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SportsPhoto: News18 SportsAsian Games mixed doubles bronze medallist Diya Chitale described the event as a stepping stone toward the Olympics. She plans to focus on upcoming WTT tournaments and the World Championships to improve her world ranking and qualify for the Olympics. Diya and Manush Shah defeated the world No. 4 Hong Kong pair before losing to China’s world No. 2 duo in the semifinals.
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WorldPhoto: TOI WorldA 24-year-old Indian nurse working in Australia shared on Reddit that she faces racism at her workplace and feels lonely, leading her to dislike life there. Despite having a secure job and the possibility of permanent residency in two years, she is considering whether these challenges justify returning to India.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Karnataka High Court invalidated the law raising Scheduled Castes reservation from 15% to 17% and Scheduled Tribes from 3% to 7%, citing breach of the 50% reservation ceiling set by the Supreme Court in 1992. The court noted Karnataka failed to prove extraordinary circumstances or conduct a rigorous assessment. It also criticized the government for not consulting national SC/ST commissions before passing the law.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessWholesale inflation measured by the wholesale price index (WPI) rose sharply to 11.4% in September, marking a 30-month high. This increase from 9.9% in August was driven by higher fuel and manufactured goods prices. In contrast, WPI was -0.2% in September 2025, indicating a significant inflation surge this year, according to official data released Wednesday.
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BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessThe government stake sale in IDBI Bank aims to increase the bank's value while fully protecting the interests of employees and Centre-nominated directors. LIC will exit the board to allow the new management complete freedom, a senior government official told TOI on Wednesday.
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TechnologyPhoto: NDTVElon Musk stated that Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government, and any restrictions on their speed or usage are determined by the US military and ultimately by then-President Donald Trump. He attributed the slowdown of Starshield services in Ukraine to decisions made during the Trump administration.
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News18 Sports··Mumbai
Photo: News18 SportsAsian Games mixed doubles bronze medallist Diya Chitale described the event as a stepping stone toward the Olympics. She plans to focus on upcoming WTT tournaments and the World Championships to improve her world ranking and qualify for the Olympics. Diya and Manush Shah defeated the world No. 4 Hong Kong pair before losing to China’s world No. 2 duo in the semifinals.
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