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Elon Musk Takes Fresh Dig at Ambani Over Starlink’s India Entry
NEW DELHI | October 10, 2026 Elon Musk has renewed his criticism of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani over the delay in launching Starlink’s satellite internet services…
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NORTHEAST
CM Sarma seeks Naidu, Vaishnaw's intervention into Himashree Boro's death
GUWAHATI | October 9, 2026 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sought the intervention of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Railway Minister…
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NORTHEAST
20-Year-Old Assam Student Himashri Boro Found Dead After Going Missing From Vivek Express; Mystery Surrounds Final Journey
GUWAHATI, Oct. 8: A 20-year-old student from Assam, Himashri Boro, has been found dead in Andhra Pradesh days after she went missing while travelling aboard the…
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Elon Musk Takes Fresh Dig at Ambani Over Starlink’s India Entry
NEW DELHI | October 10, 2026 Elon Musk has renewed his criticism of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani over the delay in launching Starlink’s satellite internet services…
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CM Sarma seeks Naidu, Vaishnaw's intervention into Himashree Boro's death
GUWAHATI | October 9, 2026 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sought the intervention of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Railway Minister…
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20-Year-Old Assam Student Himashri Boro Found Dead After Going Missing From Vivek Express; Mystery Surrounds Final Journey
GUWAHATI, Oct. 8: A 20-year-old student from Assam, Himashri Boro, has been found dead in Andhra Pradesh days after she went missing while travelling aboard the…
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Indian Stocks Rebound as Asian Markets Strengthen; RBI Decision in Focus
Indian equities staged a strong rebound on Tuesday as gains across Asian markets, easing crude oil prices and positive corporate updates lifted investor sentiment ahead of the…
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TECHNOLOGY
Startup Policy Forum Launches DeepVerse to Strengthen India’s Deep-Tech Ecosystem
New Delhi | October 6, 2026 The Startup Policy Forum (SPF) has launched DeepVerse, a new Centre for DeepTech Innovation aimed at strengthening India’s deep-tech ecosystem by…
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CULTURE
Honey Singh Seeks More Time After Maharashtra Cyber Summons Over Concert Remarks
Mumbai | October 5, 2026 Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has sought more time to appear before Maharashtra Cyber over allegedly objectionable remarks made during a concert in Delhi. He…
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Elon Musk Takes Fresh Dig at Ambani Over Starlink’s India Entry
NEW DELHI | October 10, 2026 Elon Musk has renewed his criticism of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani over the delay in launching Starlink’s satellite internet services…
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NORTHEAST
CM Sarma seeks Naidu, Vaishnaw's intervention into Himashree Boro's death
GUWAHATI | October 9, 2026 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has sought the intervention of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Railway Minister…
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NORTHEAST
20-Year-Old Assam Student Himashri Boro Found Dead After Going Missing From Vivek Express; Mystery Surrounds Final Journey
GUWAHATI, Oct. 8: A 20-year-old student from Assam, Himashri Boro, has been found dead in Andhra Pradesh days after she went missing while travelling aboard the…
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