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Centre Forms Panel Led by Ramesh Chand to Examine Sugarcane Farmers' Pricing Concerns
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Centre Forms Panel Led by Ramesh Chand to Examine Sugarcane Farmers' Pricing Concerns

The Union Government has set up a four-member committee headed by former NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand to study the demands of sugarcane farmers, including higher returns and a revision of the ex-mill Minimum Selling Price of sugar. The panel will also examine sugar recovery testing, weighment practices and deductions on mechanically harvested cane. It will consult farmers, mill associations and State Governments before submitting its report.

15 Oct 2026, 04:57 AM
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Kerala High Court refuses to let Pinarayi Vijayan, kin appeal FIR order in CMRL-Exalogic case
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Kerala High Court refuses to let Pinarayi Vijayan, kin appeal FIR order in CMRL-Exalogic case

The Kerala High Court has dismissed applications by former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and her husband P.A. Mohamed Riyas seeking leave to appeal against a single judge's October 9 direction to register an FIR against them in the CMRL-Exalogic payoff case. The Division Bench said the order does not take away their right to pursue other legal remedies. No court has recorded any finding of guilt in the matter.

15 Oct 2026, 05:33 AM
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Supreme Court Upholds Madras HC Order Striking Down Tamil Nadu Reservation Notification for Converts
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Supreme Court Upholds Madras HC Order Striking Down Tamil Nadu Reservation Notification for Converts

The Supreme Court has dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's appeal and upheld a Madras High Court order quashing a State notification that extended reservation benefits to converts to Islam from communities already listed as backward. A Bench headed by Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra held that conversion alone does not make a person a member of a notified backward Muslim community, and that the notification created an 'artificial group' without the statutory social checks the law requires.

15 Oct 2026, 05:41 AM
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Starlink curbs hit Ukrainian drones: Is Washington signalling a retreat from Kyiv?
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Starlink curbs hit Ukrainian drones: Is Washington signalling a retreat from Kyiv?

Ukrainian officials say a slowdown in Starlink and Starshield services has disrupted drone operations, frontline logistics and air defence, and some allege deliberate interference. The reports came days after President Donald Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” and a plan to buy diesel from Russia, raising fresh questions in Kyiv about Washington’s reliability as an ally. The claims have not been independently verified.

15 Oct 2026, 05:53 AM
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India Questions UN Rights Body's Silence on PoK Unrest, Alleges 'Extreme Selectivity'
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India Questions UN Rights Body's Silence on PoK Unrest, Alleges 'Extreme Selectivity'

India has asked the UN human rights office to state when it will issue a report on steps taken by Pakistan to address concerns in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, citing earlier OHCHR statements on killings, internet curbs and detained leaders. New Delhi accused the office of 'extreme selectivity' and double standards, while restating that its law enforcement acts in accordance with the law and that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India.

15 Oct 2026, 03:24 AM
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Indonesia's Kalimantan Blanketed in Orange Smog as Air Pollution Soars Past Hazardous Levels
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Indonesia's Kalimantan Blanketed in Orange Smog as Air Pollution Soars Past Hazardous Levels

A thick orange smog has descended on Palangka Raya in Indonesia's Central Kalimantan, with the air pollution index exceeding 1,200—four times the hazardous level. The haze is linked to wildfires and slash-and-burn land clearing, and is affecting millions across Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. Authorities are facing calls for stronger action as health concerns grow.

15 Oct 2026, 03:26 AM
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Anthropic tells investors revenue jumped 45% to $16.8bn ahead of listing plans
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Anthropic tells investors revenue jumped 45% to $16.8bn ahead of listing plans

Anthropic has told prospective investors its revenue rose 45% to $16.8bn in the three months to September, as it prepares for a possible stock market listing. The privately shared figures have not been independently verified. The news comes as chip makers and other AI-linked stocks fell sharply in the US and Asia over concerns about the scale of AI infrastructure spending.

15 Oct 2026, 03:33 AM
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Spain's housing crisis: an eviction, a €2,650 rent and a 750,000-home shortfall
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Spain's housing crisis: an eviction, a €2,650 rent and a 750,000-home shortfall

The eviction of an 87-year-old Madrid woman from the flat her family rented since 1956 has triggered nationwide protests over rents that have risen 84% in a decade while wages have stagnated. The Bank of Spain estimates a shortfall of about 750,000 homes, and Parliament has rejected the Sánchez government's two emergency measures on tenant protection.

15 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM
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India at UN: When will rights office report on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir?
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India at UN: When will rights office report on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir?

India has asked the UN human rights office to state when it will report on steps taken by Pakistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including probes into killings and internet curbs. India's representative at the UN General Assembly accused the OHCHR of 'extreme selectivity' and 'double standards'. The remarks followed New Delhi's rejection of the office's comments on protests in Delhi.

15 Oct 2026, 03:42 AM
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Sonagachi sex workers hold 14th Durga Puja amid resistance, seek mainstream acceptance
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Sonagachi sex workers hold 14th Durga Puja amid resistance, seek mainstream acceptance

The Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee (DMSC) in Kolkata’s Sonagachi inaugurated its 14th Durga Puja on Wednesday, October 14, amid resistance from some local residents. Organisers said the event provides a safe space for sex workers who often feel unwelcome at other pujas, and they hope for mainstream acceptance. The puja also highlights the tradition of using clay from sex workers’ courtyards for Durga idols.

15 Oct 2026, 03:49 AM
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SIT to probe extremist links in Kochi synagogue arson case; suspect's phone holds key evidence
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SIT to probe extremist links in Kochi synagogue arson case; suspect's phone holds key evidence

The Kerala Police has constituted a Special Investigation Team to probe suspected extremist links in the alleged arson attack on the Kadavumbhagam Synagogue near Ernakulam Market. The arrested suspect's mobile phone reportedly contained videos of the attack and communications with groups suspected of foreign links, with investigators also examining a possible role in an earlier arson in Muvattupuzha.

14 Oct 2026, 05:11 AM
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Keralam Launches India's First Ecosystem Red List as 83% of Riparian Forests Are Lost
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Keralam Launches India's First Ecosystem Red List as 83% of Riparian Forests Are Lost

Keralam has launched India's first Red List Assessment of Ecosystems, a year-long scientific study by the Kerala State Biodiversity Board that will measure how close the State's habitats are to collapse. Riparian evergreen forests of the southern Western Ghats have already lost 83% of their extent and are classified Critically Endangered. The project's risk registers and restoration maps will be shared with panchayats and biodiversity committees to guide climate adaptation.

14 Oct 2026, 05:12 AM
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Hasina Calls Bangladesh PM's BRICS Summit Absence 'Immature', Says Dhaka Lost an Opportunity
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Hasina Calls Bangladesh PM's BRICS Summit Absence 'Immature', Says Dhaka Lost an Opportunity

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has called Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's decision to skip the India-hosted BRICS summit "immature" and damaging to Bangladesh's national interest. In an interview with PTI, she said participation could have opened new economic and diplomatic opportunities, and that cross-border ties should not hinge on the sensitivities of one individual. The interview did not include a response from Mr. Rahman's office.

14 Oct 2026, 05:36 AM
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Russia Arrests Japanese Journalist on Spying Suspicion amid Kuril Islands Tension
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Russia Arrests Japanese Journalist on Spying Suspicion amid Kuril Islands Tension

Russia's FSB says a Japanese journalist working for the Hokkaido Shimbun has been arrested in the Sakhalin region on suspicion of spying for a Japanese intelligence agency, and is being held in Moscow for two months. The arrest follows heightened tension over the disputed Kuril Islands after President Putin's August visit to Iturup. Moscow has not named the journalist, and no response from Tokyo has yet been reported.

14 Oct 2026, 05:42 AM
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Ministry orders probe into IIIT Ranchi student's death; students protest over hostel facilities
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Ministry orders probe into IIIT Ranchi student's death; students protest over hostel facilities

The Ministry of Education has set up a three-member committee, headed by Prof. Rajni Abbi of the University of Delhi, to examine the death of a first-year IIIT Ranchi student found in his hostel room on October 10. The panel will assess basic facilities, counselling, mentoring and grievance redressal systems, and recommend measures to prevent such incidents. Students have protested over hostel management and emergency medical facilities, while the police inquiry continues and the cause of death is yet to be ascertained.

13 Oct 2026, 03:26 PM
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AMNS India and APSSDC sign LoI for ₹70-crore skill centre at Nakkapalli
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AMNS India and APSSDC sign LoI for ₹70-crore skill centre at Nakkapalli

APSSDC and AMNS India have signed a Letter of Intent to set up an integrated skill and community development centre at Nakkapalli in Anakapalli district, with AMNS India indicating about ₹70 crore in capital investment and roughly ₹10 crore a year for operations. The project will proceed only after state government approval, clearances, a Detailed Project Report and a formal MoU.

13 Oct 2026, 03:28 PM
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RSS Economic Wing Urges Centre to Deny Starlink Licence, Flags Security Risks
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RSS Economic Wing Urges Centre to Deny Starlink Licence, Flags Security Risks

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch, the economic wing of the RSS, has asked the Union government to refuse Starlink a licence for commercial satellite broadband in India, citing the need to restrict internet services during law-and-order situations. It also raised concerns over the company's laser-link technology, data routing through foreign gateways and the possible misuse of satellite terminals near sensitive borders.

13 Oct 2026, 03:31 PM
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Bengaluru: Four Held for Forcing 13 Children to Beg; Kids Rescued
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Bengaluru: Four Held for Forcing 13 Children to Beg; Kids Rescued

Four persons were arrested and 13 children rescued in a joint operation by Bengaluru's CCB Women Protection Wing and Social Welfare Department. The children, including toddlers, were allegedly forced to beg at traffic signals. They have been produced before the Child Welfare Committee as police investigate further.

13 Oct 2026, 03:36 PM
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NTPC to build green hydrogen hub in Visakhapatnam, eyes exports to Japan, South Korea and Germany
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NTPC to build green hydrogen hub in Visakhapatnam, eyes exports to Japan, South Korea and Germany

NTPC is developing a green hydrogen hub in Visakhapatnam and has begun talks with potential buyers in South Korea, Germany and Japan, its Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh said at the 20th India Energy Summit. The company plans to produce green ammonia and green methanol, drawing carbon dioxide from its nearby Simhadri power station, but Mr. Singh said demand must grow from pilot projects to dependable, long-term offtake.

13 Oct 2026, 03:39 PM
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Kerala Health Minister Rules Out In-Patient Care Below Taluk Level, Pozhiyoor May Be Exception
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Kerala Health Minister Rules Out In-Patient Care Below Taluk Level, Pozhiyoor May Be Exception

Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has told the State Assembly that providing in-patient facilities at healthcare institutions below taluk level is not possible as a policy, given the investment in staff and infrastructure it would require. Replying to a calling attention motion by N. Sakthan, he said Pozhiyoor and Chenkal were primary health centres converted into family health centres meant for primary care. He added that the government would consider restoring the in-patient facility at Pozhiyoor alone as a special case for its coastal area.

13 Oct 2026, 03:41 PM
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Karnataka to Roll Out Tourism Start-up Policy, Opening Sector to Innovation
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Karnataka to Roll Out Tourism Start-up Policy, Opening Sector to Innovation

The Karnataka Tourism Department will frame and implement a Tourism Start-up Promotion Policy to use the State's start-up ecosystem for new technologies and solutions in the tourism sector. Selected products and solutions could be piloted at identified destinations before being scaled up across the sector, according to Tourism Secretary V. Ram Prasath Manohar.

13 Oct 2026, 03:49 PM
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Vijay Seeks Additional Krishna Water for Chennai; Naidu Cites Availability, Makes No Promise
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Vijay Seeks Additional Krishna Water for Chennai; Naidu Cites Availability, Makes No Promise

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Vijayawada and sought additional Krishna water for Chennai. Mr Naidu said Andhra Pradesh was sympathetic to the city's needs but gave no assurance, citing reduced water availability and the State's own requirements. Andhra Pradesh has already released 4.08 TMC, and officials indicate a proportionate release of up to 5 TMC may be considered.

13 Oct 2026, 03:49 PM
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FCRA Bill echoes UPA-era law, says JPC chief as panel hears church and temple groups
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FCRA Bill echoes UPA-era law, says JPC chief as panel hears church and temple groups

Joint Parliamentary Committee chairperson Sanjay Jaiswal said major provisions of the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 mirror the 2010 UPA-era law, citing the power to take over the assets of NGOs found to be in breach. His remarks came after the panel heard representatives of the Syro Malabar Church, Ramakrishna Math and ISKCON, while opposition parties continue to allege that the Bill targets minority-run institutions. The government denies the charge and says the law is aimed at regulating foreign contributions.

13 Oct 2026, 01:44 PM
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U.P. transfers ₹493 crore to 9.18 lakh farmers hit by floods and heavy rain
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U.P. transfers ₹493 crore to 9.18 lakh farmers hit by floods and heavy rain

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday transferred ₹493 crore to the bank accounts of 9.18 lakh farmers affected by floods, heavy rainfall, hailstorms and cyclones. The State government said the money is being routed directly through DBT, with separate housing assistance of ₹1.20 lakh under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana for damaged homes. The Chief Minister also repeated allegations about fund diversion during the 2014 Cyclone Hudhud relief.

13 Oct 2026, 01:46 PM
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Army, police bust suspected militant hideout in J&K's Poonch; AK-47, six grenades seized
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Army, police bust suspected militant hideout in J&K's Poonch; AK-47, six grenades seized

Security forces busted a suspected militant hideout in a natural cave in Poonch district's Surankote area on October 13, 2026, recovering an AK-47 rifle, six hand grenades, 30 rounds and medical supplies in a joint Army-police operation. Search operations continued in the higher reaches of Udhampur and Kathua districts, while two rusted landmines were destroyed near the border fence in Mendhar. No arrests were made and no casualties were reported.

13 Oct 2026, 01:49 PM
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Ladakh Is Integral to India, Says MEA; China's Denial 'Cannot Change Facts'
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Ladakh Is Integral to India, Says MEA; China's Denial 'Cannot Change Facts'

The Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated that Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India, after China objected to the standardised naming of 28 strategic locations and geographical features in the Union Territory. The MEA said the exercise was carried out on the Survey of India map in consultation with local stakeholders, and that no denial by China can change the facts.

13 Oct 2026, 01:50 PM
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Mysuru to test plan for clean drinking water straight from every household tap
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Mysuru to test plan for clean drinking water straight from every household tap

Karnataka has decided to run a one-year pilot in Mysuru to supply clean drinking water directly through household taps, modelled on systems in Western cities. A meeting chaired by Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah also discussed slum transformation and urban livelihoods. Expansion to other cities will be considered only after the pilot's results are assessed.

13 Oct 2026, 01:54 PM
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IMF Warns Vulnerable Nations Face Stark Choice: Cut Spending or Restructure Debt
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IMF Warns Vulnerable Nations Face Stark Choice: Cut Spending or Restructure Debt

The IMF has cautioned that low-income, oil-importing developing countries hit hardest by the energy shock from the US-Iran conflict may have no alternative but to cut spending or seek debt restructuring. It recommends narrowly targeted subsidies and timely, orderly debt resolution, while noting that AI-driven investment is lifting growth forecasts for advanced economies.

13 Oct 2026, 02:45 AM
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Karnataka High Court strikes down 56% quota; Siddaramaiah calls it a 'serious setback'
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Karnataka High Court strikes down 56% quota; Siddaramaiah calls it a 'serious setback'

The Karnataka High Court has struck down the state's move to raise reservation in education and government jobs to 56 per cent, a decision Siddaramaiah called a "serious setback". The order restores Karnataka's earlier 50 per cent ceiling, which the Supreme Court has upheld as the general norm since 1992. The state government is examining the judgment and has the option of appealing to the Supreme Court.

13 Oct 2026, 02:58 AM
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CBSE Class 12 Exams in West Asian Countries from October 23; Admit Cards Released
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CBSE Class 12 Exams in West Asian Countries from October 23; Admit Cards Released

The CBSE will conduct Class 12 board examinations in seven West Asian countries from October 23 to 28 for candidates dissatisfied with the marks given under a special assessment scheme, adopted after exams were cancelled due to the war situation. Admit cards were released on October 12, with one examination centre fixed in each country. The board has said the new results will be final and will replace the earlier performance.

12 Oct 2026, 01:41 PM
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5,000 Detained in Delhi: What Indian Law Actually Says About Preventive Detention
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5,000 Detained in Delhi: What Indian Law Actually Says About Preventive Detention

More than 5,000 people were detained in Delhi as protesters tried to march to Jantar Mantar, prompting the Supreme Court to direct the Centre and the Delhi Police to ensure free movement subject to law and order. The detentions have focused attention on preventive detention under laws such as the National Security Act and on prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, and on the limits courts have placed on their use.

12 Oct 2026, 01:42 PM
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Harish Rao Accuses Telangana Government of Failing Farmers as Drought and Power Crisis Bite
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Harish Rao Accuses Telangana Government of Failing Farmers as Drought and Power Crisis Bite

BRS leader T. Harish Rao has accused the Congress government in Telangana of failing to prepare for drought-like conditions and power shortages, alleging that farmers and agricultural labourers have been left without support. He pointed to migration from Mahabubnagar and Jogulamba Gadwal districts and demanded an alternative plan for the Rabi season. The government has not responded to the allegations.

12 Oct 2026, 01:47 PM
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US takes custody of Álvaro Pulido, accused in $2bn Venezuela laundering case
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US takes custody of Álvaro Pulido, accused in $2bn Venezuela laundering case

Álvaro Pulido, a Colombian national accused of laundering more than $2 billion linked to Venezuelan government bribery schemes, has been taken into US custody and is due to appear in court on Tuesday. He had been held in Venezuela since 2023, and US authorities had offered a $10 million reward for information leading to his arrest. The case follows the guilty plea of businessman Alex Saab, once a close ally of Nicolás Maduro.

12 Oct 2026, 01:49 PM
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Tirupati set for ₹3,222-crore revamp: 2,700-room pilgrim township, 20 km of roads, net-zero push
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Tirupati set for ₹3,222-crore revamp: 2,700-room pilgrim township, 20 km of roads, net-zero push

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has launched projects worth ₹3,222 crore to upgrade pilgrim facilities in Tirupati, including a 2,700-room integrated township, a large annaprasadam centre, parking for 4,500 vehicles and about 20 km of new roads. The TTD and TUDA will implement the works, with the Chief Minister asking for a net-zero township and suggesting that Tirupati also be promoted for conferences, weddings and sporting events.

12 Oct 2026, 01:51 PM
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Rahul Gandhi, Opposition Leaders Move Supreme Court Seeking Independent SIR Probe Panel
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Rahul Gandhi, Opposition Leaders Move Supreme Court Seeking Independent SIR Probe Panel

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and leaders of ten Opposition parties have moved the Supreme Court seeking an independent committee to enquire into the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the Election Commission's decision-making on it. The petition asks the court to call for records and notings from the ECI and to review the ECINet voter services portal. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and two Election Commissioners have been named as respondents, and the court is yet to list the matter for hearing.

12 Oct 2026, 01:53 PM
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IISc Review Flags Flaws in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, Urges Scrapping Ranking Framework
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IISc Review Flags Flaws in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, Urges Scrapping Ranking Framework

A technical review by IISc researchers has urged the Centre to scrap or roll back the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan ranking framework, citing a gap between high scores and poor ground-level air quality. The report flags self-assessment by urban local bodies, missing emission sources and weak use of AQI, and recommends third-party audits, satellite checks and citizen participation.

12 Oct 2026, 01:54 PM
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Denied phone and lawyer, told to call father at 3.30 am: Dipke rebuts Delhi Police clip
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Denied phone and lawyer, told to call father at 3.30 am: Dipke rebuts Delhi Police clip

Dipke has rejected the account given in a video released by Delhi Police, saying he was denied access to his phone and to a lawyer, and was made to call his father at 3.30 am to be told he could face a long jail term. The police's response to those specific claims was not available, and both versions remain contested allegations. The article sets out what Indian law requires of police during custody.

11 Oct 2026, 01:36 PM
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