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Northeast India Breaks 125-Year Rainfall Record Amid Severe Drought

India experienced its fourth weakest southwest monsoon since 2001, with 759.4 mm rainfall against the normal 868.6 mm, about 87.4% of the long-term average. The northeast recorded the lowest rainfall in 125 years, causing drought-like conditions in 316 districts. The uneven distribution saw central and northwest India receive near-normal rain, while the south peninsula and northeast faced severe water shortages. A strong El Niño effect is expected to persist until March 2027.

Amar Ujala·3h ago

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Politics

Rahul Gandhi Questions Orders Behind Changes to Form-6

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi raised questions about changes made to Form-6, alleging illegal modifications. He asked on social media who ordered these changes and noted that Election Commission commissioners objected to them. Gandhi also questioned Tata Consultancy Services' role, asking who authorized and signed off on the changes and whether TCS was pressured to comply.

Amar Ujala·52m ago

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World

Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Stabbed on Flydubai Flight, Saves Passengers

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot during a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. Despite his injuries, Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to subdue the attacker. The plane diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, for medical treatment. Israeli PM Netanyahu praised Machchhar, and the Indian Embassy confirmed he is stable. Machchhar originally planned a textile career before becoming a pilot.

News18·33m ago

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Politics

12 EFLU Students Detained for Protesting Telangana RSS Leader's Talk

Twelve students, including six student union leaders from Hyderabad's English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), were detained on September 30 for protesting a talk by Telangana RSS prant pracharak Lingam Sridhar. The protest occurred after the university refused to revoke permission for the event organized by Bhagat Singh Youth Club under Yuva Sankalp. The talk continued despite the protest and detentions.

The News Minute·1h ago·Hyderabad

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Business

Middle East Tensions Raise Concerns for Dubai's Economy and Aviation

Rising tensions in the Middle East and a recent incident on a Flydubai flight have sparked new concerns for Dubai's aviation and business sectors. Despite this, Dubai's economy remains strong, with a 2.4% GDP growth in Q1 2026. Prolonged regional instability could impact airlines, tourism, oil, and real estate, increasing costs and affecting traveler confidence due to security worries.

News18Hi Business·40m ago·Dubai

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Politics

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Investigate Flydubai Co-Pilot Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel will investigate the alleged attempt by a flydubai co-pilot to crash a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Netanyahu said Israel aims to uncover if Iran was involved or if the attacker had accomplices. The co-pilot is under investigation in Saudi Arabia, with further inquiry expected in the Emirates. The motive remains unclear.

HT World·52m ago

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