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Airstrikes and Artillery Hit Northern Ethiopia Amid Government-Rebel Clashes

Airstrikes and artillery fire struck Ethiopia's Tigray region on October 5, 2026, killing at least 17 people near Mekelle, recently taken by federal forces. Clashes involved government troops and Tigray People's Liberation Front rebels, part of an alliance opposing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The conflict risks wider escalation, with Ethiopia accusing Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of backing the rebels.

Hindu World··Mekelle

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Politics

Farmer Appeals to DK Shivakumar for Help in Finding Brides

At a public grievance meeting in Piriyapatna, Mysuru district, a farmer appealed to Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for help in finding brides for men from farming communities. The farmer highlighted that many men aged 35-40, despite owning land and houses, remain unmarried and some even contemplate suicide. The emotional plea has gone viral on social media.

NDTV··Piriyapatna

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Politics

Slow Appellate Tribunals Delay Voting Rights for West Bengal Voters

Nearly 19,000 voters in West Bengal's Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies remain disenfranchised due to slow progress at Appellate Tribunals handling election appeals. Of 38.31 lakh total appeals statewide, only 1.26 lakh (3%) have been cleared. The Calcutta High Court noted it could take 21 years to clear all cases at the current pace. Only 16 of 19 tribunals set up by the Election Commission remain functional.

The Hindu··West Bengal

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Bombay High Court refuses to stay deletion of voter names in Maharashtra

The Bombay High Court on October 5, 2026, declined to stay the deletion of names from Maharashtra's voters' list during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The court emphasized following the Supreme Court's directive, called for safeguards to prevent exclusion of eligible voters, and noted the Election Commission can assess election matters but cannot determine citizenship. The petition sought transparency and restoration of deleted names.

The Hindu··Mumbai

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Entertainment

Sanjay Dutt Apologizes, Clarifies Controversial Statement Was Scripted

Sanjay Dutt apologized for his controversial remarks on peace in India made during Shekhar Suman's show 'Shekhar Tonight.' After facing social media backlash, he issued a written clarification stating the comments were scripted and not his personal views. He later released a video addressing the controversy, but many users suspect the video is AI-generated, questioning its authenticity.

Aaj Tak·

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