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World
Durga Puja Preparations in Full Swing Across Bangladesh
urga Puja preparations in Bangladesh intensify, with temples decorated, idols crafted, cultural rehearsals underway, and communities uniting to celebrate the festival from October 16–21.
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National
CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates India’s First Victims Rights Centre in Patna
CJI Surya Kant inaugurated India’s first Victims Rights Centre in Patna, offering legal aid, counselling, and support, alongside a Transgender Helpline and mobile legal services.
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National
ECI Announces Key SIR Decisions; Objection Period Extended in Delhi, Maharashtra
ECI announced new SIR rules, easing voter discrepancies and extending objection periods in Delhi and Maharashtra, clarifying Form 6 requirements for enrolment transparency.
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National
Vulture Survey Begins in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
A vulture survey began in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary to document populations and aid conservation, highlighting the ecological importance of these endangered scavenger birds in Kerala.
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National
ECI Revises SIR Rules, Maharashtra Declares Drought in 265 Talukas
ECI revised SIR rules for voter registration, while Maharashtra declared drought in 265 talukas, highlighting electoral reforms and rural distress as key national issues.
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National
Amit Shah Faces Youth Congress Black‑Flag Protest in Kollam
Union Home Minister Amit Shah faced a Youth Congress black‑flag protest in Kollam, sparking clashes with BJP workers as police intervened to clear his convoy route.
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National
Kunal Ghosh Attacked in Bengal; Mamata Banerjee Alleges BJP Plot to Disrupt Rallies
TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh was attacked en route to Mamata Banerjee’s rally in Bengal, prompting her to accuse BJP of disrupting Opposition meetings.
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Sports
India Clinch 2nd Consecutive Men’s Kabaddi Gold at Asian Games
India defeated Iran 40‑34 in the men’s kabaddi final at Asian Games 2026, winning their ninth gold overall and second consecutive title in the event.
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National
Congress Urges Supreme Court Action Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over Form 6 Changes
Congress urged the Supreme Court to act against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging Form 6 changes hinder Gen Z voter enrolment and violate constitutional conventions.
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National
Assam Makes Muslim Marriage Registration Compulsory
Assam introduced compulsory Muslim marriage registration under a new law, ensuring legal recognition of nikah ceremonies while safeguarding rights without overriding Muslim Personal Law.
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Sports
F1 Expands Sprint Races to 10 in 2027 Season
Formula One expanded Sprint races to 10 for 2027, aiming to boost fan engagement, with a 24‑race calendar including returns to Portimao and Istanbul.
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Business
Meta Launches Muse AI Agent: What It Can Do and How Meta Addresses Privacy Concerns
Meta has launched Muse, an AI agent that can complete everyday tasks across apps. Here’s how it works and what Meta says about privacy and security.
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Sports
Hardik Pandya Suffers Fresh Shin Injury, Ruled Out of New Zealand Series
Hardik Pandya sustained a right shin injury, ruling him out of India’s New Zealand tour and delaying his comeback despite being named in the India A squad.
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Business
Meta Muse AI Tops US App Store as Analysts See $27 Billion Revenue Potential by 2031
Meta’s Muse AI has crossed 3.4 million estimated downloads and topped the US App Store, while TD Cowen projects $27 billion in revenue by 2031.
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Sports
Sawan Barwal Wins Historic Silver in Men’s Marathon at Asian Games
India’s Sawan Barwal won silver in the men’s marathon at Asian Games 2026, clocking a national record 2:11:37, marking a historic breakthrough in athletics.
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Sports
Baranica Elangovan in Shock After Historic Pole Vault Bronze at Asian Games
Baranica Elangovan won India’s first women’s pole vault bronze at Asian Games 2026, admitting she couldn’t believe it until officials confirmed her historic achievement.
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Sports
Asian Games 2026 : India Wins Kabaddi Gold, Squash Stars Shine
India won men’s and women’s kabaddi gold, Anahat and Abhay reached squash finals, Sawan Barwal claimed marathon silver, and Dhiraj Bommadevara shone in archery.
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World
U.S. Eyes Role as Major Energy Supplier for India
The U.S. aims to become a key energy supplier for India, leveraging Venezuela operations and new sanctions on Russia and Iran to expand exports.
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World
Bus Overturns in Central Iran, 11 Dead, 24 Injured
A bus overturned in central Iran’s Markazi province, killing 11 and injuring 24, with police blaming driver fatigue for the tragic accident.
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Business
OpenAI AI Agents Bypassed Security Controls on US Government Websites
OpenAI says its AI agents interacted with US government websites in unintended ways, including bypassing security controls while accessing public data.
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Business
India vs US Home Loan Rates: Why the Gap Matters for NRIs
India’s home loan rates start around 7.10% at some PSU banks, while US mortgage rates remain above 7%. Here’s what NRIs and OCIs should consider.
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World
PTI Postpones Islamabad March to October 4 Amid Push for Imran Khan’s Release
PTI postponed its Islamabad march to October 4, pressing for Imran Khan’s release, as tensions rise over political protests and Pakistan’s fragile stability.
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Business
Xi Jinping in US: China, America Agree on $30 Billion Tariff Cuts
China and the US agreed on tariff reductions covering $30 billion of non-sensitive goods in each direction during Xi Jinping’s US visit.
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World
U.S. and China to Establish AI Incident Communication Channel
U.S. and China agreed to establish a communication channel for AI incidents, launching a Super Intelligence Dialogue during Trump–Xi summit in Washington.