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BusinessPhoto: NDTVThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has officially taken effect, enabling zero-duty access for exports between the two countries. The agreement introduces new visa categories for Indians and provides quota-based access for New Zealand exporters to sell apples and kiwifruit in India. Several sectors, including startups, stand to benefit from these trade enhancements.
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PoliticsPhoto: HT EducationA woman accusing seven Cornell University students of rape said the university president's response made her feel disbelieved. She described in a letter that President Michael Kotlikoff questioned why she delayed reporting the assault, which left her feeling unsupported. The case has sparked student protests, scrutiny of Cornell's disciplinary system, and a state investigation into the alleged assault.
HT Education··Ithaca
BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsUS Treasury yields declined on October 20 as stocks rallied, partly due to a rebound in AI stocks. Fed rate hike odds for next week eased to 17.2%, while housing data showed a 7.3% drop in pending home sales and a decline in housing starts in September. Market sentiment reflects inflation concerns and expectations of central bank actions.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduKerala is experiencing a 28% rainfall deficit this southwest monsoon, receiving 1,446.5 mm against the normal 2,018.6 mm, causing drought-like conditions in many areas. This is the seventh-lowest monsoon rainfall since 1901. Farmers in Thrissur have started transplanting paddy saplings after moderate rains. Structural changes to the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Wetlands Act (KCPWA) have weakened conservation efforts, risking biodiversity and local climate regulation.
The Hindu··Thrissur
PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaDelhi Police Special Cell arrested four suspects—Kunal, Sumit, Radha, and Babita—in connection with the shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle. The suspects were handed over to Mumbai Police, who are seeking transit remand for further investigation. Earlier, three other suspects were arrested in Rajasthan and brought to Mumbai for questioning.
Times of India··Mumbai
BusinessPhoto: Mint CompaniesSharad Mathur has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of IndusInd General Insurance Company Ltd. He brings extensive experience from senior leadership roles at Universal Sompo General Insurance, SBI General Insurance, and ICICI Lombard. Mathur is tasked with driving growth and transformation at IndusInd General Insurance.
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Photo: NDTVThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has officially taken effect, enabling zero-duty access for exports between the two countries. The agreement introduces new visa categories for Indians and provides quota-based access for New Zealand exporters to sell apples and kiwifruit in India. Several sectors, including startups, stand to benefit from these trade enhancements.
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