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BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessCheaper Scotch whisky is increasing competition for Indian whisky producers as reduced import duties lower costs for companies blending Scotch with local spirits. Small Indian distillers face pressure because imported Scotch labels can now be significantly cheaper than locally produced bottles, impacting their market position and pricing strategies.
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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentSylvester Stallone expressed his desire to have actor Andrew Garfield join the latest season of 'Tulsa King' as a compelling villain. Their previous interview created a unique connection, inspiring Stallone to envision Garfield adding depth to the plot. The fourth season, featuring ten episodes, is now available for streaming on Paramount+ and Prime Video.
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HealthPhoto: HT EducationKarnataka's Cabinet has approved recruiting 1,000 doctors to strengthen the state's healthcare system, announced Health Minister UT Khader. So far, 250 doctors have been directly appointed. Until recruitment completes, outsourced hiring of doctors and staff is permitted. The government plans to resolve medicine shortages within two months and purchase 350 new ambulances. All Primary Health Centre staff must be present and on duty.
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WorldPhoto: Prabhat KhabarIn Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, a speeding car lost control on the Panipat-Khatima National Highway, crashing into an electric pole and breaking a divider before overturning. The car caught fire immediately, trapping six people inside, including a woman, who died in the blaze. The pole broke into two pieces, and the divider was damaged over a 10-meter stretch. The car was reportedly traveling over 100 km/h.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduDilip Roy, a prime accused in the rape and murder of a 13-year-old minor in Raiganj, West Bengal, was killed in a police encounter while trying to flee to Bihar. The incident occurred early on November 9, 2026, after Roy opened fire on police attempting to arrest him. This marks the fourth such encounter in West Bengal since the BJP government took power in May 2026.
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BusinessPhoto: News18 BusinessOn November 9, the Indian rupee surged to a seven-month high, trading at 93.70 against the US dollar, up 22 paise from the previous close of 93.98. The rise was driven by early domestic currency buying, a decline in crude oil prices, and over $4 billion foreign inflows into Indian equities last week. Market watchers are monitoring crude prices, foreign investor flows, and global market trends for further cues.
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Photo: TOI BusinessCheaper Scotch whisky is increasing competition for Indian whisky producers as reduced import duties lower costs for companies blending Scotch with local spirits. Small Indian distillers face pressure because imported Scotch labels can now be significantly cheaper than locally produced bottles, impacting their market position and pricing strategies.
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