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POLITICS1d agoDespite Transport Minister’s surprise checks, commuters say BMTC bus service issues persistPassengers flag buses skipping designated stops, rude behaviour by crew; however digital payments have eased change-related problemsThe Hindu
POLITICS1d agoReservation cannot be proportionate to population of castes, says Karnataka High CourtAccepting population as the basis for reservation would be ‘destructive of the principle of equality’, the court saysThe Hindu
POLITICS1d agoRahul Gandhi’s plea not listed for hearing on October 13, faces routine clerical hurdlesUnder the Supreme Court Rules, when a petition has defects, the petitioner is typically given a time window, such as 28 days or standard registry timelines, depending on the specific filing chapter to cure the defectsThe Hindu
DISASTER2d agoHow a detour saved a Malaysian trekker from jaws of deadly Nepal floodsIt was a detour that saved his life. Malaysian Low Hock Meng, a 71-year-old veteran trekker, had set off on his own in Nepal. He wanted to explore the Tamang trail, Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda. Along his journey, he made the decision to visit the Nagathali viewpoint for a glimpse of Tibet on August 25. Low then made his way down towards Thuman en route to Lingling in Nepal’s Bagmati province on August 26. That is when he realised that something was seriously wrong. When he looked at Syapru...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoThe gaps in the implementation of the RTI ActSection 4 of the RTI Act lists 16 types of information which are to be disclosed by public authorities; such voluntary disclosure has not been followedThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoDeep conspiracy to bring in ultra-leftist mindset: Fadnavis slams Congress as ‘anti-constitutional’Congress wants to create anarchy in the country. It is a conspiracy to undermine the Constitution written by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and the institutions created by him, says Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra FadnavisThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoKeralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection) Bill to focus on protection of rights, dignity of elderlyThe Bill that will be tabled in the Assembly on October 13 also aims at promoting active ageing, regulation of senior citizen care centres, and capacity-building for family and caregiversThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoRLM suspends Ram Pukar Sinha, MLC candidate backed by three rebel party MLAsOn October 5, Ram Pukar Sinha filed the nomination as an independent candidate for the upcoming Legislative Council election in Saran Teachers ConstituencyThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoAnti-CEC protests LIVE: Supreme Court registry points out 10 defects in Rahul Gandhi's plea in SIR caseCockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde were detained by Delhi Police today while they were trying to enter Jantar MantarThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoDelhi CM launches portal for DURGA e-auto schemeOf the 1,300 e-autos, 1,170 are earmarked for women and 130 for transgender persons. Officials said each revenue district will have a quota of up to 90 autos for women and 10 for transgender applicants.hindustantimes · india
CONFLICT2d agoPakistan’s hard choice on Saudi Arabia’s war in YemenDefence pacts and financial reliance on Riyadh give Islamabad little leeway to avoid Houthi conflictFinancial Times
SCI & TECH2d agoBerlin to BITS Pilani: How Nobel-winning optogenetics connects to parasite research in HyderabadLight has become more than a means of observation; it is a way to intervene, test, and uncover cause-and-effect relationships, said Nishith Gupta, professor of Biological Sciences at BITS PilanThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoMehbooba Mufti opposes motorable boulevard on western side of famous Dal LakeWhy destroy Nigeen Lake’s tranquillity? Kashmir needs ecological protection, not divisive politics, says PDP chief Mehbooba MuftiThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoDemolition of tribals’ houses in M.P. draws Shivraj’s anger; says ‘Mohan ji became CM with their votes’On October 11, houses of about 12 tribal families in Kosmi village were demolished by the Forest Department over alleged encroachmentThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoPolice crack down on anti-SIR protesters in Bengaluru, detain 100The police threatened journalists covering the protest and ordered them to leave the spot, while three photographers were manhandled, despite repeatedly identifying themselves as members of the Press.The Hindu
BUSINESS2d agoThe growing Himalayan risks in Bhutan’s hydropower ties with IndiaNepal floods bring renewed focus on neighbour Bhutan’s efforts to protect its economically crucial – but debt generating – hydro infrastructure and trade with India.eco_business · singapore
POLITICS2d agoWest Bengal bypolls proved that BJP does not draw support from just one community: CM SuvenduChief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had earlier said that 80% of the Muslims in Nandigram and 60% of the minority population in Rejinagar had voted for the BJP in the bypolls held on October 6The Hindu
POLITICS2d agoSIR needed every five years to check influx: Assam CMHimanta Biswa Sarma cites the demographic shift in four eastern States to drive home his pointThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoBombay HC orders accused in Goa fire case to deposit interim compensation of ₹20 lakh eachThe Court directed that the “deposit would be subject to final contentions in the main matter”The Hindu
CONFLICT2d agoPakistan urges Afghan Taliban to stop militants from carrying out cross-border attacksPakistan urged Afghanistan’s Taliban government Monday to stop militants from using Afghan territory to launch attacks inside Pakistan, renewing a warning that the same armed groups could eventually…Japan Today
POLITICS2d agoJ&K Waqf Board pushes for uniform Friday sermons, ‘preachers’ committee to decide topics in advance’The J&K Waqf Board is advocating for uniform Friday sermons, with a committee to pre-approve topics for preachers. This indicates a move to centralize religious discourse in the region.The Hindu
POLITICS2d agoSpeaker rejects objection over the use of ‘Kerala Niyamasabha’ for official purposesThe Speaker has dismissed an objection regarding the use of ‘Kerala Niyamasabha’ for official purposes. This reflects a decision on linguistic and procedural matters within a legislative body.The Hindu
POLITICS2d agoKarnataka will continue with probe into efforts to illegally delete names of genuine voters, says Chief MinisterThe Chief Minister said lakhs of Form 7 applications, seeking deletion of names, had been withdrawn after cases were filed against those who were misusing such a mechanism to get the names of genuine voters deletedThe Hindu
WORLD2d agoKannur Corporation introduces double-decker bus for sightseeing during DasaraOrganised through the Kannur Corporation and KSRTC’s Budget Tourism Cell, the service will operate for 10 days, allowing residents and tourists to enjoy colourful illuminations and festival decorations in the city. Its continuation will depend on public response.The Hindu