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WORLDOct 9India Post serves nearly 20 lakh Cheyutha pension beneficiaries every monthTelangana Circle operates through 36 Head Post Offices, 759 Sub Post Offices and 5,424 Branch Post Offices, supported by 6,514 departmental employees and 10,623 Gramin Dak Sevaks, says CPMG D.S.V.R. MurthyThe Hindu
WORLDOct 9Here are the big stories from Karnataka todayWelcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 9Satire silenced: Indian artists face censorship as anti-Modi protests growNew Delhi accused of silencing dissent as satirical content and online critiques are removed under new rules.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 9Pakistan to Test New Warriors Against Sri Lanka in T20 Series Amid Transition on Both SidesA fresh look emerges as Pakistan and Sri Lanka launch a recent T20I lineup in Rawalpindi, setting the stage for a contrasting contest while bOth sides reshape squads in preparation for future tournaments.headtopics · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 9Elephant Foot Yam Prices Plunge by Nearly Half in Southern Myanmar Amid Market ShiftOctober 9, 2026 Elephant foot yam prices in southern Myanmar have plummeted by nearly half compared to last year, driven by ongoing conflict, transport disruptions, and a sharp drop in foreign buyers that has left Chinese firms dominating the market, local growers and traders reported.bnionline_net · myanmar
POLITICSOct 9Three arrested for assaulting migrant workers in OotyPolice say the three men demanded that the migrant workers give up their seats, which led to a quarrel and assaultThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 9Tiruppur domestic garment exhibition to be held in JanuaryApart from garments made for exports, Tiruppur produces T-shirts, inner wear, and apparel worth over ₹40,000 crore every year for the Indian market and several leading brands source garments from TiruppurThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 9India's 'cockroaches' vs Election Commission: What you need to know ahead of CJP's October 10 protestsThe Indian capital New Delhi has been turned into a fortress with train and metro cancelations, barricades and heavy police presence ahead of Saturday's planned protests against the chief of India's electoral body.DW News [en]
WORLDOct 9India's dowry curse: Outlawed practice remains deeply entrenchedFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 9India’s Cockroach Party says members detained ahead of protestIndia’s Cockroach Janta Party says thousands of its members have been detained ahead of Saturday’s protest in New Delhi.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 9TMC MP Samirul Islam writes to UN rights chief over drinking water crisis in Kolkata colonySamirul Islam alleged that drinking water supply to Jyoti Nagar Colony was cut off after the BJP came to power in West Bengal. "Because the residents are Muslims and are not considered part of the BJP’s so-called vote bank,” he saidThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 9Residential buildings under 24 metres don’t need fire NOC; Telangana Fire Services dept revises safety requirementsFire towers and dedicated Fire Command Centre (FCC) rooms are mandatory for buildings measuring 24 metres or more in heightThe Hindu
SCI & TECHOct 9Elon Musk’s Starlink row in India exposes Asia’s deeper battle over satellite powerElon Musk’s accusation that powerful Indian business interests are blocking Starlink’s entry into India has sparked a political row, but analysts say the dispute also highlights security concerns, regulatory hurdles and strategic calculations shaping the satellite service’s expansion across Asia. In a post on social media, Musk said Starlink was licensed in more than 165 countries and had spent five years complying with Indian laws and regulations. “So why still no licence? Is Ambani the real...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 9India’s Energy Transition Is Complicated, But ProgressingWhile coal continues to dominate India’s power supply, the country is also building clean energy at one of the fastest rates in the world.The Diplomat
DISASTEROct 9Amid heartache of Nepal flooding disaster, fear remainsSix weeks after Nepal’s deadly flooding disaster, communities are still struggling to rebuild their lives, but they will need sustained help as global warming increases the risk of another Himalayan catastrophe, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday. UN News
POLITICSOct 9Nagaland civil society groups want liquor ban in State liftedNaga Council Dimapur says liquor remains widely available despite prohibition for 37 yearsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 917 key takeaways from Malaysia’s 2027 budget - ‘live with dignity’Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households contend with higher living costs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, presented the spending plan in parliament on Friday as his government faces pressure for an early election following a series of state poll defeats. Anwar said the budget should be judged on “whether more people can live with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 9Karnataka HC pulls up KPSC, transport authorities over false certificates on training in non-existing heavy vehicles with petrol engineCourt found that KSRTC, BMTC have lied blatantly in their certificates that some candidates were trained on repairing HGV and HPV fitted with petrol-powered engineThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 9Plea to disqualify Mani C. Kappan MLA: Speaker seeks advice from Advocate GeneralMumbai-based businessman Dinesh Menon had filed a petition seeking Mr. Kappan’s disqualification following his conviction in cheque-bounce cases.The Hindu
BUSINESSOct 9What US ban on Indian IT firms means for H1B visas and businessesAnalysts warn companies could face higher hiring and compliance costs for being forced to rely on US talentThe Independent World
BUSINESSOct 9Exxon blocks proposal to settle $5B Kashagan dispute - BloombergExxon has blocked a proposal aimed at settling a $5 billion dispute related to the Kashagan project. This highlights ongoing financial disagreements in a major energy venture.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 9Bangkok train fare subsidies to cost up to B5.8 billionThe Ministry of Transport will seek cabinet approval next month for a budget of between 5 billion and 5.8 billion baht to subsidise electric train fares ranging from 17 to 45 baht per trip.bangkokpost · thailand
WORLDOct 9Dasara book chariot sets out to promote Kannada literatureAdditional Regional Commissioner Dr. P. Shivaraju expressed concern over the growing attraction of the younger generation towards digital media, and urged them to cultivate the habit of reading booksThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 9West Bengal bypolls: BJP retains Nandigram with record margin, wins Muslim-dominated RejinagarChief Minister Suvendu Adhikari says Muslim voters from both Nandigram and Rejinagar have extended support to the BJP candidates; the number of seats of the BJP in the 294-member Legislative Assembly have increased to 209The Hindu