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Ladakh Administration Dissolves Kargil Hill Council After Resignations

The Ladakh Administration dissolved the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, following the resignation of Chief Executive Councillor Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, three Executive Councillors, and six other councillors amid political tensions. This move aligns with the reorganisation of Kargil district into new districts Drass, Zanskar, and Sankoo. The Lieutenant Governor also approved regulations for new Autonomous Hill Development Councils in all eight districts of Ladakh.

News18··Kargil

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CJP Leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka Released from Tihar Jail

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from Tihar Jail on October 21, 2026, after the Special Executive Magistrate ordered their release following the expiry of their judicial custody. They were detained in connection with the October 14 protest at Jantar Mantar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke praised them as "much, much bigger leaders" than himself.

The Hindu··New Delhi

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British Indian Nirpal Singh Riat Stripped of OBE Over Landlord Allegations

Nirpal Singh Riat, a British Indian, has been stripped of his OBE following allegations of misconduct as a landlord. Riat disputes some of the claims, calling them fabricated. A Hounslow councillor lobbied the honours forfeiture committee within the Cabinet Office to revoke his honour. Riat's lawyer contested the allegations but received no response from the committee.

TOI World··Hounslow

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Jio IPO Receives Rs 70,000 Crore Bids on First Day

Jio Platforms' initial public offering attracted bids worth Rs 70,000 crore on its first day, oversubscribed by 3.16 times. Institutional investors showed strong interest with a 9.42 times subscription rate, while retail investors subscribed at 0.73 times. Non-institutional investors subscribed 1.68 times. The company plans to use much of the funds to clear debt, signaling confidence in its future.

ET Markets·

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WorldPhoto: TOI World

Explorer Ash Dykes Loses Contact for 16 Hours in Congo Basin

Explorer Ash Dykes lost contact for over 16 hours during his 434-mile journey through the Congo Basin, traveling from Nola in the Central African Republic to Mossaka in the Republic of Congo. His team regained contact via a Garmin satellite device after Starlink and his power bank failed. Limited connectivity still restricts updates from the remote expedition.

TOI World·

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Asian Stocks Mixed as Tesla Cuts Spending, Meta Boosts AI Investment

Asian stocks showed mixed performance as Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.6% and S&P 500 futures dropped 0.4% in early trading. Tesla shares declined 3.1% after the company lowered its capital-spending forecast. In contrast, Meta Platforms shares rose 2% after hours, driven by the company's increased investment in artificial intelligence.

ET Markets·

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