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Delhi Banquet Halls, Farmhouses Must Get Event-wise Liquor Permits

The Delhi Excise Department has mandated that banquet halls and farmhouses hosting weddings, parties, or social functions must obtain a P-10 permit to serve liquor. Each event requires a separate permit costing ₹15,000. A special registration camp will run from October 27 to November 16 for one-time registration on the E-Abkari portal to streamline approvals ahead of the festive and wedding season.

Hindustan Times··Delhi

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US Issues Travel Alert Ahead of Steelers vs Saints NFL Game in Paris

The US has issued a travel alert for Americans in France ahead of the NFL Paris Game on October 25, 2026, between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. The alert warns of recent violence, property damage, and clashes between protesters and police. Americans are advised to avoid demonstrations, large crowds, and areas with heavy police presence. Protests are planned for October 24, with French authorities set to restrict illegitimate protests while allowing union-organized demonstrations.

HT World··Saint-Denis

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GM Ends Deal with $500M US Magnet Plant Challenging China

General Motors has ended its long-term supply agreement with Vacuumschmelze's $500-million rare-earth magnet plant in South Carolina, which was built to reduce US dependence on China for electric vehicle magnets. The plant, opened late last year, was to produce nearly 2,000 metric tonnes annually, mostly for GM. The termination follows shifts in US EV policy and GM's EV business scaling back. VAC's US unit has started arbitration alleging wrongful termination.

Firstpost Business··South Carolina

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Retiree Wins Tax Exemption on Rs 9.53 Lakh Leave Encashment

Mr. Chhaju, a retired State Bank of India employee from Jaipur, received Rs 9.53 lakh as leave encashment in 2020. Initially, tax authorities allowed only Rs 3 lakh exemption, taxing the rest. However, on August 31, 2026, ITAT Jaipur ruled in his favor, exempting the entire amount from tax. Nationalised bank employees cannot claim full exemption under Section 10(10AA) before 2023, but this case set a precedent.

Economic Times··Jaipur

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India Seeks Facts on Incident Involving Indians on Yacht off Yemen Coast

The Indian Embassy in Yemen is investigating an incident on October 22 near Yemen's coast involving a yacht carrying 14 Indian nationals. Yemen's Houthi spokesman claimed Saudi forces targeted the yacht near Yuqar Island in the Red Sea, and Houthi forces are rescuing those on board. India is contacting various parties to verify details amid ongoing conflict between Houthis and Saudi Arabia.

HT World·

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Trump Says Wind Turbine Imports Threaten US National Security

US President Donald Trump declared that imports of wind turbines pose a threat to national security. This followed a Commerce Department investigation into cybersecurity risks linked to foreign-made equipment. Trump expressed concerns about dependence on foreign suppliers and potential disruptions to radar and air traffic systems. He instructed trade officials to negotiate with partners rather than impose immediate tariffs.

Economic Times·

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