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Gem Granites Founder Veeramani Detained Under Goondas Act

Gem Granites founder R Veeramani (84) and associates M Shanthi (60) and Mahendra Simhan (63) were detained under the Goondas Act on October 1 for alleged sexual abuse of minor girls. Arrested on August 29, they were remanded to Puzhal Central Prison. The case surfaced after a complaint and video evidence were submitted to Chennai police in October 2025. Employee Ganesan (42) was also arrested.

The News Minute··Chennai

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World

Chaos on Flydubai Flight After Attack on Indian Captain

A Flydubai flight FZ1073 experienced chaos mid-air after Indian captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by the Omani co-pilot. The flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, where Machchhar received initial medical treatment. He is now recovering in Abu Dhabi as UAE authorities investigate. The incident was captured on video showing passengers and crew intervening to prevent a crash.

DNA India··Abu Dhabi

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Mahatma Gandhi's Complex Relationship with Son Harilal

Among Mahatma Gandhi's four sons, his relationship with Harilal was the most complicated. The distance grew between the father's principles and the son's desire for his own identity. Harilal sometimes joined his father in the freedom movement, at other times rebelled and even embraced Islam. Their bond was marked by a mix of estrangement, love, and concern until the end.

Aaj Tak·

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Swiss President Guy Parmelin to Visit India October 5-7 for Bilateral Talks

Swiss President Guy Parmelin will visit India from October 5 to 7, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Parmelin will lead a high-level delegation to discuss trade, investment, science, technology, and regional cooperation. This is his first state visit to India and follows his February 2026 visit for the AI Impact Summit. He will also meet President Droupadi Murmu.

Firstpost World·

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Indian Pilot Stabbed on flydubai Flight Talks to PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar via video call after he was stabbed by his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Modi praised Machchhar's courage and composure. The pilot emotionally shared that he recited the Hanuman Chalisa during the crisis and called Modi his biggest idol. The call was a proud moment for Machchhar.

Hindustan Times·

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Business

Bitcoin Leads Crypto Market Rebound Above $85K Amid Short Squeeze

Crypto markets surged on Friday, pushing total market capitalization to $3.042 trillion. Bitcoin reclaimed the $85,000 level, gaining about 2%, supported by easing Treasury yields and a short squeeze. Ethereum remained steady above $2,700. Investors are now focused on upcoming US jobs data for insights on Treasury yields, the dollar, and the future direction of cryptocurrencies.

ET Markets·

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