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WorldPhoto: TOI WorldOn October 18, 2026, an 80-ton granite boulder collapsed at Polar Caves Park in Rumney, New Hampshire, destroying a wooden walkway and safety rails. The fall, likely caused by weather erosion, resulted in no injuries. Park authorities are assessing damage and planning repairs to reopen the area safely by spring 2027.
TOI World··Rumney
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaAn FIR has been registered against Mallikarjun Kharge in Patna for making insulting remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's father. The complaint alleges that Kharge's comments were disrespectful and have led to legal action. This incident has sparked controversy and legal proceedings in the city of Patna.
Amar Ujala··Patna
WorldPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has invited designers, architects, artists, students, and citizens to submit ideas to improve Bengaluru’s streets and public spaces. Selected proposals will be showcased at Bengaluru Jatre in December and may be implemented by city corporations. The initiative seeks affordable, inclusive, and durable designs for streetlights, bus stops, benches, medians, bins, signboards, and neighborhood identities, including improvements for a 500-metre city stretch.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
BusinessPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) resolved a technical glitch in its e-khata portal that prevented uploading encumbrance certificates (ECs) for properties registered before April 1, 2004. This fix has eased delays in property transactions, allowing owners to complete documentation online. Residents praised the contactless system for speeding up processes and reducing corruption, with users like CN Kumar confirming smooth uploads.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
TechnologyPhoto: DNA IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi warned that cyberattacks on India's banking system could threaten the country's economic security. Speaking at the inauguration of RBI's new Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, he stressed that modern warfare includes economic attacks. Modi highlighted the need for vigilance, modern infrastructure, and skilled professionals to protect India's growing economy from cyber looters and terrorists.
DNA India··Bhubaneswar
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldResidents of Kaggalipura and members of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Hitarakshana Sangha protested by begging in torn gunny sacks on village roads, demanding a bypass on National Highway 948. The protest highlights frequent accidents and fatalities on Kanakapura Road. They criticized local officials, including MP Shobha Karandlaje and CM DK Shivakumar, for inaction despite recent deaths and called for urgent safety measures and inspections.
Deccan Herald··Kaggalipura
TOI World··Rumney
Photo: TOI WorldOn October 18, 2026, an 80-ton granite boulder collapsed at Polar Caves Park in Rumney, New Hampshire, destroying a wooden walkway and safety rails. The fall, likely caused by weather erosion, resulted in no injuries. Park authorities are assessing damage and planning repairs to reopen the area safely by spring 2027.
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