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15 Nov, 2025, 06:01PM IST, PTI |
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Hello Reader,
In case you had a busy week, these are the top stories you need to get caught up to speed...
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 High alert across country as explosion rips through heart of Delhi |
| Delhi Breaking News: A car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening resulted in at least 12 fatalities and multiple injuries, with several vehicles catching fire. Security agencies have placed Delhi on high alert as forensic teams investigate the blast. This incident follows the arrest of a Kashmiri doctor in Faridabad for possessing a large quantity of inflammable material and arms. Read more |
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 Trump announces plan to lower tariffs on India amid talks on a 'fair deal' |
| New Delhi and Washington continue work on a proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), the first tranche of which is targeted for completion soon. The deal aims to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, from the current $191 billion. Officials said India is awaiting a response from the US on the trade deal, and that another round of talks is not needed at this juncture. Read more |
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 Groww shares list at 14% premium over IPO price |
| Groww, India's largest investment platform, debuted on Dalal Street with a 14% premium, listing at Rs 114 and Rs 112 on BSE and NSE respectively. The Rs 6,632-crore IPO saw strong subscription, particularly from institutional investors. Analysts view Groww as a proxy for India's expanding financialization trend, recommending it as a medium-to-long-term investment opportunity. Read more |
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 India’s unemployment rate dips to 5.2% in Q2FY26 |
| The figures, based on the current weekly status (CWS), cover individuals aged 15 and above who were unemployed but actively seeking work during the seven days prior to the survey. Youth unemployment (15-29) rose to 14.8% in Q2FY26 from 14.6% in Q1, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) quarterly bulletin released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI). The quarterly survey covered 133,901 households and 564,828 people across rural and urban areas. Read more |
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 India, Nepal ink deal to boost trade through rail connectivity |
| India and Nepal have signed a deal for direct rail cargo connectivity via the Jogbani-Biratnagar link. This agreement facilitates the movement of containerized and bulk cargo from Indian ports to Nepal, enhancing trade routes and strengthening economic ties. The pact, exchanged during a bilateral meeting, is set to boost multi-modal trade and consolidate commercial linkages between the neighboring nations. Read more |
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| Moscow busts ISI network's plan to smuggle military tech |
| Russia has uncovered a Pakistani spy ring. The Inter-Services Intelligence allegedly sought to steal Russian air defence technology. A Russian national was arrested in Saint Petersburg. Documents related to military helicopter and air defence systems were targeted. This operation follows a previous ISI attempt to smuggle advanced air defence technology. Read more |
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 Fake ghee worth ₹250 cr used in Tirupati laddus for 5 yrs: SIT |
| An investigation led by a Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigative Team (SIT) has exposed a staggering scandal involving contaminated ghee provided to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. For half a decade, about 60 lakh kg of counterfeit ghee, worth ₹250 crore, was used in the preparation of laddus. Read more |
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 IPL Retention 2026: Jadeja to RR, Samson to CSK in blockbuster double-swap; Shami, Arjun Tendulkar, Curran headline major trades |
| IPL Retention 2026: The Jadeja–Samson exchange, rare both for its scale and the seniority of the players involved, stood out as the defining deal of the window. Both cricketers have been central to their respective teams for years, and their switch will reshape the leadership cores at Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals heading into the new season. Read more |
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