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Counting begins for North-East Teachers’ constituency in Karnataka Council polls

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Counting begins for North-East Teachers’ constituency in Karnataka Council polls

The counting of votes polled in the election to the North-East Teachers’ constituency of the Karnataka Legislative Council began at 8 a.m. on October 27 at Bhaskar Hall in the Mathematics Department of Gulbarga University in Kalaburagi. The strongroom containing the ballot boxes was opened in the presence of election observer Shivakumar K.B., Returning Officer…

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New UNSC permanent members without veto would be ‘second-class’: India

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New UNSC permanent members without veto would be ‘second-class’: India

India has asserted that any reform of the UN Security Council that creates a new category of permanent members without veto powers would effectively relegate them to “second-class” status, leaving the existing five permanent powers in control of the decision-making process. China, France, Russia, the U.K. and the U.S. are the five permanent members of…

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U.S. judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project

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U.S. judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project

National Park Service employees cut down a tree ahead of possible additional renovations at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., U.S. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A U.S. federal judge ruled on Monday (October 26, 2026) to halt tree-cutting at a public golf course in the heart of the capital, after hundreds of trees…

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Israeli military says it detains an Egyptian civilian who crossed the border near Nitzana

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Israeli military says it detains an Egyptian civilian who crossed the border near Nitzana

A general view of the Egypt-Nitzana border. (Image used for representational purpose only) | Photo Credit: AFP The ‌Israeli military said ​on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) it ⁠apprehended an Egyptian civilian overnight after ‌he crossed a border fence ‌from Egyptian ‌territory ⁠into Israel ⁠near Nitzana. He was transferred to security ​forces ‌for further questioning, the…

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IND vs NZ third T20I: India opts to bowl against New Zealand

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IND vs NZ third T20I: India opts to bowl against New Zealand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is seen during a practice session ahead of the third Twenty20 international in Wellington on October 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the third T20 International in Wellington on Tuesday (October 27, 2026). For the hosts, Matthew Fisher,…

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Tribal, Dalit advocacy groups in Keralam allege policy discrimination against SC, ST students in nursing admissions

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Tribal, Dalit advocacy groups in Keralam allege policy discrimination against SC, ST students in nursing admissions

representational image | Photo Credit: Getty Images Tribal and Dalit advocacy groups have approached the Keralam government, flagging alleged systemic irregularities and discriminatory scheduling against Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in the centralised allotment process for professional degree nursing and allied health science courses for the 2026-27 academic year. Adivasi Gothra Mahasabha State coordinator…

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K.N. Nehru cash-for-jobs scam case: Madras High Court clears decks for DVAC probe

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K.N. Nehru cash-for-jobs scam case: Madras High Court clears decks for DVAC probe

The Madras High Court on Monday (October 26, 2026) cleared the decks for the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC) to investigate the multi-crore rupees cash-for-jobs scam case registered against former DMK Minister K.N. Nehru by dismissing a review application filed by him. First Division Bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice…

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What is ‘human composting’ — how does it work?

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What is ‘human composting’ — how does it work?

What should happen to your body after you die? It’s hardly a topic you’d bring up over dinner, but it’s a decision that will eventually need to be made, either by you or by those you leave behind. In Australia, the choice has traditionally been between burial and cremation. However, concerns about environmental impact, limited…

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Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.22 against U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday

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Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.22 against U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday

Forex traders said the Indian currency showed some recovery on likely intervention by the RBI, but failed to withstand pressure from foreign fund outflows. File image | Photo Credit: Getty Images The rupee remained volatile and depreciated 7 paise to 95.22 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (October 27, 2026), weighed down…

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SRM presents The Hindu Semiconductor Summit 2026 | Watch LIVE

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SRM presents The Hindu Semiconductor Summit 2026 | Watch LIVE

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), in association with The Hindu Group, is organising the Semiconductor Summit 2026 on Tuesday (October 27, 2026), the premier global gathering for innovators, engineers, and industry leaders shaping the future of electronics. As technology accelerates through advanced lithography and sustainable manufacturing, this event brings together top minds to…

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