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India’s formidable cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero

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India’s formidable cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero

By 2047, India plans to become an economically developed country. By 2070, it aims to become a net-zero emissions economy. Achieving both of these targets requires the Indian government to deal with one of the most important sources of emissions: construction. This sector consumes steel and cement, among other materials, and its footprint contributes 35%…

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Yemen’s Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites

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Yemen’s Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites

Iran-backed Houthis said on Monday (October 5, 2026) they had struck Riyadh’s international airport, an oil refinery and other sites in Saudi Arabia, as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said they had destroyed Houthi targets on the Red Sea coast. Pakistan and Turkiye have pledged to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual…

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Forum condemns Delhi Police over inaction against ACP

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Forum condemns Delhi Police over inaction against ACP

The Forum for Constitutional Democracy (FCD) has condemned the Delhi Police for allegedly refusing to register an FIR against ACP Vivek Bhagat following complaints by three women journalists accusing him of molestation. In a joint statement issued on Monday, October 5, the FCD said the Delhi Police had received three complaints against the officer on…

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Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as captain of India women’s team

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Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as captain of India women’s team

Harmanpreet Kaur, under whom India won its maiden ODI World Cup, said she is leaving the captaincy “with a heart full of emotions, but also with peace” | Photo Credit: ICC via Getty Images Indian women’s cricket team’s long-serving captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) stepped down from her position in all three…

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U.S. moves to strip 40 persons of American citizenship

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U.S. moves to strip 40 persons of American citizenship

The 40 individuals facing denaturalisation actions in multiple U.S. courts have been accused of serious offences, including acting as an agent for a foreign government, committing voluntary manslaughter, and aggravated sodomy against a man with special needs. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The U.S. launched the largest denaturalisation effort in modern history by moving…

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‘Best ever September’: Auto retail sales surge 32% year-on-year

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‘Best ever September’: Auto retail sales surge 32% year-on-year

The Indian automobile industry in September 2026 registered retail sales of 25,36,920 units, up 31.82% year-on year (YoY) and a growth of 4.69% month-on-month (MoM), according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) on Tuesday (October 6, 2026). Two-wheeler retail Two-Wheeler retail sales stood at 17,90,188 units, up 33.08% YoY and…

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Business

Rupee slips 4 paise to 96.39 against U.S. dollar in early trade

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Rupee slips 4 paise to 96.39 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee declined 4 paise to 96.39 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) over a rise in crude oil prices and sustained FII outflows. However, positive sentiment in domestic equity markets and a weaker dollar index cushioned the local…

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Stock markets trade higher, led by bank stocks, Reliance Industries

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Stock markets trade higher, led by bank stocks, Reliance Industries

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: ANI Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Tuesday (October 6, 2026), extending their previous session’s rally, aided by buying in bank stocks, Reliance Industries and positive global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 120.22 points to 72,535.41 in early trade. The…

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