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CCEA Approves ₹52,878 Crore Fairfax Deal for IDBI Bank, Marking Major Financial Sector FDI

Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings to acquire 60.72% stake; government and LIC to retain minority holdings as ownership shifts to the private sector The Union Cabinet’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings for ₹52,878 crore, according to an official
October 15, 2026

Chhattisgarh

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RAipur

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Sports

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Asian Games 2026: Anantjeet-Parinaaz Win Historic Bronze in Skeet Mixed Team

India secures its first-ever Asian Games medal in the skeet mixed team event at Aichi-Nagoya Aichi-Nagoya : Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal created history on Thursday by winning the bronze medal in the skeet mixed team event at the 2026 Asian Games, giving India its first-ever medal in this category. The Indian pair produced a strong performance in a
September 25, 2026

Politics

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Penguin’s Publishing Decisions Draw Fresh Debate Over Censorship and Editorial Freedom

By Sudhanva Deshpande Penguin Random House is among the world’s largest publishing groups, but its recent decisions over books dealing with Indian politics and history have raised questions about editorial independence, censorship and the pressures faced by publishers. In an essay titled Penguins Shenanigans, theatre actor, director and LeftWord Books managing editor Sudhanva Deshpande argues that Penguin’s decision not to
October 6, 2026

Education

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IIT Kharagpur Signs Five-Year MoU with IRIMEE to Advance Rolling Stock Training

Collaboration to provide specialised training on Vande Bharat trains, traction systems, TCMS, diagnostics and other advanced railway technologies Kharagpur / New Delhi : Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) has entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE), Jamalpur, to strengthen the technical capabilities of Indian Railways personnel
September 25, 2026

Ministry

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IIS Officer Vikalp Shukla Dies at 58; Last Rites Performed in Raipur

The Akashvani Raipur Deputy Director served in PIB, Doordarshan and All India Radio during a long career with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. RAIPUR : Vikalp Shukla, Deputy Director at Akashvani (All India Radio), Raipur, and an officer of the Indian Information Service (IIS), passed away on October 10 following a cardiac emergency. He was 58. His last rites
October 16, 2026

Health

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Very Hot Tea and Coffee May Raise Oesophageal Cancer Risk: What Oxford Study Found

Oxford study involving nearly 1 million people links very hot drinks to a higher risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma Oxford: A large study involving nearly one million people has found a significant association between drinking very hot beverages and an increased risk of a type of oesophageal cancer. Researchers from the University of Oxford found that people who reported
September 11, 2026

crime

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Balrampur: Newlywed Woman Found Dead in Pond, Father Alleges Dowry Harassment

Father Claims Daughter Was Repeatedly Assaulted Over Dowry; Police Await Postmortem and Forensic Reports Balrampur: The body of a newly married woman was recovered from a pond in the Sanawal police station area of Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh, prompting a police investigation. The woman’s marital home is located a short distance from the spot where her body was found. Police conducted
September 11, 2026

technology

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What Went Wrong With Character.AI? From Financial Losses and Lawsuits to Bankruptcy and a Potential Disney Deal

HYDERABAD: Character.AI, once one of the most talked-about platforms in the AI chatbot industry, is facing a major crisis after filing for bankruptcy in the United States. High computing costs, lawsuits over child safety and copyright disputes have put the company under severe pressure, despite its large user base. According to the report, Disney is preparing to make an opening
October 15, 2026

ARTICAL

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World Food Day Special: From Farm to Market, to Farm to Value

Dr. M. L. Jat India has moved from food scarcity to record harvests. The next leap is from volume to value and from food security to nutrition security, powered by climate-smart science, post-harvest value chains and the blend of modern innovation with traditional knowledge, with farmers’ net income as the true yardstick of success. Food is not merely the foundation
October 16, 2026

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