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PoliticsRussian President Vladimir Putin praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to end the Ukraine conflict. Putin highlighted Modi's neutral stance and his good ideas for finding a peaceful, mutually acceptable resolution. Despite close India-Russia ties, Modi consistently raises the issue of ending the conflict, which Putin acknowledged and thanked him for.
Hindustan Times·
PoliticsPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchar, the Indian pilot credited with saving hundreds of lives. Modi appreciated the pilot's bravery and inquired about the details of the incident, highlighting the pilot's heroic actions during the event.
Amar Ujala·
PoliticsTrinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has filed a police complaint seeking an FIR against Election Commission IT Director Seema Khanna and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Moitra alleges they manipulated voter rolls and restricted software access for local Electoral Registration Officers, who are authorized to revise the rolls. The issue also involves objections from Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
Deccan Herald··New Delhi
BusinessNBCUniversal, a Comcast subsidiary, is cutting hundreds of streaming technology jobs, primarily at Sky, its European media division. Some US-based NBCUniversal employees will also be affected, according to a source familiar with the changes. This move is part of Comcast's latest round of layoffs targeting its media operations.
Mint Companies·
PoliticsOn Gandhi Jayanti, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other party members paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Rahul Gandhi said Gandhi taught us never to bow to injustice and left a legacy of truth, non-violence, and fearlessness. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized staying true to Gandhi's principles of truth, non-violence, harmony, and justice as the real tribute.
Amar Ujala··New Delhi
PoliticsOn October 1, the Andhra Pradesh High Court invalidated the state government's decision to reserve 33% of local body seats for Backward Classes (BCs), ruling it exceeded the Supreme Court's 50% reservation limit. The court directed the government and State Election Commission to conduct elections for gram panchayats, mandal praja parishads, zilla praja parishads, and urban local bodies within six weeks. The previous local bodies' terms end in March-April 2026.
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Hindustan Times·
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to end the Ukraine conflict. Putin highlighted Modi's neutral stance and his good ideas for finding a peaceful, mutually acceptable resolution. Despite close India-Russia ties, Modi consistently raises the issue of ending the conflict, which Putin acknowledged and thanked him for.
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