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BusinessPhoto: Business Standard

BPCL Q2 Profit Drops 22.5% to ₹4,993 Crore Due to Fuel Price Freeze

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) reported a 22.5% decline in net profit for Q2 FY2027, falling to ₹4,993 crore from ₹6,443 crore a year earlier. Despite a 29.8% rise in revenue to ₹1.58 trillion, earnings were hit by a retail fuel price freeze, rising costs, ₹330 crore marketing inventory loss, and ₹397 crore forex loss. EBITDA fell nearly 14% to ₹9,437 crore.

Business Standard·

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PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost World

Russia and Ukraine Plan New Peace Talks Amid Ongoing Conflict

Russia and Ukraine plan to resume US-brokered peace talks, with a new round possibly in Abu Dhabi mid-November. Despite hopes, major disagreements over territory and security guarantees persist. Fighting continues, but a limited humanitarian ceasefire was agreed to deliver aid to Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region. The talks followed secret consultations involving US First Lady Melania Trump and negotiators from both sides.

Firstpost World··Oleshky

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PoliticsPhoto: Times of India

France Deploys 70,000 Police Amid Weekend Protests Over Education and Living Costs

France has deployed approximately 70,000 police officers to manage weekend protests sparked by concerns over education funding and rising living costs. Authorities have restricted protest routes following earlier violence. Major museums and shops in Paris have temporarily closed to avoid chaos as demonstrators demand better education, higher salaries, and improved public services.

Times of India··Paris

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PoliticsPhoto: The Hindu

Nitin Nabin Accuses Congress of Ignoring Constitution

BJP National President Nitin Nabin accused the Congress party of never following the Constitution and ruling the country according to its own wishes. Speaking at the BJP state executive committee meeting in Ranchi on October 24, 2026, he alleged Congress created anarchy and challenged constitutional institutions and democracy, citing examples like the Emergency and President's Rule in states.

The Hindu··Ranchi

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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan Times

Karnataka CM Approves Prosecution of IAS Officer in KPSC Exam Leak

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar approved prosecuting senior IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar for the alleged leak of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) veterinary officer exam paper held on January 8-9. The leak occurred on January 7. Shivakumar emphasized zero tolerance for corruption and pledged to uphold transparency and integrity in public recruitment processes.

Hindustan Times·

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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan Herald

Telangana Plans Special Employment Scheme Amid 9-Month El Niño Impact

The Telangana government expects El Niño effects to last nine months and plans a special employment scheme for workers lasting four months until May. The scheme, funded by both central and state resources, will use a monitoring app and focus on restoring agricultural access and water bodies. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged farmers to grow dry crops due to drought conditions expected for 8-10 months.

Deccan Herald··Hyderabad

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