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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentActor Michael Douglas revealed he lied twice to avoid being drafted for the Vietnam War. Diagnosed with spondylitis, he wore a brace during a medical exam to emphasize his condition. His father, Kirk Douglas, helped keep the medical details vague. Michael received a 1-Y classification, which exempted him from deployment unless absolutely necessary.
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PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesAnita Dipke has raised concerns about her son Abhijeet Dipke's inability to communicate while in Delhi Police custody. The family reports that Abhijeet's grandmother recently passed away in Hingoli, Maharashtra, after a long illness, and the last rites have been postponed until he can attend. Delhi Police claims he was informed and offered assistance to return home.
Economic Times··Hingoli
PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesMamata Banerjee announced that the INDIA alliance will present evidence of vote theft to President Droupadi Murmu. She alleged that she and other leaders were forcibly detained during a peaceful protest in Delhi, raising concerns about democracy and police restrictions on assembly. BJP leader Samik Bhattacharya criticized her for associating with opposition leaders during the protest.
Economic Times··Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaAbhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party, were released on Sunday after being detained by Delhi Police at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday. They were held in preventive custody and presented before an executive magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station. The party's legal head Ratna Singh confirmed their release on social media. Meanwhile, the party denied filing a Supreme Court petition and announced another march towards Jantar Mantar.
Amar Ujala··Delhi
SportsPhoto: Hindu SportLionel Messi scored two goals in his first game since retiring from Argentina, leading Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over D.C. United in an MLS match on October 10, 2026. Luis Suárez also scored twice, and Germán Berterame provided two assists. This win ended Miami's five-match winless streak and was the first league win under new coach Cristian González.
Hindu Sport··Miami
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accepted Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav's challenge to contest the upcoming Assembly elections from Ayodhya. Adityanath invited Akhilesh to file his nomination from Ayodhya, emphasizing direct competition rather than fighting through proxies. He highlighted Ayodhya's development under his leadership compared to the previous SP government, which limited electricity and banned saying Jai Shri Ram.
The Hindu··Ayodhya
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Photo: TOI EntertainmentActor Michael Douglas revealed he lied twice to avoid being drafted for the Vietnam War. Diagnosed with spondylitis, he wore a brace during a medical exam to emphasize his condition. His father, Kirk Douglas, helped keep the medical details vague. Michael received a 1-Y classification, which exempted him from deployment unless absolutely necessary.
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