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Nepal and World Bank to Explore Earthquake Catastrophe Bond

Nepal and the World Bank have signed a mandate agreement to explore creating a catastrophe bond to provide rapid funding in the event of a major earthquake. The World Bank Group Treasury will collaborate with the Nepalese government and market participants to assess the feasibility and structure of this financial instrument, aiming to enhance disaster resilience in the Himalayan nation.

Deccan Herald·

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SciencePhoto: Mint

IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall in South India, Hailstorm in Delhi NCR

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy rainfall in South India until October 20 due to the Northeast Monsoon. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal may experience isolated very heavy rainfall on October 15. Other regions in South India will see heavy rain between October 15-20. Additionally, hailstorm activity is expected in parts of Delhi NCR, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttarakhand.

Mint··Delhi

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Delhi Court Summons YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018 Defamation Case

A Delhi court issued fresh summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 criminal defamation case filed by Vikas Pandey over the video ‘BJP IT Cell Part 2’. The summons was served at Rathee’s Gurugram residence, where he is staying during protests against alleged electoral fraud. The next hearing is set for October 17, 2023, by Judicial Magistrate Rahul Jain at Saket District Court.

News18··Gurugram

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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan Times

Farmers and Youth Demand Rejection of Special Intensive Revision

A new joint platform called People Against SIR, comprising farmers, workers, women, and youth, demanded outright rejection of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The demand came a day before a five-judge Independent Commission, chaired by Justice Madan Lokur, began closed-door hearings on voter grievances in the capital. The platform plans to submit public audit findings to the commission.

Hindustan Times··New Delhi

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Punjab Bandh on October 15 After Activist's Killing

Punjab will observe a bandh on October 15 from 6 am to 5 pm following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. The bandh affects bank operations, school closures, bus and train services, markets, and emergency services across the state. Authorities have issued updates on the status of these services during the bandh.

Economic Times··Mansa

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Delhi ACP Files FIR Over Casteist Remarks by Journalist

Delhi Police registered an FIR against an independent journalist following a complaint by ACP Vivek Bhagat. Bhagat alleged caste-based humiliation, intimidation, obstruction of duty, and defamation during a protest near Jantar Mantar on October 3. The FIR states the journalist made derogatory remarks about Bhagat's Meghwal caste and questioned his ACP appointment, witnessed by Bhagat and Constable Ravi Dahiya.

News18··New Delhi

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