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BusinessPhoto: MintThis week’s key events include Anthropic PBC preparing for its IPO, domestic air passenger traffic experiencing its steepest September decline since the pandemic, Ather Energy Ltd returning to profitability, domestic workers worldwide earning less compared to other employees, and Harry Kane becoming the first English player since 2001 to win the men’s Ballon d’Or.
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WorldPhoto: News18A helicopter crash in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district killed six people, including a Bengaluru Police inspector, two lawyers, a businessman, and an educationist. The pilot, Captain Himanshu Sabharwal from Delhi, was among the victims. The helicopter, operated by Trans Bharat Aviation, crashed near Hathi Parvat while traveling from Badrinath to Dehradun. All five passengers were Bengaluru residents.
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SportsPhoto: NDTV BusinessIndia, led by Krunal Pandya, will face the United Arab Emirates in a Group C match of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 on October 31. This is India's second match after losing to Pakistan in their opener. The tournament features 12 teams in a fast-paced six-a-side format, with India, Pakistan, and UAE competing for knockout stage spots.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduOn October 26, 17 remand prisoners attempted a jailbreak from Theni district jail under darkness. All were caught within 42 hours during a large search involving Tamil Nadu police and drones. The incident highlighted issues of prison overcrowding, staff shortages, security lapses, and the urgent need for prison reforms, according to reporter L. Srikrishna.
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HealthPhoto: News18Two new studies reveal that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, with South Asia bearing the greatest burden. An Indian-led review analyzed data from over 200 million participants worldwide. A South Korean study found that polluted air combined with diabetes damages bone marrow stem cells in mice, affecting blood and tissue repair. These findings are critical for India, where over 10 crore people have diabetes and winter smog worsens air quality in northern cities.
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SciencePhoto: News18 HindiCyclone Arnab has ended but its effects will be felt for 5-6 more days. A new system in the Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a depression soon. Due to active western disturbances, rain is expected in Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast in Bihar, Jharkhand, Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and other southern states. Winds of 50-60 km/h are also expected.
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Photo: MintThis week’s key events include Anthropic PBC preparing for its IPO, domestic air passenger traffic experiencing its steepest September decline since the pandemic, Ather Energy Ltd returning to profitability, domestic workers worldwide earning less compared to other employees, and Harry Kane becoming the first English player since 2001 to win the men’s Ballon d’Or.
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