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Swiss President Guy Parmelin's state visit to India coincided with the first anniversary of the India-EFTA trade pact, which promises $100 billion of investment and one million jobs over 15 years. Here is what the deal covers.
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Jio Platforms' IPO could be India's largest ever. SEBI approved its draft papers on August 28, and reports point to an opening around October 21. Here is what is confirmed, what is only reported, and what investors should check.
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The southwest monsoon has left most of north, west and central India and is expected to withdraw completely around mid-October. Then comes the northeast monsoon, which brings nearly half of Tamil Nadu's annual rain. Here is what to expect.
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Rajkummar Rao's Prahaar, releasing October 16, tells the story of Ujjwal Nikam, the special public prosecutor in the 1993 Bombay blasts and 26/11 cases. Here is who he is, from the courtroom to the Rajya Sabha.
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Government-allied forces entered Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, after the TPLF announced its withdrawal on October 3-4. Days later, Eritrean troops were reported entering Tigrayan towns. Here is what is known.
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The government has extended the RoDTEP and RoSCTL export schemes until December 31, 2026 at unchanged rates. Here is what each scheme does, who benefits, and why exporters want longer-term certainty.
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The Centre told the Supreme Court on October 6 that it does not want to reopen the question of Katchatheevu, ceded to Sri Lanka in 1974. The bench asked for fishermen to be sensitised. Here is what happened and what the case is about.
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Since October 2, 2026, most temporary visa holders in Australia can no longer apply for a student visa onshore. India is Australia's second-largest source of international students. Here is what changed and who is exempt.
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The Union Cabinet approved a ₹10,000 crore commitment to an SME Growth Fund on October 6. It will invest equity in growing small and medium enterprises, mostly manufacturers. Here is how it is meant to work and who can benefit.
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The Union Cabinet approved an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority on October 6 to end fragmented planning across transport ministries. Here is what it will do, what it will not do, and why it matters.
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A year after the Gaza ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, all Israeli hostages have been returned, but Palestinians describe a ceasefire in name only. Here is where things stand, based on the latest available reporting.
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The Supreme Court on October 5 declined to interfere with the Calcutta High Court's ruling that PILs over the Great Nicobar project are maintainable. The High Court will hear the matter on November 25 and 26. Here is what is at stake.
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