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Tukaram Mundhe appointed secretary of Maharashtra MPSC reform panel

The Maharashtra government formed a committee to recommend reforms in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), appointing FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe as secretary. The panel, headed by former Bombay High Court judge Dilip Bhosale, includes IPS officer Laxmi Gautam and others. It aims to complete its work within 60 days. The move followed a 10-day protest by aspirants in Pune. NCP MLA Rohit Pawar welcomed Mundhe's inclusion, hoping for independent functioning.

Hindustan Times··Pune

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New Right-of-Way Compensation Rules Affect Transmission Buildout

The revised Right-of-Way (RoW) rules now link land compensation to market rates and location, addressing a major bottleneck in power transmission infrastructure expansion. This change aims to facilitate faster buildout as renewable energy capacity grows rapidly, resolving disputes that have previously delayed projects in the clean energy sector.

Mercom India·

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Houthis Claim Responsibility for Saudi Airport Attacks

The Houthis claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Saudi airports, including Riyadh and Dammam, resulting in deaths and injuries. A Houthi spokesperson confirmed strikes on Riyadh's international airport, Dammam's King Fahd International Airport, and Saudi Aramco facilities. Saudi-led coalition forces reported intercepting missiles and drones targeting various locations, with ongoing damage assessments at the airports.

Firstpost World·

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CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Responds to Delhi Police Video on Grandmother's Death

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janta Party, criticized Delhi Police after they released a video showing officers informing him about his grandmother's death while he was in detention. Delhi Police stated they offered assistance and repeatedly asked if he wanted to contact his parents, which he declined. Dipke denied signing any bond to refrain from protesting again and claimed police restricted his phone use.

Deccan Herald··Delhi

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Apple Launches Festive Sale with Rangoli Engraved AirPods 5 in India

Apple announced its 2026 festive season sale in India from October 11 to November 11, featuring discounts on selected iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and AirPods. The sale includes free engraving on eligible products and a special edition AirPods 5 with a rangoli engraving priced at Rs 17,900. Customers can also join a free rangoli-making session on the iPad to explore digital art inspired by Indian festivals.

News18 Tech·

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El Nino Causes Record Rain in Tokyo and Desert Bloom in Chile

El Nino, a natural climate phenomenon, is causing extreme weather worldwide. Tokyo experienced 35 consecutive days of rain, its longest since 1886, while Chile's Atacama Desert, one of the driest places, saw a rare bloom of flowers from around 200 species due to heavy rains in September. This intensifying El Nino is expected to peak in December, impacting global weather patterns.

NDTV World··Tokyo

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