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Stubble Burning Rises Again; Tech Could Help Delhi-NCR Smog

As winter nears, stubble burning incidents have increased, with Madhya Pradesh leading at 118 cases between September 15 and October 6, 2026. Punjab recorded 88 incidents, and Uttar Pradesh 65. This rise impacts Delhi-NCR's air quality, linked to seasonal smog. Farmers burn stubble to quickly clear fields post-harvest, but technology and machinery could offer alternatives if made accessible and affordable.

NDTV··Delhi

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Woman Alyssa Smith Disappears During Chicago Trip with Boyfriend

Alyssa Smith, a 24-year-old woman from the suburbs, disappeared after traveling to Chicago with her boyfriend, who returned home alone. Her family reported her missing on September 30. Alyssa is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 135-140 pounds, with brown eyes, multiple piercings, and tattoos including a Pennywise clown on her left shoulder. Her mother seeks public help to find her.

HT World··Chicago

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Matt Renshaw Breaks Virat Kohli's Record with 190 in Durban

Matt Renshaw scored a stunning 190 runs in a cricket match against South Africa in Durban. Australia was struggling at 124/6 when Renshaw combined with lower-order batsmen, including a 134-run partnership with Nathan Lyon for the ninth wicket. His innings helped Australia reach 390 all out. South Africa ended the day at 27/1.

TOI Sports··Durban

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Aditya Birla Renewables Seeks ₹14,500 Crore Loan for Shell Energy Acquisition

Aditya Birla Renewables is seeking approximately ₹14,517 crore ($1.5 billion) in rupee-denominated loans from multiple Indian banks, including SBI and HDFC Bank. The funds will finance its acquisition of Shell Plc’s Indian renewable energy arm, Solenergi Power Pvt Ltd, to avoid costly bridge financing. The deal was signed in July, with Aditya Birla Renewables acquiring 100% equity of Solenergi Power, owned by Shell Overseas Investment B.V.

Mint Companies··Mumbai

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Truck Hits Durga Idol Procession in Belagavi, 3 Dead, 10 Injured

In Belagavi district, Karnataka, a truck rammed into a Durga idol procession near Hattaragi toll plaza in Hukkeri taluk, killing three devotees and injuring over 10, with four in critical condition. The victims were returning to Hunchyanatti village. Police identified the deceased as Prakash, Mahesh, and Daneshwari. Injured were hospitalized and investigations are ongoing. A separate bus accident in the same taluk killed one and injured 12.

Hindustan Times··Belagavi

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Ganesh Acharya Unveils Trailer of Biopic 'Ganesh Dust To Stardust'

Choreographer and filmmaker Ganesh Acharya unveiled the trailer of his biographical drama "Ganesh Dust To Stardust" on Sunday in Mumbai. The film traces his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a leading Hindi film choreographer, highlighting his struggles, sacrifices, and determination. Starring Shivanshu Soni and others, it is set to release on December 11.

HT Entertainment··Mumbai

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