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Bengaluru Issues Notice to Indira Canteen Contractor for Menu Violations

The Bengaluru South City Corporation issued a notice to the contractor of Indira Canteen at Jayanagar government hospital after Commissioner Ramesh K N's surprise inspection found menu violations. The prescribed Saturday menu included rice, sambar, palya, and kheer, but only Bisi Bele Baath was served. The commissioner expressed displeasure over recurring violations and criticized poor food quality, cleanliness, and complaint handling.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Blames Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal for Protest Chaos

Delhi witnessed chaotic scenes as supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party tried to protest at Jantar Mantar. Police detained four former chief ministers and nearly 3,000 people across the city, most later released. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta blamed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for turning the capital into a political battleground amid demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

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Cyclone Isaias Causes Four Deaths in Southern US

Cyclone Isaias, a post-tropical storm, caused at least four deaths in the southeastern United States as it moved northward after making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast. The storm hit as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin with winds of 105 mph before weakening. Fatalities included two from fallen trees in Florida and Alabama. The storm caused power outages, downed trees, and overturned vehicles.

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High Drug Mark-ups Drain Patients Across Indian States

Karnataka's FDA found pricing anomalies in 253 high-cost drugs with mark-ups from 10 to over 52 times procurement cost. Maharashtra reported mark-ups up to 29 times on items like IV sets. Uttar Pradesh hospital pharmacies showed some medicines priced up to 67 times purchase cost. Only 18% of drugs are price-controlled under the National List of Essential Medicines, leaving many with unchecked high MRPs, causing financial strain on patients.

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Multinational Air Exercise and Cultural Rituals Mark October 10, 2026

On October 10, 2026, the Indian Air Force and international forces conducted the 'Tarang Shakti' multinational air exercise in Jodhpur. In Kolkata, people performed 'Tarpan' and 'Pind Daan' rituals on the Hooghly riverbank near Howrah Bridge. The day also saw earthquake damage in Panama, a pre-election rally in Nis, Serbia, and preparations for Hurricane Simon on Mexico's Pacific coast. Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata highlighted river pollution and sustainability.

Deccan Herald·

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India Tightens Forex Rules, Provides Dollar Support to Oil Firms

The Indian government has taken three major steps to stabilize the rupee, including a special facility to meet the daily dollar needs of public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs). The Reserve Bank of India announced stricter foreign exchange market rules and a new foreign exchange risk reserve fund for dealers. This aims to curb excessive speculation and increase transparency amid ongoing rupee depreciation against the US dollar, which closed at 96.71 on Friday. The RBI will sell dollars to select banks for OMCs starting October 12 until further notice.

Amar Ujala·

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