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West Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta Gets Second Six-Month Extension

The central government has extended West Bengal Police Chief Siddh Nath Gupta's tenure by six months for the second time. Gupta, a 1992 batch IPS officer, was appointed DGP before the state assembly elections on March 16. His retirement was due on April 30, but the Cabinet Committee on Appointments approved extending his service until October 31, 2026, citing public interest under All India Services rules.

Amar Ujala·

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Jaishankar Meets Ghana President, Praises India-Ghana Ties Momentum

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama during the first leg of his Africa tour. They discussed the growing momentum in India-Ghana relations following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark visit to Ghana in July 2025. Jaishankar conveyed warm greetings from President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi to Mahama, highlighting progress in bilateral ties.

News18·

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World

Yemeni Government Forces Drive Vehicles Over Houthi Fighters Near Bab el-Mandeb

On October 5, 2026, Yemeni government-allied forces posted videos showing them driving armored vehicles over Houthi fighters during clashes near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The fighting marked a deadly phase in Yemen's war as government forces recaptured territory from the Iran-backed Houthis. The conflict disrupted oil markets and raised global fuel prices. Fighting continued on October 6 as government forces sought to consolidate gains.

Hindu World··Bab el-Mandeb

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Trump to Speak with Putin Soon on Reported Russian Plague Death

US President Donald Trump said he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin "very soon" regarding the reported death of a laboratory technician at a Russian anti-plague institute. The US has pressed Russia for more information, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging transparency to ensure appropriate international response. Russia denies confirmed plague cases or special measures in Irkutsk.

News18 World··Irkutsk

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Business

Karnataka Cabinet Approves 800 Diesel Buses for Three RTCs

The Karnataka Cabinet approved the purchase of 800 diesel buses costing Rs 304 crore for three state Road Transport Corporations: KSRTC will get 400 BS6 mofussil buses, NWKRTC 200 mofussil buses, and BMTC 200 city buses. Tenders will be floated after a government order, with delivery expected in three to six months. BMTC also plans mini-buses for metro feeder routes, including the Pink Line.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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US Lawmaker Flags Atlanta as H-1B Visa Fraud Hotspot

Georgia Republican Representative Rich McCormick has urged the Trump administration to investigate widespread H-1B visa fraud in the Atlanta metro area and suburbs. McCormick, representing Georgia's 7th district, has sent multiple requests for a probe amid a nationwide visa fraud crackdown announced by Trump. The Atlanta area, mainly in Fulton County, is a Democratic stronghold. This move coincides with McCormick's campaign to defend his House seat in the 2026 midterms.

HT World··Atlanta

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