INDIA

3 killed, many hurt as 2 trains collide in Andhra Pradesh
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Three coaches of Visakhapatnam-Rayagada passenger train derailed after Palasa Express collided with it near the Kantakapalli junction in Kothavalasa ‘mandal’ (block).
Kochi resident claims responsibility for explosion, surrenders before Kerala Police
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According to sources, the person claiming responsibility for the blasts had surrendered before the Trissur police station.
Kerala blast: IED in tiffin box used for explosion, terror act suspected
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One person was killed and 40 were injured in the blasts. Among the injured, the condition of seven persons was critical.
Bomb explosion at Kerala convention center; 1 dead, 35 injured
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The investigation is on to ascertain whether the incident is an act of terror. 
PM Modi speaks with Egyptian President, reiterates India's position on Palestine-Israel issue
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The two leaders discussed the current situation in West Asia and its implications for the region and the world. Both leaders expressed their shared concerns at terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives. PM Modi reiterated India’s long-standing and principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue.
India submits LoR to France for acquiring 26 Rafale-M fighter aircraft: Report
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The LoR was delivered to the French government a few days back and it delineates India's precise specifications and prerequisites for the Rafale Marine aircraft, news agency ANI reported quoting top defence sources. These state-of-the-art jets are intended for deployment on the Indian aircraft carriers INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. 
AIUDF to hand over formal support letter to INDIA bloc: Badruddin Ajmal
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The AIUDF was always keen to join the INDIA bloc, however, Congress strongly opposed their inclusion.
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu's Arnia sector
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"Tonight at about 20:00 hours, Pak Rangers started unprovoked firing on BSF posts in Arnia area, which has been befittingly retaliated by the BSF troops.The firing is still on," the BSF said. This is the second ceasefire violation at the International Border in less than 10 days. On October 17, Pak Rangers had resorted to unprovoked firing towards BSF troops, in which two BSF personnel received injuries.
EU, India carry out maiden joint naval exercise in Gulf of Guinea
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India and EU naval ships conducted their first-ever joint naval exercise, in the Gulf of Guinea, off west Africa, in an effort to reinforce maritime security cooperation in support of the region, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
Central agency raids amid festivities reflected bad political culture: Mamata Banerjee
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The Chief Minister's remarks came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday morning conducted raids at state forest minister Jyotipriya Mallick's residence as part of its ongoing probe in the multi-crore ration distribution irregularities case.
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