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BusinessPhoto: Hindu Business

India's Agrivoltaic Capacity to Exceed 5 GW in 3-4 Years: MNRE Secretary

Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), stated that India's agrivoltaic capacity is expected to surpass 5 gigawatts within the next three to four years. This growth depends on the enthusiasm of states and their ability to quickly notify feed-in tariffs. The announcement of PM-KUSUM 2.0, which will include a dedicated agrivoltaics component, is also expected soon.

Hindu Business··New Delhi

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HealthPhoto: TOI World

Teen Inventor Creates 600+ Assistive Devices Using $50 Printer

Caden Chau, a 17-year-old from Calgary, founded MakeAble to produce affordable assistive devices through 3D printing. Starting with a $50 second-hand printer, he has made over 600 devices, benefiting 400,000 people worldwide. Chau earned the Health for All Award for Health Equity and also started peer tutoring to support classmates academically.

TOI World··Calgary

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WorldPhoto: The Hindu

Kolkata Metro Disrupted for One Hour Due to Technical Glitch

Kolkata Metro services on the North-South corridor were disrupted for about one hour on October 19, 2026, due to a technical glitch at Mahanayak Uttam Kumar station in Tollygunge. The disruption occurred around 5:31 p.m. during Maha Ashtami when many were visiting Durga Puja pandals. Services resumed fully by 6:23 p.m., with truncated operations between Maidan and Dakshineswar stations during the disruption.

The Hindu··Kolkata

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SportsPhoto: HT Sports

Novak Djokovic Eyes Late Entry to ATP Finals in Turin

The ATP Finals in Turin from November 15 to 22 still have five open spots. Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, is a key contender for qualification. Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Ben Shelton have secured their places. Italy's Jannik Sinner, who qualified first by reaching the Wimbledon final, will miss the event due to a knee injury. Zverev recently won the US Open and secured the year-end No.1 ranking.

HT Sports··Turin

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Indiana Court Dismisses Siblings' $3 Million Trust Lawsuit

An Indiana appeals court dismissed a malpractice lawsuit filed by two siblings against their father's estate planning lawyer. The case involved a trust set up in 2018, but the court ruled the siblings filed the claim too late, exceeding the two-year deadline. The previous ruling in favor of the attorney remains valid.

TOI World·

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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan Herald

Karnataka Ex-Deputy CM Eshwarappa Reports Threat Calls to Police

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa alleged receiving two threatening calls on October 17, at 8:49 pm and 10:49 pm. He has approached the police for investigation and urged authorities to identify and take action against the callers. Police confirmed receiving the complaint and are investigating. Eshwarappa, an expelled BJP leader, said he did not request security but emphasized the need for action.

Deccan Herald··Shivamogga

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