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Get the appGetChennai experienced record rainfall causing severe flooding, with the city sinking under water. The India Meteorological Department forecasted heavy rains across 17 districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, on October 18. Authorities have issued an orange alert for six districts and deployed over 15,000 civic workers to manage the situation during the northeast monsoon.
India Today··Chennai
PoliticsPhoto: Business StandardThe Delhi High Court ruled that voters removed from electoral rolls after failing to submit enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) can seek re-entry using Form 6. The court dismissed claims that this would be a false declaration. The order, dated October 14, resolved a petition challenging the Election Commission's procedure for such voters, clarifying that Form 6 is appropriate for re-inclusion even if voters shifted addresses.
Business Standard··Delhi
SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsParthiv Patel withdrew from the BCCI chief selector race despite a 3 crore annual salary offer, citing financial losses and the need to quit coaching and commentary. This sparked debate over the selection process and pay. Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin demanded selectors' salaries match the head coach's to attract legends like Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid amid conflict of interest rules.
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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI WorldIn December 2015, Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to the Seattle Symphony, supporting the Link Up education program that introduces orchestral music to young students. The donation also aided the musicians' pension fund. Over 11 years, Link Up has engaged thousands of children through interactive music experiences, continuing the symphony's educational mission.
TOI World··Seattle
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldCongress leader Rahul Gandhi participated in the 'Goy Rakhon Yatra' in Margao, Goa, walking two kilometres with party workers and leaders. The 27-day campaign, which began on September 22 and ended Sunday, covered all 40 Assembly constituencies to strengthen Congress' grassroots network before the 2027 elections. The yatra aims to protect Goa's land, environment, cultural heritage, and identity.
Deccan Herald··Margao
SportsPhoto: Aaj TakThe India cricket team will start its T20 series against New Zealand on October 22 in Christchurch. Team management faces a key decision on whether to include Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the playing XI or keep him on the bench. The selection will be closely watched as the series kicks off on New Zealand soil.
Aaj Tak··Christchurch
India Today··Chennai
Chennai experienced record rainfall causing severe flooding, with the city sinking under water. The India Meteorological Department forecasted heavy rains across 17 districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, on October 18. Authorities have issued an orange alert for six districts and deployed over 15,000 civic workers to manage the situation during the northeast monsoon.
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