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Centre Defends CAPF Act, Affirms IPS Deputation for Security

The Centre has defended the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026, in the Supreme Court, stating it does not override the court's May 23, 2025 verdict or declare it void. The government emphasized the necessity of deputing IPS officers to senior CAPF roles for internal security. The Act came into force on October 8, and the cadre review ordered by the court is ongoing. Over 800 CAPF officers have challenged the law.

Hindustan Times··New Delhi

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Nine More Taluks Declared Drought-Hit in Karnataka, Total 226

Karnataka added nine more taluks to its drought-affected list, raising the total to 226 out of 240 taluks. Newly affected areas include Sakleshpur, Khanapur, Hosanagara, Sagara, Puttur, Moodbidri, Mulki, Joida, and Dandeli. Deputy CM G Parameshwara said the government is preparing a final memorandum on drought losses, expected within a week, to calculate relief under NDRF guidelines.

Deccan Herald··Karnataka

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Investigator Questions Tommaso Cioni's Removal from Trump Rally Amid Nancy Guthrie Search

A self-styled investigator, Jonathan Lee Riches, questioned whether Tommaso Cioni, Nancy Guthrie's son-in-law, was removed from a Donald Trump rally. This arose amid the ongoing search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, missing since February 1. Riches also claimed the Guthrie family was panicking, though these claims lack independent verification and official family response. Cioni has faced public scrutiny as one of the last to see Nancy before her disappearance.

HT World·

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Air France Adopts Israeli Crew Restrictions After Flydubai Incident

Air France has confirmed compliance with new Israeli rules restricting flight crew members of certain nationalities, mainly from 31 countries including Pakistan, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Tunisia, and Niger, from operating flights to Israel. This follows an alleged hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, involving an Omani co-pilot. Air France stated it follows entry regulations set by countries it serves.

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Small Crowd Surrounded by Police at Bengaluru SIR Protest

Around 100 police officers surrounded a small group of protesters at Bengaluru's Freedom Park during a demonstration against police excesses and the SIR project. Protesters, including student Janani, criticized the heavy police presence and filming, calling it dystopian. The protest was organized by AISA and Cockroach Janata Party, with police stating safety protocols were followed. The event also saw many police and empty BMTC buses nearby.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Shraddha Dubey Claims Shiva Sharma Committed Suicide, Not Murder

Shraddha Dubey, wanted with a 25,000 rupee reward in the death case of businessman Shiva Sharma in Lucknow, released a video claiming that Shiva Sharma committed suicide rather than being murdered. She expressed her willingness to give a statement to the police regarding the matter.

Aaj Tak··Lucknow

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