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Academics Demand Withdrawal of West Bengal Inter-University Transfer Bill

Eighteen academics have called for the withdrawal of the West Bengal inter-university transfer bill, citing threats to university autonomy and academic freedom. The bill, passed on September 10, allows the government to transfer teaching and non-teaching staff among eight state universities. The demand was made during an all-India online protest on October 8, organized by ABUTA and other teachers' associations. Jawhar Sircar criticized the bill as an attack on university autonomy.

Hindustan Times··Kolkata

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Rajinikanth Reveals Tamanna Bhatiya's Song Rejected in 'Jailer 2'

Superstar Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film 'Jailer 2' is set to release soon. Before the release, Rajinikanth revealed he wanted to include a special song featuring Tamanna Bhatiya in the sequel. He discussed this with director Nelson Dilipkumar, but the director declined. Tamanna's cameo and her hit song 'Kavala' in the 2023 film 'Jailer' were widely loved by audiences.

News18Hi Entertainment·

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PoliticsPhoto: The News Minute

Kerala LoP Pinarayi Vijayan Released After 8-Hour Detention in Delhi

Kerala Leader of Opposition and CPI(M) Politburo member Pinarayi Vijayan was detained by Delhi police for over eight hours during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Along with MP John Brittas and CPI(M) leader KN Balagopal, he was confined in a police vehicle for more than 3.5 hours before being taken to a police station. Pinarayi described the experience as strange but expressed pride in standing against suppression of democratic rights. The protest demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged mass disenfranchisement in the SIR. Former CMs Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee were also detained.

The News Minute··Delhi

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Indian Man Sentenced to 20 Years in France for Leading Abuse Group

A 29-year-old Indian man, Rohan Rane, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Paris court for leading a masculinist group that forced young girls, many minors, to perform sexual acts. The group targeted vulnerable children in the US, Britain, and Canada, coercing them into producing violent sexual videos. Prosecutors had sought 30 years. Most victims were American girls under 15.

Firstpost··Paris

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Jeff Bezos Invests $100M to Create Parks Including Little Rock

Jeff Bezos is investing $100 million to transform neglected urban land into parks in eight U.S. cities. The projects involve restoring vacant properties and creating public parks and wildlife habitats. In Little Rock, a former motorway ramp will be converted into a 20-acre park named 30 Crossing Park, connecting green spaces and cultural sites along the riverfront.

Economic Times··Little Rock

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Doctor Clarifies Meaning of Psychological Trauma on Mental Health Day

On World Mental Health Day, psychiatrist Dr. Megha Agarwal from Kailash Deepak Hospital explains the true meaning of psychological trauma. She highlights that while the term 'trauma' is widely used for everyday emotional hurts like breakups or work stress, it should not be confused with clinical trauma. Understanding this distinction is important for mental health awareness.

HT Health·

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