Stock market crash: Indian stock markets have experienced a significant decline since late September, wiping out all gains made over the past year. Nifty 50 and Sensex are down 1.4% and 1.2%, respectively on yearly returns charts. The fall has impacted investor confidence, with volumes dropping over 40%.
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The Trump administration is urging India to significantly increase its purchase of US military technology, which has already cost over $25 billion since 2007. The ongoing negotiations include co-production deals for fighter aircraft engines and joint manufacturing of combat vehicles, emphasizing strategic and technological collaboration.
Nilamben Parikh, Mahatma Gandhi's great-granddaughter, passed away peacefully at 92. Known for her dedication to tribal women through her organisation Dakshinapatha, she followed Gandhian principles throughout her life. Parikh was also an author, writing about the complex relationship between Gandhi and his son Harilal. Her passing marks a significant loss to Indian history.
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Taliban official Sher Abbas Stanikzai calls for reversing restrictions on female education in Afghanistan, arguing it contradicts Islamic law and is a personal bias. The Taliban restricts education beyond year six and has halted medical training for women, impacting the healthcare system.
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