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A three-tier war in West Asia with no endgame

This is a conflict loop where no side is deterring its rival. With no way to break out of the loop, Israel chose to climb up the escalation ladder




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A modified UBI policy may be more feasible

As a core issue is financial feasibility, what may work best in India is using a modified policy as a base to which other transfer policies can be added as and when appropriate




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A perilous highway to salvation in the Himalayas

There is growing scientific evidence that the Char Dham Highway Project will have catastrophic consequences for the mountain ecology




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The world needs blue helmets who act as blue helmets

By being reduced to ‘bystander’ status in the ongoing and serious conflicts in the world, the United Nations is frittering away the dividends of its ‘enforceable peacekeeping’




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Move on madrasas, the alienation of Muslims

A statutory commission such as the NCPCR should not be eroding pluralism in India; it needs to step back from its move




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Jaffna shooting was breach of discipline: Police chief

‘Unclear if the situation warranted a shooting, as there was no robbery or organised attack’




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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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No major increase in IS recruits from subcontinent: Expert

Interview with Amarnath Amarsingham, a Fellow of George Washington University’s Program on Extremism in the U.S. and an expert in Islamic State




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Rashid did not make any attempt to stop ‘false’ story: Nisar

"He should have spoken to [Dawn Editor] Zaffar Abbas, Dawn’s management or the government. So there is a lapse. He had a duty as Information Minister when these decisions [his resignation] were made... He should have understood the implications of the story and stopped it."




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Pakistan contemplating pulling out 4 embassy officials: report




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Pakistan may ask two Indian diplomats to leave: report

Geo TV reported that commercial counsellor Rajesh Agnihotri and press counsellor Balbir Singh may be expelled.




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17 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

The incident took place when Fareed Express collided with Zakaria Express due to wrong signal given to the latter, Geo News quoted rescue sources as saying.




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19 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

Initial probe reveals the driver of one of the trains ignored the signal and rammed into a stationary train.




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Sri Lankan music legend Pandit Amaradeva passes away

A recipient of global honours, including India’s Padma Shri, his music blended Indian classical ragas with Lankan folk tunes.




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Opposition asks Theresa May to clarify Britain’s role in Operation Blue Star

"Before her visit to India, Theresa May must come clean about the role played by the UK in the attack on the Golden Temple in 1984 and subsequent events," Mr. Watson said




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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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India trying to fix hacked websites of seven of its embassies




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Pakistan summons Indian official over ‘ceasefire violations’

On his part, Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh conveys India’s strong reaction over "unprovoked firing" by Pakistani troops along the LoC.




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High anxiety among Asian allies of U.S.




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52 killed in Balochistan shrine blast

Teen attacks religious gathering; Islamic State claims responsibility




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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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Basil Rajapaksa joins new pro-Mahinda party

This could threaten constitutional reforms seen as pivotal to post-war reconciliation




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Indian army’s toll double as compared to ours: Pak. Commander

"If they violate the ceasefire during the day, we manage to settle the score before evening, but if it [the violation] occurs during night, we respond in kind before dawn," he said.




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Pakistan Supreme Court approached to elevate Raheel Sharif as Field Marshal

Terming the extension or conferring of the Field Marshal title as greatest national interest, a petitioner on Monday requested the court to set aside the Islamabad High Court’s earlier order.




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Death sentences of 15 convicts upheld in murder case

They include a former Awami League member Nur Hossain and 3 ex-officers of the Rapid Action Battalion




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Data | Nearly 40% Indians paid bribes to use public services, highest among most Asian nations

About 47% of the Indians surveyed said that corruption had increased over the last 12 months




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When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia?

New evidence has pushed back the timing.




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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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Imran Khan's post-arrest bails granted in four cases related to May 9 violence

Khan is lodged at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi




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Maharashtra-based Indala Institute pledges against animal experiments, adopts simulation software

Spotlight on non-animal tools in education, says PETA calling for progressive science and research




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Layer of smog covers Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor' for 10th day post-Diwali

As the air pollution levels in the national capital reach "very poor," doctors say that even people with no history of respiratory diseases are suffering from breathing issues




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AIIMS Bilaspur to get trauma centre with 300 beds

Currently, there are about 55 beds in the emergency ward




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Exploration, monetisation of natural gas will benefit Northeast: IGX

As the Northeast Gas Grid is likely to become operational by 2026, the deposit of 6 million Metric Standard Cubic Meters per Day (MMSCMD) of natural gas can be monetised by the existing producers: CEO of IGX




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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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Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st CJI

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to him at a brief swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan




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Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India

He retires on May 13, 2025




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Centre approves ₹725.62 crore worth projects in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal for disaster resilience

The Committee has approved ₹147.76 crore for Chhattisgarh, ₹201.10 crore for Odisha and ₹376.76 crore for West Bengal




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AIIB should expand investments in climate, infrastructure: FM

Also Support India’s Next-Gen Reforms, says Finance Minister Sitharaman 




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Trump appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new Department of Government Efficiency

This initiative aims to tackle government bureaucracy, reduce regulations, and eliminate wasteful spending, with a vision reminiscent of the Manhattan Project.




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Walkathon organised for breast cancer awareness




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Fireworks explosion at temple in Kerala’s Kasaragod leaves over 150 injured

Severity of injuries varies, with one victim in critical condition and seven others on ventilator support even as 101 continue to undergo treatment at various hospitals; Kasaragod District Police has announced a Special Investigation Team to probe the incident; district administration said that the additional divisional magistrate has been directed to carry out an inquiry separately into the incident and submit a report.




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Traffic curbs at Malaparamba Junction to facilitate overpass construction




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Suspects in Kokkallur ‘moral policing case’ still on the run

The alleged assault took place at Kokkallur near Balussery in Kozhikode on Monday




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Kerala bypolls: With no sympathy factor, pure politics drives byelections in Palakkad and Chelakkara Assembly seats

Upcoming bypolls in Palakkad and Chelakkara set to be purely political and may possibly shape the template for 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala




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Cyclothon held as part of Vigilance Awareness Week

As many as 75 cycling enthusiasts across all walks of life participated in the event




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Politics is the effective way to do something for the country, says Shashi Tharoor

I do not support making a God out of a human being as if he could not make any mistakes, he says




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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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Railways set for major developments over next seven years: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister outlines ambitious plans for modernisation, including bullet trains and upgraded infrastructure, to elevate Indian Railways to global standards