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PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesOn October 17, protests in France were reignited by a viral TikTok campaign that amassed 132 million views and 18 million likes. The online movement brought back memories of the 2018 Yellow Vests protests, with students, workers, and other demonstrators expressing frustration over rising fuel prices, increasing living costs, and worsening public services.
Economic Times·
TechnologyPhoto: MintThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued an advisory on October 10 directing Meta to provide adequate context for photographs, videos, graphics, and other content related to ongoing public events. This move aims to curb the spread of edited visuals and misleading claims amid the SIR protests.
Mint·
SportsPhoto: Hindu SportGurjapneet Singh, who recently played for India-A, joined Tamil Nadu's Ranji Trophy team just before their match against Uttarakhand without prior training. The left-arm pacer adapted quickly to red-ball cricket, taking three wickets in his opening spell on day one at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. He credited his success to using bowling angles and reading the batters' reactions effectively.
Hindu Sport··Chennai
HealthPhoto: Times of IndiaA study published in the Indian Journal of Preventive & Social Medicine surveyed 150 urban women aged 40 to 55 to assess how menopausal symptoms affect their quality of life. Menopause, a natural biological transition, can cause physical and emotional changes that disrupt daily life. Many women struggle to get their symptoms taken seriously or find appropriate treatment, despite increasing awareness of women's health.
Times of India·
SportsPhoto: Amar SportsOn the first day of the Para Asian Games 2026, Indian athletes will compete in archery, badminton, shooting, athletics, and swimming. Key players to watch include Avani Lekhara, Harvinder Singh, and Sheetal Devi. The schedule details the timing and opponents for each event, highlighting India's participation across multiple sports.
Amar Sports·
HealthPhoto: MintThe Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration, led by IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, inspected Reliance Retail's Chakan warehouse and a Blinkit-linked facility in Nighoje. They found rodent infestations, cockroaches, improper storage of expired products, and employees spitting on premises. Reliance's warehouse license was cancelled, and Blinkit's facility license was suspended due to these safety violations.
Mint··Chakan
Economic Times·
Photo: Economic TimesOn October 17, protests in France were reignited by a viral TikTok campaign that amassed 132 million views and 18 million likes. The online movement brought back memories of the 2018 Yellow Vests protests, with students, workers, and other demonstrators expressing frustration over rising fuel prices, increasing living costs, and worsening public services.
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