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Ontario’s Housing Agenda Stalled by U.S. Trade Pressure and Tariff Threats

In a political and economic one-two punch, Ontario’s ambitious plan to address its housing crisis through the new “Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act” is facing a monumental external threat: escalating U.S. trade pressure.
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Kerala's Monsoon Mayhem: Climate Denial's Deadly Cost in India's Flood-Prone South

As the relentless northeast monsoon unleashes its fury on Kerala, turning lush green hills into raging rivers of mud and despair, it's hard not to feel a deep-seated anger. In the last week of October 2025, districts like Idukki, Kannur, and Malappuram have been battered by flash floods and landslides that have swept away homes, vehicles, and dreams.
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‘I Love Muhammad’ Chants: Crackdown or Security Measure? A Test of India’s Commitment to Free Expression

In recent days, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed the arrest of hundreds of individuals for chanting “I Love Muhammad” during public gatherings. The move, initiated by the BJP-led state government, has sparked a nationwide debate: is this a justified security measure aimed at maintaining communal harmony, or a disturbing sign of shrinking space for free expression in India’s democracy?  
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India's Crypto Boom: Navigating the World's Largest Adoption Story Amid Regulatory Shifts

In a defining shift for the global digital economy, India has cemented its status as the world's cryptocurrency leader, topping global adoption charts for the third consecutive year in 2025 . This grassroots movement, driven by a young, tech-savvy population, is unfolding against a backdrop of evolving regulations and a clear demand for digital financial alternatives.  
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Global Economic Outlook 2025: Subdued Growth Amid Trade Tensions and AI Exuberance

Global economic growth is projected to slow to 3.2% in 2025, as the world economy navigates a landscape reshaped by escalating trade tensions, exuberance in artificial intelligence (AI) markets, and mounting fiscal pressures in key economies like India, alongside persistent struggles in China .  
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How Sky-High US Stock Valuations Are Courting a Catastrophic 2025 Crash

In the gilded halls of Wall Street, euphoria reigns supreme. The S&P 500 has surged past 6,000 points this October 2025, propelled by an intoxicating cocktail of artificial intelligence hype and investor complacency.
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Global Recession Fears Ease, but India Must Navigate Tariff Turbulence with Strategic Prudence

The specter of a global economic downturn has diminished significantly, with financial institutions revising their recession probability estimates downward, yet the road ahead remains fraught with challenges that demand careful policy calibration and economic resilience, particularly for emerging economies like India.  
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Rozgar Mela: Beyond a Job, a Call to National Service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's distribution of 51,000 appointment letters at the 16th Rozgar Mela in July 2025 is more than a routine government event; it is a significant milestone in India's long-standing effort to tackle employment.
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India-Pakistan Conflict 2025: Lingering Tensions Threaten Regional Stability

As October 2025 unfolds, the shadows of the May India-Pakistan conflict continue to loom large over South Asia, raising alarms about potential escalation in one of the world's most volatile regions.
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India's Cough Syrup Crisis 2025: A Wake-Up Call for Pharmaceutical Reforms

In October 2025, India's pharmaceutical sector, often hailed as the "pharmacy of the world," faces its gravest credibility crisis yet due to contaminated cough syrups causing child deaths nationwide. The scandal, involving toxic diethylene glycol (DEG) in products like Sresan Pharmaceuticals' Coldrif syrup, has claimed at least 24 young lives, exposing deep-rooted flaws in manufacturing and regulation.  
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India's Economic Crisis 2025: Unemployment and Inflation Grip the Nation

October 2025 marks a grim milestone for India's economy, plagued by soaring unemployment, rampant inflation, and rural distress—issues critics attribute to the Modi government's policy missteps. Dubbed an "unemployment nightmare," the crisis has left millions jobless, with youth protests echoing across cities and villages.  
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Manipur Crisis 2025: Ethnic Violence's Toll on Society and Mental Health

As October 2025 progresses, Manipur's ethnic violence, simmering since 2023, remains India's silent crisis, devastating communities and triggering a mental health epidemic among children. The conflict between the Hindu-majority Meitei and Christian Kuki tribes has displaced thousands, with ongoing clashes, drone strikes, and no end in sight.  
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