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Telangana NHM Employees Strike Enters Fourth Day Demanding Regularisation

The indefinite strike by National Health Mission (NHM) employees in Telangana entered its fourth day on October 16. Around 17,541 workers across 78 cadres demand regularisation, better pay, equal pay for equal work, health and life insurance, job security, and 180 days paid maternity leave. Telangana BJP president N Ramachander Rao supported the strike, criticizing the Congress government for ignoring their grievances.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shares Cryptic Post After Missing Four Matches

Young Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi has not played in any of the four T20 matches against the West Indies. The series is currently tied 2-2. Before the final and deciding match, Suryavanshi expressed his feelings through a cryptic two-word post on Instagram, revealing his emotional pain.

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Supertanker Explodes After Hitting Naval Mine in Strait of Hormuz

A supertanker carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil exploded and caught fire after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The vessel allegedly used an unauthorized route and disabled its radar to evade Iranian authorities. Iran declared the strait closed and warned vessels against defying its maritime regulations amid rising regional tensions and recent attacks.

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Starlink Claims Compliance with Indian Approvals, Ready to Offer High-Speed Internet

Starlink stated it has built its infrastructure in India with the necessary government approvals and is ready to provide high-speed internet services. The company referenced Reliance Industries' statement, which welcomed satellite communication competition including Starlink, but emphasized that all players must comply with Indian laws.

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Naming Dispute Over Mumbai's New East-West Vidyavihar Bridge

A naming controversy has arisen over Mumbai's new East-West Vidyavihar bridge. Shiv Sena (UBT) supports naming it after the late actor Nana Patekar to honor his legacy. Meanwhile, BJP MLA Parag Shah favors naming it after Captain Smit Machchhar. Municipal officials have raised concerns about whether the bridge is an appropriate site for such a tribute.

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20 Chief Election Officers Transferred in 20 Months Amid SIR Controversy

The Election Commission is currently under scrutiny due to the SIR issue. Following a media report involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demands for his removal have intensified. Additionally, reports reveal that 20 Chief Election Officers have been transferred within the last 20 months, highlighting significant administrative changes within the commission.

News18 Hindi·

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