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BusinessZoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu defended India's competitive economy in response to Elon Musk's claims that Starlink was blocked by Indian business interests. Vembu cited India's low mobile data prices, affordable medicines, and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as examples of the country's cost-effective systems.
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PoliticsYouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained in Gurugram after arriving in the Delhi-NCR region before the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) planned protest in Delhi. The protest targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision. Delhi Police denied permission for the protest citing security concerns and imposed prohibitory orders in New Delhi. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is heading to Delhi to participate despite the ban.
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PoliticsA 17-year-old boy died by suicide at his female classmate’s home in Faridabad’s Shiv Shakti Enclave, police said. The incident, suspected to involve a one-sided love affair, led to violence at the girl’s house, injuring two policemen. Nine family members of the boy were arrested on charges including attempted murder, robbery, and rioting. The boy had sneaked into the girl’s family boutique before the suicide.
Hindustan Times··Faridabad
PoliticsBengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh led a late-night surprise inspection of pubs on Brigade Road to ensure compliance with police regulations, especially closing hours and safety of women staff. The operation involved police and Central Crime Branch officials checking several popular pubs and restaurants. The city mandates pubs close by 1 am, and the inspection aimed to enforce these rules.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
SportsIndian driver Kush Maini will continue his association with the Alpine Formula 1 team through 2027 despite not securing a race seat after four seasons in Formula 2. Currently ninth in the F2 standings, Maini will remain with Alpine as a reserve driver for 2025 and 2026. He has been praised for his simulator work and feels part of the team.
HT Sports··Singapore
PoliticsCockroach Janta Party founder Abhijit Dipke left Mumbai early morning to join a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10 against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The protest demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter list tampering. Delhi Police denied permission for the protest. Dipke accused PM Modi of fearing youth amid clampdowns in Delhi.
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Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu defended India's competitive economy in response to Elon Musk's claims that Starlink was blocked by Indian business interests. Vembu cited India's low mobile data prices, affordable medicines, and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as examples of the country's cost-effective systems.
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