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خودی کو کر بلند اتنا کہ ہر تقدیر سے پہلے
خدا بندے سے خود پوچھے، بتا تیری رضا کیا ہے

— Allama Iqbal
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●Jaishankar calls for zero tolerance on terror as Rubio honours 26/11 victims in Mumbai ●TG Safe seizes 55 tonnes of mislabelled food products; 4 Sahil Foods licences suspended ●Sensex falls 876 pts to 73,852.90; markets closed for Dussehra, reopen Wednesday ●Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh name second daughter Devi on Dussehra ●New Zealand plot downfall of India's 15-year-old sensation Sooryavanshi ●Centre warns of AI deepfake scams using Modi, Sitharaman videos ●Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after Oslo talks ●India–New Zealand free trade pact kicks in with zero tariffs on Indian goods
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meeting India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
Diplomacy

Jaishankar urges zero tolerance on terror as Rubio honours 26/11 victims in Mumbai

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called on India's partners to show zero tolerance towards terrorism while addressing the 'Freedom 250' reception in Mumbai alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He thanked Washington for extraditing 26/11 accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana and praised Rubio for laying a wreath at the Taj Hotel's 26/11 memorial. Rubio's two-day visit also includes bilateral talks and a trip to Jamnagar, with both sides signalling a long-awaited trade deal is within reach. Source: Nation Press

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking at the 2026 NATO Summit
World

Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after Oslo talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said US intelligence sharing on Russian missile attacks is working again after 'very productive' talks in Oslo with US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The meeting followed days of tension between Kyiv and Washington over withheld intelligence claims, which the US had rejected. Zelensky also said security guarantees and energy ceasefire proposals were discussed, with Witkoff now heading to Russia for talks with President Putin. Source: Deutsche Tageszeitung (AFP)

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Food processing plant in India
Hyderabad

TG Safe seizes 55 tonnes of food products from Sahil Foods units

The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG Safe) has seized 55 tonnes of allegedly mislabelled food products worth about Rs 33.94 lakh from five snack manufacturing units of Sahil Foods in Premavathipet near Kattedan. Officials found unhygienic machinery, food waste-clogged conveyors, workers chewing gutka on the floor, and missing production records, and suspended the licences of four units. Source: Hyderabad Mail

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Bombay Stock Exchange building on Dalal Street, Mumbai
Markets

Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% as banks slide; markets closed for Dussehra

Indian equities fell sharply on Monday as selling in private bank stocks weighed on the benchmarks, with the Sensex closing down 876.37 points at 73,852.90 and the Nifty 50 down 257.20 points at 22,888.95. Only the Nifty PSU Bank index ended higher, while elevated crude oil prices above $108 a barrel added to the gloom. Markets remained closed on Tuesday for Dussehra and reopen on Wednesday. Source: New Kerala

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Young Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Cricket

New Zealand plot downfall of India's 15-year-old sensation Sooryavanshi

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy said the hosts have done their homework on 15-year-old India opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the five-match T20 series starting Thursday in Christchurch. Sooryavanshi became India's youngest men's international in July and has taken the IPL by storm with his power-hitting. Duffy said the seam-friendly New Zealand conditions would be a new challenge for the teen sensation. Source: Reuters

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Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh at their wedding reception
Bollywood

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh name second daughter Devi on Dussehra

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have revealed the name of their second daughter, Devi Padukone Singh, in a joint social media post on Dussehra featuring their first family portrait with elder daughter Dua. The couple wrote 'Of Love & Abundance' alongside the picture, where the family twinned in golden ethnic wear. The baby, born on September 19, joins elder sister Dua, born in September 2024. Source: Filmfare

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IndiaU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meeting India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

Jaishankar urges zero tolerance on terror as Rubio honours 26/11 victims in Mumbai

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called on India's partners to show zero tolerance towards terrorism while addressing the 'Freedom 250' reception in Mumbai alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He thanked Washington for extraditing 26/11 accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana and praised Rubio for laying a wreath at the Taj Hotel's 26/11 memorial. Rubio's two-day visit also includes bilateral talks and a trip to Jamnagar, with both sides signalling a long-awaited trade deal is within reach. Source: Nation Press

Deccan Age · India · 1h ago
WorldUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking at the 2026 NATO Summit

Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after Oslo talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said US intelligence sharing on Russian missile attacks is working again after 'very productive' talks in Oslo with US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The meeting followed days of tension between Kyiv and Washington over withheld intelligence claims, which the US had rejected. Zelensky also said security guarantees and energy ceasefire proposals were discussed, with Witkoff now heading to Russia for talks with President Putin. Source: Deutsche Tageszeitung (AFP)

Deccan Age · World · 2h ago
HyderabadFood processing plant in India

TG Safe seizes 55 tonnes of food products from Sahil Foods units

The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG Safe) has seized 55 tonnes of allegedly mislabelled food products worth about Rs 33.94 lakh from five snack manufacturing units of Sahil Foods in Premavathipet near Kattedan. Officials found unhygienic machinery, food waste-clogged conveyors, workers chewing gutka on the floor, and missing production records, and suspended the licences of four units. Source: Hyderabad Mail

Deccan Age · Hyderabad · 3h ago
BusinessBombay Stock Exchange building on Dalal Street, Mumbai

Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% as banks slide; markets closed for Dussehra

Indian equities fell sharply on Monday as selling in private bank stocks weighed on the benchmarks, with the Sensex closing down 876.37 points at 73,852.90 and the Nifty 50 down 257.20 points at 22,888.95. Only the Nifty PSU Bank index ended higher, while elevated crude oil prices above $108 a barrel added to the gloom. Markets remained closed on Tuesday for Dussehra and reopen on Wednesday. Source: New Kerala

Deccan Age · Business · 4h ago

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Food processing plant in India
Food Safety

TG Safe seizes 55 tonnes of food products from Sahil Foods units

The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG Safe) has seized 55 tonnes of allegedly mislabelled food products worth about Rs 33.94 lakh from five snack manufacturing units of Sahil Foods in Premavathipet near Kattedan. Officials found unhygienic machinery, food waste-clogged conveyors, workers chewing gutka on the floor, and missing production records, and suspended the licences of four units. Source: Hyderabad Mail

India

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meeting India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
Diplomacy

Jaishankar urges zero tolerance on terror as Rubio honours 26/11 victims in Mumbai

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called on India's partners to show zero tolerance towards terrorism while addressing the 'Freedom 250' reception in Mumbai alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He thanked Washington for extraditing 26/11 accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana and praised Rubio for laying a wreath at the Taj Hotel's 26/11 memorial. Rubio's two-day visit also includes bilateral talks and a trip to Jamnagar, with both sides signalling a long-awaited trade deal is within reach. Source: Nation Press

World

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaking at the 2026 NATO Summit
Diplomacy

Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after Oslo talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said US intelligence sharing on Russian missile attacks is working again after 'very productive' talks in Oslo with US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The meeting followed days of tension between Kyiv and Washington over withheld intelligence claims, which the US had rejected. Zelensky also said security guarantees and energy ceasefire proposals were discussed, with Witkoff now heading to Russia for talks with President Putin. Source: Deutsche Tageszeitung (AFP)

Business

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MarketsBombay Stock Exchange building on Dalal Street, Mumbai

Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% as banks slide; markets closed for Dussehra

Indian equities fell sharply on Monday as selling in private bank stocks weighed on the benchmarks, with the Sensex closing down 876.37 points at 73,852.90 and the Nifty 50 down 257.20 points at 22,888.95. Only the Nifty PSU Bank index ended higher, while elevated crude oil prices above $108 a barrel added to the gloom. Markets remained closed on Tuesday for Dussehra and reopen on Wednesday. Source: New Kerala

Deccan Age · Business · 1h ago
Trade

Rubio says Washington 'very close' to finalising trade deal with India

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is 'very close' to finalising a trade deal with India, speaking ahead of his two-day visit to Mumbai and Jamnagar. The visit includes talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and meetings with business leaders to promote commercial investment. The deal talks come amid tensions over tariffs and India's purchases of Russian oil. Source: IANS

Deccan Age · Business · 3h ago
Energy

Crude oil stays above $108, keeping pressure on import bill

Brent crude held above $108 a barrel on Monday, staying elevated and keeping concerns over imported inflation and corporate costs in focus for Indian markets. Oil had briefly fallen on reports that President Trump waived some Russia-related sanctions, potentially allowing higher Russian fuel exports, before rebounding. Analysts flagged crude as a key variable for market sentiment alongside earnings and currency stability. Source: TradingView (Moneycontrol)

Deccan Age · Business · 5h ago

Sports

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Young Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Cricket

New Zealand plot downfall of India's 15-year-old sensation Sooryavanshi

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy said the hosts have done their homework on 15-year-old India opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the five-match T20 series starting Thursday in Christchurch. Sooryavanshi became India's youngest men's international in July and has taken the IPL by storm with his power-hitting. Duffy said the seam-friendly New Zealand conditions would be a new challenge for the teen sensation. Source: Reuters

Entertainment

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Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh at their wedding reception
Bollywood

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh name second daughter Devi on Dussehra

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have revealed the name of their second daughter, Devi Padukone Singh, in a joint social media post on Dussehra featuring their first family portrait with elder daughter Dua. The couple wrote 'Of Love & Abundance' alongside the picture, where the family twinned in golden ethnic wear. The baby, born on September 19, joins elder sister Dua, born in September 2024. Source: Filmfare

Science & Technology

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AI Safety

Centre warns of AI deepfake scams using Modi, Sitharaman videos

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a nationwide advisory warning about AI-generated deepfake videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and chief ministers being used to promote fake government welfare schemes. The fraudulent ads, largely appearing on Facebook and Instagram, redirect victims to fake websites and WhatsApp accounts demanding registration fees. The advisory also flags suspicious calls from international numbers and UPI fraud techniques. Source: The420.in

Editorial · Opinion

A shadier Hyderabad is a cooler Hyderabad

Every summer the city feels a little hotter, and every summer we are surprised by it. The old neighbourhoods knew the answer: a neem outside every gate, a peepal at every corner, shade you could walk under from one street to the next.

Trees are the cheapest air-conditioners a city can buy, and they ask for nothing but water and time. Before the next heatwave arrives, the kindest civic act is also the simplest — plant one, and make sure it lives.

— Deccan Age