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Sixth POCSO Case Registered Against Granite Baron Veeramani

Chennai police registered a sixth POCSO case against granite businessman R Veeramani on October 10, based on statements from two minor girls. Veeramani now faces six pending cases related to sexual abuse of 10 minor girls. Police searched his residence, a crime location. Veeramani and accomplices Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan were arrested in August and October. Several others aiding the accused have also been arrested.

Deccan Herald··Chennai

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Iran Stops Responding to US on Hormuz Strait Proposal

Iran proposed at the UN General Assembly to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal maritime passage within seven days if conditions were met. The US responded through Qatari intermediaries, but Iran has now stopped replying, citing the US response as insufficient.

NDTV World·

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Pargat Singh Takes Charge as Punjab Congress President, Affirms Unity

Pargat Singh, Olympian and former Indian hockey captain, officially assumed charge as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president. At the ceremony in Chandigarh, he emphasized that the Congress party is united and committed to representing the people of Punjab. Singh highlighted the party's responsibility to contest elections and advocate for the rights and future of all sections, including farmers and youth. Sachin Pilot formally handed over the role to him.

The Hindu··Chandigarh

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India Block Protests in Delhi; New Secretary Appointed Amid MPSC Dispute

Leaders of India Block, including Congress, plan protests over alleged election commission irregularities in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge could not meet CJI Suryakant regarding SIR and police actions. Maharashtra appointed Tukaram Munde as new MPSC secretary amid student protests. In Taran Taran, ASI Iqbal Singh was shot dead. Attacks reported at Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Airport. India criticized Pakistan at the UN. India leads West Indies 2-1 in T20 series. French candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon supports student protests and voting at 16. Sudan-Egypt airstrike killed 13 miners. Gaza resumed child life-saving program after 3 years, but only 15 children...

Amar Ujala··Delhi

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Abhishek Sharma Scores Historic Fifty in 18 Balls, Sets Two Records

Abhishek Sharma achieved a historic feat by scoring a fifty in just 18 balls. In doing so, he set two records, marking a significant milestone in his cricket career. This rapid half-century highlights his exceptional batting skills and places him among the fastest scorers in the game.

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CJI Surya Kant Declines Opposition Meeting Request Citing Judicial Propriety

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined a meeting request from Opposition leaders on Monday, citing judicial propriety and pending Supreme Court matters related to the issues raised. The Opposition sought his intervention over a crackdown on a youth protest in Delhi and alleged electoral irregularities. The CJI's decision was a setback to the Opposition's plan to discuss concerns about constitutional institutions.

Hindustan Times·

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