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Keir Starmer’s First India Visit as UK PM: Trade, Strategic Ties on the Agenda

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit India next week. On his two-day trip, Starmer will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 8. This will be his first visit to India since becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. While India’s trade agreement with the United States remains stalled amid diplomatic tensions […]

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monsoon withdrawal in horizon as west bengal braces for final intense monsoon spell

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Shrayan Sen West Bengal is currently in the midst of a significant weather phase as the state braces for what is expected to be the final intense spell of rains this monsoon season. The deep depression turned low-pressure area is expected to have a strong influence on the weather systems over entire eastern India, leading

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Trump Orders Israel to Halt Gaza Bombing as Hamas Accepts Parts of U.S. Peace Plan

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In a dramatic development aimed at ending the prolonged Gaza war, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday publicly called on Israel to “immediately stop bombing Gaza” after Hamas signaled its acceptance of key elements of a U.S.-brokered peace plan. The move marks a potential turning point in a conflict that has lasted two years, killed

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in a historic Diplomatic Turning Point, Taliban Foreign Minister to visit India

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In what is being seen as a major geopolitical shift in South Asia, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi of the Taliban-led government will visit India from October 9 to 16 — the first senior-level visit from Kabul since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021. The high-profile trip is expected to open a

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School Dropout Rates Halve in Two Years After COVID; Centre Credits Campaigns, Mid-Day Meals, and NEP

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The number of school dropouts, which had been steadily rising during the COVID period, has started to decline over the past two years. Across India, including West Bengal, the dropout rate has dropped by nearly half in this period, according to a recent report by the Central Government. A recent survey conducted by the National

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RBI October MPC Meeting: When and Where to Watch the Rate Decision Live

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce the outcome of its October Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed. The announcement will be broadcast live on the RBI’s official YouTube channel, X (formerly Twitter) handle, and website. A press conference will follow at 12:00 noon, offering deeper

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Trump’s 100% Tariff on Foreign Films Threatens Indian Cinema’s U.S. Revenue Stream

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In a dramatic policy move, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States — a first-of-its-kind measure that could severely impact the thriving business of Indian cinema in North America. Posting late on Truth Social, Trump accused foreign countries of undermining America’s film industry, vowing to

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Banks to Remain Closed on All Seven Days Next Week in Parts of India

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Banks in several parts of the country will remain closed on all seven days of the upcoming week (September 29 to October 5) due to religious festivals, national holidays, and weekend closures. The week coincides with Navratri, Durga Puja, Gandhi Jayanti, and Vijaya Dashami celebrations. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar,

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Vagaries of Weather! Why the September 23 Kolkata Deluge Could Not Be Predicted?

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Shrayan Sen On the morning of 23rd September, Kolkata woke up to a city under water. Neighbourhoods across the metropolis were submerged, arterial roads were impassable, and by evening, the toll of rain-related deaths had risen. For many residents, the nightlong downpour felt like a cloudburst had struck the city. The comparison may be loose,

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