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Rajasthan Panchayat Elections Scheduled in Four Phases from October 23

Rajasthan will hold Panchayati Raj elections in four phases from October 23 to November 17, with results for Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis announced on November 20. The State Election Commission announced that 4.03 crore voters are eligible. Elections cover 41 Zila Parishads, 457 Panchayat Samitis, and 14,403 village panchayats after delimitation. Polling dates for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti are October 23, 29, November 4, and 14; panch and sarpanch elections are on October 25, 31, November 6, and 16.

The Hindu··Jaipur

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Sports

Dave Portnoy Removed from Fox's Big Noon Kickoff Show

Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports will no longer appear on Fox's "Big Noon Kickoff" college football pregame show, according to an anonymous source. Portnoy claimed Ohio State and coach Ryan Day pressured Fox to remove them, citing conflicts and threats. Fox Sports has not commented, and Ohio State referred questions to Fox. Portnoy began appearing last fall after a Barstool-Fox partnership.

HT Entertainment·

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Politics

Maharashtra Congress Leaders Criticize MPSC Irregularities, Meet Protesting Students

Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal met students protesting against question paper leaks and irregularities in MPSC recruitment exams. He called the leaks a major scam and accused the government of being unwilling to reform. Sapkal alleged the MPSC chairman is a close family friend of CM Devendra Fadnavis, favoring select candidates. Rahul Gandhi supported the protests, urging transparency reforms.

Amar Ujala··Pune

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Health

Indians Live Longer Than Pakistanis but Shorter Than Bangladeshis: WHO

According to the latest World Health Organization estimates, Indians have a longer life expectancy than people in Pakistan but a shorter life expectancy compared to those in Bangladesh, the US, and Canada. This data highlights regional differences in longevity within South Asia and compared to Western countries.

Times of India·

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Politics

19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Kolkata from Jan 7; Groom Scheme Demand in Karnataka

The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference will be held in Kolkata from January 7 to 9, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Ministry of External Affairs announced the event, organized with West Bengal government. President Draupadi Murmu will present awards and chair the closing session. The conference includes a youth segment with global Indian diaspora leaders. Separately, a Karnataka farmer urged CM D K Shivakumar to launch a bride-finding scheme for unmarried men, citing distress and suicides among 35-40-year-old bachelors, especially farmers.

Amar Ujala··Kolkata

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Entertainment

Booker Prize Shortlist Highlights Marlon James' Novel on 1980s Jamaica

The Booker Prize shortlist features six books chosen for their ability to change how readers see the world, according to jury chair Mary Beard. Among them is Marlon James' acclaimed novel The Disappearers, praised as a novel of the decade. The book explores male sexuality and homophobia in 1980s Jamaica, depicting violence and tenderness in a society hostile to gay voices.

Deccan Herald·

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