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Africa CDC Warns of Global Spread as Ebola Outbreak Exceeds 10,000 Cases

28 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — An unprecedented Ebola outbreak across Africa has surpassed 10,000 cases and nearly 5,000 deaths, prompting warnings from health authorities that the virus could spread to the United Kingdom and other international destinations. Dr Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stated that the geographical extension

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Federal Reserve Expected to Leave Interest Rates Unchanged Ahead of Midterms

28 October, 2026

WASHINGTON — The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday during its final rate-setting meeting before next week’s midterm elections, keeping borrowing costs at one of the highest pre-election levels seen in over two decades. The impending decision arrives as the economy emerges as the foremost issue for voters across

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Announces Departure at Conclusion of Term in 2030

28 October, 2026

CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has announced that he will leave office upon the conclusion of his third presidential term in April 2030, declaring that he will not seek a fourth term. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy, el-Sisi stated that his departure is a settled matter and maintained

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Jio Platforms prepares for record public offering amid shifting telecom landscape

28 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Jio Platforms, India’s largest telecommunications company backed by Meta and Google, is set to debut on the stock market on Wednesday with a 30,213 crore rupee initial public offering. The offering marks the largest IPO in Indian history and represents the first major public listing by the Reliance group in over two

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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Clears Investment Proposals And Selects Preferred Bidder For Textile Park

28 October, 2026

LUCKNOW — The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday cleared letters of comfort for six investment proposals totaling ₹3,635.45 crore, alongside approving Ramki Infrastructure Limited as the preferred bidder to develop the PM MITRA Park. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath presided over the cabinet meeting, which advanced major industrial, agricultural, and administrative decisions. The investments include ₹1,925.61

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Cyclone Arnab makes landfall on eastern coast, prompting mass evacuations and widespread disruptions

28 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Cyclone Arnab made landfall on India’s eastern coast early Wednesday morning as a very severe cyclonic storm, packing winds up to 135kph (84mph) and triggering widespread evacuations and infrastructure disruptions across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The powerful storm brought heavy rainfall, knocked down trees onto major highways, and crippled local power supplies.

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Southern Allies Defend Election Commission Amid Opposition Backlash Over Electoral Roll Revision

28 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Narendra Modi administration and the Election Commission of India have secured crucial political backing from major southern allies amid mounting opposition attacks over the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The voter list revision process, designed to purge incorrect or duplicate entries, has triggered intense political friction between the

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Akhilesh Yadav directs party ranks to avoid public celebrations after Council poll gains

28 October, 2026

LUCKNOW — Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has instructed party colleagues to refrain from organising public rallies and victory processions following recent successes in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections. The directive comes as votes are counted for 11 legislative council seats that went to polls on October 23. The Samajwadi Party has secured the

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Chancellor John Healey plans to abolish gas standing charges to reduce household energy costs

28 October, 2026

LONDON — Chancellor John Healey is moving to abolish standing charges on gas bills for 23 million homes across Great Britain, a policy change intended to ease household energy costs ahead of his budget statement. Under the planned reform, the chancellor will ask energy regulator Ofgem to remove the fixed daily fees next year or

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Faculty Shortages and Equipment Gaps Strain Uttar Pradesh Medical Colleges

28 October, 2026

LUCKNOW — Uttar Pradesh’s rapidly expanding network of autonomous state medical colleges features impressive modern buildings and expansive campuses, but a severe shortage of teaching faculty and specialised diagnostic equipment is undermining their primary objective of local healthcare delivery, a ground report reveals. The state government’s “one district one medical college” initiative, rolled out since

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Supreme Court Rules Female Relatives Cannot Be Ousted From Shared Household Solely Due to Husband Absence

28 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court has ruled that female relatives cannot be removed or ousted from a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, solely due to a husband’s non-appearance in legal proceedings. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi observed that while Section 19(1)(b) of

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Election Commission tells Supreme Court that electoral roll revision decisions were unanimous

28 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Supreme Court in an affidavit that all decisions concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were taken unanimously by the commission, countering allegations of unilateral action by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The affidavit, filed by Deputy Election Commissioner Bhanu Prakash

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Election authorities verify over 94 per cent of voter notices ahead of Delhi electoral roll publication

28 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Election authorities have verified more than 94 per cent of voter notices issued during Delhi’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with remaining cases scheduled for clearance ahead of the final electoral roll publication. According to the Election Commission, 31.2 lakh cases accounting for approximately 94 per cent of the total notices issued were

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Election Commission defends revision orders in Supreme Court affidavit

27 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission of India has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court maintaining that all Special Intensive Revision (SIR) orders issued between June 2025 and May 2026 were unanimous and executed in full accordance with the legal framework. The affidavit was submitted in response to a Public Interest Litigation accusing Chief

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Delhi traders urge Rahul Gandhi to reschedule November rally after Diwali

27 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — A group of Delhi traders has urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to reschedule a planned November 1 rally to a date following the Diwali festival, according to reports. The request focuses on the timing of the political gathering during the peak festive commercial period in the national capital. Gyanesh Kumar is also

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Election Commission defends electoral roll revision in Supreme Court, affirms unanimous decisions

27 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission of India has told the Supreme Court that all decisions concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls were approved unanimously by its three members, while denying that any modifications were made to the statutory voter registration documents. In a counter-affidavit filed by Deputy Election Commissioner Bhanu Prakash Yeturu,

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Election Commission defends electoral roll revision before Supreme Court

27 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission has strongly defended its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls before the Supreme Court, seeking the dismissal of petitions challenging the poll revision process and maintaining that all related directives were fully authorized by law. In a comprehensive 248-page response filed before the apex court, the poll panel stated

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Bharatiya Janata Party prepares political march in Delhi amid rising tensions

27 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Bharatiya Janata Party is preparing to stage a large-scale political march in Old Delhi, titled “Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy,” stretching from the Red Fort to Town Hall. The upcoming demonstration serves as a political counter-offensive against an opposition alliance and follows ongoing nationwide protests concerning the appointment of the Chief Election

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Communist Party of India stages protest in New Delhi demanding Chief Election Commissioner resignation

27 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Communist Party of India (CPI) staged a human chain protest in New Delhi on Tuesday, demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the suspension of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The demonstration, which stretched from the party headquarters at Ajay Bhavan along ITO Road, forms

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Election Commission defends decisions on electoral roll revision before Supreme Court

27 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the Supreme Court in a counter-affidavit that all decisions regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were unanimous, while strongly opposing petitions seeking to restrain Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from functioning. The counter-affidavit, filed in response to a writ petition by Rakesh

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Election Commission informs Supreme Court that poll officials acted unanimously on electoral roll revision

27 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the Supreme Court on Monday that top poll officials acted “unanimously” in ordering the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across states and Union Territories. In a joint affidavit filed before the apex court, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar alongside Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh

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Supreme Court issues notices to Election Commission and Maharashtra government over voter deletions

26 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Maharashtra government on a petition challenging voter deletions under the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise in the state and seeking an interim stay on the process. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant,

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Congress urges traders to join protests demanding Election Commissioner resignation

26 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called on Delhi shopkeepers and traders to join nationwide demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR voter re-verification exercise. Gandhi stated that the ongoing agitations would stop in 30 seconds if Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismisses Kumar, whom

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Election Commission declines to disclose electoral roll software details, cites trade secrets

26 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission of India has declined to release specific technical details regarding the software utilised in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing trade secrets and intellectual property protections. In response to an application filed under the Right to Information Act, 2005, the poll body withheld the name and version

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