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Revised design clears hurdle for Pavangad ROB approach road

The Kerala State Electricity Board had served a notice to the Public Works Department directing it to stop piling work after 110-kV and 11-kV underground power cables were found passing through the site where the approach road was being constructed

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I am a 'Dimagi Naxal': Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal

Mr. Modi had used the term as a warning to the country about "dimagi naxals" who have allegedly entrenched themselves in the system and continue to pose a threat to society by manipulating policies

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Inside NSE IPO journey: Why India's largest exchange took 10 long years to reach Dalal Street

After nearly a decade of delays, NSE is finally set to enter the public markets with its IPO. The issue will be entirely an offer for sale, allowing existing shareholders to sell their stakes without raising fresh capital for the exchange. From the co-location controversy to the Supreme Court settlement, several regulatory and legal hurdles had delayed NSE’s market debut.

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When home in Delhi became a death trap: Satya Niketan building collapse

The collapse of a five-storey building in Delhi’s Satya Niketan on September 6 killed seven people. The incident has exposed the precarious housing conditions for students in the capital, where the demand for affordable accommodation far outstrips the availability of institutional hostels. Lavpreet Kaur reports on the rescue and the questions being raised over the safety of paying guest accommodation

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KIMS Saveera performs complex emergency angioplasty

Chief Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Moode Sandeep said KIMS Saveera’s cardiology team is equipped to manage complex cardiac emergencies with advanced technology and multidisciplinary expertise

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Tata Sons To Go For Public Listing After RBI Rejects Application: Report

The Reserve Bank has rejected Tata Sons' application to surrender its core investment company registration, killing the Tata Group holding company's attempt to avoid a mandatory stock-market listing and setting the stage for it to become publicly traded, sources said on Saturday.

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News in Frames: A village with no people

Gattumeedapalle was once a bustling hub of groundnut cultivation in Andhra Pradesh; however, repeated crop failure due to lack of water has forced families to move away to find alternative sources of livelihood

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Suvendu eats fish offering at Kalighat temple amidst Bageshwar Baba row

“On the sacred occasion of Kaushiki Amavasya, Chief Minister Shri @SuvenduWB offered prayers to Maa Kali at Kalighat and, following the temple’s traditional customs, partook of the sacred bhog of pulao and fish,” the West Bengal BJP said on social media, sharing the video

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1 Dead, Over 30 Missing After Ferry Sinks Off Vanuatu Coast

Search and rescue operations were continuing in the Pacific Island nation located about 1,750 km (1,090 miles) east of Australia after the MV Matui went down with dozens of crew and passengers on board, the statement posted on Facebook said.

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Social media opening doors to child marriages?

On September 4, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. Child rights activists weigh in on what it takes, particularly in the online space, to counter the evil of child marriage

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Nadda highlights need for a resilient healthcare system

It represents two essential dimensions; the capacity to save life when a patient is critically ill and the capacity to detect and respond to disease threats before they become major public health emergencies, says the Union Health Minister

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"Can No Longer Be Delayed": UN Backs PM Modi's UNSC Reform Push

UN Secretary-General's Spokesperson backed PM Modi's remark that reform of the UN Security Council "can no longer be delayed", saying the current structure with five permanent members no longer reflects the realities of the 21st century and the UN must adapt to the world of 2026.

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