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News from the world of Education: October 30, 2025

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China to ditch Russia after Trump-Xi meeting? Agrees to work together with US on Ukraine

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Telangana BJP Files Complaint Over Ministry Offer to Azharuddin

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Kiran Desai on her new novel, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, shortlisted for Booker Prize 2025

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US ends automatic extension of work permits for foreigners

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Kerala Man Booked for Pouring Hot Fish Curry on Wifes Face

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Kalinga Literary Festival gears up for its 12th edition in Odisha

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U.S. says 4 killed in new strike on alleged Pacific drug boat

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Kerala CM arrives in Qatar to participate in Malayalam Festival

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China suspends some rare earths-related curbs for 1 year

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Amit Shah: PFI aimed to turn Bihar into an Islamic state, PM Modi stopped them

U.S. ends automatic extension of work permits for foreigners

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Xi says reached 'consensus' with Trump on trade

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LIVE | PM Modi addresses massive rally in Chhapra, targets opposition over Bihars development

Two workers electrocuted while erecting iron structure in Chengalpattu

SC Transfers Hit-and-Run Accident Case Trial Involving Judicial Officer from Punjab to Delhi Court

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Modi lists 'katta, kushasan, katuta...' as 5 Ks to describe Congress-RJD rule, says 35,000 abductions took place under their watch

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KL Rahul complains to England legend Kevin Pietersen's wife, says 'he is very rude, tell your husband to be easy on me'

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3-day RSS executive body meet begins in Jabalpur; to focus on nationwide Hindu conferences

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Jubilee Hills bypoll: BJP says ministry for Azharuddin violates MCC

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Instagram is testing a feature to control reels feed

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Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea

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Puma to cut 13% of its workforce as sales continue to decline

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J-K: Two govt employees dismissed over suspected terror links

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Vodafone to buy German cloud specialist Skaylink for $204 million

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Revanth Orders Smooth Paddy Procurement in Cyclone-Hit Areas

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Montha cyclone: Crop-wise advisory for farmers amid rains, from ANGRAU

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Factories in Gujarat, votes from Bihar: Tejashwi slams Modi, calls money transfer to women a bribe

Not seeing any 'substantive work': IAEA Chief's big revelation on Iranian nuclear facilities

Telangana: NHRC orders action against irregularities in nursing colleges

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'Mohammad's son': Owaisi raises Muslim leadership demand; will it dent Mahagathbandhan prospects in Bihar elections?

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These artists in Chennais Pondy Bazaar turn heads with their art

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Bihar Election 2025: PM Modi slams RJD-Congress governance: 'Katta, Kroorta, Katuta, Kushasan and Corruption'

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Bigg Boss 19: Is Salman Khan getting Rs 150 crore for 15 weeks?

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31 people remain missing in J&K's Chesoti after Aug 14 cloudburst

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India Women vs Australia Women Semi Final Playing 11, prediction, live streaming

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Justice Never Rests: Ranjana Desais six jobs after hanging up her gavel

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Israel erects nearly 1,000 West Bank barriers during Gaza war

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Stray dog case: Bihar official seeks exemption from SC citing Bihar polls; plea rejected with 'nothing to do' remark

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'We have challenged the grounds': Sonam Wangchuks wife Gitanjali on his detention order

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Vietnam floods kill 10, river level at 60-year high

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Two J&K Govt Employees Dismissed Over Suspected Terror Links

SRINAGAR, Oct 30: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday ordered the dismissal of two Government employees over their alle

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Two government employees dismissed over suspected terror links in Jammu and Kashmir

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Keralas withdrawal from PM SHRI scheme will hurt public education, says Union Minister George Kurian

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Misleading Claim About CR Rao Getting 2025 Nobel Prize for Statistics Goes Viral

The claim is misleading. Rao passed away in 2023 after receiving the International Prize in Statistics.

Pandemonium in J&K Assembly as BJP members demand discussion on floods

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Police Suspect Third Vehicle's Involvement in Kurnool Bus Fire Accident

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JD Vance Bats for H1B Visa Reform

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Vande Bharat Express Rescheduled Due to Delay of Pairing Train

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Gold, silver futures drop as Fed tone, trade progress erode safe haven demand

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3 BJP MLAs Marshalled Out of J&K Assembly Amid Protests on Flood, Corruption Issues

Srinagar, Oct 30: Three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators were marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday af

No provision for use of VVPATs in local body polls: Maharashtra SEC

The Maharashtra State Election Commission has officially stated that there are no legal mandates for the utilization of VVPAT machines in local b

BJP Targets CM Siddaramaiah over KSTDC Promoting Wayanad

Stop looting Karnataka's money to please fake Gandhi family, said R Ashoka

If avocado feels too costly, Ayurveda experts recommend this 'miracle' fruit thats far better for Indians eyes, immunity, and skin

Amla, an ancient Indian superfood, offers superior health benefits compared to imported options like avocado. This native fruit is rich in Vitami

Record in Dubai: 48 barbers complete 190 trims in just one hour

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BJP MLAs Walkout Of J&K Assembly Over Demand For Discussion On Floods

SRINAGAR, Oct 30: The opposition BJP MLAs staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Thursday to protest the rejection of their adjo

Ciclo Caf in Chennai introduces global-inspired sundaes that turn ice cream into a journey

From Japanese black sesame to Madras filter coffee, Ciclo Cafs new ice creams are globe-trotting adventures

6 Indian Traditions that Invoke the Spirit of Halloween

Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival, Samhain.

Trump and Chinas Xi met in South Korea to try to roll back months of trade tensions

BUSAN(South Korea), Oct 30: President Donald Trump met face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, a chance for the leaders of the w

RSS route march allowed in Congress chief Kharge's home turf in Karnataka's Gurmitkal

The Yadgir district administration has permitted an RSS route march in Gurmitkal, the hometown of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. This mar

Samsung adds Gujarati to Galaxy AI

The percentage of Galaxy S25 users engaging with Galaxy AI is around 91 percent in India

China says its on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 ahead of space station mission

JIUQUAN(China), Oct 30: China said Thursday its on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 as it introduced the next crew of astronauts who

Police register trespass case at Kochi stadium amid political controversy over Messis team visit

According to FIR, the accused allegedly entered the stadium forcefully without the permission of GCDA authorities and after manhandling security