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PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldKatie Zacharia, the new White House Press Secretary, is under scrutiny regarding her legal credentials. A watchdog group has urged California’s State Bar to investigate her claims of being a lawyer. Despite her assertions, no record of her bar admission has been found in the United States, raising questions about her legal status.
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PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldErika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, shared a heartfelt video and emotional note on what would have been his 33rd birthday. Charlie Kirk was fatally shot by Tyler Robinson on September 10, 2025, during a campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem. Erika expressed gratitude for their time together and celebrated his memory.
HT World··Orem
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThe Telangana Chief Electoral Officer announced special camps on October 15 and 16, 2026, across 36,353 polling booths to ensure no eligible voter is left out of the electoral rolls. Despite the initiative, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were missing at several locations on the first day, including Mandal Parishad Primary School in Erraboda. The campaign involves 33 District Election Officers proactively updating voter lists as per Election Commission of India instructions.
The Hindu··Hyderabad
BusinessPhoto: Mint CompaniesTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is in talks to collaborate with Elon Musk's Terafab chip project but insists on retaining operational control of any factory. TSMC reported a record Q3 net profit of $23.6 billion, marking six consecutive quarters of record earnings driven by strong AI chip demand. CEO C.C. Wei emphasized that while discussions continue, TSMC must run the fab.
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BusinessPhoto: Economic TimesNestle India reported a 20.5% sales increase in the September quarter, driven by strong volume growth across product categories. Profit after tax rose significantly despite challenges from rising food inflation and volatile commodity prices like cocoa. The company plans to improve operational efficiencies and has increased investment in advertising and marketing to support brand growth.
Economic Times·
TechnologyPhoto: MintIIT Kanpur has initiated the Greater Than Us campaign to raise $1 billion by March 2029. So far, ₹4,155 crore has been secured. The funds will support research facilities, student aid, and Indian-developed technologies, focusing on three pillars: Foundation, Talent, and Frontier.
Mint··Kanpur
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Photo: Firstpost WorldKatie Zacharia, the new White House Press Secretary, is under scrutiny regarding her legal credentials. A watchdog group has urged California’s State Bar to investigate her claims of being a lawyer. Despite her assertions, no record of her bar admission has been found in the United States, raising questions about her legal status.
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