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NCAP urged to identify emerging air pollution hotspots early

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in India currently focuses on cities failing air quality standards for five years. Experts argue for expanding NCAP to identify and act on emerging pollution hotspots before they worsen. Early intervention can prevent severe pollution and reduce health risks, especially in densely populated areas. Air pollution is the second-largest mortality risk globally, with low- and middle-income countries bearing the greatest burden.

Deccan Herald·

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Two More Spies Linked to Pakistan Arrested in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh police's counter-intelligence cell arrested two more individuals, Bongu Ravi and Kadri Srinivas, accused of providing secret information to Pakistan's intelligence agency. The total arrests in this espionage case have reached four. Ravi, an employee at a Visakhapatnam naval dockyard engineering firm, was contacted in 2023 by a woman posing as a Dubai shipping company worker, who lured him with money to share sensitive naval data.

Amar Ujala··Visakhapatnam

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Oregon School Shooting Suspect Possibly Killed by Bystander

The suspected gunman who opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, may have been shot and killed by a bystander, police said. Several people, including children, were injured, with at least two taken to a local hospital. Police confirmed one suspect is dead but have not yet released the total number of victims or their conditions.

HT World··Bend

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CJI Rejects Opposition Plea Challenging SIR, Seeks EC Response

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Election Commission, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and election commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi on a petition filed by INDIA bloc leaders led by Rahul Gandhi. The petition alleges irregularities in the Special Summary Revision (SIR), arbitrary deletion of voters, undemocratic poll panel functioning, and flaws in EVM use. The court rejected the notion that it could be browbeaten by crowds.

Times of India·

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Director Rejected Hema Malini Saying She Can't Be Heroine

Hema Malini, celebrated for her beauty and dance in the 70s and 80s, was once told by a director that she was not fit to be a heroine and was removed from a film. Despite this early rejection, she went on to become a beloved Bollywood star known as the 'Dream Girl'.

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Karnataka enacts new law to regulate apartment ownership and management

The Karnataka government has enacted the Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2026, which regulates apartment ownership, management, maintenance charges, common areas, builders’ obligations, and disputes. The law, effective from October 9, applies to projects with more than eight apartments and excludes government buildings and plotted or villa developments. It repeals two previous acts from 1972 and requires existing associations to register under the new law within three months of commencement.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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