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Japanese journalist arrested in Russia’s Sakhalin region on spying charges

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Japanese journalist arrested in Russia’s Sakhalin region on spying charges

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara attends a regular press conference after reports of Russia detaining a Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying, at Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s official residence, in Tokyo, Japan. | Photo Credit: Reuters A Japanese journalist suspected of spying has been arrested on Russia’s Sakhalin Island, the top Russian domestic…

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Why did academics and activists sleep in Telangana schools? | Explainer

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Why did academics and activists sleep in Telangana schools? | Explainer

Representative image. | Photo Credit: K.V. Ramana The story so far The state of schools and teaching has been in the spotlight nationally. In Telangana, a collective of academics, bureaucrats and activists known as the Telangana People’s Front was on a 12-day tour of districts in the State to understand and highlight the state of…

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Keralam Senior Citizens Bill referred to Assembly Subject Committee

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Keralam Senior Citizens Bill referred to Assembly Subject Committee

Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Keralam Assembly on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) referred the Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection) Bill, 2026, which aims at ensuring the rights and protection of the elderly, to the Finance Subject Committee for further scrutiny. The Bill, piloted by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, aims at promoting…

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‘Deeply unfortunate’: Sheikh Hasina on Bangladesh skipping India-hosted BRICS summit

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‘Deeply unfortunate’: Sheikh Hasina on Bangladesh skipping India-hosted BRICS summit

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s decision to skip the BRICS summit in India was “immature” and damaged Bangladesh’s national interest, former premier Sheikh Hasina has said, warning that foreign policy driven by personal reactions or short-term political calculations is inherently counterproductive. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Ms. Hasina said Bangladesh’s participation at the summit…

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Sugarcane farmers block roads in Karnataka

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Sugarcane farmers block roads in Karnataka

Sugarcane growers blocking the national highway at Yarikoppa near Dharwad on October 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Sugarcane growers blocked roads at various places in Dharwad, Gadag and Haveri on Tuesday (October 13), demanding a higher price for sugarcane and a revision of the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar. The protests followed…

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Mangaluru city glitters for Dasara

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Mangaluru city glitters for Dasara

Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple has been illuminated on the occasion of Mangaluru Dasara celebrations, in Mangaluru on October 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: H S MANJUNATH Mangaluru city has been decked up with colourful illuminations as part of Mangaluru Dasara celebrations. Major thoroughfares in the city, including M.G. Road, K.S. Rao Road, Mangaladevi Temple Road,…

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Harmanpreet — A leader who took India to uncharted terrains

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Harmanpreet — A leader who took India to uncharted terrains

She came. She led. She conquered. Now, she has stepped down. So, the best captain Indian women’s cricket has ever had will no longer walk out to toss with the rival captain in an international game. Harmanpreet Kaur would be cherishing those walks to the middle, in the glare of the television cameras. She is…

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Trump says Taiwan to buy 30% of gas from Alaska pipeline

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Trump says Taiwan to buy 30% of gas from Alaska pipeline

US President Donald Trump gestures on stage as he speaks at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center in Wasilla, Alaska, US, October 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) night that Taiwan has agreed to buy 30% of the output from Alaska’s to-be-built natural gas…

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Shiva’s Baraat in Batman’s mask: In the battle of cultural narratives, Rahul Gandhi blends Puranic lore and pop culture idioms

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Shiva’s Baraat in Batman’s mask: In the battle of cultural narratives, Rahul Gandhi blends Puranic lore and pop culture idioms

One of the key takeaways from Rahul Gandhi’s press conference on Monday (October 12, 2026) was his use of Shivji ki Baraat to counter the BJP’s narrative of top-down command and control with the Opposition’s fluid, decentralised style of protest. Follow the Anti-CEC protest LIVE updates Shivji Ki Baraat refers to the highly unusual wedding…

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