The EU is backing IMEC to diversify India-Europe trade routes amid concerns over Strait of Hormuz disruptions. EU's Apostolos Tzitzikostas said reliance on a single route or chokepoint risks wider supply-chain shocks, while green shipping can strengthen resilient connectivity.

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China has rejected the EU’s request for voluntary curbs on hybrid car exports, adding a fresh hurdle to trade talks in Beijing, Financial Times reported. Brussels is considering import caps or tariff-rate quotas as Chinese carmakers expand their share of Europe’s auto market.

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The Ministry of Communications dismissed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's claim that the Starlink satellite communication service in India is being “blocked by certain oligarchs.”

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The US reportedly accused ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government of detaining Americans as leverage to extract concessions such as relief from financial sanctions.

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Nana Patekar dies: The legendary actor known for his unforgettable performances, has passed away in Goa. Explore his most memorable political roles that left a lasting impact, from revolutionary figures in Krantiveer to a cunning strategist in Raajneeti. 

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Shiranthi Rajapaksa is being questionined her over the 10 million rupees ($30,300) of donations from a state bank received by the Siriliya Saviya charity, meant to be spent on a specialised scanner for Colombo's Lady Ridgeway Children's Hospital, news agecies said.

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The first Atlantic hurricane of the season is forecast to reach the US Gulf Coast Friday, threatening damaging winds, flooding and potential disruptions to energy production after an otherwise quiet storm season for the region.

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Historical figures including the UK’s wartime prime minister Winston Churchill will be replaced on the country’s banknotes by images of an Atlantic puffin, a barn owl, a buff-tailed bumblebee and a European hedgehog, the Bank of England said.

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Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major cities on October 8 even as global crude oil prices rose amid supply concerns linked to the US-Iran war and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.

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Christa Pike's lawyer Randy Spivey described several medical issues, including a blood clot in one arm, pneumonia, the inability to swallow and no function in her arms.

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Inspectors of homoeopathic medicines must hold the appropriate qualifications, an industry body said, adding that domain expertise enables better guidance for manufacturers and pharmacists.

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Cotton yarn prices have surged around 60%, from about ₹250 per kg in early 2026 to nearly ₹400 per kg now, putting pressure on textile manufacturers, particularly those that use yarn to produce fabrics and garments, per the industry proposal submitted to the textiles ministry and reviewed by Mint.

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Colombia is eyeing enhanced law-enforcement cooperation with India to combat drug trafficking, focusing on drone shield technology from Bharat Electronics Ltd

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The US Forces in Okinawa paused operations for 48 hours starting at noon on Wednesday and imposed a month-long curfew on military personnel, following the arrest of a US Marine on suspicion of murdering a Japanese woman.

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A federal appeals court in New York on Wednesday (October 7) heard arguments over whether the Kingdom should remain a defendant in a lawsuit alleging that Saudi government-linked individuals provided assistance to some of the 19 al-Qaida hijackers.

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DHS says the move is aimed at tackling fraud and abuse, strengthening the integrity of the immigration system and protecting US workers.

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Authorities said the FBI sting operation disrupted an alleged plan to attack the Mall of America, one of the largest shopping centres in the United States.

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Navratri, a nine-night festival celebrating Goddess Durga, unites families and communities across India. Observances include fasting, aartis, and artistic displays of idols. 

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Under the proposal, F-1 students would have to pay $70,000 to a certified institution for on-the-job training through OPT, while any additional work training would carry a fee of $30,000, according to a government notice posted online on Wednesday.

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IndiGo flight 6E925 was struck by lightning mid-air at 17,000 feet. The pilots landed safely in Lucknow, with all 110 people on board safe.

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The wife of Shibu Soren, founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, had been hospitalised since September 18 with breathing difficulty.

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According to the latest updates, eight people have been rescued in injured condition and were sent to hospitals. The incident took place a month after a building in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed on September 6, killing seven people.

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The research suggests that monals are being pushed towards higher elevations as their natural habitats become increasingly crowded.

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The UAE has already opened a separate criminal investigation into the incident, which its prosecutor general has called a “terrorist attack.”

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The withdrawal typically starts from western Rajasthan in September before gradually progressing across northwest and central India, and subsequently moving toward the southern peninsula and eastern regions.

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Paxton specifically pointed to diesel prices of more than $6 a gallon, saying higher fuel costs were being felt by consumers and were contributing to increased food prices and other expenses.

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Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 grand finale was held in Bengaluru, attended by music director, singer AR Rahman. The winning band took home a cash prize of ₹4.5 lakh.

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Sourav Joshi, who has around 42 million subscribers on YouTube, hosted filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan and her cook, Dilip, at his bungalow in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.

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India’s maritime push is also being supported by its large seafarer workforce. Modi said Indian seafarers now constitute the world’s second-largest maritime workforce, with young Indians earning recognition across the world’s oceans. He said India is protecting ocean health and coastal ecosystems.

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Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty has been declared as West Bengal govt's cultural advisor with cabinet minister rank.

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Siberia plague scare latest updates: Russia has ruled out an epidemic risk, while the WHO continues to seek more information about the laboratory worker’s unexplained death.

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Congress leaders, including Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, were forcibly removed by police while protesting against Election Commission irregularities. Priyanka claimed mistreatment by police, calling it an attack on democracy. The MPs were detained after attempting to stage a sit-in near Jantar Mantar.

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The agreement was part of the joint statement adopted after the fourth UK-India Financial Markets Dialogue, held in London on 29 September.

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AccuWeather Hurricane Experts said Isaias is likely to become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, potentially making it the latest first hurricane to form in the Atlantic basin in more than 100 years.

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Ahead of the 3 November midterms, Trump has promised to pay every adult US citizen $5,000 if Republicans retain Congress while rolling out smaller ACA payments. The pitch comes as the Iran war, rising fuel costs and his falling approval rating put pressure on Republican prospects.

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