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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaFormer Supreme Court judge Abhay Oka emphasized that the appointment process of election commissioners should be free from political influence to ensure impartiality and integrity in the electoral system. He raised concerns over the current appointment procedures, advocating for reforms that guarantee independence and transparency in selecting election officials.
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TechnologyPhoto: News18 TechOppo has launched the Find X10 Forest Green Edition in China, featuring a new color designed in collaboration with illustrator Karlotta Freier. The edition includes matching accessories and is available for pre-order, with sales starting October 30. It comes in three RAM and storage options: 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, and 16GB+512GB, excluding the 16GB+1TB variant of the standard model. Pricing is yet to be announced.
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SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsFormer Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist holds a unique Test cricket record for never dropping a catch in his entire career. He played 96 consecutive Test matches without a single drop before announcing his retirement. This record is considered nearly unbreakable among wicketkeeper-batsmen worldwide.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18Rajkumar Rajbhar, wanted in a 2016 murder case in Uttar Pradesh, faked his death using an AI-edited photo and had a goat cremated in his place. Arrested in Mau after 18 months underground, he feared a life sentence in the murder trial of Yogesh Singh. Rajbhar was also involved in cryptocurrency trading and allegedly took money from investors, who advised the fake death plan.
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BusinessPhoto: Hindu BusinessLANXESS, a German specialty chemicals company, and Hindustan Colas Private Ltd (HINCOL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advanced road construction technologies in India. They will establish a framework to evaluate technical, commercial, and business opportunities in bitumen and asphalt modification technologies, aiming to improve infrastructure standards.
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EntertainmentPhoto: NDTV BusinessThis week’s South Indian OTT releases feature diverse genres including crime, family drama, horror, romance, and thrillers across multiple languages and platforms. Baththa, a Tamil gangster comedy-drama set in 1980s North Chennai, stars Vijay Sethupathi and releases on Netflix on October 29, 2026. Immortal, a Tamil vampire fantasy horror thriller starring GV Prakash Kumar, releases on October 30.
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Photo: Amar UjalaFormer Supreme Court judge Abhay Oka emphasized that the appointment process of election commissioners should be free from political influence to ensure impartiality and integrity in the electoral system. He raised concerns over the current appointment procedures, advocating for reforms that guarantee independence and transparency in selecting election officials.
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