Ukraine-France defence boost: Kyiv signs intent to buy 100 Rafale jets amid escalating Russian attacks
Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 100 Rafale fighter jets from France, the Ukrainian Embassy and the French president’s office confirmed on Monday. The document, signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron, states that Kyiv is exploring the acquisition of advanced French defence equipment, including Dassault Aviation’s Rafale jets.
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India’s exports fall nearly 12% in October, trade deficit widens to USD 41.68 billion
India’s exports contracted 11.8 per cent to USD 34.38 billion in October, showed government data released on Monday. Imports jumped 16.63 per cent to USD 76.06 billion. The country’s trade deficit stood at USD 41.68 billion during the reporting month. Imports surged due to increased shipments of gold and silver.
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Maharashtra local body polls: Don’t cross 50 pc reservation limit, SC directs state govt
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Maharashtra government to not exceed the 50 per cent reservation cap in the upcoming local body elections. A two-judge bench that included Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi also said that the local body elections can be held as per the condition prevailing pre-2022 JK Banthia commission report, which recommended 27 per cent quota for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
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Bangladesh writes to India seeking Hasina’s return after death penalty, cites extradition treaty
Bangladesh’s Ministry of External Affairs has formally requested India to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was recently handed a death sentence by a Dhaka court. In its communication to New Delhi, the ministry referenced the existing extradition treaty between the two nations and asserted that India has a “binding duty” under that agreement to ensure the return of the “fugitive accused.”
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‘Won’t tolerate insult to my sister’: Tej Pratap Yadav comes in support of Rohini Acharya, warns ‘Jaichands’
‘Won’t tolerate insult to my sister’: Tej Pratap Yadav comes in support of Rohini Acharya, warns ‘Jaichands’
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Sheikh Hasina verdict in 24 hours: Bangladesh on high alert as govt seeks death penalty
Bangladesh is on edge as a special tribunal prepares to deliver a crucial verdict on Monday (November 17, 2025) against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has demanded the death penalty for the 78-year-old former leader, accusing her of crimes against humanity committed during last year’s anti-government protests. With the decision expected within the next 24 hours, security agencies across the country have been placed on high alert amid fears of potential unrest and nationwide instability.
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Bihar government formation to take place before November 22, says Chirag Paswan
Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said on Sunday that the next government will be formed in Bihar before November 22. Speaking to reporters in Patna, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will soon finalise the blueprint for the government formation and an announcement regarding it will be made in a day or two.
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RSS chief clarifies long-standing debate on Sangh’s finances, explains funding comes from ‘guru dakshina’
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday reiterated that the organisation is funded primarily through Guru Dakshina, a voluntary contribution offered by its members. Speaking at an event in Jaipur, Bhagwat said that although this question has been raised many times before, some people still find it difficult to believe that the RSS is run solely through the dedication and contributions of its volunteers.
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Lalu Prasad Yadav’s three more daughters leave Patna residence as family feud intensifies
The family feud in the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) intensified further on Sunday after three more daughters of party patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav – Rajlakshmi, Ragini, and Chanda – left the family residence in Bihar’s capital Patna. The three, along with their children, were seen at the Patna airport on Sunday from where they travelled to Delhi.
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Delhi blast: FIRs registered against Al-Falah University over ‘false accreditation claims’
The Delhi Police on Saturday registered two separate first information reports (FIRs) against the Al-Falah University in Haryana’s Faridabad, days after a deadly blast near the Red Fort Metro Station in the national capital that claimed 13 lives and injured dozens.
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