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Tukaram Mundhe Strikes Again: Maharashtra FDA Seizes 4,700+ Kg of Fake Khoya Ahead of Festivals
India

Tukaram Mundhe Strikes Again: Maharashtra FDA Seizes 4,700+ Kg of Fake Khoya Ahead of Festivals

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration chief Tukaram Mundhe launched a massive pre-festive raid, seizing over 4,700 kg of fake khoya made from palm oil and vanaspati.

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Trump-Xi Summit Prep: High-Stakes Preparatory Talks Lay Groundwork for Washington D.C. Meeting
World

Trump-Xi Summit Prep: High-Stakes Preparatory Talks Lay Groundwork for Washington D.C. Meeting

Top U.S. and Chinese trade officials wrapped up intensive preparatory meetings in New York ahead of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming high-profile summit in Washington

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Trump-Xi Summit Preparations: High-Stakes Talks Target Trade Truncation, AI Guardrails, and Rare Earths
World

Trump-Xi Summit Preparations: High-Stakes Talks Target Trade Truncation, AI Guardrails, and Rare Earths

Top officials from the United States and China have kicked off final preparations ahead of the upcoming Trump-Xi summit in Washington, focusing on trade adjustments, artificial intelligence safeguards, and critical supply chains.

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UPI Merchant Payment Fee Debate: Government Sets 0.4% MDR on Transactions Above ₹2,000
India

UPI Merchant Payment Fee Debate: Government Sets 0.4% MDR on Transactions Above ₹2,000

The National Payments Corporation of India announced a new Merchant Discount Rate framework, imposing a 0.4% fee on person-to-merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000 starting October 15, 2026.

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EPFO Wage Ceiling Hike: Government Raises Mandatory Salary Limit to ₹25,000 from ₹15,000
India

EPFO Wage Ceiling Hike: Government Raises Mandatory Salary Limit to ₹25,000 from ₹15,000

The Union Cabinet has approved a major hike in the EPFO wage ceiling, raising the mandatory coverage limit from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month to expand social security benefits.

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Donald Trump Claims US-Iran War Will End Immediately After November Midterm Elections
World

Donald Trump Claims US-Iran War Will End Immediately After November Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump predicted that the military conflict with Iran will conclude right after the November midterm elections, asserting that Tehran cannot sustain the pressure any longer.

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UN Warns Planet Is Set to Cross Critical 1.5°C Warming Threshold by End of Decade
World

UN Warns Planet Is Set to Cross Critical 1.5°C Warming Threshold by End of Decade

A major new United Nations report warns that global temperature rise is projected to exceed the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C limit in the coming years, urging immediate emissions cuts to manage the overshoot

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US Launches Massive Wave of Airstrikes on Iran Following Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
World

US Launches Massive Wave of Airstrikes on Iran Following Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The US military launched a major wave of airstrikes targeting nearly 100 Iranian military sites and vessels after renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Gold Prices Slump to Three-Week Lows Amid Strong US Dollar and Rate Hike Fears
World

Gold Prices Slump to Three-Week Lows Amid Strong US Dollar and Rate Hike Fears

Gold prices dropped for the fourth consecutive session, hitting their lowest level in over three weeks as a stronger dollar and rising bond yields reduced safe-haven demand.

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India Records Strong 7.8% GDP Growth in First Quarter, Beating Market Estimates
India

India Records Strong 7.8% GDP Growth in First Quarter, Beating Market Estimates

India's economy grew by 7.8% in the April-June quarter of the 2026-27 financial year, defying global economic pressures and surpassing earlier market forecasts.

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US Department of Homeland Security Proposes Permanent $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee
World

US Department of Homeland Security Proposes Permanent $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee

The US government has advanced a new regulation to codify an unprecedented $103,265 fee for new H-1B visas, significantly increasing hiring costs for companies in the technology, research, and education sectors.

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US President Donald Trump Praises India's Voter ID System to Push for Stricter Election Rules
World

US President Donald Trump Praises India's Voter ID System to Push for Stricter Election Rules

US President Donald Trump praised India's electoral system on social media, highlighting mandatory voter photo identification to push for the passage of the SAVE America Act.

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