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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThree of the remaining four United Democratic Party (UDP) MLAs in Meghalaya have applied to merge with the ruling National People’s Party (NPP). This follows eight UDP MLAs joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) less than a month ago. The UDP expelled Paul Lyngdoh, Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar, and Nujorki Sungoh for seeking the merger with NPP.
The Hindu·
PoliticsPhoto: News18 HindiOn October 20, 2026, a major development occurred in the suspicious death case of Lucknow businessman Shiva Sharma. Model and social media influencer Shraddha Dubey, who was absconding, was arrested by UP STF in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Her sister Rashmi Dubey and driver Tanveer Ali alias Danish are in police custody. Police plan to question Shraddha and decide on her remand period, possibly involving female officers in the interrogation.
News18 Hindi··Nagpur
WorldPhoto: News18 WorldPakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, visited Tehran to help revive stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran amid regional tensions. His talks with Iranian leaders focused on preventing escalation, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and ending hostilities. Pakistan is acting as a key intermediary to bridge mistrust, though major issues like sanctions and Iran’s nuclear program remain unresolved.
News18 World··Tehran
PoliticsPhoto: Prabhat KhabarJDU MLA Anant Singh dismissed claims of Neeraj Kumar's illness as a drama, stating Neeraj has no fever or sickness. He said Nitish Kumar is everyone's guru and is not involved in the Bihar MLC election or Neeraj's condition. Neeraj Kumar, JDU candidate from Patna Graduate constituency, was admitted to Medanta Hospital after chest discomfort, but Anant Singh questioned the illness reports.
Prabhat Khabar··Patna
BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessIn India, many women face challenges in managing their finances due to limited access to financial knowledge and low participation in financial decisions. Despite increasing use of financial services by women, societal norms and traditional gender roles often restrict their control over money. Studies show that financial literacy programs significantly improve women's confidence and understanding in financial matters.
TOI Business·
EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentDirector Selvaraghavan has revealed plans to revisit the world of 'Pudhupettai', sparking excitement among fans for a sequel. Nearly two decades after Dhanush's iconic role as Kokki Kumar, the film's legacy continues. Details about production, cast, and release are not yet announced, but fans eagerly await an official update on the sequel's progress.
TOI Entertainment·
The Hindu·
Photo: The HinduThree of the remaining four United Democratic Party (UDP) MLAs in Meghalaya have applied to merge with the ruling National People’s Party (NPP). This follows eight UDP MLAs joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) less than a month ago. The UDP expelled Paul Lyngdoh, Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar, and Nujorki Sungoh for seeking the merger with NPP.
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