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Shinde Meets PM Modi, Centre Assures Support for Maharashtra Farmers

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 5, 2026, to discuss the drought crisis in Maharashtra. The Centre assured support for farmers affected by water shortages, poor agricultural conditions, and fodder scarcity. Modi sought detailed information and promised necessary assistance. Shinde expressed confidence that farmers' Diwali would not be marred by the drought.

The Hindu··New Delhi

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Entertainment

Director of 'Whalefall' Hopes Film Inspires Awe of Whales

Director Brian Duffield's new survival thriller 'Whalefall' features a teenager swallowed by a sperm whale, portraying the whale as the hero rather than a threat. Actor Josh Brolin hopes the film avoids creating fear like 'Jaws'. Based on Daniel Kraus' 2023 novel, the story follows Jay, who dives at California's Monastery Beach and must survive inside the whale. Experts welcomed the film for encouraging whale awareness.

HT Entertainment··Monastery Beach

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World

Nepal Ends Flood Search; Over 5,000 Missing Including 189 Indians

Nepal has suspended non-essential search operations following the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods on August 26, which caused 1,455 deaths. Over 5,285 people remain missing, including 189 Indians and many foreign tourists. The government is now focusing on reconstruction and rehabilitation instead of continuing search efforts.

TOI World·

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Sports

Four Indian Batsmen Who Started Their T20I Careers with a Duck

क्रिकेट के खेल हर खिलाड़ी का सपना होता है कि उसका डेब्यू शानदार हो. एक गेंदबाज चाहता है कि अपने करियर के पहले ही मैच में धूम मचा दे. बल्लेबाज की कोशिश रहती है कि वह अपने डेब्यू पर धुआंधार बल्लेबाजी से उसे यादगार बनाए, लेकिन क्या हो जब कोई बल्लेबाज अपने डेब्यू पर गोल्डन डक या फिर डक पर आउट हो जाए. आइए जानते हैं ऐसे ही 4 भारतीय बारे में.

News18Hi Sports·

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Entertainment

Mark Mortimer, Another World Actor, Dies at 59 After Cancer Battle

Mark Mortimer, known for playing Nick Hudson on the soap opera Another World, died at age 59 on September 23 after a battle with cancer. Diagnosed in 2024, he passed away surrounded by loved ones. Mortimer appeared in 81 episodes of Another World from 1996 to 1999 and had roles in Spin City and the film The Nowhere Man.

HT World··St. Charles

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Politics

Bypoll Voting Held in Three States and One Union Territory

On October 6, 2026, bypolls were conducted for five Assembly constituencies across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, along with one Lok Sabha seat in Assam. Key contests included Nandigram and Rejinagar in West Bengal, Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu. The Nandigram seat was vacated by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari after winning two seats. Multiple parties, including BJP and Congress, contested in Rejinagar.

The Hindu·

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