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Rs 1,800 Crore Compensation Disbursed for Bidadi Township; Protest Crosses 570 Days

The Greater Bengaluru Development Authority (GBDA) has disbursed over Rs 1,800 crore in compensation to landowners for the proposed Bidadi township project. Out of 1,280 farmers who applied, 816 have received payments, including Rs 1,236 crore in cash and Rs 564 crore in residential sites covering 250 acres. The farmers' protest against the project has crossed 570 days. Compensation distribution began on August 1 and continues weekly.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Science

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Panama Causing Damage

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Pitaloza Arriba in Panama's Herrera province on October 9, 2026, at a depth of 10 km. It caused building collapses and evacuations, with aftershocks including a 6.6 magnitude quake later that day. The quake was felt as far as Colombia, shaking Panama City and damaging cars from falling debris, according to the US Geological Survey.

Hindu World··Pitaloza Arriba

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Politics

Delhi Police Denies Permission for CJP Protest Over Election Roll Irregularities

Delhi Police denied permission for the Cockroach Janta Party's protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration was against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Due to the protest, transport, schools, and shops in Delhi were affected, with several closures reported.

Mint··Delhi

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Sports

West Indies Chase 250 to Win 2nd T20I Against India in Ranchi

West Indies successfully chased a target of 250 runs set by India, reaching 252/4 in 18.3 overs in the second T20I at Ranchi. This is the highest successful T20I chase against India and the second-highest chase overall in the format. Shai Hope led the visitors to a six-wicket victory.

NDTV Business··Ranchi

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Politics

Delhi Police Blocks Roads, Mobile Net Ahead of CJP Protest

Ahead of the CJP protest on Saturday, Delhi Police imposed strict security measures including barricading roads, shutting metro stations, and cutting mobile internet in central Delhi. The city’s borders were checked, and the area around Jantar Mantar was heavily secured, making central Delhi resemble a fortress by Friday night to prevent protesters from gathering.

Times of India··Delhi

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World

Train Cancellations Strand Passengers in Jammu and Katra

Passengers traveling from Jammu and Katra faced major disruptions after four trains were cancelled on October 9, 2026, due to expected traffic congestion near New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations. The Railway Board cancelled over 250 trains ahead of the October 10 protest by the Cockroach Janta Party demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Special arrangements were made to assist stranded passengers.

The Hindu·

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