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India and Switzerland signed several agreements on October 5, 2026, including one on mobility that would see longer visa durations and student permits

Chennai resident Seshadri Sukumar kickstarted a career in sports photography, mid-life, turning his back on the familiar and the comfortable, including a long career in the banking sector, and that has made all the difference. He is right now covering the 20th Asian Games in Japan

Islamabad has not publicly acknowledged direct involvement in Saudi Arabia's offensive inside Yemen. However, several reports point that Pakistani forces could be helping Saudi Arabia shift more of its military resources towards the war by taking over defensive responsibilities inside the kingdom. That could allow Saudi forces to concentrate on the offensive against the Houthis without Pakistan formally becoming a combatant in Yemen.

The Opposition party also alleged that the CEC “betrayed” the Constitution in letter and spirit at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Meeting comes amid concerns among minority educational managements over a proposal submitted by the Director of General Education to the Advocate General on teacher appointments in aided schools, including those under the quota for persons with disabilities

The Opposition party’s reaction came after the Supreme Court refused to entertain the Centre’s plea against the Calcutta High Court order upholding the maintainability of PILs alleging violations of the Forest Rights Act in obtaining consent for the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project

The comments are in response to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s remarks on avoiding unnecessary investigations and angioplasty

BSP national president Mayawati has reinstated her nephew Akash Anand as the national coordinator of the party. His reappointment follows an apology to her regarding his previous actions and a willingness to serve again. Anand had previously faced removal from the BSP due to perceived loyalty conflicts involving family ties. Mayawati emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline within the party and her family's role in that regard.

Chirag Paswan's decision to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election marks an expansion of LJP (Ram Vilas). With plans to prepare for all 403 seats, the move could test the party's ability to build a Dalit vote base, influence close BJP-SP contests and strengthen its bargaining power within the NDA. His political journey from the 2020 Bihar split to a 19-seat win in 2025 provides the backdrop.

In a bid to boost attendance at the upcoming friendly match between India and Uruguay, ticket prices have plummeted from Rs 1,999 to just Rs 199 for select seats. This move follows a lackluster turnout during the Brazil match, which left many seats empty. Furthermore, organisers will distribute around 22,000 complimentary tickets to spectators from a recent event, aiming for a more festive atmosphere at this crucial clash in Kolkata.

CJI Surya Kant said that the allegations against the ECI were just newspaper reports. Senior Advocate Singh said that the ECI issued a press release and did not deny the news reports.

Aam Aadmi Party announced they will not participate in the upcoming INDIA bloc protest at the Election Commission. Senior leader Sanjay Singh stated their ongoing protests concerning electoral roll issues are independent. Singh said the party perceives the matter as a people's movement, encouraging citizen participation without AAP's branding. AAP and DMK, previously aligned with the INDIA bloc, have also opted out of its recent meetings.

Local bird watchers have noted a drastic reduction in the bird population in the lake due to the unscientific clean-up that led to the destruction of sand banks and reed beds on which the birds had become dependent

Travis Kelce’s $5.35 million Ohio mansion, Moyenage, has a fascinating architectural connection to a $1.75 million home in Wheaton, Illinois. Both properties were designed by architect Jarvis Hunt for steel magnate Jay C. Morse, with the Ohio estate reportedly based on his earlier Illinois residence. The 10,000-square-foot House of Seven Gables retains historic details, including fireplaces, oak panelling, beamed ceilings and carved woodwork, despite being relocated in 2017.

Data from global aviation analytics firm OAG shows that airlines have scheduled 5% fewer domestic flights for the October-December quarter than during the same period last year. However, total seat capacity has fallen by only 1.2%. This indicates that airlines are operating fewer flights while deploying larger aircraft with more seats, keeping overall capacity relatively steady.