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Customs Seize 22 Kg Hydroponic Ganja at Bengaluru Airport

Bengaluru Customs seized over 22 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 7.8 crore from three passengers arriving from Bangkok on October 13 and 14. Michael from Bengaluru had 12 kg, Anandraj Vanshi from Uttar Pradesh had 880 grams, and Kapil Varchand from Gujarat had 10.01 kg. All were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Customs also destroyed 750 kg ganja, 1.7 kg cocaine, and large quantities of cigarettes and e-cigarettes in recent operations.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Shooting at Oregon Elementary Kills 3 Children, 1 Adult

A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, resulted in the deaths of three children and one adult on Thursday. At least two other individuals were hospitalized following the incident, according to US media reports citing sources.

Times of India··Bend

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Karnataka Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru on Technology in Legal Profession

Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru stated that technology should support professional judgment but not replace independent legal analysis. Speaking at the Vakila Bhushana award ceremony for senior advocates, he emphasized ethical use of digital tools, confidentiality, and fairness in law. He noted the growing role of AI and digital records in improving legal research and access to information.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Houthi missile strike kills 5, injures 16 at Yemen presidential palace

A Houthi missile attack on Yemen's presidential palace in Aden killed five people and injured 16 others, including guards and civilian employees, according to Yemen's health minister. The strike targeted military command centers inside the Al-Maashiq palace compound, used by Yemeni government forces and the Saudi-led coalition. Prime Minister Shaya al-Zindani condemned the attack as cowardly, but was unharmed.

HT World··Aden

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Trump Invokes Executive Privilege in Kennedy Center Records Dispute

President Donald Trump has invoked executive privilege to block sharing certain records about the Kennedy Center with Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty. The records relate to Trump's role and communications regarding the center's management and planned two-year closure for renovations. The legal dispute questions whether executive privilege applies to his role as chairman of the Kennedy Center's board. Executive privilege protects confidential presidential communications but is subject to court review.

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Pandit Lachhu Maharaj, Renowned Tabla Maestro, Declined Padma Shri

Today marks the birth anniversary of Pandit Lachhu Maharaj, a legendary tabla player from Banaras. He valued the love of the public as his greatest asset and famously declined the Padma Shri award, making a historic statement. His remarkable tabla performances continue to inspire audiences worldwide.

News18Hi Entertainment··Varanasi

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