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CBI Arrests 5 in Mumbai Bribery Case Including CPWD Engineer

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested five people in Mumbai for a bribery case involving Rs 50 lakh. Among those arrested are CPWD Executive Engineer Vikrant Verma and his relative Saurav Gupta. Others include Arvind Semwal, Chetan Mahajan, and Anil Deshmukh. The arrests relate to issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for land in Wadala. Verma demanded Rs 1 crore, later settled at Rs 70 lakh. On October 1, CBI caught Gupta accepting Rs 50 lakh bribe, and Verma was arrested in Vashi. Cash and property documents worth Rs 53.87 lakh were seized.

Amar Ujala··Mumbai

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Business

Over Half of Mid-to-Large Cap Indian Companies Face Losses in 2026

In 2026, more than half of India's mid-to-large cap companies with market capitalisation above ₹1,000 crore have reported losses. Eight firms saw significant market cap erosion, impacting investor confidence. Key factors include regulatory challenges, rising funding costs, and margin pressures. Additionally, foreign portfolio investors have sold substantial Indian equities due to geopolitical uncertainties.

ET Markets·

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Sports

India vs Pakistan Asian Games Cricket Final with Gold Medal at Stake

India and Pakistan will face each other in the men's cricket final at the Asian Games in Japan, marking their first encounter in this event. The match follows the recent announcement of the 2027 ODI World Cup schedule, which also features an India-Pakistan game. India reached the final after a strong win over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to advance.

TOI Sports·

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Politics

Confusion Over Status of 2.2 Million West Bengal Voters in ECI Drive

The Election Commission of India's special drive to enroll left-out and first-time voters has created confusion regarding 2.2 million West Bengal voters whose deletion appeals are pending before appellate tribunals. Election officials differ on whether these voters can file Form 6 to rejoin the rolls. A senior official in Kolkata stated the drive does not apply to those with pending tribunal cases. The state chief electoral officer has met district and registration officers to implement the drive.

Hindustan Times··Kolkata

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Sports

17-Year-Old Kumkum Mohor Wins Gold in Recurve Archery at Asian Games

On the 13th day of the Asian Games, India made history by winning six gold medals in a single day. Highlights include a gold medal in women's hockey after 44 years, and strong performances in archery and wrestling. On the 14th day, India is expected to win gold in cricket and other sports. Seventeen-year-old Kumkum Mohor secured a gold medal in recurve archery for India.

Prabhat Khabar·

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World

5 Strange US Stories: Python Rescue, Knife-Wielding Crab, Runaway Pig

In late September, the US witnessed several bizarre incidents including a Florida man confronting a blue land crab seemingly holding a pocketknife, which went viral with over 20 million views. In New Jersey, police dismantled a car to rescue a three-foot python trapped inside. Other unusual events included a man driving through a locked grocery store seeking a bathroom and a runaway pig incident.

TOI World·

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