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Al Jazeera··Riyadh
PoliticsThane police arrested two suspects, Santosh Kanojia alias Talli and Amit Singh alias Paplu, from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar on September 29. Kanojia was hiding inside a temple to evade arrest. The arrests bring the total accused in the case to five. Amit Singh was identified as the helmet-wearing attacker at the crime scene.
Amar Ujala··Prayagraj
WorldCanadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy praised her bold and inventive work that engages playfully with classical traditions, especially Greek literature and mythology, creating new forms for contemporary literature. Though not widely popular, Carson is considered one of the world's most eminent writers, embodying the revered Nobel standard.
Deccan Herald·
PoliticsThe Home Ministry has directed states to stop protesters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), led by Abhijeet Deepak, amid plans by demonstrators demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation to gather at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Following violence during protests in June, Delhi has been heavily secured like a fortress. Updates on the CJP protests in Delhi and related state actions are ongoing.
Amar Ujala··Delhi
PoliticsKarnataka's Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukkumar assured no voter will be removed from electoral rolls without proper inquiry amid controversy over bulk Form 7 applications. Between June and October, 91,000 deletion requests were received, prompting investigation. Congress alleges BJP workers disproportionately targeted minorities and Dalits with bulk applications. Incidents in Puttur and Vijayapura involve questionable submissions, raising concerns over pre-printed form distribution and misuse.
Deccan Herald·
BusinessVal Kilmer's scenic Pecos River ranch in New Mexico, initially listed for $33 million in 2011, was sold for $18.5 million after years on the market. The property featured natural beauty, guest facilities, and a Hollywood connection. Texas oil tycoon Benjamin A. Strickling III and his wife purchased the ranch, ending Kilmer's ownership.
TOI World··New Mexico
Al Jazeera··Riyadh
Saudi Arabia has reopened Riyadh airport following a Houthi attack that killed three people and damaged a plane. Flight services to and from Riyadh were disrupted due to the attack. Authorities issued advisories urging residents, including Indians, to stay alert and indoors amid escalating Houthi attacks. Two Kochi-Riyadh flights were cancelled amid the security disruption.
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