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Supreme Court Strict on SC-ST Act Misuse in Loan Recovery Case

The Supreme Court criticized the misuse of the SC-ST Act, stating that business disputes like loan recovery should not be framed as caste-based atrocities. The court emphasized that criminal cases require concrete caste-based insult allegations. A bench led by Justices JB Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran quashed a 2019 FIR against State Bank of India officials in Hyderabad, filed by company director Y Rajshekhar, who accused bank staff of caste discrimination and fraud after the company's loan accounts became NPAs in 2016.

Amar Ujala··Hyderabad

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China Advances Engineered Water Exports with New Technology

China is shifting from natural spring water to engineered, purified water products using advanced filtration and mineral reintroduction. This industrial approach addresses water scarcity and environmental concerns domestically while boosting China's global market share. Instead of exporting bottled water, China is exporting water purification machinery, with exports surpassing two billion dollars and showing strong growth, transforming the global beverage and industrial water landscape.

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Sri Lanka Beats England by Two Wickets in Tri-Series ODI

Sri Lanka defeated England by two wickets in a tri-series one-day international cricket match in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on October 22, 2026. England's Harry Brook scored a record-fast double century off 116 balls, helping England post 429-4, their fourth highest ODI score. However, Sri Lanka achieved the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history to win the match.

Hindu Sport··Rawalpindi

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PM Modi Warns of Weaponised Trade, Technology, and Sea Routes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi, highlighted the changing global order and the struggle of international institutions like the UN to keep pace. He warned that trade, technology, and sea routes are being weaponised, referencing conflicts such as the US-Iran war. Modi cited Chanakya's mantra on 'Matsya Nyaya' to stress the need for a system preventing the strong from overpowering the weak, positioning India as a stabilising force during crises like the Covid-19 pandemic.

NDTV Business··New Delhi

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Gujarat Bars Unauthorized Entry of Parents, Outsiders in Schools

Gujarat's BJP government has issued a circular barring unauthorized entry of outsiders, including parents, into nearly 45,000 state-run schools. The circular requires prior written permission for entry and prohibits photography, recording, and live-streaming on school premises. The move aims to prevent unauthorized individuals causing fear among children and cites Article 21 of the Constitution to protect children's rights and privacy.

Deccan Herald··Ahmedabad

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India to Enforce SIM-Binding for Messaging Apps from 2027

India's government will implement SIM-binding rules for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal starting January 1, 2027. The Department of Telecommunications mandates linking user accounts to the active SIM used for registration by December 31, 2026, to curb cyber fraud involving Indian mobile numbers. This will replace current OTP verification and may disrupt users who frequently change SIMs or use Wi-Fi-only devices.

Deccan Herald·

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