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Key Global and Indian Events on October 8, 2026

On October 8, 2026, a Ukrainian soldier rescued a cat from a building damaged by a Russian drone strike amid ongoing conflict. In New Delhi, MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Deepender Singh Hooda were detained during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In Mysuru, Karnataka, elephants rehearsed for the Dasara festival during Wildlife Week 2026. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi.

Deccan Herald·

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Business

Bengaluru Skill Summit to Focus on Emerging Skills and Innovation

The Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood will host the second Bengaluru Skill Summit from November 3-5 at The Lalit Ashok hotel. The summit's theme is 'Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy,' focusing on workforce development across sectors. It features four tracks: emerging skills including AI and green jobs, skills for all groups, innovation in skilling, and global workforce mobility. Karnataka ministers will discuss policy to execution strategies.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Madras High Court: Loan Borrowers Retain Constitutional Rights

The Madras High Court ruled that individuals who take loans or act as guarantors do not forfeit their constitutional rights to banks. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan dismissed Bank of Baroda's review petition against revoking a Look Out Circular on Kondepati Ganga Prasad, a guarantor for GVR Infra Projects' loan. The court emphasized the fundamental right to travel freely under Article 21, citing the Supreme Court's Maneka Gandhi case.

The Hindu··Chennai

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Business

RBI Raises Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points Amid Inflation Risks

The Reserve Bank of India increased the policy repo rate by 25 basis points, signaling a cautious move towards tighter monetary conditions due to rising inflation risks. Elevated oil prices, firm inflation, and global monetary tightening influenced the decision. Economists noted WPI near 10% for four months and CPI nearing RBI's upper tolerance. The US Federal Reserve hike added external pressure. Repo-linked loans will reprice at reset; deposit rates depend on liquidity and credit demand.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Health

Tara Brach Explains Guided Meditation Benefits for Mental Health

With World Mental Health Day on October 10, Tara Brach highlights guided meditation as a simple practice to enhance present-moment awareness. Guided meditation involves spoken instructions to focus on breathing, body sensations, and thoughts, helping individuals pause and observe without reacting. It complements but does not replace professional mental health care. The WHO's 2026 theme emphasizes voices of those with lived mental health experiences.

HT Health·

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Farmers' Leader Raju Shetti Alleges Early Sugar Crushing Due to ED Probe Fear

Farmers' leader and former MP Raju Shetti alleged on October 7, 2026, that sugar mill owners are starting early crushing due to fear of ED and CBI probes and pressure from the ruling government. He claimed the government fears sugar prices may reach ₹100 due to shortages. Shetti demanded a hike in sugar MSP to ₹50, ethanol price to ₹70, and sugarcane MSP to ₹5,000 before mills resume operations, warning against premature crushing that harms farmers.

The Hindu··Mumbai

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