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Hindustan Times

October 2026

Why China Doesn’t Want to Join the Ranks of the World’s Developed Countries

Philip Schellekensdoctoral candidate at the London School of Economics and Political Science
In terms of what it means for people,... there’s still a lot of inequality.”
Philip Schellekensdoctoral candidate at the London School of Economics and Political Science
It’s just amazing how China managed to climb up the income ladder so quickly,
Alicia García-Herrerospanish economist
I’m tempted to believe China will do its utmost not to be classified as a developed economy,
Xi Jinpingleader
China will always be a member of the Global South and the developing world,

Amitabh Bachchan's young fans almost breaks security chain to shake hands with him; Big B dismisses their request. Watch

While some internet users criticised Amitabh for not shaking hands with the girl, others felt she should not have breached security to approach him

Happy Birthday to my dearest Guru Ji @SrBachchan. Your love for cinema and the respect you bring to your craft have always been an inspiration to me. Beyond your towering achievements, it is your warmth and humility that make you so special. Wishing you good health, endless happiness and many more memorable years doing what you love. With all my love and respect, Sir!"
Salman Khanindian actor and producer (born 1965)
He could have just shook hands with her, she came with a lot of hope."... this is the difference between Bachchan and Salman."... there was no need to do that."... What's wrong with these people? He is a human being not an alien."

Sensex, Nifty open higher as oil eases and RBI moves to support rupee

Rupee jumped 94 paise to 95.77 against US dollar in early trade

The recent rebound after an eight-week losing streak is encouraging, but not sufficient to confirm a sustained recovery, and at this stage, it appears more like a relief rally,
Market needs stronger price action and supportive macroeconomic developments to establish a durable uptrend,

Farah Khan hits back after Cyrus Broacha called her cook, Dilip a ‘fraud, overrated’

Cyrus Broachacomedian
I don't like that guy. He irritates me. He is like acting all the time now. The first couple of times he was nice; otherwise, he looks like a fraud to me. I think Farah feeds him the lines, and then he says whatever he wants. Sometimes I feel his heart is not in it. He is overrated."
You are the only person in the world who doesn't like Dilip. Dilip is lovable and sweet."
Farah Khanfilmmaker and choreographer
Make an episode with him. Let's see what Dilip has to say."... if Cyrus joins you...everyone will stop watching for sure."... No Cyrus, you are not eligible. No one can replace Dilip."... Are you mad or what? You should have taken a stand for Dilip."

Assam CM distributes appointment letters to 439 candidates, total government appointments reach 1.65 lakh

However, the bank is now fully managed through information technology and artificial intelligence. As a result, the bank has not only regained its lost glory, but it has also been consistently making profits and has secured recognition as a scheduled bank, enabling the safe deposit of government funds. 175 posts have been filled in the bank today. In addition, the bank has generated numerous indirect employment opportunities,
If another two lakh appointments are made under the present government, nearly 90 per cent of employees in government offices will constitute a dynamic workforce around the age of 40 years,
In the past, some people had attempted to justify accepting bribes on the grounds that they had paid money to secure their jobs. However, in the present era of transparent recruitment, engaging in corruption can only invite problems and punishment,
The present government, however, has succeeded in creating an atmosphere of confidence and trust in the State,
During the previous term, 1,173 appointments were made in this department. Similarly, 52 Assistant Engineers and 16 Junior Engineers were appointed to the Water Resources Department today. As a result, a total of 2,815 appointments have been made in this department over the past five years,
Even some individuals who have not secured jobs also attended the programme and shared their joy on the occasion. Young men and women could now upload their appointment letters on social media without fear and with pride, confident that nobody would ridicule them by alleging that they have secured their jobs by paying money or using political influence,

HT Morning News Brief October 12: SC stresses due process as Delhi detentions continue; BJP slams Rahul Gandhi

Demonstrators shout slogans during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter roll irregularities in Delhi on Sunday

Sudhanshu TrivedibJP MP
The reality is that the Tamil language has received full respect in Prime Minister Modi’s tenure, and efforts were made to take its many dimensions beyond the national level to the international level,

Tukaram Mundhe gets key role in Maharashtra's MPSC reform panel after student protests called off

Rohit PawarmLA
Our main demand was MPSC chairman Bhimanwar’s resignation. How long would we have fought over this issue? We could have continued indefinitely. We also have to decide how far to take this,
We hope that the committee will have the freedom to work properly,

Delhi court discharges UK national Gaba over attacks at Indian High Commission in London; frames UAPA charges

We will challenge this order in the high court.”
The alleged desecration of the flag had taken place in London and that the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 did not extend beyond India’s territory,
Although this court is satisfied from video recordings of the incident dated March 22, 2023 that Gaba, by standing on the Indian National Flag, which was lying on the ground, has committed an offence under section 2 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honours Act, 1971 but still he cannot be tried for the said offence before this court,

Delhi protests LIVE: CJP to seek date for stir shortly; Mamata, Akhilesh among leaders set to join INDIA bloc's march

Ashutosh RankacJP spokesperson
CJP leaders will go to Parliament Street police station at 10 am on Monday to seek date for peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar

Russia’s Trump card in the Ukraine war

Ahead of the mid-term polls in the US, President Donald Trump has inked a deal with Russia wherein the latter will immediately supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the “American and global marketplace”, with 500,000 tonnes in November, followed by a million after that