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South African anti-migrant protests turn violent, government blames disinformation

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South African anti-migrant protests turn violent, government blames disinformation

Cars burn after they were set alight during protests related to immigration issues in Soweto, Johannesburg, on October 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Anti-migrant protests in two South African cities including Johannesburg’s Soweto ​township turned violent on Thursday (October 8, 2026), with the government blaming disinformation over a ‌court ruling on asylum seekers. In…

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U.K. arrest two Latvians inside perimeter of RAF base housing U.S., NATO intelligence operations

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U.K. arrest two Latvians inside perimeter of RAF base housing U.S., NATO intelligence operations

U.K. authorities arrested two Latvian men after they were discovered early Thursday inside the perimeter of an RAF base that houses U.S. and NATO intelligence operations, counterterrorism police said. The base, RAF Molesworth, which is 112 km north of London, is operated by the U.S. Air Force and is home to the NATO Intelligence Fusion…

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Nana Patekar’s last rites conducted at his Pune farmhouse with full State honours

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Nana Patekar’s last rites conducted at his Pune farmhouse with full State honours

In this image posted on Oct. 8, 2026, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lays a wreath on the mortal remains of late actor Nana Patekar upon arrival at the airport, in Pune. Photo: Dev_Fadnavis/X via PTI Photo Patekar, known for earthy performances across diverse films such as “Krantiveer” and “Khamoshi: The Musical”, died at his…

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Pentagon says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed

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Pentagon says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed

This undated photo provided by the Bell County Sheriff’s Department shows former Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan. Photo: Bell County Sheriff’s Department via AP, File) The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be “public.” Mr. Hegseth,…

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Daily power demand rises to 290 MU in Andhra Pradesh, says Energy Minister Ravi Kumar

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Daily power demand rises to 290 MU in Andhra Pradesh, says Energy Minister Ravi Kumar

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, along with MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao, inaugurating a substation at Kothapatnam in Ongole Assembly constituency on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh’s daily electricity requirement has increased from 265 MU to 290 MU, says Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar. The Minister, along with MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao, inaugurated a 132/33 kV AP-Transco substation…

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Gold, silver imports by banks, nominated agencies to attract 3% IGST

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Gold, silver imports by banks, nominated agencies to attract 3% IGST

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters Gold, silver and platinum imports by banks and nominated agencies attract 3 per cent IGST effective April 1, 2026, Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava said on Thursday (October 8, 2026). The Government notified the GST Council on Thursday (October 8, 2026) that the list of designated banks and agencies…

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On family farmland, brothers nurture rural youths’ dreams of government service

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On family farmland, brothers nurture rural youths’ dreams of government service

Aspirants taking part in endurance tests at the Pudhiya Siragugal training academy in Kappur in Villupuram district on Thursday. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS Aspirants taking part in endurance tests at the Pudhiya Siragugal training academy in Kappur in Villupuram district on Thursday. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS Once a source of livelihood for a…

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CBI busts banking recruitment racket, arrests four accused

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CBI busts banking recruitment racket, arrests four accused

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a widespread impersonation and cheating network operating across Delhi, Bihar, Haryana, and West Bengal and arrested four key operatives, including one CGST inspector. The agency registered the case based on a complaint filed by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), following which searches were carried out…

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Selectors must have thought Bhuvneshwar would be useful in New Zealand: Kotak on the bowler’s recall

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Selectors must have thought Bhuvneshwar would be useful in New Zealand: Kotak on the bowler’s recall

Bhuvneshwar Kumar of India. File image: Special Arrangement Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s inclusion in the T20I squad for the New Zealand series created enough buzz to spill into India’s press conference ahead of the second T20I against the West Indies — a good two weeks before the Men in Blue take on the Kiwis. Batting coach Sitanshu…

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Indians love Formula 1, would love to race there: Lando Norris

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Indians love Formula 1, would love to race there: Lando Norris

McLaren’s Lando Norris. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Reigning world champion Lando Norris on Thursday (October 8, 2026) expressed a strong desire to race in India amid the country’s push to bring Formula 1 back to its shores. The Indian government recently formed a task force to revive the marquee race which was dropped after…

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