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Centre says Nicobarese leaders not necessary parties in Great Nicobar forest rights case

The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry stated that Nicobarese leaders seeking to join a petition challenging forest rights settlement on Great Nicobar Island are "neither necessary nor proper parties," according to court documents. The petition, filed by former IAS officer Meena Gupta in Calcutta High Court, disputes the government's claim that forest rights under the Forest Rights Act (2005) were settled. Nicobarese and Shompen tribes are primary claimants affected by the development.

Mongabay India·

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Mysuru Voter Count Drops to 22.80 Lakh After SIR

The final electoral rolls published on Tuesday show Mysuru district's total voters at 22.80 lakh, down by approximately 5.19 lakh from the previous 27.99 lakh before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) started on June 20. This marks a significant reduction in the voter list for the district.

The Hindu··Mysuru

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Yes Bank AT1 Bondholders Seek Government Action to Enforce SC Order

Yes Bank's AT-1 bondholders have appealed for regulatory and government intervention to enforce a Supreme Court order. They highlighted that many investors used retirement savings, including provident funds and gratuity, to buy these bonds. The bondholders also reported that twelve members died during the ongoing court proceedings related to the case.

Mint Companies·

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BLS Polymers IPO Subscribed 9.62 Times on First Day

BLS Polymers IPO received strong investor support on its first day, October 27, 2026. The issue was subscribed 9.62 times overall, with non-institutional investors bidding 13.01 times, institutional investors 12.03 times, and retail investors 6.78 times. The IPO price band is set between ₹142 and ₹150 per share, with a lot size of 100 shares, costing ₹15,000 at the upper price band.

News18Hi Business·

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Egypt Detains Journalist Lina Attalah After Trial

Egyptian security forces detained Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, after her trial on October 27, 2026. She was fined three million Egyptian pounds for operating the news website without a license, the maximum penalty for the charge. The court also ordered the closure of Mada Masr. Attalah was taken into custody at the courthouse following the hearing, marking a significant escalation in Cairo's crackdown on press freedom.

Hindu World··Cairo

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Meghan Markle to Return to Australia for Junior MasterChef in 2027

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, will return to Australia in 2027 to appear on Junior MasterChef Australia. The production will be held at Melbourne Showgrounds, though no exact date has been set. This project comes amid renewed media focus on her estranged father, Thomas Markle, who denies allegations related to child sexual abuse material.

Economic Times··Melbourne

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