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India to Revise GDP Calculation with Expanded Consumption Data

India will adopt a more accurate GDP assessment method, expanding the scope of private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) from 46 to about 128 items. The new 2022-23 base year series will include detailed spending on food, clothing, housing, transport, entertainment, education, and healthcare. It will also cover vehicle purchase, maintenance, and travel expenses, based on studies in six states and Delhi-NCR. Changes include reclassifying butter and ghee under oils and fats, and ice cream under sugar and desserts.

Amar Business·

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Politics

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Detained in Gurugram Ahead of Delhi Protest

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained in Gurugram after arriving in the Delhi-NCR region before the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) planned protest in Delhi. The protest targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision. Delhi Police denied permission for the protest citing security concerns and imposed prohibitory orders in New Delhi. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is heading to Delhi to participate despite the ban.

Mint··Gurugram

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Faridabad Teen Dies by Suicide at Classmate’s Home; Family Violence Ensues

A 17-year-old boy died by suicide at his female classmate’s home in Faridabad’s Shiv Shakti Enclave, police said. The incident, suspected to involve a one-sided love affair, led to violence at the girl’s house, injuring two policemen. Nine family members of the boy were arrested on charges including attempted murder, robbery, and rioting. The boy had sneaked into the girl’s family boutique before the suicide.

Hindustan Times··Faridabad

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Bengaluru Police Chief Conducts Surprise Raid on Brigade Road Pubs

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh led a late-night surprise inspection of pubs on Brigade Road to ensure compliance with police regulations, especially closing hours and safety of women staff. The operation involved police and Central Crime Branch officials checking several popular pubs and restaurants. The city mandates pubs close by 1 am, and the inspection aimed to enforce these rules.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Sports

Kush Maini to Stay with Alpine Until 2027, Race Seat on Hold

Indian driver Kush Maini will continue his association with the Alpine Formula 1 team through 2027 despite not securing a race seat after four seasons in Formula 2. Currently ninth in the F2 standings, Maini will remain with Alpine as a reserve driver for 2025 and 2026. He has been praised for his simulator work and feels part of the team.

HT Sports··Singapore

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CJP Leaders Abhijit Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka to Protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijit Dipke left Mumbai early morning to join a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10 against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The protest demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list tampering. Delhi Police denied permission for the protest. Dipke accused PM Modi of fearing youth amid clampdowns in Delhi.

Mint··Delhi

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