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Awami League calls Hasina sentencing ‘entirely predictable’, blames Yunus govt
The Awami League has rejected the corruption verdict against Sheikh Hasina and her family, accusing the interim government of weaponising the anti-graft body for political gain.
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Switzerland rejects wealth tax referendum: Why voters said no and why it draws attention in India
Voters were more persuaded by concerns about economic damage. Opponents warned that the measure would push wealthy residents and investors out of the country.
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Elon Musk predicts work will be optional in 10-20 years: What that means for India’s future of jobs | Explained
Only two weeks before the podcast, at the US–Saudi Arabia Investment Forum, Musk repeated the claim that work would become “optional” because AI and robots would take over most forms of production.
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From summit snub to diplomatic showdown: How US–South Africa relations unravelled
Donald Trump boycotts South Africa’s G20, accuses it of abuses against white Afrikaners, moves to bar it from the 2026 summit, triggering strong diplomatic retaliation and questions over US authority.
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Pakistan hints at Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as protests escalate over Imran Khan
Pakistan is weighing the option of imposing Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as fears about Imran Khan’s safety and pro-PTI protests intensify.
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Pakistan headed for a civil-military clash? Munir’s elevation as supreme commander delayed as Shehbaz goes ‘missing’
Pakistan is witnessing the early signs of a fractured state trying to negotiate power between a weakened civilian government and an emboldened military leadership.
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Sri Lanka hails India’s swift cyclone aid under Operation Sagar Bandhu
Top Sri Lankan leaders have thanked India for rapid humanitarian assistance following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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Who will lead the US Federal Reserve next? Inside Trump’s high-stakes search for Powell’s successor
Donald Trump nears decision on Jerome Powell’s successor as White House narrows shortlist to five candidates, amid rate-cut pressures, market sensitivity and concerns over political influence on US monetary policy.
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Sensex, Nifty Retreat After Hitting Fresh Highs As Rupee Drops To Record Low| Closing Bell Live
. Markets retreat after hitting fresh all-time high, nifty trades sub-26,200; sensex below 86,000. Broader markets drop; smallcaps fare better as market breadth turns negative. (R) drops to record low of 89.78 vs usd, (R) slide weighs on d-street mood. Auto, metals & it among top sectoral gainers while realty, fmcg & pharma among top drags. Healthy november sales rev up auto index. Catch Nandita Khemka and Yatin Mota as thye discuss stocks on their radar
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Over 1,000 dead as floods ravage Asia: What caused the disaster and why it spread across five countries | Explained
As of early December 2025, the death toll has crossed 1,000, with many more missing, millions displaced and entire communities destroyed.
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Indian migrant worker kicked, hosed and stranded in Malaysia says he can’t return, employer holds his passport
A Tamil Nadu man was recently humiliated and chased away while sleeping outside a Malaysian bank, a chilling reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers abroad. He says he desperately wants to return home, but can’t because his employer still holds his passport and has unpaid him for months.
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DNA test reunions now sparking inheritance battles as surprise heirs step forward
More and more people are finding their biological relatives via DNA testing, only to be pulled into an emotional and costly fight over inheritance. A recent report in the Wall Street Journal underlines how these surprise heirs are remaking estate battles and forcing families and courts to confront difficult questions of law and morality.
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Why beer bottle caps have exactly 21 ridges: the science behind the standard
Next time you crack open a beer, take a look at the cap; the 21 serrations aren't random. It was over a century of engineering and practical testing that made 21 the "magic number" for sealing, safety, and easy opening. Bottle caps with ridges-what's commonly called a "crown cap"-have been nearly universal for beer and many carbonated drinks. The reason for the now-standard 21 ridges lies in early innovations of the 1890s and many decades of refinement since.
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Trump’s pardon plan for ex-Honduran president revives cocaine-trafficking scandal
Trump’s plan to pardon former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández has ignited controversy, reviving a case that exposed one of the largest cocaine-trafficking conspiracies ever linked to a head of state
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Hong Kong police reveal first interior images of building where fire claimed 146 lives
A massive fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court housing estate killed 146, left 100 missing and 79 injured. Authorities halted contractor projects and arrested at least 11 people for investigation.
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Why US health insurance costs are about to spike
A steep rise in insurance premiums is forcing millions of Americans to confront a growing healthcare affordability crisis, with West Virginia at the centre of the looming shock
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The mysterious fungus thriving in Chernobyl’s radiation
Nearly four decades after the Chernobyl disaster, a strange black fungus is not just surviving but thriving in one of the most radioactive buildings on the face of the Earth. Its odd affair with radiation raises a question in scientists' minds as to whether life can adapt in ways we never thought possible. This article is based on verified reporting from Science Alert.
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How Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes sparked war-crime questions and bipartisan pushback in Congress
Bipartisan outrage is growing in Washington after reports that a US commander ordered a second strike on a drug boat to kill survivors in Trump’s Caribbean offensive, prompting allegations of possible war crimes and vows of tougher congressional oversight.
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Harvard scientist’s wild Jupiter theory brings new mystery to interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
A new claim about visiting comet 3I/ATLAS has stirred debate among astronomers worldwide. The idea that its strange path could hint at extra-terrestrial technology is pushing curiosity and scepticism to new heights.
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Inside Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon gamble: What it means for Israel’s courts, politics and war-time leadership
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks an unprecedented presidential pardon during his ongoing corruption trial, triggering legal backlash, dividing Israeli politics, testing court authority and raising questions over accountability, governance and war-time leadership.
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‘I have no idea’: Trump says he will release MRI results but cannot say which body part was scanned
Donald Trump says he is ready to release results of an October MRI described as ‘perfect’, but says he does not know which body part was scanned at Walter Reed.
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‘Got zero help’: Nalin Haley slams ‘nepo baby’ jibes; says critics ignore real Gen Z struggles
The exchange came amid growing online sparring over generational politics and economic frustrations, with some commentators dubbing it part of the ongoing MAGA “civil war”.
BUSINESS
Will Solid Q2 GDP Set The Ball Rolling For Nifty Bulls To Cross 26,300 Decisively?|Opening Bell Live
The Nifty 50 ended the week on a steady note, closing flat with a negative bias but still up 0.5% for the week and nearly 2% for the month. Bulls continue to have the upper hand despite some profit booking after the record-high rally. Experts say if the Nifty sustains above 26,310, an upmove toward 26,400–26,500 could be on the cards, while key support lies at 26,100–26,000. Markets will react to Q2 GDP data, which came in at a six-quarter high. Global cues are mixed, but the GIFT Nifty indicates a gap-up start. In stocks to watch — focus on auto stocks as November sales numbers roll in, with strong commercial vehicle demand emerging as a key positive surprise. Also, keep an eye on cigarette stocks as the Health and National Security Cess Bill, which proposes replacing the GST compensation cess with higher excise duty on tobacco and a new cess on pan masala, is likely to be tabled in Parliament today. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Latha Venkatesh of CNBC-TV18, Rajesh Palviya, Senior VP & Head – Technical & Derivatives Research at Axis Securities, and Lakshmi Iyer, Group President – Investments & CEO at Bajaj Alts (Bajaj Alternate Investment Management Ltd).
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Elon Musk eyes Starlink expansion in India, tells Nikhil Kamath 'we’d love to be operating'
Elon Musk says SpaceX aims to bring Starlink’s low-cost, reliable internet to India, highlighting its benefits for rural areas, disaster zones, and connectivity, while noting limitations in densely populated cities.
