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PM: Those who put India in Fragile 5 doubting GDP

India's Prime Minister has taken aim at the critics who once lumped the country in with the so-called Fragile Five. He noted that many of the same voices now doubt India's GDP numbers. The label dates back to 2013, when a currency slide led analysts to group India with four other vulnerable emerging markets. The jibe formed part of his defence of the government's economic record.

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From disaster response to mitigation, resilience

India is rethinking how it deals with disasters, shifting weight from reaction to prevention. Instead of scrambling after floods, cyclones and quakes, policymakers are turning to mitigation, which means acting before calamity strikes. Resilience is treated as something to build into planning from the start rather than improvise after each emergency. The logic is simple: money and effort spent preparing ahead costs far less than cleaning up afterwards.

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Gold becoming a part of circular economy

Gold is slowly finding a place in the circular economy. Old jewelry and scrap metal can be melted down, refined and reworked into new pieces, which cuts the need for fresh mining. For India, where households hold enormous quantities of gold as ornaments, that means a large pool of metal never really leaves circulation. Recyclers and refiners are starting to treat that stock as a resource to be reused rather than a one-time extraction.

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Tech could bridge edu divide if personalised, wonโ€™t replace teachers

Technology can help close India's education divide, but only if it is tailored to each student, according to a recent discussion on the sector. Tools that adapt to a learner's pace stand a better chance of reaching children the system currently misses. The speakers also pushed back on the idea that software will make teachers redundant. The sense of the conversation was that tech should support educators rather than replace them.

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Punjab combines drug enforcement with addiction treatment in anti-narcotics drive

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/punjab-combines-drug-enforcement-with-addiction-treatment-in-anti-narcotics-drive/articleshow/133807943.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133807943.cms" /></a>Punjab's Safe Punjab Helpline has facilitated over 25,000 drug-related arrests since March 2025. Authorities seized substantial quantities of heroin, opium, and other narcotics during this period. The campaign also recovered significant amounts of suspected drug money and registered many commercial quantity cases. Police connected thousands of individuals struggling with addiction to de-addiction and treatment centers. This initiative effectively combines enforcement actions with citizen-generated intelligence for drug control.

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Abhayrab vials found in Delhi flagged as substandard

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/abhayrab-vials-found-in-delhi-flagged-as-substandard/articleshow/133806952.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133806952.cms" /></a>A government laboratory has flagged rabies vaccine vials discovered at an unauthorized site as substandard and misbranded. The manufacturer asserts that these vials are not their products and insists that legitimate batches undergo extensive testing. This news is crucial, as ineffective vaccines may leave individuals at risk after animal bites.

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Centre finds no single cause for Balaghat child deaths

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-finds-no-single-cause-for-balaghat-child-deaths/articleshow/133806765.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133806765.cms" /></a>The inquiry into the illness affecting tribal children in Balaghat revealed various clinical factors behind their conditions. Officials noted that the deaths cannot be attributed to a single pathogen at this time. A total of 431 children received treatment, many of whom have since recovered. The administration has also supplied additional Measles-Rubella vaccines and purified water sources.

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Sikkim CM launches free coaching for JEE, NEET aspirants from poor families

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sikkim-cm-launches-free-coaching-for-jee-neet-aspirants-from-poor-families/articleshow/133802705.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133802705.cms" /></a>The Chief Minister of Sikkim has unveiled the CM-SAATHI program, offering free coaching for impoverished students aiming for JEE and NEET entrance exams. With state cabinet backing, this initiative provides a concentrated two-month course. Sikkim aspires to establish itself as an educational hub by significantly enhancing its school system and plans to integrate a life skills curriculum focused on disaster readiness.

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Evening newswrap: Terrorist behind IAF convoy attack killed; Putin orders 3-day pause in Kyiv strikes &amp; more

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/evening-newswrap-terrorist-behind-iaf-convoy-attack-killed-putin-orders-3-day-pause-in-kyiv-strikes-more/articleshow/133801819.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133801819.cms" /></a>Security forces killed a LeT terrorist suspected in the 2024 Poonch attack. A Chinese national was rescued alive from a Nepal tunnel after devastating floods. Russian President Putin ordered a three-day pause in strikes on Kyiv. The UN General Assembly endorsed a new world map projection. Swatantra Bhardwaj was sent to one-day police custody in an assault case.

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In a first, 9 Isro staff bodies seek 'written clarity' on private sector shift

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/in-a-first-9-isro-staff-bodies-seek-written-clarity-on-private-sector-shift/articleshow/133801451.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133801451.cms" /></a>Say pvt participation can co-exist with Isro, but under a defined policy

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DTC fought conductor for 32 years over Rs 67 fare and his wages, now fined Rs 1 lakh by Delhi HC

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/dtc-fought-conductor-for-32-years-over-rs-67-fare-and-his-wages-now-fined-rs-1-lakh-by-delhi-hc/articleshow/133799091.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133799091.cms" /></a>The Delhi High Court has imposed a fine of one lakh rupees on the Delhi Transport Corporation for its relentless pursuit of a thirty-two-year-old legal battle involving a bus conductor. The court criticized the drawn-out litigation as an abuse of the legal system. The conductor had been seeking seventeen months of unpaid wages following his dismissal, while the court dismissed DTC's challenge to a tribunal ruling.

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Work-life balance vs job security: The workplace trade-off Gen Z is challenging

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/work-life-balance-vs-job-security-the-workplace-trade-off-gen-z-is-challenging/articleshow/133797181.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133797181.cms" /></a>For Gen Z, a secure salary still matters, but so do personal time, flexibility and career growth. A survey of young workers shows a generation trying to build a career without handing over its life to it.

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Output overdrive: 30% productivity boost could power 35% of future manufacturing

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/output-overdrive-30-productivity-boost-could-power-35-of-future-manufacturing/articleshow/133796263.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133796263.cms" /></a>According to a KPMG report, productivity is identified as the leading catalyst for growth within manufacturing. Firms that excel in boosting productivity tend to see notable increases in both profits and market valuation. For large manufacturers, meaningful productivity improvements require transformative approaches. Meanwhile, small factories are shown to have lower per-worker output. Leveraging digital solutions and cultivating a positive workplace culture will be essential for driving productivity forward.

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LeT terrorist killed in J&amp;K: Yasir was behind 2024 attack on IAF convoy, civilians

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/let-terrorist-killed-in-jk-yasir-was-behind-2024-attack-on-iaf-convoy-civilians/articleshow/133796454.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133796454.cms" /></a>Yasir was gunned down on Friday during Operation Ashdar, launched after security forces received intelligence about the movement of a group of terrorists through the Pir Panjal mountains. Jammu and Kashmir Police identified the slain terrorist as Yasir and said he was affiliated with the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The police also posted a message on X after the operation, saying, "You Can Run But You Can't Hide!"

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Census 2027: The 14 questions and why opposition fears an NPR 'backdoor'

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/census-2027-the-14-questions-and-why-opposition-fears-an-npr-backdoor/articleshow/133796101.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133796101.cms" /></a>Enumerators have begun the decennial headcount in Ladakh and snowbound regions. New questions in the Census questionnaire have raised opposition concerns about its purpose. Critics allege the Census is becoming a backdoor for the National Population Register. The Census Act legally protects personal information collected during the exercise. Experts debate the data's use and potential privacy implications.

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No registration number, no attendance: NMC warns medical colleges

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-registration-number-no-attendance-nmc-warns-medical-colleges/articleshow/133795535.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133795535.cms" /></a>Medical colleges have one month to update faculty registration numbers on the attendance system. Failure to comply will result in blocked daily attendance for specified teaching staff. The National Medical Commission issued this warning after finding blank registration fields. Colleges must review and update all medical faculty and resident profiles accurately. Non-medical faculty will have 'NA' entered in the registration number field.

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'Some calling for tariff barriers to go up arbitrarily without economic logic': Belgian PM takes veiled dig at Trump

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UN approves resolution to declare Nov 27 as โ€˜International Day For Elimination Of Child, Early &amp; Forced Marriageโ€™

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โ€˜Will be compelled to launch large-scale agitationโ€™: Sonam Wangchuk ahead of Ladakh talks with Centre

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/will-be-compelled-to-launch-large-scale-agitation-sonam-wangchuk-ahead-of-ladakh-talks-with-centre/articleshow/133790385.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133790385.cms" /></a>โ€˜Will be compelled to launch large-scale agitationโ€™: Wangchuk hopes for โ€˜productiveโ€™ talks on Ladakh with Centre

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