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WorldOpium Poppy Cultivation Rises in Afghanistan Despite Ban

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Opium Poppy Cultivation Rises in Afghanistan Despite Ban. Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan has more than quadrupled over the past year despite a government ban.

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Kerala Chief Minister Defends Loka Kerala Sabha Disbandment Amid Opposition Walkout

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Zerodha Co-Founder Warns New Taxes and Rules May Push Traders Toward Riskier Bets

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Livemint - Markets ·

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Hyundai Shares Rise Despite Profit Drop

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Livemint - Markets ·

TrendingFast bowler Prasidh Krishna ruled out of New Zealand ODI series

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Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna ruled out of New Zealand ODI series. Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna will miss the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand because he has not fully recovered from a hamstring injury.

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · AajTak ·

WorldNorth Korea Fires Missile Barrage Amid Rising Border Tensions

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North Korea Fires Missile Barrage Amid Rising Border Tensions. North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday from the eastern coastal town of Wonsan, according to South Korea's…

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - International ·

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Delhi Law Enforcement Clears November First Congress Gathering While Denying Talk of Separate Trial Event

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Rupee Gains 11 Paise Against U.S. Dollar Following Federal Reserve Rate Decision

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Alphabet shares drop over 10% after third-quarter profit falls despite strong revenue growth

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China's yuan hits four-year high against US dollar as Federal Reserve keeps rates steady

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Economic Times - Markets ·

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Zubeen Garg's family asks Assam governor for fast trial and strong opposition to bail

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Kochi City Police Commissioner Transferred Following Cheranallur Accident Fallout

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Manorama Online ·

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IIT Bombay forms committees to revamp SC‑ST cell and boost mental‑health support after student death

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Fifteen-Year-Old Uma Kashvi Makes History as Youngest Player Picked in WPL Auction

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Indian Express - Sports ·

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Consumer Watchdog Fines Sunrise Foods Over False Bread Label Claims

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East Bengal Starts Strong While Fatigue Drives Late Goals in ISL

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Nitin Nabin predicts Modi will lead Independence Day parade after 2029 win, says Congress on its last legs

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Rahul Gandhi accuses government of ruining Tata Group, questions silent CEOs

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Rajnath Singh and U.S. Defence Chief Review 10-Year Pact in Philippines

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - National ·

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Woman in Siddaramaiah sting video denies meeting him

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World Cruise Paused in Cambodia as Fuel Costs Surge

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · BBC News ·

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Sara Ali Khan addresses nepotism debate and her father's role in her career

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Volkswagen Taigun reaches 100,000 domestic sales as total Indian tally climbs above 1.5 lakh units

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Autocar India ·

WorldCrude oil prices rise over one percent following Saudi refinery strike

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Crude oil prices rise over one percent following Saudi refinery strike. Oil prices jumped more than 1% on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after a refinery in Saudi Arabia faced an attack that brought back fears of supply shortages…

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - International ·

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Arshdeep Singh reaches 149 T20I wickets during Wellington match

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Malaysian Customs Seizes Millions in Advanced AI Chips at Airport

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Unearthing the Forgotten History of Pondicherry's Fort St. Louis and Madras Gate

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BusinessReliance Industries Board to Review September Quarter Earnings and Fundraise on October 30

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Reliance Industries Board to Review September Quarter Earnings and Fundraise on October 30. Reliance Industries will hold a board meeting on October 30, 2026, to approve its financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30.

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Livemint - Markets ·

WorldSudanese Military Drone Strike on South Darfur Market Kills Over 100 People

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Sudanese Military Drone Strike on South Darfur Market Kills Over 100 People. More than 100 people were killed when a Sudanese military drone struck a busy market in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur province, according to a rights…

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - International ·

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Cyclone Arnab lingers near Andhra Pradesh coast as heavy rains and flight cancellations hit the region

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Missiles Over Riyadh Cause Damage as Iran Reports Tanker Fire Near Hormuz

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GeneralCyclone Arnab makes landfall along Andhra Pradesh coast as severe weather disrupts travel and triggers evacuations

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Cyclone Arnab makes landfall along Andhra Pradesh coast as severe weather disrupts travel and triggers evacuations. m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - National ·

GeneralWawrinka bows out after first‑round loss at Basel, ending 24‑year career

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Wawrinka bows out after first‑round loss at Basel, ending 24‑year career. Stan Wawrinka fell 7-5, 7-6(2) to eighth‑seed Jiří Lehečka in the opening round of the Swiss Indoors in Basel, sealing the end of a 24‑year professional career.

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · ABC News Australia ·

BusinessMarket Expert Raja Venkatraman Shares Stock Picks as Indices End Flat on October 27

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Market Expert Raja Venkatraman Shares Stock Picks as Indices End Flat on October 27. Indian equity markets ended flat on October 27, 2026, after a volatile trading session marked by profit booking in IT stocks and ongoing weakness in financials.

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Livemint - Markets ·

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U.S. Judge Stops Tree Cutting at Donald Trump Golf Course Project

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - International ·

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Human error caused Theni jailbreak, says DGP Prisons

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - National ·

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Indian Rupee Slips Further Against Dollar Amid Global Pressures

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Bar Council Closes AIBE 22 Registrations Today

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Hindustan Times - Education ·

Science & EnvironmentThirunelly Panchayat Leverages Community Weather Data to Seek Drought Declaration

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Thirunelly Panchayat Leverages Community Weather Data to Seek Drought Declaration. A locally run weather‑monitoring network in Thirunelly grama panchayat recorded a 47% shortfall in southwest monsoon rains, prompting the body to ask Kerala’s…

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - Energy and Environment ·

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ITC Hotels stock climbs 6% after reporting 51% profit surge

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The Hindu and Cancer Institute Release Comprehensive Cancer Care Guide

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - Health ·

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Indian Stock Market Bounces Back as Nifty Closes Above 22,700

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MCD to Buy 98500 Anti Rabies Vaccine Vials for Delhi Health Centres

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Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to 60,000 Employees as Tech Giants Pivot to AI

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Rajinikanth film Jailer 2 crosses Rs 733 crore worldwide box office mark

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Oil prices dip as regional talks start, but Houthi strikes keep supply fears high

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Economic Times - Markets ·

WorldNetanyahu Faces Tight Race as Israelis Vote on Oct 27 Amid Security Fallout

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Netanyahu Faces Tight Race as Israelis Vote on Oct 27 Amid Security Fallout. Israel Election 2026 LIVE Updates: Netanyahu and far-right coalition face first vote since October 7 and Gaza invasion.

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Indian Express - World ·

SportsFIDE Survey Reveals Three Out of Four Female Chess Players Face Gender Bias or Harassment

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FIDE Survey Reveals Three Out of Four Female Chess Players Face Gender Bias or Harassment. Three in four female chess players, arbiters, coaches, and officials have experienced gender bias or harassment, according to the first-ever international…

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Indian Express - Sports ·

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Election Commission defends CEC powers in top court affidavit

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Aluva's Old Bridge Closes for Maintenance as Traffic Rules Take Effect

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - National ·