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Madhya Pradesh Police Arrest 10 for Illicit Liquor Trade in Dewas

In Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district, police arrested 10 individuals for allegedly selling illicit liquor following reports of 13 deaths since September 26. The crackdown was prompted by hospital reports of two deaths in October linked to spurious liquor consumption. The accused face charges under Section 34(2) of the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act, 1915. Congress leader Jitu Patwari criticized the state for recurring mass deaths due to illicit liquor.

The Hindu··Dewas

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Pooja Batra's Journey from Bollywood to Hollywood Career

Pooja Batra, once a Miss India International winner, debuted in Bollywood with Tabu's film. Initially a lead heroine, she later took supporting roles. Over time, she distanced herself from Hindi cinema and started a new career abroad, now sustaining herself through Hollywood films.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Play Again in 3rd IND vs NZ T20

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan will miss the third T20 against New Zealand on Tuesday due to a right thigh muscle strain. This gives 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi another opportunity to play after a poor performance in the second match. The match will be held in Wellington, starting at 12:30 PM IST, with weather conditions changed from Christchurch.

News18Hi Sports··Wellington

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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan Herald

India Approves Rs 2.12 Lakh Crore Defence Purchases Including Drones and Warships

India's Defence Ministry approved Rs 2.12 lakh crore worth of defence acquisitions, including light helicopters for the army and air force, long-range Kamikaze drones, Doppler radar for weather surveillance, and new warships for the navy. About 82% of projects will be sourced from Indian industries. The navy plans next-generation destroyers with enhanced combat capabilities, doubling the size and firepower of current ships.

Deccan Herald·

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Gujarat Declares Four Districts Drought-Hit, Announces Farmer Relief

The Gujarat government declared four districts—Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Porbandar, and Kutch—as drought-affected after a poor monsoon year, despite nearly eight years of good rains. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced relief measures including Rs 8,500 per hectare for crop losses and Rs 80 per animal per day for two months for animal husbandry. These districts received significantly less rainfall than the state's 89% average.

Deccan Herald··Gujarat

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Paytm Q2 FY27 Profit Jumps 10-Fold to ₹225 Crore, Revenue Up 28%

One 97 Communications Ltd, Paytm's parent company, reported a 10-fold rise in net profit to ₹225 crore in Q2 FY27, up from ₹21 crore a year ago, marking its sixth consecutive profitable quarter. Operating revenue increased 28% to ₹2,648 crore, driven by merchant and consumer business growth and AI adoption. EBITDA rose 90% to ₹270 crore, with margin reaching 10%. H1 FY27 profit tripled to ₹445 crore.

Business Standard·

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