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WorldPhoto: Deccan Herald

Railways Extend Optional Travel Insurance to Offline Reserved Tickets

The Railway Board has extended the optional travel insurance facility to passengers booking reserved tickets at railway counters, following a Supreme Court directive. Previously available only for online IRCTC bookings, the scheme must now be offered offline across all zones by October 27. Passengers pay a 45 paise premium digitally with their fare, and a mobile number is required for policy details.

Deccan Herald·

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PoliticsPhoto: News18 World

Trump Claims Republicans Gaining Momentum Ahead of Midterms

US President Donald Trump said Republicans are gaining momentum ahead of the midterm elections, crediting his campaign rallies for the shift. He highlighted strong performances by Republican candidates in Ohio, Texas, and Nebraska, despite the usual trend of the president's party losing seats. Trump also criticized Democrats for alleged unfair practices in the Alaska Senate race and opposed ranked-choice voting.

News18 World·

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Javed Akhtar Supports Rashmika Mandanna Against Accent Trolling

Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar defended actress Rashmika Mandanna after she faced trolling for her pronunciation and accent. Akhtar initially referred to her as a Tamil actress but accepted correction that she is from Kodagu and Telangana. He condemned linguistic superiority, highlighting Tamil as the oldest spoken language and criticized baseless accent discrimination.

News18 Movies·

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PoliticsPhoto: Times of India

Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Face Tight Race in Brazil Election

Brazilian voters are choosing between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a closely contested presidential runoff. Polls show a neck-and-neck race that will determine the future direction of Latin America's largest economy and its relationship with the United States.

Times of India·

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Asiatic Lion Population Surpasses 1,000 After Six Decades of Conservation

The Asiatic lion population has grown from about 100-150 to over 1,000 in six decades due to conservation efforts. Nearly half of these lions now live outside protected areas. Despite this growth, the species remains confined to a single forested landscape, facing ongoing challenges such as habitat fragmentation and disease threats that complicate conservation.

The Hindu·

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SpiceJet Staff and Passengers Clash at Delhi Airport Over Fare Comment

At Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, a heated argument erupted between SpiceJet staff and passengers after a staff member remarked, 'You came because it's cheap.' The comment angered already upset passengers, leading to a tense situation. CISF personnel intervened to control the situation. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

News18 Hindi··Delhi

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