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SCI & TECHOct 872 lakh teachers trained to use technology to identify students with disabilitiesTeachers to use a digital screening tool this month to spot observable behaviours; special educators will then categorise students under 21 disability categories; early detection and intervention to aid inclusive educationThe Hindu

POLITICSOct 87,000 CRPF personnel pulled from Chattisgarh, Bengal deployed in Delhi ahead of CJP’s October 10 protestCRPF personnel asked to carry latest anti-riot equipment, operational-scale weapons, and prescribed ammunition; Home Minister Amit Shah stays put in Delhi to monitor the situation, cancels all visits outside DelhiThe Hindu

POLITICSOct 8Opposition leaders ‘pray’ at Rajghat for government to ‘get wisdom’ to remove CEC; say protest will continueOn INDIA bloc’s third day of protest in Delhi against ‘vote chori’, a show of Opposition unity as SP, Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) leaders present for lunch hosted by Congress president KhargeThe Hindu

WORLDOct 8Hubballi-Dharwad twin cities to adopt Shimla-model awareness drive to save waterHubballi-Dharwad twin cities to adopt Shimla-model awareness drive to save waterdeccanherald · india

WORLDOct 8Kerala Lalithakala Akademi charts global ambitionsNew office-bearers unveil action plan to revitalise galleries, promote masters and take Keralam’s art to national and international platformsThe Hindu

POLITICSOct 8Government notifies CAPF Act amid pending challenge in Supreme CourtServing CAPF officers have challenged the law, which will impact cadre management and the deputation of Indian Police Service officers to senior positions in the Central Armed Police ForcesThe Hindu

POLITICSOct 8KPSC recruitment scam: ‘₹20–40 lakh bribes for leaked answer keys’A recruitment scam within the KPSC involves alleged bribes of ₹20–40 lakh for leaked answer keys. This indicates significant corruption in public sector hiring practices.The Hindu

MILITARYOct 8Odisha: Indian Coast Guard conducts ‘Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise’ off Paradip coastBhubaneswar: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Odisha’s Paradip coast under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSARB) on Thursday. Under the theme ‘Leveraging Technology to Strengthen SAR Preparedness and Maritime Safety’, the exercise brought together maritime and aeronautical agencies to demonstrate operational readiness, interoperability and coordinated response to mass rescue operations at sea. The exercise was reviewed by ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani. It witnessed participation from the ICG, Navy, Air Force, Shipping Corporation of India, Directorate General of Shipping, Fisheries, Customs, Marine Police, Paradip Port Authority, and the state government agencies. At least 32 observers from 30 countries also participated in the exercise, marking a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation in maritime search and rescue. Their participation facilitated exchange of best practices, enhanced global interoperability and reaffirmed India’s role as a dependable maritime search and rescue partner in the region. The assets deployed included 15 Coast Guard ships, three Dornier aircraft, three Advance Light Helicopters, one Chetak helicopter, IAF C-130J and Mi-17 aircraft, two Indian Navy ships, along with civil and state resources and shore-based support units. The sea drill simulated a ‘Mass Rescue Operation’ following a concurrent aeronautical and maritime distress emergency. As part of the scenario, a passenger aircraft carrying 228 persons ditched at sea near Paradip Port, with the fuselage impacting the container vessel MV Zumba, resulting in structural damage and fire. The exercise involved activation of the Incident Command Post, firefighting operations, helicopter evacuations, deployment of life rafts and air-droppable life rafts, Jason Cradle and Gemini recovery, rescue basket operations and scramble net procedures. The exercise also included a demonstration of Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) capability. SAREX-2026 reaffirmed the collective resolve of India and its international partners to build a faster, technology-enabled and seamlessly coordinated Search and Rescue framework, in line with the vision of SAGAR and the spirit of MAHASAGAR. The exercise reinforced the principle that every distress call must receive a coordinated response and every effort must be made to save lives at sea.sambadenglish · india

WORLDOct 8Narayana distributes 1,320 bicycles for Nellore studentsEarlier, the Minister announced the distribution of free bicycles worth ₹6 crore to 10,000 students studying in government high schools across Nellore city and rural constituenciesThe Hindu

HEALTHOct 8Keralam to organise Statewide campaign for students’ mental healthThe campaign, titled ‘Learn Happily’ (Santhoshathode Padikkam), will be held from October 12 to 17 in government schools and all government-controlled educational institutions across the StateThe Hindu

WORLDOct 8Champions Boat League 2026 in Kochi on October 10The Champions Boat League is scheduled to take place in Kochi on October 10, 2026. This announces a future sports event.The Hindu

POLITICSOct 8Mumbai-based activist and ASIF delegation allege detention by State policeAll India Students’ Federation (AISF) members alleged that police attempted to arbitrarily detain a student delegation travelling aboard the 12779 Goa Express from Pune to New Delhi.The Hindu

WORLDOct 8Project to assess health of Keralam’s ecosystems launchedA new project has been launched to evaluate the health of Keralam's ecosystems. The initiative aims to assess environmental conditions in the region.The Hindu

DISASTEROct 8Two killed in separate road accidents in Balanagar, MiyapurTwo individuals have died in distinct road accidents occurring in Balanagar and Miyapur. The incidents resulted in fatalities in separate locations.The Hindu

WORLDOct 8All-India girls’ football tournament begins in BelagaviAn all-India girls' football tournament has commenced in Belagavi, marking a significant sporting event for young female athletes in the country.The Hindu

POLITICSOct 8Dimasalang Bridge operational by Oct. 20 – DPWHTHE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that Dimasalang Bridge in Manila, which has been under rehabilitation since June, will reopen on Oct. 20. “We will open this very soon. Hopefully, in the next two weeks. Our target for the reopening is Oct. 20,” said Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, adding repair works on the bridge were expedited because of its importance to traffic in the area. The bridge is near the Manila North Cemetery, making it crucial to traffic during the coming All Saints’ Day. Dizon said the bridge will open to vehicles even if works on some parts are still ongoing. He thanked Manila Mayor Isko Moreno for allowing the total closure of the bridge to accelerate its rehabilitation. “To our fellow citizens in the City of Manila, especially those who have relatives they will visit at the North Cemetery during Undas, rest assured that before Undas, we will be open. We will open on Oct. 20,” Dizon said. Dizon said that the rehabilitation of Dimasalang Bridge, completed in four and a half months, was proof that DPWH projects can be completed quickly without sacrificing quality. “I want to prove that it can be done. As long as we take the work seriously, we don’t do substandard work, and the construction is done properly,” Dizon said. He said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants government efforts to be felt by Filipinos through such projects.manilatimes · philippines

POLITICSOct 8Myanmar’s leader to take back migrants from MalaysiaPUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Myanmar will accept more Burmese migrants held in Malaysia “as soon as possible,” the war-torn nation’s leader said on Thursday despite human rights concerns over the opaque repatriation scheme. Min Aung Hlaing made the pledge on a visit to his counterpart in Malaysia as he works to bring his country back into the international fold after staging a coup in February 2021. Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited Min Aung Hlaing, now installed as civilian president, for a two-day visit to discuss the return of thousands of migrants to his country. Malaysia has historically offered safe haven to those exiled from Myanmar, hosting 190,000 refugees or asylum seekers from the nation — mostly Rohingya — according to the United Nations. But Anwar is making a repatriation push amid an uptick of anti-migrant sentiment in Malaysia, defying concerns from the UN that his scheme cannot guarantee their safe homecomings to Myanmar. The country has been wracked by war since Min Aung Hlaing’s putsch, and there are fears the persecuted Rohingya may return to a country where they suffer violent persecution many deem genocide. “We will take those verified nationals back as soon as possible,” Min Aung Hlaing said at a joint news conference with Anwar in the administrative capital Putrajaya. ‘Enhance collaboration’ Min Aung Hlaing has been a pariah in many capitals abroad since his coup unleashed a civil war, but Anwar invited him for talks about returning Myanmar migrants. Nearly 1,500 migrants arrived in back in Myanmar on Sunday after a five-day navy vessel voyage from Malaysia, where they were being held in detention centers before being shipped out. Anwar announced in July that Myanmar had agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya members, but the Malaysian government later said those sent back would be of “various ethnicities,” not only Rohingya. Myanmar last month pledged “safe and dignified” returns for its citizens displaced abroad, after criticism from the UN and rights groups. Min Aung Hlaing’s two-day trip also comes as he makes a push for diplomatic recognition after his installation as civilian president in April, following elections branded a charade by democracy watchdogs. Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) said in July they were seeking “gradual” engagement with Myanmar. The 11-nation organization has frozen Myanmar out of high-level summits since the coup, presenting a united front to pressure its leaders into engaging in its conflict resolution plan. But analysts say the consensus is now fraying. Malaysia marks the fifth Southeast Asian nation to host Min Aung Hlaing since he transitioned to ruling the country as its nominally civilian president. A five-point peace plan adopted by Asean leaders in April 2021, which, among other things, call for an immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar, has shown very little signs of progress. This was highlighted by a Myanmar military air strike late last month on a market in the country’s west, killing some 50 people — one of the deadliest recent bombings of the civil war. “We, and [on] our part in Malaysia, will do whatever is possible to make sure that we enhance this collaboration,” Anwar said on Thursday. The aim ultimately was to “take Myanmar as part of our community of nations without prejudice, and particularly in the context of [the] Asean,” he added.manilatimes · philippines

POLITICSOct 8Virata’s political legacyMY condolences to the family of former prime minister and finance minister Cesar Virata. In a change from my usual approach and orientation toward economic and financial issues, I will not discuss his economic legacy. Instead, and this reflects that outside of the major media outlets, there is a more robust discussion of his political legacy. This is something that both predates and postdates him, and continues to be an issue for many. By serving this or that administration (which their opponents hold in contempt, whether justified, which is sometimes the case, or where it is just a heated partisan parting of ways, which in the Philippines often means a personal or tribal divide), do you help the country or hurt it by serving it? Whether you agree or not, Carlos Romulo and Cesar Virata were seen as professional, prestigious and of high personal character. They were not power-hungry nor did they enrich themselves during their long stay in office. Their presence in the martial-law Cabinet of the first President Marcos was seen as a seal of approval, especially in the early days (some like former senator Raul Manglapus urged Romulo to resign rather than lend his prestige to the martial law administration). During our economic crisis from 1983 to 1986, some urged Virata to resign, as well, rather than lend his high standing with the international financial community to the embattled administration. Neither obliged, though Romulo did retire in January 1984, given the combination of his advanced age and his feeling distressed and heartsick (quoting his wife Beth Day Romulo) following Ninoy Aquino’s assassination. Critics called them the deodorants of the martial law regime, which is a backhanded compliment in itself. So, the debated question is, what is the right path, stay to help make things better or at least prevent greater harm, or quit? A very valid issue that I leave to others who have given their opinion as I have nothing unique to add to the reasons both sides have given. Ultimately, it is a personal decision that probably conflicted some of those facing it. The issue I will analyze is what is the legacy to the person of the decision to stay as Virata and others have done in various controversial administrations? I find many who served controversial administrations (or those that at least heavily divided the chattering classes) ably, honorably and ethically to not have suffered for it. Neither have those who left out of principle, like those who resigned from Arroyo’s administration in 2005, post the 2004 election “Hello, Garci” contretemps. Many of the latter went on to serve in the second Aquino administration or got prestigious board directorships. Same thing for directorships for those who honorably served other administrations some would consider controversial. Starting with Cesar Virata. The only distinction was over those in controversial administrations who were either corrupt or associated with what was considered their egregious excesses. Contrast the post first Marcos careers of General Ver with President Ramos and Secretary Enrile. The same could be argued over those who were in the Duterte administration. Some are held in the highest regard even by critics of the regime, like Secretary Dominguez, while others are facing charges or keeping a very low profile. That seems to be the real divide on how they are regarded by most. Why? I would be happy to hear the considered versus partisan and biased views of others. I have a theory. Given that our politics are mostly personal and tribal, versus policy or ideologically driven, one looks at personal behavior and demeanor rather than the consequences of policy and the moral and personal imperatives on the choice to join, stay or leave. The decision to do either seems to be driven not by what motivated one to decide either way, but how one acted in the position or how he left. I suppose the prevalence of that view can at least in my adult life be traced to the first Aquino administration where besides true believers, many who served (with personal honor and ethics) in the first Marcos administration (like Vicente Paterno) and nonpartisan types (like Secretary and later Justice Azcuna), were appointed. One did not have to be a partisan supporter to be in Cory Aquino’s administration, but could even have been an ethical member of the prior one, then I suppose it set the model for those that followed. Same thing happened when senior government officials dealt with some in the private sector who had senior positions or ties to the first Marcos administration. I remember the latter surprising the relatively young me during the Cory and Ramos administrations where I thought they would be shunned, but no, even the partisan anti-Marcos and pro-Cory high officials had no problem dealing with them. In my younger days, I was more judgmental as many of the younger commentators still are today. With age, I suppose one sometimes becomes humbler and more circumspect about judging others as one does not know all the circumstances and reasons behind the decision to join, stay or leave. Personally, I have gotten less judgmental in my older age and understand most important decisions are nuanced and complex. To repeat a quote from Google AI that I used in my column on sanctimoniousness and Ateneo, Buddhist principles perhaps give the most appropriate answer. “In Buddhism, judging others is discouraged because it arises from ego, pride and an incomplete understanding of another’s karma. Instead, the Buddha taught individuals to turn that discerning eye inward, using mindfulness to honestly evaluate and correct their own actions while maintaining deep compassion for everyone else’s struggles... Instead, practitioners are encouraged to cultivate compassion, empathy and wise discernment, recognizing that all beings are subject to the same cycle of existence.” I suppose if one lived an honorable life and meant well, even if one agrees or disagrees with their choice, it may be wisest and fairness to respect the person’s decision, and the process that led to it if he or she acted well and honorably while in that position. The author is an independent director of the state-run Maharlika Investment Corp.manilatimes · philippines

POLITICSOct 8Driver’s suspension sparks heated exchange in Kochi Corporation CouncilLDF questions suspension, seeks verification of complaint against driver; Mayor defends action as being in accordance with Kerala Municipality Act; Council to hear driver’s version and ensure suspension does not affect his service recordThe Hindu

POLITICSOct 8‘Is Ambani the real boss of India’, asks Elon Musk, as Centre refutes bias in Starlink authorisationReliance Jio chairman Akash Ambani declines to comment when asked about Mr. Musk’s remarks; Rahul Gandhi joins the debate saying, “Wait till you discover the other guy”The Hindu

POLITICSOct 8Hyderabad, Malkajgiri among police units told to improve implementation of new criminal laws in StatePolice units in Hyderabad and Malkajgiri have been instructed to improve their implementation of new criminal laws within the State. This indicates ongoing efforts to reform and enforce legal frameworks at a regional level.The Hindu

POLITICSOct 8Keralam govt. committed to ensuring justice for K.M. Basheer, says VishnunadhThe Minister said the government would provide support in legal proceedings and make sincere efforts to ensure justice for journalist K.M. Basheer, who was killed in a road accident in Thiruvananthapuram in 2019The Hindu

WORLDOct 8Nana Patekar, Indian Actor Who Embodied the Everyman, Dies at 75He brought the intensity of the stage to the screen and was praised for his craft and philanthropy. He was also accused of sexual harassment.NYT World

BUSINESSOct 8Benchmark pricing not a factor with more important cost-discipline in place: Hindustan Copper CMDThe Hindustan Copper CMD stated the gap between global demand and supply could mean copper prices stay above the $14,000 per tonne-markThe Hindu

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