability:Aziz

Aziz claimed that Pakistan is maintaining "minimum nuclear deterrence" for peace and stability in the region and called upon the international community to desist from policies and actions that undermine strategic stability in South Asia.




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Pakistan committed to discouraging regional arms race: Sharif

He expressed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, saying that, "we will explore the way forward for peace and stability in the world in general and our region in particular".




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Some plain vanilla academics, please




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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly pandemonium continues over special status resolution

Expelled BJP legislators held expelled, hold “parallel session” outside the Assembly




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Ricky Kej, Anoushka Shankar nominated for 67th Grammy Awards

Ricky Kej, a three-time Grammy winner, has been nominated for his album Break of Dawn in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category, while sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar has been nominated for her album Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn




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EXPLAINER-Who are the key voices at the COP29 climate summit in Baku?

Teams from China and the US, the largest carbon emitters, the EU and the UK will be among the top negotiators at COP29




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Income Tax raids in Jharkhand, premises of CM Hemant Soren's aide being searched

The locations linked to Sunil Shrivastava, an aide to the CM, are also being searched, they said




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Veteran Tamil actor 'Delhi' Ganesh dies

The actor's son, Maha Delhi Ganesh, told reporters that his father had age-related ailments and that he was under treatment




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COP29 Climate Summit Day 2 Highlights: UN Chief calls 2024 a ‘masterclass in climate destruction’

COP29 World Climate Action Summit Highlights: At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, countries approved vital carbon credit quality standards essential for facilitating a U.N.-backed global carbon market aimed at funding greenhouse gas reduction projects. This early agreement marks a significant step forward, despite concerns about the upcoming U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated intentions to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Experts suggest that the endorsement might help operationalize the market by next year, enabling countries and companies to purchase carbon credits for climate initiatives worldwide. However, while the approved standards seek to address the credibility of projects, campaigners have raised concerns about their adequacy, especially regarding human rights protections. Criticism also arose regarding the decision-making process, with some nations feeling excluded from discussions. Moving forward, negotiators aim to establish further rules to ensure the market’s integrity, which could potentially yield $250 billion annually and cut carbon emissions significantly by 2030.




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Fight for family legacies dominate Karnataka by-polls

Corruption allegations have added a layer of complexity to the electoral battle with the release of the John Michael D’Cunha Commission report




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Nepotism alleged in biomining contract in Kozhikode Corporation

Three bidders were strategically placed to ensure that MCK Kutty Engineering Projects bagged the contract, says Opposition




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Digital University Kerala develops mine-detection system

The university formally hands over the technology to the Indian Army. The state-of-the-art solution employs cutting-edge machine learning, radar, and drone technologies for the safe identification of buried explosives.




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Train mows down three Tamil Nadu workers on bridge in Kerala

They were part of a 10-member group hired by the Railways for cleaning the tracks




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Academics oppose Calicut varsity’s decision to entrust Maharashtra firm with K-REAP project implementation

Senate and Syndicate members raise data manipulation concerns and lack of transparency in project partnership with Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd.




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Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews rail development projects during visit to Kozhikode




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Advisory panel to examine draft DPR for organ transplant institute in Kozhikode




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Palakkad Assembly bypoll: midnight police raid ignites political firestorm

Congress, CPI(M), BJP trade charges over allegations of black money, conspiracy




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UL Space Club to launch space summit in Kozhikode on November 9

Over 200 students will attend the event aimed at igniting curiosity and a passion for space science among high school students across Kerala




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Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll: Kharge slams Modi for broken promises, calls him ‘bogus man’

Kharge says PM has a history of making false promise




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Kannur varsity dismisses teacher over question on ADM’s death in exam

The question asked students to consider the case from a human rights perspective




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Police propose autorickshaw drivers’ committee to address development demands

The proposed panel, with representation from various trade unions, aims to prioritise development needs and expedite implementation of projects with the support of the Kozhikode Corporation and the Motor Vehicles department




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Seminar to shed light on avascular necrosis treatment




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Calicut had areas of economic importance even before Zamorins: historian M.R. Raghava Varier




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Swine flu confirmed at Kottiyoor in Kannur; pigs on three farms to be exterminated




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The WTO Government Procurement Agreement as a Commitment Device: A First Appraisal [electronic journal].




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Worst-Case Bounds on R&D and Pricing Distortions: Theory with an Application Assuming Consumer Values Follow the World Income Distribution [electronic journal].

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