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France Prepares 70,000 Police for Halloween Protests

France is deploying 70,000 police officers to manage expected unrest during nationwide protests on Halloween. The demonstrations stem from anger over living costs, public services, and President Macron's government. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez promised a firm response to prevent riots like those two weeks earlier, which caused widespread damage. Authorities are also prepared to ban face coverings to identify rioters.

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Six Killed in Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash Including Bengaluru Inspector

A helicopter crash in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district killed six people, including a Bengaluru Police inspector, two lawyers, a businessman, and an educationist. The pilot, Captain Himanshu Sabharwal from Delhi, was among the victims. The helicopter, operated by Trans Bharat Aviation, crashed near Hathi Parvat while traveling from Badrinath to Dehradun. All five passengers were Bengaluru residents.

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India to Play UAE in Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Group C Match

India, led by Krunal Pandya, will face the United Arab Emirates in a Group C match of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 on October 31. This is India's second match after losing to Pakistan in their opener. The tournament features 12 teams in a fast-paced six-a-side format, with India, Pakistan, and UAE competing for knockout stage spots.

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17 Prisoners Escape Theni Jail, Caught Within 42 Hours

On October 26, 17 remand prisoners attempted a jailbreak from Theni district jail under darkness. All were caught within 42 hours during a large search involving Tamil Nadu police and drones. The incident highlighted issues of prison overcrowding, staff shortages, security lapses, and the urgent need for prison reforms, according to reporter L. Srikrishna.

The Hindu··Theni

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Studies Link Air Pollution to Diabetes and Bone Damage

Two new studies reveal that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, with South Asia bearing the greatest burden. An Indian-led review analyzed data from over 200 million participants worldwide. A South Korean study found that polluted air combined with diabetes damages bone marrow stem cells in mice, affecting blood and tissue repair. These findings are critical for India, where over 10 crore people have diabetes and winter smog worsens air quality in northern cities.

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Cyclone Arnab's Impact Continues with Rain and Winds Across North and East India

Cyclone Arnab has ended but its effects will be felt for 5-6 more days. A new system in the Bay of Bengal is likely to develop into a depression soon. Due to active western disturbances, rain is expected in Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Haryana. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast in Bihar, Jharkhand, Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and other southern states. Winds of 50-60 km/h are also expected.

News18 Hindi·

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