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• Saudi Arabia, US review strategic defence cooperation

  Bilateral military discussions between Riyadh and Washington addressed rising security concerns across the Middle East. Officials examined diplomatic pathways toward regional de-escalation while reinforcing their joint posture against hostile actions. The strategic coordination comes as cross-border threats continue to challenge the kingdom's territory.

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• SC on Diwali: Crackers on Nov 7-8 in 2 time slots, and keep it green

  Justices balanced festival traditions against public health by allowing limited celebrations while maintaining that environmental rights qualify religious practices. The bench avoided a total prohibition due to insufficient regional pollution data, choosing instead to mandate strict retail oversight and punitive financial deposits. These measures aim to curb severe air quality degradation across Delhi-NCR throughout the festive period and beyond.

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• Trump says he will not attack Iran after midterms

  Addressing the public on the eve of high-stakes congressional elections, President Donald Trump rejected claims that he is considering nuclear or conventional strikes against Tehran. The de-escalation comes amid intense voter concern over conflict-driven inflation and claims from Washington that economic strain has pushed Iran toward an agreement. Consequently, energy markets responded favorably, alleviating immediate worries regarding widespread Middle Eastern instability.

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