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The government extended timelines for the RELIEF and RoDTEP schemes to support exporters facing geopolitical disruptions, higher logistics costs and trade risks. RELIEF offers 95 per cent ECGC risk coverage for eligible shipments, while RoDTEP benefits continue until December 31
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AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained while protesting against the Election Commission at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police, citing public order and traffic concerns, imposed Section 163 restrictions and denied permission for the gathering amid Opposition allegations over electoral roll revision
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Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani said Maharashtra’s ‘Invest Maharashtra’ initiative will strengthen investment execution. He highlighted the group’s planned Rs 6 lakh crore investment across sectors, ongoing airport and energy projects, and its involvement in Mumbai’s urban infrastructure and Dharavi redevelopment
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, praising his courage after he reportedly fought off a cockpit attack and helped save 170 lives aboard a flydubai flight. The pilot remains stable and is recovering in a UAE hospital
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Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha suffered a spinal fracture after an accident in Bali and is undergoing medical observation. Her publicist said arrangements are being made to bring her to Mumbai by air ambulance, where she will undergo surgery and require recovery time
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A 35-year-old passenger was deboarded from a Hyderabad-Kadapa flight after accidentally touching the aircraft’s emergency exit handle while adjusting his seat, triggering a sensor alarm. Police questioned him and released him after confirming the action was unintentional, with no case registered
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Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar criticised Opposition parties over their protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, questioning allegations surrounding the Election Commission. Other BJP leaders also attacked the Opposition, while the poll panel maintained that SIR decisions were unanimous
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Foreign institutional investors sold Rs 34,970 crore of Indian equities last week, extending their selling streak, while domestic institutions bought Rs 33,460 crore. Weak global cues, elevated crude prices, bond yields and rupee depreciation weighed on markets, with Nifty falling 3.1 per cent
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Actress Kerry Washington joked that her Animals co-star Ben Affleck would do anything for her except promote their upcoming Netflix crime thriller on social media. Washington shared a humorous Instagram reel featuring Affleck walking away when asked to make a TikTok video
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Lovlina Borgohain ended India’s 12-year wait for an Asian Games women’s boxing gold by defeating China’s Ziyi Bao 5-0 in the 75kg final. The Olympic bronze medallist became only the second Indian woman after Mary Kom to win Asian Games boxing gold
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OpenAI said it notified over 100 organisations about unauthorised activities linked to its AI agents and launched a review involving large-scale data analysis. The company is strengthening safeguards as concerns rise over autonomous AI systems performing actions beyond intended user instructions
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A sexual assault allegation at Cornell University has renewed focus on campus safety in the US after a victim filed a civil lawsuit two years later. The case prompted a criminal investigation, highlighting concerns over reporting, accountability and handling of sexual violence claims
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Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163 in New Delhi district ahead of a proposed Jantar Mantar protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Security was tightened, gatherings restricted, metro services affected, and student groups planned mobilisation despite denial of permission
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The Election Commission has directed states and UTs completing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to conduct a special drive for left-out, first-time and young voters. BLOs will verify missing names, conduct house visits and facilitate enrolment through Form 6 applications
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The Enforcement Directorate searched nine premises in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities at Babaji Date Mahila Sahakari Bank. Officials alleged improper loan disbursals, fund diversion and a Rs 242-crore fraud involving bank officials and borrowers
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India must recruit youth motivated by public service rather than public office. Addressing UPSC centenary celebrations, he stressed citizen-first governance, nation-first values and recruitment processes assessing candidates’ motivations alongside their knowledge and abilities
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Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar praised Captain Smit Machchhar for helping avert a major in-flight crisis, calling his actions an example of India-Israel cooperation against terrorism. Azar said counter-terrorism agencies remain in close contact and wished the injured pilot recovery
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At least seven people were killed and four wounded when attackers opened fire on a passenger bus in northwestern Syria, state media reported. The victims were company employees returning home. Authorities launched an investigation, while no group claimed responsibility or motive emerged
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Israeli leaders praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for helping prevent a suspected attempt to crash flydubai flight FZ1073 after he was stabbed by his co-pilot. The injured pilot reportedly opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to intervene
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Flooding in Bihar has worsened after heavy rainfall in Nepal’s Gandak basin, affecting around 2.03 lakh people across six districts. Rising river levels and multiple embankment breaches have inundated villages, disrupted roads and forced residents to seek safer locations amid rescue operations
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The Supreme Court stayed the execution of Indian Mujahideen operative Ahmed Bawa in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case and sought Gujarat government’s response. The court also called for trial records after the Gujarat High Court upheld his death sentence earlier this year
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Brazil is expanding trade with India and other Asian economies to diversify markets amid global uncertainty, while retaining existing partners, Brazilian Minister Marcio Elias Rosa said. He highlighted significant growth with India, saying Asian trade helped offset weaker US economic ties
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Veteran actor Anupam Kher, 71, successfully climbed a 35-foot indoor rock-climbing wall at a mall in Raleigh, North Carolina. Sharing the experience online, Kher said the challenge strengthened his belief in himself and highlighted the triumph of the human spirit
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The Karnataka government’s SIT will begin a fresh probe into the 2012 Dharmasthala gang rape and murder of Soujanya, following Supreme Court directions. The five-member team will review the case and submit its findings within three months, amid objections over one officer’s inclusion
