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Karnataka to Fill 7,925 Vacant Police Posts, Says CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced that the state government is taking steps to fill 7,925 vacant police posts. Over the past three years, 5,911 personnel have been recruited. The government is also prioritizing police modernization with an allocation of around Rs 142 crore to enhance technological capabilities. Shivakumar paid tribute to police personnel who died in the line of duty and emphasized strengthening the force through recruitment and infrastructure upgrades.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Vijay Congratulates Kasthuri Rajamani for Asian Para Games Silver

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay congratulated Kasthuri Rajamani for winning the silver medal in the women's 67 kg powerlifting event at the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan. He announced a ₹50 lakh incentive from the Tamil Nadu government for her achievement. Vijay also praised the Indian men's badminton doubles team, including Tamil Nadu player Sivarajan Solaimalai, awarding them a ₹50 lakh incentive.

The Hindu··Chennai

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US Treasury Yields Dip Amid AI Risk, Recover After 20-Year Bond Auction

US Treasury yields fell for the second consecutive day as investors assessed the impact of rising interest rates on AI-related stocks driving economic growth. The 20-year bond auction was viewed as mixed by analysts. Markets currently price a 14.9% chance of a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike. Stocks, including Nasdaq and SpaceX shares, rose, easing some AI sector concerns.

Mint Markets··New York

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US Sanctions Greece-Panama Law Firm for Supporting Iranian Shipping

The US Treasury Department sanctioned Karnakis & Karnakis, a law firm based in Greece and Panama, for providing legal assistance to Iranian shipping networks over several years. The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network also issued subpoenas and information requests to multiple European banks over potential ties to Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that the US will sanction anyone supporting the Iranian regime.

HT World·

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Ex-Brevan Howard Trader Sued by Former Colleague Over Profits

Robert Sicari, former portfolio manager at Brevan Howard Asset Management, is sued by Wooyoung Hong, a former quantitative researcher who joined Sicari's new fund, ThirtyPark Capital. Hong alleges Sicari withheld up to $3.5 million in promised trading profits from November 2024 to December 2025 and reneged on a 30% equity stake agreement. Sicari confirmed ThirtyPark is no longer operating and declined further comment.

Mint Companies··New York

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Modi and Tusk to Discuss Trade, Defence, Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Oct 22

On October 22, 2026, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss key issues including trade, defence cooperation, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Both leaders aim to strengthen bilateral ties, finalize a confidentiality agreement on defence technology related to Russia, and work towards doubling the current $6 billion trade volume between India and Poland, supported by the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.

The Hindu··New Delhi

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