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European Carmakers Prefer Manufacturing in India: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that European car manufacturers will prefer to produce vehicles in India due to stringent regulations in Europe making local production uncompetitive. Speaking at The Dilli Dialogue, he highlighted India's emergence as a global car manufacturing hub. He also noted Tata Motors' turnaround after acquiring Jaguar by shifting production to India. Goyal mentioned potential trade growth with the UK in Scotch, cars, petroleum products, electronics, and medicaments.

TOI Business··New Delhi

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EntertainmentPhoto: HT Entertainment

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star, Dies at 34; Early Role on 'Hannah Montana'

RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad and a disability rights advocate, died at 34 in Brownsville, Texas. His death is reported as a possible suicide. Before his breakthrough, Mitte appeared as a background actor on Hannah Montana in 2007, credited as 'School Jock' in the episode 'Schooly Bully.' Born August 21, 1992, he was raised by adoptive parents.

HT Entertainment··Brownsville

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J&K Waqf Board mandates uniform Friday sermons with pre-decided topics

The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board has introduced a directive for uniform Friday sermons across all mosques in the Union Territory. A committee of preachers will decide and approve the sermon topics in advance to ensure consistency. This initiative aims to include non-Waqf-affiliated mosques as well, making J&K the first region in India to implement such a mechanism.

The Hindu··Srinagar

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US Suspends Major Indian IT Firms from Labour Certification Program

The US government suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and six major Indian IT companies including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, and Capgemini from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme on October 8. This move restricts skilled immigration by blocking new and pending applications for permanent residency sponsorship. It follows tighter H-1B visa rules, including a $100,000 payment condition and increased scrutiny, impacting foreign workers and employers.

Deccan Herald·

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Karnataka Sting Operations Spark Political Conspiracy Claims

Sting operations have resurfaced in Karnataka politics, involving high-profile leaders. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned colleagues about covert recordings and honey traps, claiming evidence of organised targeting of ministers. Congress MLA Ravikumar Gowda showed CCTV footage and recordings on a pen drive. Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy accused Shivakumar of orchestrating stings to pressure former CM Siddaramaiah. Congress alleges a Union minister backs a syndicate behind these operations, suggesting a larger political conspiracy.

Deccan Herald··Karnataka

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October 13, 2026: Third Day of Navratri with Chandra Ghanta Puja

On October 13, 2026, the third day of Sharadiya Navratri falls on Tuesday, observed with fasting and worship. It is the Tritiya tithi of Ashwin month’s Shukla Paksha. Devotees perform special prayers to Goddess Chandra Ghanta and Hanumanji to strengthen Mars and Venus planets. The Panchang details auspicious and inauspicious timings, including Rahukal and Choghadiya for the day.

News18 Hindi·

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