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One killed and houses burnt in clashes in Manipur’s Thoubal district
At least one person has been killed and several injured in clashes between two communities in Thoubal district of India's Manipur state, police told The Hindu…
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Japan’s Daiichi Life bids for full control of Australian annuities firm Challenger
Japanese insurer Daiichi Life has made an indicative offer to buy the 79.5% of Australian investment manager Challenger that it does not already own, The Japan…
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Indonesian shares sink to six-year low after MSCI warns of possible index removal
The Jakarta index fell more than 5 per cent on Monday after an 11.6 per cent plunge on Friday.
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Japan’s public safety chief pledges AI tools for police to tackle cyberattacks and crime rings
Yasuhiro Hanashi also backed remote analysis of encrypted apps and a panel on GPS tracking for dangerous stalkers.
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Jammu and Kashmir Police book Army officer’s wife under Official Secrets Act
Sources say a preliminary inquiry has not established that any sensitive information was shared, and she has not been arrested.
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Engine delays slow India’s Tejas fighter output as air force squadron gap widens
Analysts say production of the home-built jet cannot yet keep pace with retirements of older aircraft.
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Delhi Police clear Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan on 1 November
The rally is part of the party’s campaign against the Chief Election Commissioner over the electoral roll revision.
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Parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode press for arrest of two professors
Student groups joined the family’s protest in Mumbai, calling for a transparent inquiry into alleged caste harassment.
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Lawyer Atsumi Harasawa wins Yokohama mayoral election after harassment scandal
Atsumi Harasawa, a 59-year-old lawyer, has been elected mayor of Yokohama, beating six other candidates in Sunday's vote, The Japan Times reports. The election was called…
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One killed and four injured in attack on Kuki village near Myanmar border in Manipur
Armed men attacked a Kuki village in Manipur's Kamjong district near the India-Myanmar border on Saturday afternoon, killing one man and injuring four others, The Hindu…