Month: October 2026

France protest: Prime Minister calls for localised curfews in cities to curb rioting, looting

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France protest: Prime Minister calls for localised curfews in cities to curb rioting, looting

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says he has instructed prefects, the government’s regional representatives, to impose “very limited” and “localised” curfews to prevent more rioting and looting, following weekend violence that targeted city halls, other public buildings and thousands of businesses across the country. Also read | France protests: Police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes…

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More veggies from Telangana on plate: El Nino changes crop choices, farmers receive returns from harvest

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More veggies from Telangana on plate: El Nino changes crop choices, farmers receive returns from harvest

Agriculture Department Secretary K. Surendra Mohan interacting with farmers. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT The prevailing impact of El Nino is changing crop choices of farmers in Telangana — which was prominent for paddy cultivation and raised environmental concerns along the way. The extent of land used for cultivation of vegetables, fruits, spices, flowers and…

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Ramesh Powar appointed to BCCI selection panel; Pragyan Ojha to chair committee

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Ramesh Powar appointed to BCCI selection panel; Pragyan Ojha to chair committee

Ramesh Powar, who represented India in two Tests and 31 One-Day Internationals, brings considerable coaching experience to the panel. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Ramesh Powar— a man who has adorned multiple hats since his retirement after an illustrious career — has formally replaced Ajit Agarkar in the men’s senior national selection committee. The…

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Tributes paid to Rajiv Gandhi recalling his communal peace rally at Charminar

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Tributes paid to Rajiv Gandhi recalling his communal peace rally at Charminar

TPCC president Mahesh Goud, Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and other Congress leaders at the Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Yatra commemorative meeting at Charminar on October 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tributes were paid to late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and his contribution to communal harmony in the country were recalled by the…

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Delhi High Court permits 16-year-old rape survivor to terminate 31-week pregnancy

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Delhi High Court permits 16-year-old rape survivor to terminate 31-week pregnancy

The Delhi High Court noted that termination of pregnancy where a minor is a victim of rape has to be recognised as a human right, as it affects the dignified existence of a victim if the same is not permitted. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Delhi High Court has permitted termination of a 31-week…

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Baby orangutan rescued in India repatriated to Indonesia

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Baby orangutan rescued in India repatriated to Indonesia

Rescued baby orangutans during their quarantine period at Nandankanan Zoological Park, in Bhubaneswar on October 5, 2026 | Photo Credit: PTI A baby orangutan of Sumatran origin, rescued in India in 2024, was repatriated to Indonesia on Monday (October 19, 2026) following coordinated efforts by wildlife authorities and CITES Management Authorities of both countries, the…

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UN experts urge Israel to protect West Bank olive farmers

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UN experts urge Israel to protect West Bank olive farmers

Israeli soldiers survey the scene as Israeli settlers gather while Palestinian farmers harvest their olive trees in the Israeli-occupied West Bank village of Deir Abu Mashal on October 19, 2026 | Photo Credit: AFP UN rights experts on Monday (October 19. 2026) called on Israel to protect Palestinian farmers in the West Bank as settler…

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Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel ready to strike enemies at moment’s notice

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Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel ready to strike enemies at moment’s notice

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets members of the public on October 18, 2026, ahead of Israel’s national election | Photo Credit: Reuters Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Monday (October 19, 2026) that Israel will not hesitate to strike its enemies at a moment’s notice, eight days before a tight election and following his…

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