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SciencePhoto: Deccan Herald

Kerala Faces Construction Material Shortage Despite Large Sand Deposits

Kerala is experiencing a severe shortage of construction materials due to Tamil Nadu's restrictions on transporting these materials. However, large quantities of sand and silt remain unutilized in Kerala's rivers and dams. After the 2018-19 floods, 43 of 44 rivers had 30.17 million cubic meters of sand deposits. Silt accumulation has reduced dam capacities by 13.8% on average and decreased Vembanad Lake's carrying capacity by 85%, contributing to flash floods. Kerala depends heavily on Tamil Nadu for sand and rocks, worsening the shortage.

Deccan Herald··Thiruvananthapuram

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Ranabaali Day 3 Box Office: Vijay Deverakonda Film Earns Rs 5.51 Crore

The Telugu film Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, earned Rs 5.51 crore gross on its third day, bringing its India total to Rs 21.76 crore. It showed 48.4% occupancy across 1,973 shows in 794 theatres. Andhra Pradesh led collections with Rs 2.31 crore, followed by Telangana at Rs 2.12 crore. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh also contributed to the earnings.

NDTV Business·

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PoliticsPhoto: Hindu World

France Counts Cost of Violent Protests Amid Rising Fuel Prices

On October 17, 2026, violent protests erupted across Paris and other parts of France against rising fuel prices and the cost of living. The unrest caused widespread damage, including a historic town hall set on fire and looting. Authorities arrested 1,800 people. The protests have increased pressure on President Emmanuel Macron ahead of elections in six months.

Hindu World··Paris

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Priyank Kharge Challenges Kumaraswamy to Provide Evidence

Home Minister Priyank Kharge has challenged Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to substantiate his allegations related to the ongoing sting operation controversy. Kharge urged Kumaraswamy to submit concrete evidence to the investigating agencies instead of making unverified public claims.

The Hindu·

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Treating Depression in Pregnancy May Boost Baby’s Brain Development

New research suggests treating depression during pregnancy could benefit the baby's brain development. These findings highlight the biological reasons why addressing prenatal depression is crucial and support public health efforts to improve access to mental health care for pregnant women.

Hindu Health·

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IIT Bombay Protests Over Sahil Wakode's Death, 22 Students Detained

At IIT Bombay, protests demanding justice for student Sahil Wakode's death turned tense on Sunday. Police detained 22 students inside the campus, with protesters accusing police of excessive force, including tearing clothes, kicking, and choking. Students seek accountability and investigation into alleged caste discrimination. All detained students were taken to Powai police station, with some reportedly detained twice in one day. Police and IIT Bombay have not issued detailed statements on the allegations.

Amar Ujala··Mumbai

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