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Supreme Court Postpones CEC-SIR Hearing, Grants Two Weeks To Petitioners

The Supreme Court issued notice to the Election Commission of India on petitions challenging its functioning and alleging unilateral decisions by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The court allowed petitioners two weeks to reply to the EC's affidavit. The next hearing is scheduled for November 17. The bench included Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana. Petitions raised concerns about alleged tampering with online Form 6 for voter registration.

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13,800-Year-Old Alaska Site Reveals Early Human Tools and Shelter

Archaeologists discovered a 13,800-year-old site in Alaska called Shég’ Xdaltth’í’ containing stone tools, animal remains, and signs of a shelter. The findings indicate early inhabitants engaged in food processing, toolmaking, and clothing production. Similarities with Siberian tools suggest cultural links across the Bering Land Bridge, shedding light on early life near Beringia.

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India to Expand Refining Capacity as Global Capacity Declines: Hardeep Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that India is set to become a stronger global refining hub with its oil refining capacity expected to increase from 290 million tonnes per annum to 300 million tonnes by 2030. This expansion comes as refinery capacities in Europe and other Western regions decline. The growth will involve scaling up existing facilities and adding new projects.

The Hindu··Panaji

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Anjana Arjun Marries Isaiah Nutter in All-Pink Tuscany Wedding

Anjana Arjun, daughter of actor Arjun Sarja and founder of Sarjaa handbags, married Isaiah Nutter on October 19, 2026, at Villa Cetinale in Tuscany, Italy. The wedding featured an all-pink mandap designed by Marta Petrioli with blush roses and hydrangeas. The couple also held a Christian ceremony on October 20. Anjana shared photos on October 24 captioned "14 years later."

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Russia Builds 50 Air-Defence Towers Around Putin’s Valdai Palace

Russia has expanded air defences around President Vladimir Putin’s Valdai residence, with over 50 air-defence positions identified within a 50-kilometer radius. This build-up follows Moscow’s claim that Ukraine targeted the presidential residence with more than 90 drones, an allegation Kyiv denies. The increased defences aim to protect the area from aerial threats.

Firstpost World··Valdai

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Iran Urges US to Honour Commitments Before Nuclear Talks as Mecca Pact Allies Meet

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey met Iranian leaders in Tehran on October 26 to prevent military escalation and discuss regional security. Iran insisted that the US must first meet its demands before resuming nuclear negotiations. The meeting included Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, and Iranian officials, focusing on the US-Israeli conflict's impact and developments in Palestine and Lebanon.

News18 World··Tehran

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