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Mumbai Police issue notices to 24 ''X'' accounts over Sabeer Bhatia's documentary

Hindu - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 03:17
The notices were issued on October 18, days after the documentary, allegedly containing false and disparaging claims about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani, sparked a controversy
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Google co-founder Larry Page leaves California ahead of billionaire tax vote

Times of India - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 03:14
As Californians gear up to cast their votes on Proposition 40, which suggests a one-time tax on billionaires, notable figures like Larry Page have relocated their businesses far from the state's reach to evade this tax burden. While the tax could potentially rake in $100 billion, the exodus of these wealthy individuals—who would collectively owe around $29 billion—poses a serious threat to California's expected income from this tax initiative.
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CMRL-Exalogic case: In an update from oral pronouncement, Supreme Court specifies freeze period as 10 days in published order

Hindu - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 03:12
The oral pronouncement in open court on October 21 had specifically dictated the time of stay as a week or seven days
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Schools closed in five Tamil Nadu districts after overnight rain

Hindu - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 03:10
Mamallapuram recorded the highest rainfall at 9 cm, followed by Tenkasi and Sattankulam in Thoothukudi district, which received 6 cm each. Tirunelveli, Mayiladuthurai and Tiruvarur recorded 5 cm each
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‘I will come for them’: Elon Musk threatens Democrats over plans to probe his empire

Times of India - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 03:09
Elon Musk has issued a warning to Democratic lawmakers considering an investigation into his businesses. He stated his intent to pursue those behind such actions if Democrats gain congressional control. Concerns have been raised about potential conflicts of interest regarding Musk's federal contracts and subsidies. The proposed investigations also include scrutiny of Musk’s decisions regarding Starlink services in Ukraine.
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Who is Suvarna Raj? Asian Para Games gold medallist who is also an advocate

Times of India - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 02:32
Suvarna Raj, a 44-year-old para-athlete from Greater Noida, won gold for India in the women's F54 discus throw at the Asian Para Games on Thursday. She finished first with a best throw of 15.66m, adding another medal to her international career.
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Parvinder Singh Jhota: Who was the anti-drug activist, why was he killed

Hindu - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 02:20
Known for raising his voice against the illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, Jhota was shot in broad daylight inside a medical store at a busy marketplace in Punjab’s Mansa
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Engineer-turned-artist sets Guinness record with chilli-turmeric painting

Times of India - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 02:20
Amar Kale, a self-taught artist from Karnataka, created a world record for the largest spice painting. He used approximately 6 kg of turmeric and 5 kg of chilli powder for this artwork. The piece measures 175.82 square metres and tells a story of Karnataka's heritage. His work features the Hampi Chariot and reflects the state's cultural legacy. This achievement followed his earlier record for painted handprints within one minute.
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Historic win! India's Anahat stuns 8-time World Champion Nour ElSherbini

Times of India - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 02:17
Eighteen-year-old Anahat Singh stunned eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 in 30 minutes at the Silicon Valley Open on Wednesday. The Indian advanced to the quarter-finals of the USD 143,500 PSA Gold event. Earlier, Singh defeated Nour Aboulmakarim in the opening round. The victory marked the biggest win of her professional career, strengthening her reputation as a rising squash star.
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Kuwait-flagged tanker carrying 21 Indian seafarers hit by projectile in Hormuz

Times of India - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 02:10
A Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker, M/T Al Dasma, was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 Indian seafarers aboard the vessel were reported safe after the incident on October 21. This event follows previous attacks on vessels in the region, raising safety concerns for Indian mariners. The Indian government is in contact with ship management to ensure ongoing security measures.
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Brent crude tops $110 as fresh attacks in Saudi raise concerns over oil supplies

Times of India - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 01:53
Oil prices surged past $110 a barrel as Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia raised alarms. The US took precautionary measures by evacuating diplomats' families from the kingdom amid escalating security issues. Simultaneously, US crude inventories dropped sharply, while distillate stocks showed an unexpected increase. Heightened threats to energy supplies from Iran have intensified concerns over shipping safety.
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Controversy erupts after ‘protest’ photographs by Priyanka Gandhi’s son allegedly get removed from Bikaner House exhibition

Hindu - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 01:52
“Five hours ago, the Bikaner House Management forced me to remove the bulk of the artworks displayed in my show 'No Idea Is Final”, which opens this evening at 7 p.m.. The photos were of the youth protests in Delhi. Apparently the content is objectionable,” says Raihan Vadra
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Namma Metro Phase 3: Karnataka issues third land acquisition notification for Orange Line package

Hindu - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 01:44
Dated October 16, 2026, and published in the Karnataka State Gazette, the notification identifies properties measuring a total of 13,409.05 sq. m. across 11 entries
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Andhra Pradesh SEC halts election process for 100 ULBs after Supreme Court order

Hindu - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 01:28
SEC will issue an order on the ULB elections on October 22 after obtaining reports from Collectors, District Election and Police authorities
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U.P. CM Yogi issues directions for strict legal action in cases of land encroachment

Hindu - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 01:23
Officials must impose strict legal action on anyone who illegally occupies land or dispossesses vulnerable people, while urging dialogue to resolve familial property disputes and promising swift assistance to victims seeking government benefits or medical treatment, says Uttar Pradesh CM
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Asian Para Games: Swati Chaudhary bags silver in women's W1 archery

Times of India - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 01:17
Swati Chaudhary achieved a silver medal in the women's W1 individual archery event at the Asian Para Games. She initially took a 4-2 lead but eventually lost the final to Cen Mengkan of China. After winning the first and third sets, Swati struggled in the fourth and fifth sets, allowing Cen to clinch the gold. This tournament adds to Swati's recent bronze medal win at the World Archery Para Series.
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Sexual offence charge rocks India's Asian Para Games contingent; swimmer faces ban

Times of India - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 01:01
A senior PCI official, who is part of the Indian delegation in Nagoya and who handled the entire situation, confirmed the development to TOI, describing the alleged misconduct as “reprehensible and intolerable” and saying there could be “no justification” for such behaviour by an athlete representing the country on the international stage.”
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