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India and Bangladesh Plan PM Tarique Rahman Visit in November

India and Bangladesh are planning a visit by Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to India in the third week of November, following a previously aborted attempt. The visit's scheduling may accelerate after the new Bangladesh high commissioner, Asad Alam Siam, arrives in late October or early November. A key issue is the unresolved extradition of former PM Hasina, which could affect the visit's confirmation. Birthday greetings exchanged between Rahman and Modi have increased optimism about finalizing the dates.

Times of India·1h ago

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Somali Forces Rescue US-Sanctioned Tanker 'Sibu 1' From Pirates

The US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1, hijacked by Somali pirates on August 20, has been freed by Puntland Maritime Police Force in Somalia. The Eritrea-flagged tanker was seized by six armed individuals and is linked to evading US sanctions on Iranian petroleum. The counter-piracy operation is ongoing, with all pirates in custody. Piracy off Somalia's coast has increased recently, with Sibu 1 being the 13th vessel attacked this year.

NDTV World·2h ago

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Powerful Storm Hits Northeast US Causing Floods and Power Outages

A powerful autumn storm, known as a Nor'easter, struck the northeastern US on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Major cities including New York, Boston, and Philadelphia faced severe weather, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and over 95,000 power outages across six states. Authorities warned of major coastal flooding and road closures, urging residents to prepare for significant inundation in low-lying areas.

HT World·22m ago

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Trade Unions and Farm Groups Demand Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Left parties, Samyukt Kisan Morcha, trade unions, students, and youth organizations are intensifying protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. They accuse him of illegal actions causing millions of voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision in several states. The All India Students Association claims the Election Commission edited Form 6 to block Gen Z voter enrollment. CPI(ML) surveyed Bihar constituencies reporting mass deletions.

The Hindu·48m ago·Patna

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Suspicious Death of Student Nimisha Thakuria in Assam Homestay

In Assam's Guwahati outskirts, 22-year-old student Nimisha Thakuria died under suspicious circumstances at a homestay in Azara. Her body showed injury marks. Police arrested her friend Ashiq Ali and homestay owner Jayanta Saki, sealing the homestay. Nimisha was taken unconscious to a health center and then referred to Guwahati Medical College, where she was declared dead. Ashiq claims suicide by hanging, but police investigations continue amid injury evidence. Nimisha had called her mother at 2 AM alleging assault and breathing difficulties, raising a possible 'love jihad' angle.

Amar Ujala·28m ago·Guwahati

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Bengaluru's Rapid Urbanisation Outpaces Infrastructure Development

The Varthur-Gunjur corridor in Bengaluru faces severe congestion as urbanisation outpaces infrastructure development. Once serving local traffic, the SH-35 corridor now handles vehicles from large residential areas, schools, offices, and heavy vehicles, causing prolonged traffic jams. Urban planner Deepa Managooli of the Greater Bengaluru Authority highlights a broader planning issue, citing a lack of holistic urban planning despite rapid city expansion and migration.

Deccan Herald·43m ago·Bengaluru

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