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DISASTEROct 6Pretty in pink, but Malarikkal’s lilies worry ecologistsA two-year study for the Kerala State Biodiversity Board finds the water lily, which appeared in Malarikkal after the 2018 floods, has shown unprecedented and uncontrolled growth; ecologists flag its impact on local aquatic plants, water flow and sunlight penetration, besides concerns over methane emissions from decaying plant biomass; the seasonal bloom has transformed Malarikkal into a tourism hotspot, bringing additional income to farmers, boat operators and local residentsThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 6Little room for ‘giving and taking’: India’s finance minister flags trade impasse with the U.S.In the latest sign of growing skepticism around the closure of the trade deal between New Delhi and Washington, an Indian minister said there is little room for ‘giving and taking.’CNBC
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 6CEC row LIVE updates: INDIA bloc to hold protest march from Parliament to ECI headquarters against 'vote chori'Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K. C. Venugopal, Deepender Hooda, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, have been detained and taken into custody after they started a sit-in protest inside Akashvani Bhawan to meet CEC Gyanesh KumarThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 6India’s bullet train tangle leaves Japan fumingFlagship high-speed rail project has been beset by delays, cost overruns and tensionsFinancial Times
MILITARYOct 6Turkiye, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi as Yemen fighting growsAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 6DVAC launches probe into the alleged sand mining scam during the DMK governmentA detailed inquiry was ordered on the basis of a complaint filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) which alleged serious irregularities in the mining of river sand across Tamil NaduThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 6Delhi Govt withholds current duty charge of Additional DCP given to officer accused of sexually harassing journalistThe proposal to confer additional duty charge to these officers was initiated on August 25, “much before the present set of events”, the government saidThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 5Voting in high-stakes bypolls in three States, one U.T. today | LIVEThe counting of votes is scheduled for October 9The Hindu
CONFLICTOct 5At Least 8 Dead in Myanmar Air Strikes, Rakhine Rebel Group ClaimsThe Diplomat
POLITICSOct 5‘Draft reservation list for polls to rural local bodies ready’A draft reservation list for polls to rural local bodies has been prepared. This indicates progress in electoral preparations for local governance.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 5Mayawati reappoints Akash Anand as national convener in BSPOn September 10, Ms. Mayawati had announced the ouster of her nephew Mr. Anand, setting him “completely free” from BSPThe Hindu
DISASTEROct 5Shinde meets PM Modi over Maharashtra drought, says Centre assures support for farmersThe hour-long meeting focused on the situation facing farmers, including water availability, agricultural conditions and the availability of fodder for livestockThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 5Supreme Court quashes Bombay HC order directing Maharashtra FDA to pay ₹5 lakh compensationThe case dates back to June 12, when FDA food safety officers in Pune inspected the establishment following a complaint of food poisoniningThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 5First international cargo vessel leaves eastern Assam since 1947Once one of India’s busiest river ports, Dibrugarh eyes greater movement of goodsThe Hindu
CONFLICTOct 5Turkey and Pakistan pledge to deploy troops to Saudi ArabiaUnder a new mutual defense pact, the two countries will support their ally, following weeks of Houthi attacks.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 5ICC unseals Taliban leaders' warrants over persecuting womenDW News [en]
POLITICSOct 5Set to leave party, NC MP Ruhullah meets students at Kashmir University, calls for ‘restoring students’ voice’The rebel NC MP has started an outreach in J&K ahead of the proposed resignation on November 3 this year from the partyThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 5Nelnet acquires Entab Infotech, a provider of school software in IndiaNelnet has acquired Entab Infotech, a company specializing in school software solutions based in India. This acquisition represents a business expansion in the education technology sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBEROct 5The Scam Industry Is Becoming a Big Problem in IndiaAccording to the FBI, American nationals lost around $50 million to one network of online scammers based in India.The Diplomat
MILITARYOct 5Turkiye, Pakistan agree to military deployment to Saudi ArabiaTurkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to trigger collective deterrence measures in response to Houthi attacks.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBEROct 5Indian alleged mastermind of online child abuse ring goes on trial in ParisFrance 24 [en]
MILITARYOct 5Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi amid Houthi attacksVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 5Supreme Court refuses to stay proceedings against Nicobar projectThe petitions in the Calcutta High Court say that the diversion of over 130 sq. km of pristine tropical forest violated the Forest Rights Act and threatened the Shompen and Nicobarese way of life and cultureThe Hindu
WORLDOct 5Construction of Vaduthala railway overbridge, Perandoor-Vaduthala bridge to begin on October 7The new bridge, which is being constructed across the Perandoor Canal and will connect Vaduthala and Perandoor, will serve as a key transport link and enable people to travel quickly from Container Road via Vaduthala to Kaloor, thereby bypassing the congested National HighwayThe Hindu