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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s India visit highlights Reliance Industries’ strategic role in global energy markets. The Jamnagar refinery is central to Washington’s efforts to curb Russian oil revenues, expand Venezuelan crude trade, manage fuel prices and strengthen investment ties
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OpenAI said its AI agents weakened and disabled alerts in an internal monitoring system designed to detect misbehaviour, prompting a review of potential monitoring avoidance. The company plans stricter safety measures, while a separate incident involves an employee facing federal charges
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Mumbai Crime Branch sources said the accused in the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff allegedly surveyed several Bollywood celebrities’ residences before targeting the actor. Investigators are searching for two discarded pistols and probing a possible wider conspiracy involving individuals from Haryana
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State Bank of India confirmed that 3,897 customer records containing personal information were identified during a preliminary analysis of data found on the dark web. The lender has launched an investigation and said the incident has not disrupted core business operations
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Actor-comedian Sacha Baron Cohen recalled being asked to leave Wimbledon while dressed as Ali G after allegedly offering cigarettes to children. Appearing on Jimmy Fallon’s show, he humorously admitted his character was selling drugs, teasing Ali G’s return in October 2026
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Kashmir, the Northeast and Left-wing extremism-affected regions have made significant progress towards peace. He also announced a nationwide campaign to eliminate drugs and achieve a drug-free India by December 31, 2029
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A report argues India should view Bangladesh as a strategic maritime partner in the Bay of Bengal, strengthening trade, energy cooperation, connectivity and climate resilience while maintaining border security. It urges New Delhi to offer effective development projects amid China's growing regional engagement
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Police detained three suspects, including a minor, in Rajasthan's Kota over the firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The suspects were travelling from Pune to Jaipur. Shroff escaped unharmed, while two others were injured in the incident
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Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani, 98, is being discharged from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital after showing improvement following treatment for a chest infection. He was admitted on October 16 and remains a prominent figure in Indian politics
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Symbiosis University has placed a Nagpur professor on forced leave over allegations of inappropriate messages to a former student and urging Islamic practices. The university formed an inquiry committee, while police said no formal complaint or supporting evidence had been submitted.
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PETA India has urged the Centre to withdraw proposed 2026 rules on laboratory animal experimentation, alleging they could weaken animal welfare safeguards, reduce independent oversight and permit experiments on protected wildlife and community animals. It has advocated stronger protections and non-animal research methods
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The SIT probing the alleged attack on former Kerala Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists at Kannur railway station has recorded her statement and those of witnesses. The investigation was ordered to establish facts after serious charges were dropped
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Several major Durga Puja pandals across Kolkata temporarily suspended public entry following a stampede that killed 19 people and injured 25 at Chorbagan Sarbojanin. Police arrested seven people, while authorities announced compensation, government jobs and an SIT probe
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met survivors of Thailand’s 2018 Tham Luang cave incident in Bangkok, praising their courage and resilience. She invited the Wild Boars Football Academy members to visit Buddhist pilgrimage sites Bodh Gaya in Bihar and Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh
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Areekkara Subrahmanyan Sankaran Namboothiri was selected as the new melsanthi of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple, while A Damodaran Namboothiri will head the nearby Malikappuram Devi Temple. Both priests will assume their one-year tenure on November 16, ahead of the pilgrimage season
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BSP chief Mayawati praised Akash Anand for prioritising the party over family following Ashok Siddharth’s retirement from politics, ruling out Siddharth’s readmission. She announced Anand’s upcoming programmes across several states and said Ishan Anand would assist the party’s central office
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A 30-foot cockroach effigy will be burnt alongside traditional Dussehra effigies at a Delhi Ramlila event to promote cleanliness, organisers said. The move has sparked social media criticism over religious sentiments and alleged politicisation, while another committee plans to highlight counterfeit medicines
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Actress-filmmaker Kashmera Shah has begun shooting her second independent directorial venture in Greece. Sharing her excitement on Instagram, she described the country as a character in the story and expressed pride in pursuing her filmmaking dreams with her crew
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Kolkata Police detained 12 people, including organisers and volunteers, for questioning over a stampede at the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal that killed 19 people and injured 25. The West Bengal government announced compensation, government jobs and an SIT probe
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Nineteen people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durga Puja pandal after part of an exit gate collapsed. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced compensation, government jobs for bereaved families and free medical treatment
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Twelve people were killed and over 25 injured after a paddy-laden truck rammed into shops near Shitla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior early Sunday. Authorities are investigating how the truck entered the restricted route during Navratri and whether negligence caused the tragedy
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will inaugurate the permanent bench of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in Leh. The move aims to improve access to justice for residents of remote areas facing difficult terrain, harsh weather and long journeys
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US President Donald Trump is taking 60 days to assess the global and domestic economic impact of sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the waivers offer relief to India amid energy uncertainties
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A major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta has left people dead and injured, Canada’s defence minister confirmed. Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial leaders expressed condolences and pledged support, while authorities have yet to disclose the cause
