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Over 12,000 Acres of Industrial Land Remain Unused in Odisha: CAG

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) reported that over 12,000 acres of land allotted to industries in Odisha between 1981 and 2021 remain unutilised or were diverted from their original purpose. The Odisha Government Land Settlement Act, 1983, and the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, require land to be used within three to five years. The CAG also noted encroachments, including by educational institutions.

The Hindu·2h ago·Bhubaneswar

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New SNAP Benefits and Eligibility Rules Begin October 2026 in US

Starting October 1, 2026, millions of Americans receiving SNAP benefits will experience updated benefit amounts and changes to eligibility rules. The updates include new income thresholds, deductions, maximum monthly benefits, and asset rules. Additionally, separate Medicaid changes will affect some lawful immigrants, altering their access to benefits under the program.

Economic Times·1h ago

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Pentagon Boosts Cyber Defense Against Foreign Election Interference

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Pentagon personnel to use advanced intelligence, cyber, and AI tools to detect and disrupt foreign interference in upcoming US elections. The directive, issued on September 22, includes prioritizing Cyber Command efforts, enhancing intelligence collection on foreign threats, and operating within legal frameworks to protect US democratic systems from ongoing election interference risks.

Mint·54m ago

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SBI Raises Concerns on FCRA Bill at Parliamentary Committee

The State Bank of India addressed the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, highlighting issues in handling foreign donations when registrations lapse. SBI officials recommended clear banking procedures for affected organizations. The bill proposes shifting compliance duties to a government authority. Opposition parties criticized it for potentially harming minority groups and NGO foreign funding.

Economic Times·1h ago

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Adani Ports and Rashi Peripherals Among 6 Stock Picks for Wednesday

Domestic equities face correction pressures due to volatile crude prices, US Treasury yields near two-decade highs, and ongoing foreign institutional investor outflows weakening the rupee. Additionally, a record pace of IPO fundraising is absorbing liquidity. Investor risk appetite remains low amid a hawkish global environment and rising chances of further rate hikes later this year. Six stock recommendations for Wednesday include Adani Ports and Rashi Peripherals.

ET Markets·1h ago

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Man Charged After Remains of Missing Woman Found in Pennsylvania

David Snyder, 39, has been charged with first-degree murder and strangulation after the remains of Kimberly Gsell, missing since September 2019, were found near a creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Gsell was reported missing in Middlesex Township. Snyder confessed to the killing following the discovery on September 25. Forensic tests confirmed the identity using dental records and Rapid DNA technology.

HT World·59m ago·Middlesex Township

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