#Defence
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National PoliticsVice President Radakrishnan launches INS Samarthak, Navy's first indigenous multi-purpose vesselVice President C.P. Radakrishnan commissioned INS Samarthak, India's first domestically-built multi-purpose naval ship, at Karwar.
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InternationalUS Budget Deficit Hits $1.99 Trillion in FY26, Highest Since 2021US federal budget deficit widened to $1.99 trillion in fiscal year 2026, up 12% from prior year, as debt interest costs surge.
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National PoliticsDelhi protests a success, says Prashant Kishor citing 40,000 paramilitary deploymentPolitical strategist Prashant Kishor claims the scale of security deployment validates the impact of Delhi demonstrations.
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InternationalSaudi Arabia's Riyadh airport targeted in fresh Houthi attacks; airlines suspend servicesMultiple international carriers halt flights to Saudi Arabia as Houthi strikes escalate regional tensions and aviation safety concerns.
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GovernanceNext-generation offshore patrol vessel launched at GRSE KolkataGRSE launches next-generation offshore patrol vessel Shreyas (Yard 3040) in Kolkata.
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DelhiProtest Sites Multiply as Delhi Cracks Down on Jantar Mantar GatheringsPolice crackdowns prompt flash protests at multiple Delhi locations including Safdarjung flyover and Raj Ghat.
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National PoliticsDelhi Court Convicts Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in 2020 Riots CaseEx-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain convicted of abetting rioting during 2020 Delhi riots. Sentencing hearing scheduled for November 16.
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InternationalTaiwan Intensifies Defence Efforts to Prevent War, President SaysTaiwan's leader vows stronger military push amid Chinese threats of forced annexation of the island.
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InternationalZelenskyy criticises Trump's Russian diesel deal, warns it may extend conflictUkrainian president says proposed fuel trade with Russia shows weakness and could prolong the war.
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BusinessIndia's diesel exports surge to 12-month high in September amid global refining disruptionsGeopolitical tensions in West Asia and drone attacks on Russian refineries reduce global refining capacity, boosting Indian diesel shipments.
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National PoliticsIndian Navy to induct indigenous anti-submarine warship Mangrove into fleetIndian Navy to commission indigenous anti-submarine corvette Mangrove, strengthening maritime defence capabilities.
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InternationalIndia Seeks Update From Russia On Whereabouts Of Indians Working With Russian MilitaryIndia has requested Russia to provide information about Indian nationals employed with Russian military forces.
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