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In one of India's largest preventive evacuations, authorities are relocating approximately 1.5 million people as Cyclone Dana bears down on the eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal. The cyclonic storm, carrying wind speeds of 100-120 kilometers per hour (62-74 mph), is expected to make landfall by early Friday, prompting a massive mobilization of emergency resources.

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Indian business magnate Ratan Tata, known for his visionary leadership and transforming the Tata Group into a global conglomerate, passed away at the age of 86. His death marks the end of an era for India's industrial landscape, as he was one of the most respected and influential business figures in the world.

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India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling protocols aimed at reducing tensions along a contested Himalayan border, which has experienced lethal hand-to-hand confrontations in recent years, according to India's foremost diplomat.

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The Japanese government has acknowledged that an official photo of its new cabinet was altered to present members in a more polished appearance, following online rumors suggesting it had been edited.

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Veteran politician Baba Siddique was fatally shot in Mumbai on October 12, 2024, sending shockwaves through Maharashtra's political landscape. The 66-year-old Muslim leader, known for his Bollywood connections and recent party switch, fell victim to a brazen attack outside his son's office.

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India has approved it will provide substantial financial support, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars, to help the Maldives enhance its struggling economy.

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On Thursday, China's central bank enhanced market support by introducing a "swap facility" that provides companies with access to $70.6 billion in liquidity, aiming to bolster confidence in the nation's struggling economy.

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Sri Lanka's new president is seeking a more flexible approach from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as his country navigates a $2.9 billion bailout package. The president, who took office amid a severe economic crisis and sovereign default, expressed concern about the impact of the IMF's stringent austerity measures. He has urged the IMF to consider "alternative means" to continue supporting Sri Lanka's recovery while mitigating the hardships imposed by the austerity program.