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PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldYasuo Fukuda, former Prime Minister of Japan who served for one year and later worked to improve ties with China, died at age 90 on Thursday, officials said. Born in 1936 in Gunma, he came from a political family and was known for his diplomatic expertise. Fukuda also served as Chief Cabinet Secretary and was a longtime parliamentarian.
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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaIn Guwahati, Assam, a shooting incident linked to a lease dispute over Hotel Bilas Inn resulted in five deaths, including four family members. The police arrested Ghanakant Gogoi, who leased the hotel, and recovered a .32 bore pistol used in the attack. The incident occurred Monday night in Bora Service area, injuring six people, with one still hospitalized. The dispute was between the hotel owner and the lessee.
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PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaThe Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) plans to challenge the constitutional validity of several provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and related government rules in the Supreme Court. DNPA alleges these provisions violate the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression and pose a threat to journalistic activities.
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HealthPhoto: Hindu HealthAnaemia, primarily caused by iron deficiency, remains a major public health issue in India, affecting over half of women and nearly 75% of children. It leads to maternal mortality, malnutrition cycles, cognitive impairment, and economic losses. The Government of India's Anaemia Mukt Bharat strategy addresses this with a comprehensive approach. Double fortified salt, costing ₹14-₹20 per person annually, is a scalable, affordable nutrition intervention to combat anaemia.
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WorldPhoto: Amar UjalaCyclone Arnab has prompted increased vigilance in Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. The weather department warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Odisha is evacuating people from sensitive areas and closing schools in six southern districts. Andhra Pradesh released 27 crore rupees for relief in 20 districts. Uttar Pradesh expects unseasonal rain and issued alerts from October 28 to 31, advising caution for residents and farmers.
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SportsPhoto: HT SportsFormer Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant was handcuffed by police following a road-rage confrontation in Southlake, Texas. The incident began at a traffic light when Bryant accused two drivers of reckless driving. The dispute escalated in a restaurant parking lot, where Bryant was threatened with a gun. Police detained Bryant and issued a citation during the chaotic altercation.
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Photo: HT WorldYasuo Fukuda, former Prime Minister of Japan who served for one year and later worked to improve ties with China, died at age 90 on Thursday, officials said. Born in 1936 in Gunma, he came from a political family and was known for his diplomatic expertise. Fukuda also served as Chief Cabinet Secretary and was a longtime parliamentarian.
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