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Texas 1914 Courthouse to Be Demolished After $120M Repair Estimate

Nueces County officials unanimously approved demolition of the 1914 Texas courthouse, vacant since 1977, due to a $120 million repair estimate and asbestos contamination. The demolition, expected to take about 130 days, aims to reduce ongoing security costs and enable future development. Some historical artifacts will be preserved despite challenges in safely removing asbestos.

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Cupid's Aditya Halwasiya Buys 5.10 Crore PC Jeweller Shares

Cupid Chairman and MD Aditya Kumar Halwasiya purchased 5.10 crore shares of PC Jeweller for approximately ₹73.59 crore in a bulk deal. This acquisition came after PC Jeweller achieved a debt-free status and coincided with a 12.59% rise in its share price on Friday, following a 70% rally in six months.

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Protest Against CEC in London; Dhruv Rathee Calls Modi Biggest Traitor

A protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar took place at Parliament Square, London, over alleged irregularities in the voter list revision. YouTuber Dhruv Rathee shared a video from the protest where he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi the biggest traitor. Both supporters and opponents of Gyanesh Kumar gathered, demanding his resignation. The Students Federation of India UK also participated.

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Axis Bank Q2 Profit Rises 38% Amid Strong Loan Growth

Axis Bank reported a 38% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q2FY27, reaching ₹7,003 crore. The growth was driven by lower provisions and strong loan demand. The bank expects credit demand to stay robust and aims to monetize digital payments via its Freecharge platform.

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Rajinikanth Pays Final Respects to Composer Deva; CM Announces State Honours

Renowned Tamil music composer Deva, known for pioneering the 'gana' style and scoring over 400 films, passed away following a cardiac arrest. Superstar Rajinikanth was visibly emotional while paying his last respects at Deva's residence. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay consoled the family and announced state honours for the funeral. Deva notably composed music for Rajinikanth's signature title credits.

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India-New Zealand FTA: Zero Duty on Sheep Meat, Kiwi Fruit at 15%

India implemented the first import duty concessions under its free trade agreement with New Zealand starting October 20. The Finance Ministry notified revised customs duty rates, including zero basic customs duty and cess on fresh, chilled, and frozen sheep meat. Kiwi fruit imports valued at $2.50 per kg or more will face a 15% basic customs duty. Concessions also apply to products like wine and manuka honey, subject to specific classifications and conditions.

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