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PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldKatie Zacharia was forced out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job. Text messages reveal she pushed for multiple Fox News appearances despite a rocky first briefing. Former President Trump advised her to reconsider her role during a midterm rally in Georgia, saying, "Katie, do you need this? I don’t think you need this."
HT World··Washington
WorldPhoto: News18 HindiOn October 19, 2026, the ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri coincides with Monday vrat. Devotees will worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Siddhidatri on this auspicious day. Some households will also perform Kanya Puja. Abhijit Muhurat is from 11:48 AM to 12:34 PM, Amritkal from 8:28 AM to 10:16 AM, Rahukal from 7:55 AM to 9:20 AM, and Yamgand from 10:46 AM to 12:11 PM. The Panchang details auspicious and inauspicious timings and yogas for the day.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Karnataka government has issued a circular requiring all outsourced and contractual workers in government departments, boards, and corporations to register attendance via the 'Kartavya' app by November 25. From December 1, 2026, attendance must be recorded digitally. Starting January 1, 2027, payments to agencies will be released only based on attendance recorded in the app, with strict instructions to disbursing officers to withhold payments if attendance is missing.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
SportsPhoto: Hindu SportLady Scarlet, a three-year-old filly who finished second in her last race, is expected to perform well in the Mayor Baburao Sanas Memorial Million Powered by SRS Group, the main event on Sunday, October 18, in Pune. The race card also includes the Nationalistic Plate, Great Secret Plate, and Secret Romeo Plate with various horses and jockeys listed.
Hindu Sport··Pune
EntertainmentPhoto: HT WorldKaia Gerber honored her late brother Presley Gerber, who died at 27, with an emotional tribute one month after his passing. Their mother, Cindy Crawford, also shared a heartfelt statement remembering Presley as a "sweet, beautiful soul." Presley died on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility. The family expressed gratitude for the love and support received during this difficult time.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene's padayatra demanding fair sugarcane prices and other farmer demands entered Dharwad district on Sunday. Despite Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's efforts to end the protest, talks failed, and the march continued. On day five, the march reached Guledakoppa near Dharwad. Farmers gave the Centre and state another deadline to meet their demands, including a minimum support price for sugarcane.
Deccan Herald··Dharwad
HT World··Washington
Photo: HT WorldKatie Zacharia was forced out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job. Text messages reveal she pushed for multiple Fox News appearances despite a rocky first briefing. Former President Trump advised her to reconsider her role during a midterm rally in Georgia, saying, "Katie, do you need this? I don’t think you need this."
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