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PoliticsIn the Rajya Sabha elections, the Samajwadi Party (SP) decided not to field a third candidate despite having 111 MLAs, sparking political debate. The party limited itself to two candidates to avoid cross-voting risks and focus on the 2027 assembly elections, following Akhilesh Yadav's strategic decision.
Aaj Tak·
BusinessParamount Skydance finalized its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery on October 6, creating one of the world's largest entertainment companies. Skydance CEO David Ellison now controls a vast portfolio including Paramount, Warner Bros, HBO Max, CBS, CNN, and DC Studios, with franchises like Mission: Impossible and Harry Potter. The new company trades on the NYSE as SKYD after resolving legal challenges from US states and the Hollywood writers union.
Mint Companies·
BusinessThe Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has approved a tariff of ₹2.98 per kWh, equivalent to about $0.031, for a 125 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage system. This tariff was determined through a competitive bidding process, marking a significant step in energy storage development in Chhattisgarh.
Mercom India··Chhattisgarh
PoliticsDelhi Police revealed that the viral sexual harassment video involving ACP Vivek Bhagat was fabricated using AI technology. Additional DCP Manjeet Sheoran confirmed that ACP Bhagat is completely innocent and did not engage in any misconduct. Cyber Police arrested a man named Nadeem, who allegedly created and spread the fake AI video on social media to defame Bhagat. The phone used to upload the video reel on Instagram was also seized for further investigation.
Prabhat Khabar··New Delhi
WorldGovindaraj, 51, assistant general manager of the electrical section at Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant in Bhadravathi, was found dead at his residence in New Town on October 5. A native of Salem, Tamil Nadu, he had worked at the plant for nine years. Police suspect suicide and have registered an unnatural death case. No suicide note was found, and investigations continue.
The Hindu··Bhadravathi
BusinessThe Principal Commissioner of GST and Central Excise, Dinesh P. Rao Pangarkar, inaugurated a three-day raw material exhibition on October 6, 2026, at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore. Organized by the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association, the expo aims to provide MSMEs with multiple raw material options at competitive prices. It also covers warehousing, logistics, and material handling to support local industries.
Hindu Business··Coimbatore
Aaj Tak·
In the Rajya Sabha elections, the Samajwadi Party (SP) decided not to field a third candidate despite having 111 MLAs, sparking political debate. The party limited itself to two candidates to avoid cross-voting risks and focus on the 2027 assembly elections, following Akhilesh Yadav's strategic decision.
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