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PoliticsThe bypolls for West Bengal's Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies, scheduled for October 6, are witnessing minimal electoral competition. Reports indicate that candidates from parties other than BJP are facing dropouts and alleged intimidation, leading to a largely uncontested election process in these areas.
The Hindu·3h ago·West Bengal
WorldBangkok declared a flood disaster across all 50 districts following nearly 48 hours of heavy rain. The flooding caused waist-deep water in many areas, forcing school closures and the setup of temporary shelters to assist affected residents.
Firstpost World·5m ago·Bangkok
EntertainmentAvengers Endgame: Encore recorded a 5.5% increase in box office earnings on its second day, collecting over Rs 7.65 crore across 3,700 theatres in India. The English version led in both attendance and revenue compared to other languages. Competing releases like Resident Evil, Primetime, and The Heart of the Beast are also attracting audiences.
TOI Entertainment·18m ago
PoliticsMumbai Police arrested Harshkumar Thakor (23) from Gujarat and agent Vinay Pathak for submitting fake documents during a US visa interview. The fraud was detected when the joining letter was found invalid. Both were presented in Bandra court. Meanwhile, Congress protested in Latur and Nanded, calling Maharashtra's drought relief package insufficient, criticizing exclusion of some talukas despite drought declared in 265 of 358 talukas.
Amar Ujala·19m ago·Mumbai
HealthThe World Health Organization announced on September 25, 2026, that the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to two new health zones: Bulu in Sud Ubangi and Dungu in Haut-Uele. The total affected zones now number 63 across seven provinces. As of September 23, there were 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted challenges due to conflict and displacement hindering response efforts.
Hindu Health·16h ago
PoliticsIran's Foreign Minister stated that Tehran will make its next decision on reopening the Strait of Hormuz only after receiving a formal response from the US through intermediaries. Meanwhile, warnings have emerged regarding ships passing through the Hormuz Strait, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
Aaj Tak·59m ago
The Hindu·3h ago·West Bengal
The bypolls for West Bengal's Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies, scheduled for October 6, are witnessing minimal electoral competition. Reports indicate that candidates from parties other than BJP are facing dropouts and alleged intimidation, leading to a largely uncontested election process in these areas.
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