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Health
Why a Global Pneumonic Plague Outbreak Is Unlikely
A suspected plague-related death in Siberia has raised concern, but rapid diagnosis, antibiotics and contact monitoring can help contain pneumonic plague.
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Health
WHO Advises Against Obesity Drugs, Surgery for Under-10s
WHO’s first childhood obesity guidelines recommend diet, physical activity and behavioural support, while limiting medicines and surgery for adolescents.
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Health
Why India Needs a Smarter Healthcare Margin Policy
India’s healthcare pricing debate shows why medical products need transparent, differential margins that reflect procurement, storage and service costs.
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Health
Kerala Sets Up Task Force for Health and Longevity Road Map
Kerala has formed a 16-member task force to create a roadmap for disease prevention, early detection, treatment and healthy ageing across the State.
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Health
Free Health Camp Reaches Nearly 600 Students in Anantapur
A free health camp in Anantapur provided screenings, medical consultations and eye examinations to nearly 600 students and young people.
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Health
Coimbatore Hospital Changes Medicine Covers After Hindi Row
Coimbatore Medical College Hospital replaced medicine covers carrying Hindi, Tamil and English instructions after criticism over Tamil Nadu’s two-language policy.
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Health
Four Hyderabad Pharmacies Face Notices Over Drug Records
Four Hyderabad pharmacies received show-cause notices after inspections found discrepancies in records for Schedule H and H1 medicines.
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Education
CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Registration Opens, Apply by Nov 5
Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 registration is open. Candidates can submit applications through the NTA portal until November 5, 2026.
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Sports
Mikel Arteta Signs New Arsenal Deal Until 2030
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signed a new contract until 2030, cementing his role as the longest‑serving Premier League coach after leading the club to glory.
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World
Badenoch Slams PM’s Brexit Reopening Plan as ‘Terrible Idea’
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch rejected PM Andy Burnham’s plan to reopen Brexit talks, calling it a “terrible idea” that risks reigniting divisions and wasted years.
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World
Sri Lanka Arrests Ex‑First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Over Graft Allegations
Sri Lanka’s anti‑corruption body arrested ex‑First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa over alleged misuse of funds at her charity, remanding her until October 13 amid graft investigation.
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World
Christa Pike Survives Failed Execution, Attorneys Seek Answers
Christa Pike, sentenced to death in Tennessee, survived a failed lethal injection, prompting her attorneys to seek answers and reigniting debate over America’s death penalty system.
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World
Protests and Snap Polls Shake Spain Amid Housing Crisis
Spain faces mass protests after an elderly eviction, forcing PM Pedro Sánchez to call snap elections and propose reforms amid housing crisis and separatist tensions.
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World
Israelis Mark Three Years Since Hamas Attack That Sparked Gaza War
Israel marked three years since Hamas’s October 7 attack, remembering 1,200 victims, 251 hostages, and Gaza’s devastation, with memorials held amid fragile ceasefire conditions.
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National
Supreme Court Rebukes Centre Over Benefits for Disabled Officer Cadets
Supreme Court rebuked the Centre for failing to provide welfare measures for disabled officer cadets, urging rehabilitation schemes and desk jobs to ensure dignity and support.
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National
Owaisi Alleges BJP Link to Pre‑Filled Muslim Voter Deletions in Hyderabad
Owaisi alleged BJP links to bulk pre‑filled Form 7 applications in Hyderabad’s Goshamahal, claiming deliberate deletion of Muslim voters and demanding inquiry into electoral transparency.
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National
Muslim Bouncers in Hyderabad Allege Discrimination at Dandiya Events
Muslim bouncers in Hyderabad allege discrimination at Dandiya events, claiming organisers excluded them from contracts, raising concerns over livelihoods and communal bias during Navratri celebrations.
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National
PM Modi Marks 25 Years in Office, Urges ‘We Will Do It’ Attitude
PM Modi marked 25 years in office, urging Indians to adopt a “We Will Do It” attitude to achieve development goals and build a developed India by 2047.
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National
Seemapuri Building Collapse: Rescue Ops Underway, Several Feared Trapped
A four‑storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Seemapuri, trapping several people. Rescue teams saved two, while operations continue amid fears of more victims under debris.
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Sports
Ronaldo Accuses Portugal Coach of Broken Promises, Apologises for Walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises, apologised for walking out, and said he would accept suspension while remaining available for national duty.
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Sports
From Flying Under the Radar to Flying High — The Savitha Shri Story
Chennai’s Grandmaster Savitha Shri won individual gold and helped India secure team bronze at the Chess Olympiad, marking a stunning debut on the global stage.
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Education
RIMC Entrance Exam 2026 Correction Window Open Till Oct 11
RIMC Entrance Examination 2026 correction window is open until October 11 at 11:50 PM. Candidates can edit permitted details through the NTA portal.
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Sports
Naman Dhir’s Dream Debut: Three Wickets Seal India’s Win
Naman Dhir’s T20I debut against West Indies saw him claim three wickets, turning the match India’s way and marking a dream fortnight in international cricket.
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Sports
Back to the Future: Asian Games Lessons for Cricket at the Olympics
India’s Asian Games gold highlights cricket’s paradox: Olympic medals may mean less than World Cups, raising doubts about ICC’s push to globalize cricket through the Olympics.