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India, U.S. trade deal to be much different: Donald Trump

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 03:22
Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), Mr. Trump said India and the U.S. were pretty close to making a trade deal
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Can India turn retrofitment into the next mobility revolution?

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 03:18
Unlike new EV manufacturing, which rewards scale and centralisation, retrofitment rewards distribution through local workshops, technicians and entrepreneurship; with the right training, neighbourhood mechanic shops can become certified retrofitters, absorbing the existing workforce
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Tamil Nadu rain: Schools in Chennai, four other districts declare holiday

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 03:14
The weather stations in Meenambakkam and Nungambakkam recorded 12 cm and 11 cm of rainfall respectively, followed by Taramani (10 cm) Madhavaram (9 cm), Villivakkam and Nandanam (8 cm)
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T.N. government should construct new Secretariat complex outside Chennai, says Anbumani

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 02:34
He wants the State government to clarify whether the media reports about constructing the Secretariat at Pallavan Illam are true
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Delhi Police transfers second case against Das, Ranka to Crime Branch

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 02:18
The Crime Branch will now investigate two cases against the CJP leaders. The other case linked to Mr. Das and Mr. Ranka allegedly entering the Jantar Mantar area was transferred to the Crime Branch
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West Bengal CM meets families of deceased in Kolkata puja pandal stampede

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 02:01
Suvendu Adhikari hands over a cheque of ₹25 lakh to relatives and assures government job for one person in every family
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Health Minister directs officials to ensure hospital preparedness, uninterrupted health services during monsoon

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 01:49
The Minister says that all districts are instructed to take up precautionary measures to achieve three objectives of preventing the spread of diseases during the monsoon, preventing deaths and ensuring uninterrupted medical services
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Uddhav Thackeray backs youth agitation over voter deletions, slams police crackdown at Dussehra rally

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 01:46
Thackeray warned that the government was underestimating the anger of the younger generation, arguing that their grievances reflected years of accumulated frustration over economic hardship and government policies
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J&K government announces annual shifting of capital from Srinagar to Jammu

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 01:33
According to the ‘Darbar Move’ calendar, the offices are scheduled to reopen in the winter capital of Jammu on November 2. In summer capital Srinagar, offices will start closing from October 30 and October 31
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Tiger Shroff firing case: Four arrested for allegedly transporting firearm to Mumbai, helping coordinate operation

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 01:28
The Special Cell’s statement does not establish whether the pistol allegedly transported by the accused has been conclusively linked to the firing incident or whether the alleged attempt to arrange the shooters’ escape was successful
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Rising Crimes And Farmer’s Plight Dominate Conversations at 60th Shiv Sena (UBT) Dussera Rally

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 23:33
In a separate bid, the Eknath Shinde-led faction staged its own event in Goregaon, as rally participants urged accountability from officials and warned of political consequences if justice for students amid recent paper leaks is not delivered
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Left parties should sell books from party offices, not at Durga Puja pandals, says West Bengal CM

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 23:16
The remarks by the Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, come at a time after a section of leaders of his own party condemned attacks on the book stalls set up by the Left parties at Durga Puja pandals
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Dasara gift for Singareni officers, Dy CM fulfils long-pending demand

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 23:04
Singareni management issued orders on evening of October 19 implementing the revised pay structure after securing the approval of the company’s Board. The orders were issued by Director (Personnel) Gautam Potru
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Bengal CM defends decision to shift stampede injured to private hospital, cites better care

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 20:02
"We moved those injured to private hospitals because we realised that the best treatment could be provided there so that there is no more loss of life. I am happy to announce that there was no death among the 25 injured in the stampede. We decided on the spot. There is nothing controversial behind this," says West Bengal CM
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Haryana power staff call 3-day strike against giving licence to private discom

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 19:29
HERC grants Eleven Power 25-year licence to distribute power in Gurugram, Nuh; Power Minister says State will contest move before tribunal; staff allege decision will ‘undermine’ State-owned firm
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One dead, few injured in firing inside SGNP

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 19:18
The incident occurred in the SGNP's Chena beat in the Yeoor Range, Thane, police said. After being alerted, forest department personnel along with police teams rushed to the spot for inspection
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Guest lecturers yet to get hike in honorarium announced in the budget

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 19:16
Higher Education Minister had announced in Assembly that the honorarium for guest lecturers would be hiked by ₹5,000 to ₹35,000
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Thermal power plants must undergo annual fly ash audits, CPCB submits before NGT

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 19:15
The submission followed an NGT order on a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu Fly Ash Brick and Blocks Manufacturers Association, which had sought clarity on the CPCB’s role in conducting regular audits of fly ash generated by thermal power plants
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Kashmir clerics, including Mirwaiz, say eviction of Delhi’s historic Race Course mosque ‘deeply disturbing’

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 19:08
“If even a legally recognised mosque cannot be protected, what safeguards remain for others?” says Mirwaiz
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