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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 06 Oct 2026, 08:20 PM IST

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New archaeological reporting is sharpening the picture of how the Inca used llamas in state ritual, suggesting the animals were adorned with tassels and face paint before being sacrificed in high-status ceremonies. The findings add a stark human and environmental dimension to the study of Andean power, revealing how religion, politics, and animal use were tightly bound in the imperial world.

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Majestic Warrior, Loyal Lover and Lucky Diamond delivered standout performances in a closely watched contest, underlining the depth and unpredictability of the field. Their strong showings drew attention to form, preparation and the growing importance of consistency in a crowded competitive landscape.

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Kazakh Race Walker Stripped of Asian Games Gold After Footwear Breach

Kazakhstan’s race walking gold medal at the Asian Games has been revoked after officials ruled that the winner violated footwear regulations, triggering a reshuffle of the podium. Danzengquzong was upgraded to gold, while compatriot Ma Li moved up to silver and Japan’s Yukiko Umeno inherited bronze.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (02:22 PM IST)

‘Open is the word’: Juspay’s Ishan Sharma on population-scale payments, agentic commerce and India’s export play

At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Juspay executive Ishan Sharma said the company’s 12-year journey has been defined by building payments infrastructure that can operate at population scale, while staying open to new rails, new merchants and new use cases. In an exclusive interview with The Economic Times, he argued that Indian fintechs must think beyond domestic convenience and design products that can compete in developed markets as agentic commerce begins to reshape how transactions are initiated and completed.

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Motilal Oswal Sees Aster DM EBITDA Rising 25% CAGR Through FY28, Sets Rs 910 Target

Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Aster DM Quality Care with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 910, arguing that merger synergies, capacity expansion and improving operating metrics should drive a sustained earnings re-rating. The brokerage expects revenue, EBITDA and PAT to compound at 19.5%, 25% and 33%, respectively, through FY28, placing the hospital chain among the more attractive growth stories in India’s healthcare services space.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 01:12 PM IST

Opposition Leaders Hold Symbolic Prayer at Rajghat, Escalate Pressure for Removal of Chief Election Commissioner

Opposition leaders on the third day of their protest in Delhi over alleged vote manipulation staged a symbolic prayer at Rajghat, saying they were seeking wisdom for the government to remove the Chief Election Commissioner. The demonstration also doubled as a show of INDIA bloc cohesion, with leaders from the Samajwadi Party, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) joining Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for lunch.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM IST

Kerala Government Receives Legal Opinion to Proceed Against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Abetment Case

Kerala’s government has received legal advice indicating there is no legal bar to proceeding against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in connection with an abetment to suicide case linked to the death of Malaysian national Lee See Been. The opinion, issued by Director General of Prosecution T. Asaf Ali, strengthens the state’s position as the matter moves into a sensitive legal and institutional phase.

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National Governance & Policy17 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi Says CEC, Modi Government Will Fall as Opposition Escalates Democracy Charge

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday sharpened his attack on the Centre and the Election Commission, saying the “repair of democracy” would begin once Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Modi government were gone. His remarks came a day after he told INDIA bloc MPs that the government would fall if the Opposition sustained its campaign.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 06:04 AM IST

Sharmila Reiterates Demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation Over Election Commission Transparency Concerns

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y. S. Sharmila has renewed her call for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign, accusing the Election Commission of India of taking unilateral decisions that undermine transparency and collective accountability. Her remarks add to growing political scrutiny of the poll body at a time when questions over institutional independence and procedural openness are drawing sharper attention.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 02:19 PM IST

Actor Imran Khan Issued Notice, Told to Leave India by October 28 After Anti-CEC Protest

Actor Imran Khan has been issued a notice and asked to leave India by October 28 after authorities initiated action under Section 7 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, senior officials told The Hindu. The move follows his participation in an anti-CEC protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan on October 10, where demonstrators demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 09:11 AM IST

Supreme Court to Hear Rahul Gandhi and Opposition Plea on October 15 Over CEC Gyanesh Kumar and SIR

The Supreme Court is set to hear on October 15 a petition filed by Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision process. The plea seeks disclosure of the Election Commissioners’ objections related to the SIR, placing the electoral review exercise under fresh judicial scrutiny. The case has sharpened the debate over transparency, voter roll integrity, and the Election Commission’s internal decision-making.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 07:50 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi Casts Opposition Protest as ‘Shivji Ki Baraat,’ Signals Broad Political Mobilisation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday framed the Opposition’s protest in highly symbolic terms, likening it to a tandav and calling it a 'Shivji ki baraat' in which everyone is welcome. He also claimed that the Chief Election Commissioner has sent him messages and said more than 200 officers within the government are providing information, remarks that sharpen his attack on the integrity of the system and the flow of official information.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 02:21 PM IST

Prakash Rajpurohit’s Appointment Signals a Reset at the Election Commission

The appointment of Deputy Election Commissioner Prakash Rajpurohit comes at a sensitive moment for the Election Commission of India, which is facing public scrutiny over internal work allocation and protests calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The move is being read as both an administrative adjustment and a test of whether the poll body can restore confidence in its internal functioning and public neutrality.

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New Delhi(7)India(2)Election Commission of India(2)Delhi Police(2)Yukiko Umeno(1)The Economic Times(1)