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The rupee traded in a narrow range against the US dollar on Wednesday as support from firm domestic equities was offset by month-end demand. Traders said RBI interventions and global central bank meetings kept the currency’s movement range-bound.
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A 24-year-old Muzaffarnagar man working in Riyadh allegedly died by suicide during a video call with his wife after an argument. His family is coordinating with the Indian Embassy to bring his body home as police investigate the circumstances
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Two workers were injured when a boiler exploded at Kanakadurga Rice Mill in Peddapalli district’s Katnapally village on Wednesday. The blast damaged godowns, machinery, and stock worth around ₹2 crore. Police and revenue officials inspected the site.
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Australia stormed into the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup semifinals unbeaten, showcasing dominant performances with record chases and standout individual displays from Alyssa Healy, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Alana King. Their resilience and depth reaffirmed their tag as tournament favourites.
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Germany will provide US$1.076 billion in 2025 to support home care for aging Holocaust survivors, the largest amount to date. Additional funds extend hardship payments and education initiatives as survivor needs intensify and antisemitism rises globally
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The Khammam-Bhadradri Archery Association will hold district-level selection trials for sub-junior girls at Kinnerasani Model Sports School in Palvoncha on October 30. Selected players will represent the district in the Telangana Inter-District Mini Archery Championship.
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South Korea hosts the APEC summit amid global trade tensions driven by U.S. President Trump’s tariff policies. The meeting is expected to be overshadowed by Trump–Xi talks, as Seoul seeks to balance ties while promoting free trade, AI cooperation and economic stability
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A major fire gutted a cloth showroom near Tower Circle in Karimnagar on Wednesday morning. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, spread to neighbouring shops before firefighters brought it under control after two hours.
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India and China held the 23rd Corps Commander-level talks at Moldo-Chushul, focusing on sustaining peace along the eastern Ladakh LAC. China said both sides agreed to maintain dialogue through military and diplomatic channels, guided by leadership consensus
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US President Donald Trump claimed that “seven brand new” planes were shot down during the India-Pakistan conflict and reiterated that he helped end the war using trade leverage. India, however, maintains the ceasefire was achieved through direct military talks.
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Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, tracking global gains and expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Strong foreign fund inflows boosted market sentiment, with major Asian indices trading higher, though select domestic stocks lagged amid ongoing volatility
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Due to Cyclone ‘Montha’, South Central Railway has cancelled the Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Express (Oct 29) and Howrah–Secunderabad Falaknuma Express (Oct 30). Passengers are advised to check updates via SCR channels and can claim full fare refunds.
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The Congress mocked PM Narendra Modi after Donald Trump again claimed he stopped the India-Pakistan conflict using trade, with Jairam Ramesh saying it’s “no wonder” Modi no longer wants to hug him. India maintains peace was achieved through DGMO-level talks.
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The Cyberabad Traffic Police closed the Manchirevula Village Road after heavy rains caused severe waterlogging. Traffic diversions were put in place as authorities urged motorists to avoid the stretch and drive cautiously amid continued rainfall across Hyderabad.
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Cyclone ‘Montha’ made landfall on the Andhra coast near Narsapur, bringing heavy rains and winds up to 105 kmph. Power outages, flooding, and crop damage were reported as Chief Minister Naidu directed officials to intensify relief and restoration efforts.
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The Supreme Court will hear today a petition filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention under the National Security Act. The plea questions the legality of the move, as protests continue over the activist’s controversial arrest in Ladakh.
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A PIL in the Delhi High Court seeks a review of CBFC clearance for “The Taj Story”, alleging the film distorts history and could incite communal tension. The petition demands re-certification, stronger disclaimers, and removal of objectionable content.
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Vice President JD Vance said US troops will be paid despite the prolonged shutdown, now in its 29th day, as millions face food aid cuts and federal workers miss paychecks. A federal judge blocked mass firings while talks remain stalled in Congress.
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Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government in Istanbul have collapsed after four days, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of harboring militants behind cross-border attacks. The breakdown threatens to renew tensions despite a ceasefire brokered by Qatar earlier this month.
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US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea for summits with President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC gathering. The meetings could shape new trade frameworks amid renewed US-China tensions and speculation of a Kim Jong-un meeting.
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President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala on Wednesday. The visit coincides with Dassault’s plan to set up an India-based Rafale assembly line to meet growing Air Force and Navy demands.
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Dissent is growing within Congress over the alleged lack of funds for the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign. Grassroots workers question the State leadership’s silence on campaign expenditure, alleging mismanagement and unmet financial promises as internal rifts deepen
