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Trump says Russia to immediately supply diesel to U.S. after talks with Putin

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia will immediately supply diesel to the U.S., President Donald Trump announced on Friday (October 9, 2026) after talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The surprise announcement comes against the backdrop of a U.S….

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Hyderabad’s common mobility pass fails to hit the mark

October 9, 2026 admin

The much awaited common mobility ticket, intended to enable seamless travel between Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) and Telangana Road Transport Corporation (TGRTC) services, was expected to be a significant step towards integrated urban transport. Instead, within days of its launch, the initiative has drawn criticism from daily commuters about the steep pricing and that the…

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Elon Musk ups ante in Starlink row, sarcastically calls Ambani ‘Prime Minister’, alleges monopoly

October 9, 2026 admin

Elon Musk on Friday (October 9, 2026) escalated his public spat over Starlink’s entry into India, sarcastically addressing industrialist Mukesh Ambani as “Prime Minister Ambani” and accusing him of seeking to protect a monopoly, while asking if he would consider allowing the satellite internet service to compete in the country. Mr. Musk’s latest salvo on…

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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day to be celebrated on October 10

October 9, 2026 admin

Pallium India will celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) on October 10 at Golden Palace Convention Centre, Neyyattinkara, bringing together patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, volunteers and well-wishers for a day of celebration and togetherness. The programme will be inaugurated by renowned oncologist and writer, M. V. Pillai. Sarah J. Easaw, Medical Director…

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Delivery completed: On the GST Council meet, reforms

October 9, 2026 admin

The decisions taken by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council in its 57th meeting on Thursday reveal two distinct changes in the attitude of the tax administration: increased trust in the taxpayer, and reduced anxiety over tax revenues. This is a big change from the system in place so far, where taxpayers have been…

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Awareness safety drive held for fishing boat owners

October 9, 2026 admin

Rishikonda marine police along with the Fisheries Department officials held an awareness meeting for fishing boat owners at the Fisheries Development Officer’s office in Kothuru village, Bheemunipatnam mandal, on Friday. Circle Inspector M. Apparao, Sub-Inspectors G. Murali Krishna and P. Manoj Kumar, and Fisheries Development Officer R. Eshwar Raj attended the meeting. Boat owners from…

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Karnataka HC notice to govt. on BDA’s plan to construct new building for its headquarters by demolishing existing one

October 9, 2026 admin

High Court of Karnataka | Photo Credit: File Photo The High Court of Karnataka has ordered the issue of notice to the State government and the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) on a petition challenging the decision of the BDA to demolish its existing headquarters and construct a new building in its place. A division bench…

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IND vs WI second T20: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford dazzle as West Indies draws level

October 9, 2026 admin

Conventional wisdom would’ve predicted an easy win for the defending team, but not against a marauding West Indian batting order with Shai Hope leading from the front on October 9, 2026 | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK The Indian juggernaut has finally been halted. Chasing may be the preferred template in modern T20Is, but not when…

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Talks with Iran can only succeed without threats, President says

October 9, 2026 admin

Peace negotiations with Iran would only succeed without “pressure and threats”, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday (October 9, 2026), amid deadlocked efforts to end months of fighting in the West Asia. Diplomatic efforts to end the seven-month conflict, which began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have been at an impasse since the…

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Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 3 people as Kyiv struggles to counter escalating attacks

October 9, 2026 admin

Russian strikes killed three people and wounded at least eight across Ukraine, officials said on Friday (October 9, 2026), as Ukraine struggles to counter escalating Russian bombardments that have killed more than 50 people over the past three days. “One man was killed, and five people were wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region…

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