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Railway Board Approves RCF-Made Vande Bharat Chair Car with Safety Conditions

The Railway Board has granted conditional approval for the first 16-coach Vande Bharat chair car manufactured by Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, featuring an Alstom propulsion system. Despite approval for 160 kmph operation, speed is restricted to 130 kmph across networks. The Board highlighted technical issues like touchscreen malfunctions and electrical fault concerns, directing authorities to address them before full clearance.

Deccan Herald··Kapurthala

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PoliticsPhoto: Prabhat Khabar

Rahul Gandhi Demands Removal of Gyanesh Kumar to End Protest

Rahul Gandhi stated that removing Gyanesh Kumar from his post would stop the opposition's protest within 30 seconds. The Congress plans a rally on November 1 at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan over vote theft concerns. Delhi traders worry the rally will hurt business due to reduced customer traffic and have asked Congress to cancel it. Gandhi blamed the government for traffic disruptions and urged traders to demand Kumar's removal from PM Modi.

Prabhat Khabar··Delhi

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Judge Rules Trump Administration Fired Maurene Comey Unlawfully

A US judge ruled that the Trump administration unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, former federal prosecutor and daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey, in July 2025. Maurene Comey sued, alleging her dismissal was politically motivated due to her father's clashes with Trump. The case highlights legal scrutiny over firing career prosecutors without political appointments.

HT World·

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ECI Says CEC Removal Only Like Supreme Court Judge

The Election Commission of India (ECI) stated before the Supreme Court that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) can be removed only in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge. In a common affidavit, CEC Kumar and Election Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi said any attempt to restrain the CEC’s functioning violates the 2023 Act. They also clarified that Form 6 was not amended, and West Bengal CEO’s officers have filed appeals against certain inclusions.

The Hindu·

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WorldPhoto: Economic Times

United Flight 1681 Returns to Las Vegas After Hijack Scare

United Flight 1681 returned to Las Vegas after a flight attendant noticed a passenger texting about hijacking the plane. This raised security concerns, leading to a cockpit lockdown. The flight was delayed overnight as the crew reached its duty-time limit. The incident occurred on the Newark-bound flight, prompting heightened safety measures.

Economic Times··Las Vegas

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Ray-Ban Heir's Bid to Buy Italian Newspaper Rejected by Owners

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, heir to the founder of Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, proposed to take Italian newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano private. The majority shareholders, including editor-in-chief Marco Travaglio, rejected the offer, stating no intention to sell. Del Vecchio claims his goal is to improve the paper's finances while protecting its editorial independence amid ongoing disputes.

Hindustan Times··Milan

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