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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaOn October 14, 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notified new rules for Aadhaar-based identity verification. These rules allow alternative documents if Aadhaar is unavailable and address failures in biometric verification. The aim is to protect eligible beneficiaries from losing access to government welfare schemes by ensuring flexible verification processes.
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PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesLal Krishna Advani, 98, veteran BJP leader, was admitted to Delhi's Apollo Hospital on Friday evening due to a chest infection. He is currently under treatment in the pulmonary department and his condition is stable. Advani was brought to the hospital around 7:30 pm and is being monitored by a team of doctors. He was previously admitted in May for age-related health issues.
Hindustan Times··Delhi
BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsCrompton Greaves Consumer Electricals reported a 65% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 124 crore for the September quarter. The company's revenue from operations increased by 18.15% year-on-year, driven by strong growth in the electric consumer durable segment, particularly fans and appliances. Overall total income rose by 18.24% during the same period.
ET Markets·
EntertainmentPhoto: Amar EntertainmentSaif Ali Khan's Instagram followers have surged to over 230,000 since he joined the platform. He follows only five people: his son Ibrahim, wife Kareena Kapoor Khan, sister Soha Ali Khan, daughter Sara Ali Khan, and Karishma Kapoor. Recently, Saif appeared in films like 'Hawaan' and 'Kartavya' and will star in the period drama 'Hum Hindustani'.
Amar Entertainment·
TechnologyPhoto: MintA seven-year IT veteran shared a Reddit post discussing work anxiety, constant upskilling, and AI-driven expectations in the tech industry. The post has sparked debate, with some workers relating to the exhaustion caused by these pressures, while others recommend switching roles, teaching, or seeking healthier workplaces to cope with the challenges.
Mint·
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduKelvin James, a foreign national lodged at the Foreigners Detention Centre near Bengaluru, was arrested for assaulting staff members at the FRRO holding facility in Sondekoppa village. He allegedly attacked two staff members on consecutive days, including one who was sleeping. Kelvin faces multiple cases under the NDPS Act and has a history of threatening staff with a knife. His wife and daughter are also detained elsewhere.
The Hindu··Bengaluru
Amar Ujala·
Photo: Amar UjalaOn October 14, 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notified new rules for Aadhaar-based identity verification. These rules allow alternative documents if Aadhaar is unavailable and address failures in biometric verification. The aim is to protect eligible beneficiaries from losing access to government welfare schemes by ensuring flexible verification processes.
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