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PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesBetween 2025 and 2026, the Election Commission of India saw nearly 20 Chief Electoral Officers transferred, marking an unusually high rate of administrative changes. Most CEOs served less than two years, shorter than the usual three-year tenure. Senior officials, including deputy election commissioners, also experienced significant reshuffling during this period.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsForeign holdings of US Treasuries increased by over $83 billion in August from July, reaching $9.33 trillion. This rise was driven by Canada and Belgium, while Japan's holdings fell by $36 billion to $1.1 trillion, the lowest since December 2024, amid currency market interventions. Mainland China’s holdings also dropped by $27 billion to an 18-year low of $591 billion, according to Treasury Department data.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldUS President Donald Trump stated that Saudi Arabia may accept Israeli assistance to combat Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels amid escalating attacks on Saudi targets. Trump expressed confidence that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman would agree to the cooperation. He also suggested Saudi Arabia might soon join the Abraham Accords, formalizing ties with Israel, as Riyadh values Israel’s support.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldIndia maintains strategic autonomy by engaging the US, managing China, cultivating Europe, reassuring Russia, and partnering with Japan. The visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Mumbai and Jamnagar will test India’s multi-alignment in a multipolar world and highlight corporate interests in bilateral ties. Despite decades of positive relations, tensions have risen over US demands for a formal alliance, trade disputes, sanctions threats, and visa restrictions affecting Indian professionals.
Deccan Herald·
SciencePhoto: Deccan HeraldIndian astronomers have detected radio signals from atomic hydrogen in galaxies that existed 8-9 billion years ago, addressing why star formation declined sharply after peaking around eight billion years ago. Using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, they aim to measure atomic hydrogen, the primary fuel for star formation, to better understand galaxy evolution over time.
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PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldThe U.S. midterm elections on November 3, 2026, will test President Donald Trump's leadership and congressional control. Although Trump is not on the ballot, the elections are seen as a referendum on his presidency. The outcome will also impact the future of U.S.-India relations. Unlike India, U.S. elections are managed primarily by states, not a central commission.
Hindu World·
Economic Times·
Photo: Economic TimesBetween 2025 and 2026, the Election Commission of India saw nearly 20 Chief Electoral Officers transferred, marking an unusually high rate of administrative changes. Most CEOs served less than two years, shorter than the usual three-year tenure. Senior officials, including deputy election commissioners, also experienced significant reshuffling during this period.
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