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On Accession Day, Mehbooba reminds Centre of promises, says ‘trust broken’

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On Accession Day, Mehbooba reminds Centre of promises, says ‘trust broken’

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti. File | Photo Credit: ANI Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti, while observing October 26 as the Accession Day, on Monday (October 26, 2026) said J&K’s accession to India “came with guarantees, not a blank cheque for their violation”. Meanwhile, the BJP…

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De la Fuente wins men’s Ballon d’Or coach of the year; Pere Romeu bags women’s award

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De la Fuente wins men’s Ballon d’Or coach of the year; Pere Romeu bags women’s award

Luis de la Fuente of Spain receives the trophy for winning the 2026 Men’s Coach of the Year during the Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England. | Photo Credit: AP Luis de la Fuente won the Ballon d’Or for men’s coach of the year on Monday (October 26, 2026) after…

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Bihar MLC polls: RJD MP Sanjay Yadav writes to ECI to ensure transparent counting

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Bihar MLC polls: RJD MP Sanjay Yadav writes to ECI to ensure transparent counting

A day before the counting of votes, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Yadav on Monday (October 26, 2026) wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure free, fair and transparent counting of votes for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council polls comprising four…

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Netanyahu, wanted by ICC, battles for political survival as Israel goes to the polls

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Netanyahu, wanted by ICC, battles for political survival as Israel goes to the polls

Thousands took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday (October 24, 2026), demanding accountability for the failure to prevent the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The anti-government demonstration came just three days ahead of what is being described as one of Israel’s most consequential elections. The protest adds to the pressure on Prime Minister…

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Mumbai Police form SIT to probe Jarange’s ₹500 crore claim as Raut writes to Shah seeking ED probe

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Mumbai Police form SIT to probe Jarange’s ₹500 crore claim as Raut writes to Shah seeking ED probe

Activist Manoj Jarange addresses a press conference on the probe into the alleged ₹500-crore transaction audio, in Jalna. File | Photo Credit: ANI Mumbai Police on Monday (October 26, 2026) announced a three-person SIT to probe the allegations levelled by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil. He had earlier claimed that the BJP had given…

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Bengal BJP bigwigs soften stand on NCPI after Suvendu Adhikari calls on Sudip Banerjee

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Bengal BJP bigwigs soften stand on NCPI after Suvendu Adhikari calls on Sudip Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. File | Photo Credit: PTI Sparking speculation of a new strategic alignment between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI) ahead of municipal polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday (October 25, 2026) visited the residence of NCPI leader and Kolkata North…

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Indian publishers contest Modi government’s privacy law

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Indian publishers contest Modi government’s privacy law

In 2025, the government announced the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act to protect the digital personal data of ⁠users, raising compliance requirements for platforms like Meta and Google. Image for representation. | Photo Credit: digitalindia.gov.in The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), which has members drawn from across the media spectrum, including those…

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A final surge: On Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s triumph in Brazil

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A final surge: On Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s triumph in Brazil

At one point, it seemed almost impossible for Brazil’s 80-year-old President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to turn the tide after finishing second to Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of elections on October 4. In Brazil’s history, no candidate who has finished second in the first round has gone on to win the presidential…

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SHRC calls for checks on private clinics after boy’s death following tonsil surgery in Kannur

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SHRC calls for checks on private clinics after boy’s death following tonsil surgery in Kannur

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Health department to ensure that private clinical establishments comply with prescribed standards and to take legal action against those violating the rules. The directive follows the death of a 17-year-old boy after tonsil surgery at a clinic in Kannur in July 2024. The Commission issued…

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34 school buses in Kochi fined ₹57,250

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SHRC calls for checks on private clinics after boy’s death following tonsil surgery in Kannur

The Motor Vehicles department (MVD) imposed fines totalling ₹57,250 on 34 school buses for various safety violations. The inspections were conducted at Kakkanad, Kalamassery, and Edappally. The violations included driving without a licence, non-payment of road tax, failure to wear uniforms and seat belts, absence of an attendant, and lack of first-aid boxes and fire…

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