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<p data-start="690" data-end="1041"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Lok Sabha witnessed noisy scenes on Wednesday as Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the <em data-start="816" data-end="870">Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025</em>. The proposed law seeks to establish a national framework to regulate India&rsquo;s booming online gaming sector, spanning e-sports, educational platforms, and social gaming.</span></p>
<p data-start="1043" data-end="1272"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">However, uproar from Opposition benches forced the House to adjourn minutes after the Bill&rsquo;s introduction. Proceedings resumed at 2 p.m., with Speaker pro tem PC Mohan overseeing the laying of papers and ministerial statements.</span></p>
<p data-start="1274" data-end="1580"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Bill proposes a dedicated authority to steer strategic growth, ensure policy coordination, and enforce compliance. It also seeks a blanket ban on cross-border or foreign-operated money games, citing risks of addiction, fraud, data breaches, and threats to financial security and national sovereignty.</span></p>
<p data-start="1582" data-end="1706"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Emphasising youth protection, the legislation underscores safeguarding vulnerable populations and preserving public order.</span></p>
<p data-start="1708" data-end="1958"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reacting to the disruptions, Union Minister Kiran Rijiju lamented the behaviour of Opposition MPs. &ldquo;Even schoolchildren now question Parliament&rsquo;s decorum. They don&rsquo;t allow discussions on India&rsquo;s space achievements. The public is watching,&rdquo; he said.</span></p>
<p data-start="1960" data-end="2176"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Despite repeated appeals for calm, protests stalled proceedings until later in the day. Alongside the Gaming Bill, reports on agriculture, cybercrime, education, housing, aviation, and consumer affairs were tabled.</span></p>
<p data-start="2178" data-end="2339"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">With online gaming expanding rapidly in India, the Bill is expected to face rigorous scrutiny in the committee stages, balancing innovation with social safeguards.</span></p>

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<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">India and China have agreed to take concrete steps towards resolving their long-standing border dispute, with both sides set to begin delimiting less contentious stretches of the boundary. The agreement was reached during the 24th round of Special Representative talks held on Tuesday between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Although both sides remain cautious about specifics, officials confirmed that India&rsquo;s proposal for a piecemeal approach has been accepted. This involves first addressing easier tracts of the border before moving towards a full-fledged demarcation.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The process will unfold in four stages:</span></p>
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<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Technical Expert Group: A team under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC), led by an MEA Joint Secretary, will be set up.</span></p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identification: Both sides will mark out stretches of land with minimal friction.</span></p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Delimitation: Mapping and agreeing on boundary lines in those areas.</span></p>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;" aria-level="1">
<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demarcation: Physical placement of boundary pillars on mutually agreed land.</span></p>
</li>
</ol>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Officials stressed this approach will help build trust between the two Asian giants, allowing &ldquo;early harvest&rdquo; confidence-building measures while contentious areas remain under negotiation.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Beyond delimitation, progress has also been made on military posture. Both sides discussed steps towards non-offensive deployments in Eastern Ladakh and other friction zones, following disengagement after the May 2020 clashes. This includes pulling back tanks, rockets, and artillery from frontline positions to non-threatening distances.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analysts note that India&rsquo;s Ladakh terrain gives a natural defensive advantage, while China&rsquo;s Tibet plateau allows faster troop mobilisation. The agreement to avoid threatening postures is seen as an early step towards long-term de-escalation.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The move signals cautious optimism in the India-China relationship, which has remained strained since the Galwan Valley clash of 2020.</span></p>

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<p data-start="377" data-end="562"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A devastating road accident on the Kota-Udaipur highway in Rajasthan&rsquo;s Bundi district claimed four lives and left four others injured in the early hours of Wednesday.</span></p>
<p data-start="564" data-end="831"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The crash took place around 5 a.m. near the Baba Ramdev temple in the Dabi police station area, when a speeding dumper collided head-on with a car carrying eight passengers. The impact of the collision was so severe that all occupants of the car sustained injuries.</span></p>
<p data-start="833" data-end="1049"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">According to officials, the car was travelling from Beawar to Rajsamand and was reportedly arranged by a contractor identified as Hemraj. The accident happened just five kilometers before the Dhaneshwar toll plaza.</span></p>
<p data-start="1051" data-end="1311"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Emergency services rushed to the spot after receiving alerts from the highway control room. &ldquo;All eight passengers were found injured when rescue teams arrived. They were immediately shifted to the Community Health Centre in Dabi,&rdquo; a police officer confirmed.</span></p>
<p data-start="1313" data-end="1539"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Doctors at the centre declared one person dead on arrival, while the remaining victims were referred to Kota&rsquo;s Medical College Hospital. Tragically, three more succumbed to their injuries during treatment, including a woman.</span></p>
<p data-start="1541" data-end="1804"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The four survivors, among them a one-and-a-half-year-old child, continue to receive medical care at the hospital. Police confirmed that the deceased bodies have been kept in the mortuary, with post-mortem examinations to be conducted once family members arrive.</span></p>
<p data-start="1806" data-end="2011"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The accident caused temporary disruption of traffic on the busy highway, sparking panic among locals and commuters. Authorities are probing whether overspeeding or negligence led to the deadly collision.</span></p>
<p data-start="2013" data-end="2176"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Officials stressed that the tragic incident highlights the dangers of early morning travel when visibility is low and fatigue often becomes a silent risk factor.</span></p>

Four dead, four injured as dumper collides with car near Bundi’s Baba Ramdev temple

4 killed in Kota-Udaipur highway crash

<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has addressed the fallout of the viral kiss cam fiasco that unexpectedly exposed an alleged affair between former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company&rsquo;s ex-HR head, Kristin Cabot.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">At the band&rsquo;s Music of the Spheres tour stop in Kingston upon Hull, England, Martin joked about the &ldquo;debacle&rdquo; while reassuring fans that the kiss cam tradition will continue.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve been doing it a long time, and it is only recently that it became a&hellip;yeah. Life throws you lemons, and you&rsquo;ve got to make lemonade. So, we are going to keep doing it,&rdquo; Martin said, as per Page Six.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The controversy erupted on July 16 at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts when Byron and Cabot appeared on the Jumbotron during Coldplay&rsquo;s &ldquo;Song Cam.&rdquo; Cabot quickly covered her face while Byron awkwardly ducked, prompting Martin to quip: &ldquo;Either they&rsquo;re having an affair or they&rsquo;re just very shy.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The moment went viral on TikTok, sparking a wave of memes and commentary from celebrities, politicians, and brands. Within days, Byron resigned from Astronomer, a $1.3 billion AI firm, followed by Cabot&rsquo;s exit a week later. In an ironic twist, the company later appointed actor Gwyneth Paltrow, Martin&rsquo;s former wife, as a temporary spokesperson.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Despite the chaos, Martin insists Coldplay will keep highlighting fans on the Jumbotron, saying the interaction remains an essential part of their shows.</span></p>

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<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Indian stock market opened weak on Wednesday, tracking mixed global cues, as benchmark indices slipped marginally in early trade.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The BSE Sensex fell 112 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 81,531, while the NSE Nifty 50 was down 41 points, or 0.16 per cent, at 24,939. Broader markets underperformed, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 down 0.17 per cent and 0.19 per cent, respectively. Nifty Bank dropped 0.42 per cent.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The decline came after three consecutive sessions of rally, fueled by optimism around GST reforms likely before Diwali. However, analysts flagged concerns over US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s tariff policy, with an August 27 deadline looming for a possible 25 per cent secondary tariff on India.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said the US policy stance &ldquo;devoid of logic and fairness&rdquo; may cap a sustained rally. He added that domestic consumption themes like banking, telecom, automobiles, cement, and healthcare could remain attractive.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mandar Bhojane of Choice Equity Broking said Nifty is consolidating in a sideways-to-bullish pattern, finding support at major EMA levels. &ldquo;If Nifty sustains above 25,050, it could head towards 25,250 and 25,500 levels in the coming sessions,&rdquo; he noted.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Globally, Asia-Pacific markets mirrored Wall Street&rsquo;s weakness. Japan&rsquo;s Nikkei fell 1.52 per cent after exports dropped 2.6 per cent YoY in July, the steepest fall in four years. Hong Kong&rsquo;s Hang Seng slipped 0.41 per cent, South Korea&rsquo;s KOSPI fell 1.86 per cent, and China&rsquo;s indices edged lower.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">On Wall Street, the Dow Jones rose 0.02 per cent, but the NASDAQ sank 1.46 per cent and the S&amp;P 500 fell 0.59 per cent.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold Indian equities worth ₹634 crore on Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained strong buyers, pumping in ₹2,261 crore.</span></p>
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<div>In a significant development having far-reaching implications for Indian students, Canada has announced the discontinuation of its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme. The SDS is a key pathway for international students seeking permits for studies. It is said that the decision has come as part of the country's attempts to address "ongoing housing shortages and resource strain".&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>The SDS programme was launched in 2018 by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It was designed to fast-track study permit applications for students from 14 countries. These nations include Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Under this programme, the application process was faster, paving the way for quicker access to Canadian educational institutions.</div>
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<div>However, in a statement on its official website, the Canadian government explained that the programme would be discontinued to "strengthen programme integrity, address student vulnerability, and give all students equal and fair access to the application process".</div>
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<div>The move by the Canadian government is expected to impact international students, particularly those from the countries previously included in the SDS programme.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Applications submitted by 2 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on November 8 -- which will be 12.30 a.m. (IST) on November 9 -- will still be processed under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) programme, while those received after that deadline will be handled through the regular study permit stream, according to information.</div>
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<div>The SDS programme was known for its faster processing times and higher approval rates. With the discontinuation of this programme, students from India and 13 other countries will now face longer and more complex processes for visa applications.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>In fact, Canada is set to considerably reduce the number of immigrants it admits for the first time in years. This will mark a major shift in policy as the Canadian government seeks to regain public support amid growing resentment.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Known for its welcoming gesture towards newcomers, Canada is now changing its narrative, with officials pointing to the pressure that the immigration is putting on the country's housing market, rising cost of living, and already overburdened healthcare system.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>This policy shift comes as the government faces the challenges of maintaining public approval and addressing concerns about the impact of rapid population growth.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>The issue of immigration has become one of the most contentious topics in Canadian politics, especially with the upcoming federal election which may be held in October 2025.</div>
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<div>Recent polls indicate that an increasing number of Canadians believe the country is accepting too many immigrants. This sentiment is fuelling political debate as public concern over housing, job competition, and public services grows.</div>
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<div>This shift in opinion is putting pressure on the government to adjust its immigration policies in response to voters&rsquo; displeasure.</div>
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<div>--IANS</div>
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<div>कनाडा ने शुक्रवार को अंतरराष्ट्रीय छात्रों के लिए स्टूडेंट डायरेक्ट स्ट्रीम (एसडीएस) वीजा प्रोग्राम को बंद कर दिया। इमिग्रेशन, रिफ्यूजी, और सिटिजनशिप कनाडा (आईआरसीसी) ने अंतर्राष्ट्रीय छात्रों के लिए स्टडी परमिट आवेदनों में तेजी लाने के लिए 2018 में यह वीजा कार्यक्रम लागू किया था। आवास&nbsp; और सुविधा&nbsp; की अभाव&nbsp; के कारण कनाडा सरकार&nbsp; को ये कदम उठाने पड़े है&nbsp;</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>इस क्रार्यक्रम को ब्राजील, चीन, कोलंबिया, कोस्टा रिका, भारत, मोरक्को, पाकिस्तान, पेरू, फिलीपींस और वियतनाम सहित 14 देशों के अंतर्राष्ट्रीय छात्रों के लिए लागू किया गया था।</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>रिपोर्ट्स के मुताबिक कनाडा सरकार ने अपनी वेबसाइट पर कहा कि इस पहल को 'सभी छात्रों को आवेदन प्रक्रिया में समान और निष्पक्ष पहुंच प्रदान करने' के लिए बंद किया जा रहा है।</div>
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<div>इस स्कीम के तहत 8 नवंबर को दोपहर 2 बजे तक प्राप्त आवेदनों पर ही कार्रवाई की जाएगी, जबकि इसके बाद सभी आवेदनों पर रेगुलर स्टडी परमिट स्ट्रीम के तहत कार्रवाई की जाएगी।</div>
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<div>एसडीएस में अप्रूवल रेट अधिक थी और प्रोसेसिंग टाइम भी तेज था। इस प्रोग्राम के बंद होने से भारत और 13 अन्य देशों के छात्रों को अधिक लंबी वीजा प्रक्रिया से गुजरना पड़ेगा।</div>
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<div>कनाडा कई वर्षों में पहली बार देश में आने वाले आप्रवासियों की संख्या में भारी कमी करने पर विचार कर रहा है। यह सत्ता में बने रहने की कोशिश कर रही एक अलोकप्रिय सरकार एक नाटकीय नीतिगत परिवर्तन है।</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>कनाडा एक ऐसा देश रहा है जो लंबे समय से नए लोगों का स्वागत करने में गर्व महसूस करता रहा है, लेकिन अब यह प्रवासियों के प्रति अपनी नीति बदल रहा है।</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>यह मुद्दा कनाडा की राजनीति में सबसे विवादास्पद मुद्दों में से एक बन गया है, क्योंकि वहां अक्टूबर 2025 से पहले संघीय चुनाव होने हैं। सर्वेक्षणों से पता चलता है कि जनसंख्या का एक बड़ा हिस्सा यह सोचता है कि कनाडा में बहुत अधिक आप्रवासी हैं।</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>--आईएएनएस</div>
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आवास  और सुविधा  की अभाव  के कारण कनाडा सरकार  को ये कदम उठाने पड़े है

कनाडा: भारत समेत 14 देशों के छात्रों को झटका, ट्रूडो सरकार ने बंद किया लोकप्रिय स्टूडेंट वीजा प्रोग्राम

Reasons for discontinuing programme "ongoing housing shortages and resource strain"

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