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October 2025

‘Tariffs to hit growth in second half’: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on impact of Trump trade war; confident of India’s economic resilience

‘Tariffs to hit growth in second half’: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on impact of Trump trade war; confident of India’s economic resilience

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Sanjay Malhotra’s remarks assume significance at a time when the Donald Trump administration has imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports. (AI image) RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday flagged trade and tariff related risks to India’s growth story, while expressing confidence about the resilience of the economy. In his monetary policy review statement, RBI governor…

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Cues from Ahmedabad nets: Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna let it rip; Injury blow for India? | Cricket News

Cues from Ahmedabad nets: Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna let it rip; Injury blow for India? | Cricket News

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India’s captain Shubman Gill, right, and Mohammed Siraj warm up during a practice session ahead of the first Test cricket match against West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. AP/PTI(AP09_30_2025_000232A) Ahmedabad: The distance between the Oval in London and the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is roughly 6,853 km, and Tuesday was not…

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New dad alert! Magnus Carlsen welcomes baby; FIDE’s post has everyone talking | Chess News

New dad alert! Magnus Carlsen welcomes baby; FIDE’s post has everyone talking | Chess News

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Magnus Carlsen and wife Ella Victoria Magnus Carlsen, the five-time World Chess Champion, became a father for the first time last week when he and his wife, Ella Victoria Carlsen, welcomed their newborn on September 27. Ella shared a heartwarming photo of Magnus and their child sleeping side by side to announce the news, which…

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Permanent layoffs, millions unpaid: US government faces most serious shutdown in six years – here’s why

Permanent layoffs, millions unpaid: US government faces most serious shutdown in six years – here’s why

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The US federal government shut down on Wednesday after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach an agreement on a spending bill. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be sent home without pay, and many government offices may close temporarily or even for good, making this the first shutdown since 2019.Six years ago,…

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Ex-India cricketer gives huge warning to India ahead of Test series – ‘If you make…’ | Cricket News

Ex-India cricketer gives huge warning to India ahead of Test series – ‘If you make…’ | Cricket News

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India’s Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo/R SenthilKumar) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has advised against preparing rank turner pitches for the upcoming two-match Test series between India and West Indies, warning that such surfaces could prove counterproductive by reducing the gap between the two teams. The series is scheduled to begin with the…

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Coldplay kiss-cam scandal: Ex-Astronomer CEO caught on camera again—this time with his wife

Coldplay kiss-cam scandal: Ex-Astronomer CEO caught on camera again—this time with his wife

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Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was spotted enjoying a sunny weekend in Maine with his wife, Megan, more than two months after the tech tycoon made headlines for a kiss-cam moment with his HR chief at a Coldplay concert. Photos obtained by the Daily Mail show Byron and Megan wearing their wedding bands as they left…

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South Korea’s president calls for more self-reliant military as questions arise about US commitment

South Korea’s president calls for more self-reliant military as questions arise about US commitment

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (Image credits: AP) SEOUL: South Korea’s president vowed Wednesday to sharply increase defense spending to introduce a variety of high-tech weapons as part of efforts to build a more self-reliant military, as US President Donald Trump‘s America-first agenda raises questions about the US security commitment to its Asian ally….

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UAE: Indian bartender in Dubai wins Big Ticket Jackpot after 8 years of trying | World News

UAE: Indian bartender in Dubai wins Big Ticket Jackpot after 8 years of trying | World News

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Shiju plans to share his Big Ticket winnings with 11 colleagues who’ve joined him in buying tickets for eight years/ Image: Big Ticket.ae After eight years of entering the Big Ticket draw without success, Shiju Muthathian Veettil, a 39-year-old Indian bartender from Kerala, finally saw his perseverance rewarded. Based in Dubai for the past 13…

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‘There are two N-words’: Donald Trump refers to racial slur while discussing nuclear weapons; advises not to use ‘either of them’

‘There are two N-words’: Donald Trump refers to racial slur while discussing nuclear weapons; advises not to use ‘either of them’

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File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump referenced a racial slur while speaking to top US military leaders during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on Tuesday, drawing attention for his unusual choice of words.During the 72-minute address, Trump said he had “moved a submarine or…

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Hidden for millions of years: Rare Australian fragments reveal a lost ancient asteroid impact; crater mystery remains undiscovered |

Hidden for millions of years: Rare Australian fragments reveal a lost ancient asteroid impact; crater mystery remains undiscovered |

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In the deserts of southern Australia, scientists have been captivated by tiny, shimmering glass fragments scattered across the vast, arid terrain. Formed under extreme conditions of heat and pressure, these delicate shards have puzzled researchers for decades, as they are neither volcanic in origin nor human-made. Recent geochemical and isotopic studies reveal that these fragments…

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