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Battle on multiple fronts: Pakistan faces its ‘deadliest years’ in a decade – why it’s losing against the ‘Quad of Terror’

Pakistan is battling its bloodiest year in a decade. According to Islamabad-based think tank Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), more than 2,400 security personnel have been killed in just the first three quarters of 2025 putting the country on track for its deadliest year since 2015. The report recorded 901 fatalities and 599…

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Global recognition: India wins ISSA Award 2025 for social security; coverage jumps from 19% to 64% in a decade

India has been recognised globally for its strides in social protection, becoming the fifth country to win the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security.The honour was conferred at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya received the…

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RBI holds rates and hikes growth forecast as it unveils biggest regulatory reform in a decade

MUMBAI: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Tue unveiled the biggest regulatory overhaul in nearly a decade, aimed at strengthening banks, expanding credit flow to corporates including for acquisitions, enhancing consumer protection, and advancing the internationalisation of the rupee. The reforms are expected to help the economy achieve the 6.8% higher growth forecast by RBI on…

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Deepika Padukone becomes most searched actor of the decade, beats Shah Rukh, Salman Khan, Prabhas, Rajinikanth – Report |

Deepika Padukone has emerged as the most-searched Indian actor of the past decade, according to an IMDb report, surpassing industry giants like Shah Rukh Khan. This landmark achievement underscores a female star’s significant dominance in Indian cinema. Padukone reflected on her journey, emphasizing the importance of challenging norms and embracing authenticity. Deepika Padukone has once…

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No longer ‘uninvestable’! Shanghai index hits decade high; foreign investors eye China’s stock markets again as AI, tariff truce boost confidence

After years of scepticism and branding Chinese stock markets as “uninvestable”, foreign investors are once again turning their attention to Chinese equities, betting on the country’s resilience in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and biotech as well as a growing need for diversification beyond US assets.Progress in China’s AI adoption, its push in semiconductors, and breakthroughs in…

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