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Republicans reject claims of affordability crisis, downplay election losses
Republican officials aiming to avoid another defeat in next fall's midterms are encouraging candidates to embrace the president fully and talk more about his accomplishments
 "Republicans reject claims of affordability crisis, downplay election losses")
UK announces drastic reduction in protection for asylum seekers, refugees
The measures, modelled on Denmark's strict asylum system, were announced late on Saturday (local time) as PM Starmer comes under pressure from surging popularity for the anti-immigrant Reform UK party
 "UK announces drastic reduction in protection for asylum seekers, refugees")
Trump may hold talks with Maduro as US aircraft carrier reaches Caribbean
Trump didn't offer details about the possible discussions with Maduro, but he said Venezuela would like to talk
 "Trump may hold talks with Maduro as US aircraft carrier reaches Caribbean")
COP30 at halftime sees EU pushback on India, China's CBAM, finance moves
Two issues on financial obligations of developed countries and unilateral trade agreements were dropped from the COP agenda after resistance from developed nations
 "COP30 at halftime sees EU pushback on India, China's CBAM, finance moves")
Best of BS Opinion: Government must continue with trimming its QCO list
Today's Best of BS Opinion looks at Bihar's fiscal test after NDA win, pushback against QCOs, Trump's tariff stance and India's options, India Inc earnings vs GDP, and a biography of Francis Crick
 "Best of BS Opinion: Government must continue with trimming its QCO list")
BTA talks: India proposes UK-style totalisation agreement with US
India has proposed a US totalisation pact on the lines of its UK agreement, aiming to prevent double social-security contributions and boost savings for thousands of Indians working in America
 "BTA talks: India proposes UK-style totalisation agreement with US")
'Muskuraiye...'? Lucknow's tagline takes a hit amid transport woes
Overcrowded buses, weak feeder links and unchecked e-rickshaw growth push residents toward private vehicles
 "'Muskuraiye...'? Lucknow's tagline takes a hit amid transport woes")
Statsguru: R&D remains the chink in the armour for India's companies
Rajnath Singh's ₹32,000-crore R&D push boosts defence PSUs, even as overall R&D spend among Nifty 100 firms stays low relative to revenue
 "Statsguru: R&D remains the chink in the armour for India's companies")
Producers, platforms turn to AI-powered content to cut costs, boost output
Streaming firms and studios ramp up AI-driven films and series to cut costs and speed up production
 "Producers, platforms turn to AI-powered content to cut costs, boost output")
US tariff shift opens narrow window for India's farm exports
US tariff exemptions on select farm goods offer India narrow export boost, but gains will stay limited unless India expands scale, strengthens cold-chain capacity and diversifies agricultural exports
 "US tariff shift opens narrow window for India's farm exports")
Assam's political season may feel the long shadow of Zubeen Garg's absence
The state is learning that the loss of a cultural icon can be more politically potent than any promise in an election manifesto
 "Assam's political season may feel the long shadow of Zubeen Garg's absence")
MFs split on IT revival as outlook improves but uncertainties remain
Split wide open as sector exposure swings from defensive 5% to bold 18%
 "MFs split on IT revival as outlook improves but uncertainties remain")
Diversified portfolio, higher margins to drive gains for Ashok Leyland
A smarter load mix and tightened cost base give it a cleaner, more controlled run than its biggest rival
 "Diversified portfolio, higher margins to drive gains for Ashok Leyland")
Chinese steel may be entering India via Nepal illegally, raising concerns
EU urged to recognise domestic carbon costs as CBAM nears; SIMS easing and policy changes underway
 "Chinese steel may be entering India via Nepal illegally, raising concerns")
Export subsidies will help but we should aim to be globally competitive
The scheme will be implemented through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
 "Export subsidies will help but we should aim to be globally competitive")
15 'no', 2 'yes' votes: CAFE relief for small cars leaves industry divided
A deep split has emerged within India's auto industry over the proposed CAFE exemption for small cars, with only Maruti Suzuki and Renault backing the move in the final SIAM vote
 "15 'no', 2 'yes' votes: CAFE relief for small cars leaves industry divided")
From criminal cases to crorepatis: Here's the Bihar Assembly profile
Re-elected MLAs saw a sharp rise in wealth, while over half of all winners face criminal charges
 "From criminal cases to crorepatis: Here's the Bihar Assembly profile")
India vs Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS Asia Cup Rising Stars: No handshakes as PAK beat IND by 8 wickets
The match winning knock of Sadaqat (79* off 47) helped the Shaheens take all 2 points on the night after restricting IND to just 136 in the 1st innings.
 "India vs Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS Asia Cup Rising Stars: No handshakes as PAK beat IND by 8 wickets")
Italy vs Norway FIFA World Cup qualifier live match time, streaming
The Landslaget are in strong form and will be determined to repeat their success against Italy. Despite being the away team, Norway will be confident heading into this clash.
 "Italy vs Norway FIFA World Cup qualifier live match time, streaming")
Commodities spur India Inc's Sep qtr showing; other key sectors struggle
Other key sectors such as IT Services, FMCG, Banking and Power however continue to struggle with low single digit growth in revenues and earnings
 "Commodities spur India Inc's Sep qtr showing; other key sectors struggle")