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PoliticsAradhana Misra Mona has been appointed as the new chief of the Uttar Pradesh Congress. Saharanpur MP Imran Masood was named Working President. These appointments, made months before the Assembly polls, aim to build a social coalition among Brahmin, Muslim, and Dalit communities in the state.
The Hindu·
PoliticsThe Government of India, in consultation with Ladakh's Union Territory administration, has standardised the names of 28 places and geographical features on the official Survey of India map. This includes 11 peaks, five mountains, six land areas, two glaciers, two passes, one valley, one river, one lake, and one other water body. The move aims to ensure accurate recognition and public awareness.
The Hindu·
WorldThe September 30 attack on Flydubai Flight FZ1073's cockpit, en route to Tel Aviv, is being investigated as a possible terrorist act. A senior UAE official and Israeli PM Netanyahu described it as terrorism, but the probe is ongoing to determine motive and outside links. The co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain mid-flight over Saudi Arabia, causing a steep descent. The plane safely landed in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The injured Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, is recovering in the UAE.
News18 World··Tabuk
HealthA fundraising campaign for 23-month-old Vedansh Singh, diagnosed with SMA Type 1, received a significant boost when influencer Mayuresh Gujar claimed that Anant Ambani offered to pay the ₹9 crore treatment cost. The family had raised ₹2.2 crore so far, and confirmation of Anant Ambani's offer is still awaited.
Mint·
EntertainmentParis Fashion Week showcased extravagant and diverse fashion despite luxury market challenges. Saint Laurent's golden runway featured stars like Catherine Deneuve and Kate Moss, while Jennifer Lopez attended Stella McCartney's show. Rihanna supported the conceptual brand Matières Fécales, which ended with a provocative finale. The event highlighted glamour, bold minimalism, and couture-inspired casual wear, reflecting the industry's evolving identity and audience.
HT Health··Paris
HealthThe World Health Organization reported significant delays in getting humanitarian aid into Gaza through Israel, causing chronic shortages of medical supplies. WHO's representative Reinhilde Van de Weerdt described Gaza's health situation as dire, with no hospitals fully functional. Israel's approval process for aid is slow and unpredictable, with medical supplies waiting a median of 74 days for clearance, hampering health service restoration.
HT World··Jerusalem
The Hindu·
Aradhana Misra Mona has been appointed as the new chief of the Uttar Pradesh Congress. Saharanpur MP Imran Masood was named Working President. These appointments, made months before the Assembly polls, aim to build a social coalition among Brahmin, Muslim, and Dalit communities in the state.
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