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KSPCB Chief Demands Personal Approval for New Industries

Bengaluru: Shortly after his appointment as Chairman of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Anekal MLA B Shivanna mandated that all new industries require his personal approval before receiving permits. The KSPCB regulates industrial pollution through a Consent for Establishment and Consent for Operation process. Previously, decentralization allowed senior officers to approve smaller industries without the Chairman's direct involvement.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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BJP Calls Rahul Gandhi's Protest Political Drama, Accuses Congress of Lies

On October 6, 2026, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi described the Congress-led protests against the special intensive revision (SIR) as a political drama staged by Rahul Gandhi. He accused Congress of lying to mislead the public, citing the Election Commission of India's statement that no formal meeting request was received from Congress or the INDIA bloc. The ECI only learned of the MPs' intent to submit a memorandum from Delhi Police around 4 p.m.

The Hindu··New Delhi

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World

Patrick Clancy Lists NYC Condo Amid Lindsay Clancy Murder Retrial

Patrick Clancy and his wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, have listed their Upper East Side Manhattan condo for rent at $6,550 per month, available from December 11. This follows the unresolved murder trial of Lindsay Clancy in Massachusetts. Patrick moved to New York after the deaths of his three children in January 2023, divorced Lindsay, and remarried Danis. The couple is expecting their first child.

HT World··New York

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Business

Skydance Completes $81 Billion Takeover of Warner Bros and Paramount

Skydance-owned Paramount finalized its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, merging major studios including HBO Max and CNN. The deal faced opposition from Hollywood over job losses and fewer audience choices. Legal challenges from several states were resolved, allowing the merger to complete and consolidate significant media assets under Skydance.

TOI Entertainment·

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Mother Sues Universal Orlando After Son Faints on Stardust Racers Ride

Jennifer Lundy has filed a lawsuit against Universal Orlando Resort and Mack Rides after her 9-year-old son lost consciousness on the Stardust Racers roller coaster on October 13, 2025. The complaint alleges the ride's forces caused the incident, and Lundy seeks over $50,000 in damages, claiming the park ignored unsafe conditions despite her son meeting height requirements.

HT World··Orlando

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Politics

Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders released after Akashvani Bhawan detention

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other party leaders were released by police after being detained for over eight hours during a sit-in protest at Akashvani Bhawan. They were forcibly removed and taken to Kingsway Camp police lines. The protest was against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his removal over 'vote chori' allegations.

Business Standard··Delhi

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