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Japan’s Takaichi calls population decline a ‘quietly advancing national crisis’

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Ms. Takaichi said in parliament, pledging to “formulate a comprehensive population strategy” by the end of 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the decline in Japan’s population is a “quietly advancing national crisis,” in a policy speech on Monday (October 5, 2026). “Population decline is a…

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Tax-free bonds for infrastructure, large investors

October 5, 2026 admin

It is not for the first time that the government is allowing a few companies to raise funds through issuance of tax free bonds. The most recent permission given to seven central public sector enterprises (CPSEs), all engaged in crucial infrastructure activities, to collectively mop up Rs.40,000 crore is in line with the announcement made…

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Brazil’s beautiful game now has spine of steel

October 5, 2026 admin

Brazil sent out an ominous warning to their World Cup rivals on Monday with a clinical 3-0 defeat of Chile to set up a quarterfinal clash with the Netherlands. The Selecao seemed capable of scoring at will against Chile at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, and coach Carlos Dunga said he would now reduce the length…

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GEC III: Bridging geographic and temporal mismatch

October 5, 2026 admin

India’s renewable-energy sector is now entering a crucial phase of completing the circuit with it integrating States through a robust national grid, even as multi-fold challenges test the ambition. The Union Cabinet has given its nod to the ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III), which is designed to close the geographic and temporal…

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‘Relying on technical ability’ – The Hindu

October 5, 2026 admin

In the lead up to the inaugural Hero Indian Super League, many within the Delhi Dynamos camp have emphasised the need to play an attacking brand of football that befits the status of a team from the national capital. Considering fans in the city are deprived of quality football throughout the year, the franchise has…

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Car crashes into lorry carrying steel rods on ORR, two critical

October 5, 2026 admin

The accident occurred on Outer Ring Road in the early hours on Sunday (October 4, 2026) The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Three persons were injured after a Mahindra XEV 9S crashed into the rear of a lorry carrying steel rods, triggering a multi-vehicle collision on the Outer…

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Trump cites Indian election that didn’t happen to call U.S. electoral process ‘corrupt’

October 5, 2026 admin

In an apparent faux pas, U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned India in a social media post to claim that the electoral process in the U.S. was “corrupt”, when there were no elections in India, and the post clearly appeared to be about the presidential election in Brazil. The message was later corrected. In a Truth…

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Two arrested for allegedly drugging, gang-raping woman in Kochi

October 5, 2026 admin

Two persons have been arrested by the Kalamassery police for allegedly drugging and gang-raping a woman at a lodge at Edappally, Kochi, Keralam. The arrested are Sreeraj, 30, of Karthikappally, Alappuzha, and Jith Martin, 27, of Thrikkakara, Ernakulam. The two were arrested and remanded in judicial custody on Sunday, two days after the alleged crime…

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Asian Games 2026: Karnataka athletes return with a haul of four gold, three silver and two bronze medals

October 5, 2026 admin

Shreyanka Patil took two wickets against Sri Lanka during the final cricket match at the Asian Games in Japan. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Athletes from Karnataka returned with a creditable haul of four gold medals, three silvers and two bronzes from the 2026 Asian Games, which concluded in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday. Pranavi Urs….

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FM Sitharaman hails India-EU trade deal at Munich Leaders Meeting

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. File | Photo Credit: PTI The India-European Union free trade deal stands out as an example of how India is negotiating and finalising trade deals, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday (October 5, 2026). Speaking at the opening session of the Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi, Ms. Sitharaman…

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