Month: October 2026

Australian lawmaker ‘critically’ hurt in attack, officials say

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Australian lawmaker ‘critically’ hurt in attack, officials say

Australian independent member of parliament Helen Haines was hit outside her office in Wangaratta, just over 200 km (124 miles) northwest of Melbourne, the police said. File | Photo Credit: AP Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines was deliberately struck by a car on Monday and suffered “critical injuries,” authorities said, in what Prime Minister Anthony…

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Police ‘lost control’ during French protests, says Interior Minister

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Police ‘lost control’ during French protests, says Interior Minister

French police “lost control” during nationwide protests marred by violence over the weekend, the Interior Minister admitted Monday (October 19, 2026), with President Emmanuel Macron calling for a security review. France protests: Police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests Mr. Macron also refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunez’s resignation even as he acknowledged…

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NGT halts tree felling for short tunnel project in Bengaluru

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NGT halts tree felling for short tunnel project in Bengaluru

Short tunnel project at Hebbal in Bengaluru. A public notice issued by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) refers to the ‘removal’ of trees along Hebbal Main Road for the 2.3-km twin tunnel project. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday issued an order restraining the felling of trees for the…

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Peaceful protest is fundamental right, but protesters’ credentials must be weighed: Bombay HC

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Peaceful protest is fundamental right, but protesters’ credentials must be weighed: Bombay HC

The court was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by advocate Savar Devre against alleged police brutality and the detention of persons taking out peaceful demonstrations in solidarity with the protests in Delhi. File | Photo Credit: ANI The Bombay High Court on Monday (October 19, 2026) observed that while peaceful demonstration is a…

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Neha Bora moves Delhi High Court against peace bond notice

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Neha Bora moves Delhi High Court against peace bond notice

AISA chief Neha Bora being detained by the police during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on October 16, 2026 | Photo Credit: PTI The All India Students’ Association (AISA) said on Monday (October 19, 2026) that its president, Neha Bora, has challenged in the Delhi High Court a notice asking her…

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‘Garividi Lakshmi’ movie review: Anandhi leads a compelling biopic

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‘Garividi Lakshmi’ movie review: Anandhi leads a compelling biopic

Biopics of popular figures are often a viable prospect for storytellers to garner attention. The noise around them provides a good impetus to pull crowds to theatres. Yet cinema becomes a more potent and effective tool to generate awareness when it spotlights an unsung icon. It is equally poetic to look back at a life…

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Anti-drug activist murder: Diljit Dosanjh says Jhota’s family should get justice

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Anti-drug activist murder: Diljit Dosanjh says Jhota’s family should get justice

Diljit Dosanjh. File photo: X/@diljitdosanjh. Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has described anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead in Punjab’s Mansa last week, as a martyr and demanded justice for his family. Mr. Dosanjh shared a picture of Jhota on his Instagram handle on Sunday (October 19, 2026). “Shaheed Parvinder Singh….

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Greek coast guard says 12 migrants die in Aegean sea crossings

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Greek coast guard says 12 migrants die in Aegean sea crossings

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: AFP “Twelve migrants died on Monday (October 19, 2026) attempting to cross the Aegean Sea, including six people whose bodies were found after their boat collided with a police vessel,” authorities said. “A baby and four women were among six people who died off the island of Lesbos…

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Indian air ambulance makes emergency landing in Bangladesh; patient dies

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Indian air ambulance makes emergency landing in Bangladesh; patient dies

The Beechcraft King Air C90A aircraft, registered as VT-HYA, was flying from Agartala to Kolkata on Sunday (October 18, 2026) when it encountered the problem while climbing through 12,000 feet, the state-owned BSS news agency reported. | Photo Credit: GettyImages/iStockphoto An Indian woman has died after the air ambulance carrying her made an emergency landing…

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