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Delhi HC Orders Surprise Inspection of Public Toilets in MCD Areas

The Delhi High Court has ruled that access to hygienic public toilets is part of the right to life and proposed surprise inspections of such toilets within Municipal Corporation of Delhi limits. Teams of male and female students from three social work colleges will conduct inspections, prepare reports with photographs, and receive honorariums. The court aims to improve toilet hygiene and maintenance following a 2023 public interest litigation.

Hindustan Times··Delhi

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Haryana CM Says Power Employees End Strike, No Privatisation Planned

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that electricity employees have called off their strike after the state government invoked Section 108 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The government directed the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission to review its order permitting private power distribution in Gurugram and Nuh. Saini assured support to workers and reiterated opposition to any privatisation of electricity distribution in the state.

Mint··Panchkula

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Delhi HC Rejects Neha Bora's Plea, Orders Peace Bond

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition by AISA president Neha Bora challenging a police notice requiring her to furnish a ₹10,000 personal bond and one surety to maintain peace during an inquiry. The notice followed her participation in the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march on October 16. The court directed the special executive magistrate to provide Bora all relevant materials for the proceedings.

Hindustan Times··Delhi

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IndusInd Bank Reports ₹1,242 Crore Q2 Profit on Lower Provisions

IndusInd Bank, India's fifth-largest private lender, posted a net profit of ₹1,242 crore in Q2FY27, reversing a ₹437 crore loss in Q2FY26. The profit rose 20% sequentially, driven by a 54% year-on-year drop in provisions and a 36% increase in other income to ₹2,248 crore. Net interest income was ₹4,569 crore, up 4% year-on-year. Gross NPA ratio improved to 2.73%, with net NPA at 0.83%.

Business Standard·

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Haryana May Invoke Section 108 to Challenge Power Distributor Approval

Haryana is considering invoking Section 108 of the Electricity Act to contest HERC's approval of a private power distributor in Gurugram and Nuh. This move addresses a major demand of striking electricity workers. Energy Minister Anil Vij confirmed ongoing talks and expressed hope for an early resolution to the strike.

Mint··Haryana

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RBI Governor Emphasizes Price Stability and Growth Support

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra reaffirmed that the RBI's primary goal is maintaining price stability through inflation targeting while supporting long-term economic growth. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2026, he highlighted strong macroeconomic fundamentals and resilient growth across sectors, citing indicators like cement and steel sales, credit growth, tax collections, and automobile sales. Inflation remains within tolerance but supply-side pressures persist.

NDTV Business·

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