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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders probe into controversial clip amid tension with ally Eknath Shinde
CM Fadnavis said in Nagpur that the audio clip released by Manoh Jarange will be thoroughly investigated using forensic methods
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Allegations against Thomas Markle Sr challenge media’s Meghan narrative
Duchess of Sussex’s decision to cut ties with elderly father cast in new light as he faces sexual abuse image claims Meghan ‘deeply distressed’ by allegations against father The depiction of the Duchess of Sussex by certain sections of the media has often been one of a fame-hungry daughter casting off an elderly father in his declining years and keeping him from his grandchildren as she embraces the international celebrity stage. But her statement today, released after child sex image allegations made against Thomas Markle Sr, 82, suggests deeper, darker fears as the cause.
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Keralam seeks relaxation in Centre’s ration card verification deadline
State proposes shifting inactive priority cardholders to non-priority category instead of deleting cards
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The seventh Kano social influencers conference, By Jibrin Ibrahim
This week, I was in Kano attending the Seventh social influencers summit. As I have said before, I am a fan of the annual event and I have attended all of them since it started in 2019.
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Mahila Commission seeks probe into Jogi Meghana’s accident allegations
Her father suspects a conspiracy behind the October 15 road accident near Kodad in Telangana
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Karnataka braces for 21,000 MW power demand in summer next year
According to Energy Department data, Karnataka’s power demand peaked at 18,650 MW during the summer of 2025. It subsequently touched 20,000 MW in September 2026.
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PSG v Lyon moved as Paris prepares for more protests
Paris St-Germain's Ligue 1 match against Lyon at the Parc des Princes is pushed back 24 hours as the French capital prepares for another weekend of protests.
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Conte dismisses reports of Man United takeover with Carrick’s job uncertain
Ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte denies Manchester United link, says reports he demanded full control of club 'unfounded'.
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Many feared trapped under collapsed building in Nairobi
People are feared to be trapped after a large, unfinished building in Nairobi collapsed during construction. Rescue operations have proven complicated as police fired tear gas to disperse looters.
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Local body polls: Left parties accuse TDP-led alliance of subverting democracy in Andhra Pradesh
The alliance partners are using official machinery and police to prevent opposition candidates from filing nominations, allege CPI and CPI(M)
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Financial insecurity drives older people to seek jobs, survey in Bengaluru finds
Nearly half of senior jobseekers reporting employment barriers say employers prefer younger candidates
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Expert panel to inspect Polayathode overbridge service road hazards
The move comes in response to a petition submitted by an action council highlighting that a portion of a house protrudes onto the service road’s alignment, creating a severe accident hazard.
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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.
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Tamil Nadu cuts VAT rate on aviation turbine fuel at Chennai airport from 29% to 16%
It has also reduced the VAT for scheduled airlines fuelling at airports other than Chennai from 29% to 1%. The rate has been reduced from 5% to 1% for scheduled airlines operating aircraft with a maximum take-off mass of less than 40,000 kg and fuelling at airports other than Chennai
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Thevalakkara grama panchayat holds online gramasabha
The gramasabha session was held under the leadership of Koivila North 17th ward member Gopan Palakkal and presided over by Thevalakkara grama panchayat president Anil.
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Rivers Boat Tragedy: Fubara vows probe as 10 reportedly die
Ten people were reportedly killed after a boat capsized during a confrontation over an oil vessel’s removal in Rivers State. Governor Fubara has promised an investigation.
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Finland nearing opening of world’s first permanent nuclear waste repository
Facilities are being built in many countries, but Finland is the first to licence its underground storage facility.
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Dembele to miss Ballon d’Or event as PSG game moved amid protests in France
Paris Saint-Germain's game has been postponed following a request by police amid a wave of violent protests in France.
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Kenya’s marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir provisionally banned by AIU
Jepchirchir tested positive for banned blood booster EPO in a sample taken before her Sydney Marathon win in August.
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Agriculture pumpset power load increases by 25-50%, other categories by 18% amidst rain deficit in Karnataka
According to sources in the Energy Department, Karnataka’s average daily electricity consumption rose to 349-362 Million Units (MU) in the first two weeks of October 2026, surpassing the record of 340 MU recorded in September.
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Situation along LAC gets disturbed when Chinese forces diverge from established patrolling pattern: MEA
India’s statement comes following ITBP D-G’s remarks on ongoing confrontations with Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh; MEA stresses on “maintenance of peace and tranquillity” in border areas for overall development of bilateral ties