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WorldPhoto: HT WorldA large fire broke out at a commercial building on 4168 Cove Mountain Road in Taylor Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania. Explosions were reported inside, prompting a hazardous materials response. Authorities have urged people to avoid the area. No confirmation yet on injuries or evacuations, according to Radio Scanner and Bedford PA Scanner reports.
HT World··Taylor Township
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduCJP 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
PoliticsPhoto: TOI WorldNirpal 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
BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsJio 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·
WorldPhoto: TOI WorldExplorer 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·
BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsAsian 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.
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HT World··Taylor Township
Photo: HT WorldA large fire broke out at a commercial building on 4168 Cove Mountain Road in Taylor Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania. Explosions were reported inside, prompting a hazardous materials response. Authorities have urged people to avoid the area. No confirmation yet on injuries or evacuations, according to Radio Scanner and Bedford PA Scanner reports.
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