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India's economy grew far faster than expected in the July, September quarter, expanding at an annual rate of 8.2%, a performance driven by strong domestic demand and a rebound in manufacturing and services even as steep U.S. tariffs weighed on exports.

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Just as she was about to be cremated, a woman in Thailand shocked staff at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham temple by moving inside her coffin. The Buddhist temple, located in Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok, later shared a Facebook video showing the woman in a white coffin in a pick-up truck, slightly moving her arms and head and leaving staff bewildered.

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Despite struggling with weak sales in India—having sold just over 100 cars since its much-publicized July debut—Tesla has opened its largest sales and service hub in the country. Located in Gurugram, this new center combines an experience showroom, charging, and after-sales services under one roof. Sources indicate the EV giant is now prioritizing strengthening India's EV ecosystem to revive its sales momentum.

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India is celebrating a historic achievement as the country's women cricketers won the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup for the blind on Sunday. They defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the final, held in Sri Lankan capital Colombo. This victory, coming just weeks after India secured its first Women's One-Day International World Cup, is anticipated to significantly boost sportspersons with disabilities across the nation. The tournament featured six teams—India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, and the US—competing in a single round-robin format.