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RJD Wins Patna Teachers’ Seat; Prashant Kishor's Party Triumphs in Darbhanga

In the Bihar MLC elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) defeated BJP's veteran Nawal Kishore Yadav to win the Patna Teachers’ seat. BJP's Narendra Prasad Singh secured the Tirhut Teachers’ seat. Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) gained a win in Darbhanga as Suresh Prasad Rai defeated Congress MLC Madan Mohan Jha. An Independent candidate, BJP rebel Rahul Raj, won the Saran Teachers’ seat. The results show a fragmented mandate with four different winners across Teachers’ constituencies.

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Thomas Hogg Introduced Japanese Knotweed to New York in 1860s

In the 1860s, Thomas Hogg, appointed U.S. marshal to Japan by President Abraham Lincoln, sent Japanese knotweed plants to his brother James's nursery in Manhattan's Yorkville. Research by Harvard's Peter Del Tredici shows the plant arrived in North America through multiple introductions, including the Hoggs' direct shipment. By the late 1860s, the ornamental plant had become a notable species, later recognized as a serious pest.

HT World··New York

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EAAA India Alternatives IPO Subscribed 1.01x, GMP Drops to ₹10

EAAA India Alternatives IPO, priced between ₹1,585 and ₹1,665 per share, was subscribed 1.01 times by day three, driven mainly by Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs). The grey-market premium (GMP) has declined to ₹10. The ₹1,200-crore offer for sale expects allotment on 29 October.

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Trump Approves Flavio Bolsonaro's US Entry After Brazil Election Loss

President Donald Trump approved Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's entry into the United States after Bolsonaro lost Brazil's presidential election. Bolsonaro left Brazil without conceding and defied a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. A senior US official confirmed visas were granted to Bolsonaro and his family. Trump described the election as strange and criticized its impact on Brazil's market.

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Stan Wawrinka Retires After Defeat at Basel Swiss Indoors

Swiss tennis player Stan Wawrinka ended his professional career after a first-round loss to Czech player Jiri Lehecka at the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel on October 27, 2026. Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, had announced his retirement plans last year, concluding a 24-year career in tennis.

Hindu Sport··Basel

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Chandigarh University Students Protest Over Hostel Fight and Safety

On October 27, 2026, thousands of students at Chandigarh University's Zakir B Boys Hostel in Mohali protested following a violent altercation over a fan usage dispute. The fight reportedly injured two students who were hospitalized. Protesters raised concerns about campus security and demanded better safety measures after the incident around 11:15 PM.

Prabhat Khabar··Mohali

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