October 17, 2025

‘Not just a building’: BJP in Agartala protests attacks on Tagore’s ancestral home, minorities in Bangladesh; Centre urged to take note | India News

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Bharatiya Janata Party’s Sadar Urban Committee on Saturday staged a protest rally in Agartala, condemning recent acts of violence against minority communities in Bangladesh and the reported attack on Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home. The rally, which supposed to be held on June 12, was postponed earlier out of respect for the victims of the Ahmedabad…

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RBI may cut rates further after brief pause; more liquidity requirement in second half of FY26: Report

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NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may further reduce interest rates following a temporary halt, as additional liquidity might be needed in the latter half of fiscal year 2025-26 (H2 FY26), according to a report “Ionic Wealth” from Angel One, quoted by ANI.The central bank recently lowered its FY26 inflation forecast to 3.7…

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Blue economy: Niti Aayog urges expansion and modernisation of India’s fishing fleet; calls for better market access

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Niti Aayog on Monday called for rapid expansion and modernisation of India’s fishing fleet, along with enhanced market access, as part of a broader push to promote the country’s blue economy.The think-tank also emphasised scaling up operations and strengthening monitoring and surveillance mechanisms across the sector, PTI reported.In its report titled India’s Blue Economy, Niti…

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4 worst breakfast habits that increase dementia risk and harm brain health |

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Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning. While there is currently no cure, lifestyle choices, especially diet, can play a significant role in slowing its progression and protecting brain health. Nutrition fuels the brain, and the first meal of the day can either support or harm long-term cognitive function. Unfortunately,…

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L&T looks to raise Rs 12k crore through debt

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MUMBAI: L&T plans to raise Rs 12,000 crore through debt instruments for its financial requirements while announcing organisational modifications at the $27-billion company. It will explore non-convertible debentures, external commercial borrowings, and term loans, with detailed terms to be disclosed upon finalisation.On Friday, Subramanian Sarma, who currently leads the energy unit, was promoted to the…

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Born in the US but not American? USCIS’s plan to restrict birthright citizenship puts student families at risk

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USCIS plans to implement Donald Trump’s Executive Order to end automatic birthright citizenship to children born in the US. A sweeping new executive order by President Donald Trump aims to end automatic birthright citizenship for most children born in the United States, sparking intense debate and legal uncertainty. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)…

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India-UK free trade agreement set to boost bilateral trade by 15% annually: CareEdge report

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The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to enhance bilateral trade, with projected annual growth of around 15 per cent until calendar year 2030, according to a report by credit rating and research agency CareEdge.India and the UK signed the FTA on May 6, 2025, concluding nearly…

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Director Rajiv Rai reveals Amitabh Bachchan was shocked to learn Kajol was the killer in Gupt: ‘He scolded me…’ |

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Rajiv Rai’s Gupt shocked many, including Amitabh Bachchan. Bachchan questioned Kajol’s role as the killer. Rai stood by his decision, which proved successful. Earlier, Bachchan declined a film written for him during a career slump. Rai, disappointed, then made Mohra with Suniel Shetty. Both Gupt and Mohra became major hits. Rajiv Rai’s 1997 thriller Gupt…

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Plane shortage and snags: Air India cancels nine long hauls today, mostly Dreamliners | India News

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NEW DELHI: Air India on Tuesday cancelled at least eight international flights to be operated on Boeing 787 Dreamliner and one on a B777. The B787 cancellations were for: Ahmedabad-London Gatwick; Gatwick-Amritsar; Delhi to Vienna, Paris and Dubai; Bangalore-London & return and Paris-Delhi. A Boeing 777 (not a Dreamliner) operating San Francisco (SFO)-Kolkata (where it…

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