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SBI launches $500 million social loan to advance women's economic empowerment
This syndicated transaction is a milestone for SBI and the global ESG financing landscape, for the noble cause of women’s empowerment, the bank said in a statement
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Case registered after Bengaluru city civil court receives bomb threat email, probe on
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Akhil Gogoi hints Raijor Dal may go solo in Assam polls
In cryptic social media post, Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi suggests failure of seat-sharing talks with Congress.
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'One game away from changing tide': NZ captain backs Chakravarthy ahead of final
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged the threat posed by Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy ahead of the T20 World Cup final. Despite Chakravarthy's inconsistent tournament form, Santner emphasized his potential to change the game, noting that flat pitches can challenge any bowler. He also highlighted the importance of restricting India to a manageable score in a potentially high-scoring final.
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CM Stalin calls on R.N. Ravi, greets him on appointment as West Bengal Governor
Recently, Mr. Ravi was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal, while Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will hold additional charge as the Governor of Tamil Nadu
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Uttar Pradesh SIR: Over 70 lakh forms for including names, 2.68 lakh for deletion in claims, objections period
To facilitate the process, the ECI arranged hearings at 5,621 locations across the State and set up help desks to assist voters
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Onwards and upwards: women of Tamil Nadu claim their space in local administration
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 mandates at least 33% (one-third) reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across India, including for positions of chairpersons. The HinduC. Palanivel Rajan takes a deep dive to examine whether women have moved from being seen as “proxies” or “rubber-stamp” heads to achieving true empowerment. Hearteningly, hewe find that many women leaders have indeed wrested agency and truereal power.
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Once trapped in bonded labour, now stitching a livelihood of her own
Once bonded to work in sugarcane fields, Valli is now a tailor with an independent means of income
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Siddaramaiah rejects charges of excessive borrowing
Chief Minister says debt burden within the limits prescribed by the Karnataka Fiscal Responsibility Act
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Elephant herd triggers panic in Chittoor village again
13-member herd strays into habitations near Muttavallur in Gudipala mandal; forest officials launch kumki operation and prepare plan to guide elephants back to migratory route towards Karnataka forests
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Angry Pentagon tech head: We do not need tech tools from companies who …
Pentagon's chief technical officer Emil Michael criticized Anthropic for restricting its AI chatbot Claude's use in defense systems. Michael emphasized the military's need for partners supporting autonomous capabilities, especially for rapid responses to threats like hypersonic missiles. Major tech firms will continue supporting Anthropic but exclude defense projects, highlighting a broader debate on AI in warfare.
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Woman murdered, body burnt to destroy evidence; accused arrested in two days near Bengaluru
The woman was murdered following a relationship gone sour
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Visually impaired JNU pass out, labourer's son, JKAS officer, from J&K crack UPSC civil services exam
Resident of Manzpora in the Naidkhai area of the north Kashmir district, secured an all-India rank (AIR) of 957, bringing pride and celebrations to the frontier district
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'I'm very sad': Prez Murmu objects to Mamata govt allotting smaller venue for Santhal event
The President said she was very sad about the last minute change in the venue and also pointed out how chief minister Mamata Banerjee chose not to meet her, which is against the set norm. Murmu on Saturday said the contributions of the Santals to the country's freedom struggle have not received due recognition, and asserted that the names of several legends belonging to the community were "not deliberately included in history".
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'Today, Iran will be hit very hard!' Trump hints at targeting more leaders
US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening severe retaliation for its "bad behaviour" and considering new targets for "complete destruction." Trump claimed credit for Iran's apology to its neighbours following intense US-Israeli strikes. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised for attacks, though missile strikes continued, indicating internal divisions.
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Coimbatore gang rape case: Mahila Court sentences all three accused to life imprisonment
They have been convicted of gang-raping a college student, aged 20, in a deserted area near Coimbatore International Airport on the intervening night of November 2 and 3, 2025
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'Never depended on permission': Govt official on India buying Russian oil
India has clarified its energy policy is driven by affordability, availability, and sustainability, not external permissions. A government official says recent US waiver on Russian oil purchases merely eases trade, not dictates policy. Officials confirm secure fuel supplies with ample buffer stocks, highlighting India's diversified sourcing from around 40 nations, ensuring citizen interests remain paramount.
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