Wuhan’s COVID-era mayor jailed for 14 years over bribery
A Chinese court sentenced Zhou Xianwang, Wuhan’s mayor when COVID-19 first broke out, to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty of bribery. Between 2003 and 2025, he reportedly used various official positions to help businesses and individuals secure contracts, operate businesses and obtain official approvals. The court said he accepted cash and property worth over 60.5 million yuan.
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A Chinese court sentenced Zhou Xianwang, Wuhan’s mayor when COVID-19 first broke out, to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty of bribery. Between 2003 and 2025, he reportedly used various official positions to help businesses and individuals secure contracts, operate businesses and obtain official approvals. The court said he accepted cash and property worth over 60.5 million yuan.
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Zverev becomes first German man to end year as world no. 1
Tennis player Alexander Zverev has become the first German man to finish a year as world number one in the ATP Rankings (Singles). This was confirmed after Carlos Alcaraz suffered a 7-5, 7-6(4) defeat to unseeded Belgian Zizou Bergs in the Shanghai Masters round of 32 on Monday. Notably, Zverev won the French Open and the US Open this year.
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07:44 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Tennis player Alexander Zverev has become the first German man to finish a year as world number one in the ATP Rankings (Singles). This was confirmed after Carlos Alcaraz suffered a 7-5, 7-6(4) defeat to unseeded Belgian Zizou Bergs in the Shanghai Masters round of 32 on Monday. Notably, Zverev won the French Open and the US Open this year.
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Indian artist Tyeb Mehta's 2002 painting sells for record ₹69.1 crore
Late Indian artist Tyeb Mehta's 2002 painting was sold at auction for ₹69.1 crore, setting a record for the artist. It surpassed the ₹61.80 crore achieved for Trussed Bull at a Saffronart auction in Mumbai in 2025. "Wealthy Indians are finally realising that art is a serious asset class, and store of value," said the auctioneer who made the sale.
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Late Indian artist Tyeb Mehta's 2002 painting was sold at auction for ₹69.1 crore, setting a record for the artist. It surpassed the ₹61.80 crore achieved for Trussed Bull at a Saffronart auction in Mumbai in 2025. "Wealthy Indians are finally realising that art is a serious asset class, and store of value," said the auctioneer who made the sale.
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CM DK Shivakumar pushed, manhandled while walking with Rahul during protest march in Delhi
A video showing Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar being manhandled during a protest march to Supreme Court being led by Rahul Gandhi is being shared online. The video shows Rahul's guard pushing Shivakumar, following which the leader lost balance and got lost in the crowd. Thousands of people joined the protest march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
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07:56 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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A video showing Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar being manhandled during a protest march to Supreme Court being led by Rahul Gandhi is being shared online. The video shows Rahul's guard pushing Shivakumar, following which the leader lost balance and got lost in the crowd. Thousands of people joined the protest march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
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What is the lung condition Pope Leo is undergoing surgery for?
Pope Leo recently announced plans to undergo surgery in coming days to remove a lung nodule. A pulmonary nodule is a small area of abnormal tissue that appears as a spot on a chest X-ray or CT scan. These nodules measure up to three centimetres in diameter. Symptoms of the condition include coughing, breathlessness, chest discomfort and coughing up blood.
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07:55 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Pope Leo recently announced plans to undergo surgery in coming days to remove a lung nodule. A pulmonary nodule is a small area of abnormal tissue that appears as a spot on a chest X-ray or CT scan. These nodules measure up to three centimetres in diameter. Symptoms of the condition include coughing, breathlessness, chest discomfort and coughing up blood.
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Norway’s envoy to India explores Meghalaya, praises its lush landscapes
Norway’s Ambassador to India, May Elin Stener, recently visited Meghalaya with her family and also shared several pictures from their vacation. Stener said she and her family spent a “memorable weekend in Shillong” discovering the state’s natural wonders. “With waterfalls, caves and lush landscapes, this beautiful state showcases the remarkable diversity and richness of India,” she added.
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Norway’s Ambassador to India, May Elin Stener, recently visited Meghalaya with her family and also shared several pictures from their vacation. Stener said she and her family spent a “memorable weekend in Shillong” discovering the state’s natural wonders. “With waterfalls, caves and lush landscapes, this beautiful state showcases the remarkable diversity and richness of India,” she added.
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Man on stretcher slides out of moving ambulance in Pune, clip surfaces
A patient on a stretcher slid out of a moving ambulance in Pune’s Pimpri area on Saturday, with a video of the incident surfacing online. The homeless man was being transferred to the government-run Sassoon Hospital when the ambulance’s rear door opened, causing the stretcher carrying him to slide onto the road.
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08:07 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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A patient on a stretcher slid out of a moving ambulance in Pune’s Pimpri area on Saturday, with a video of the incident surfacing online. The homeless man was being transferred to the government-run Sassoon Hospital when the ambulance’s rear door opened, causing the stretcher carrying him to slide onto the road.
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French supermarkets hacked, fridges throw hot air as hackers set temp to 50°C
Over 250 supermarkets across France were hit by a cyberattack, which caused losses running into crores of rupees. The cybercriminals set the temperature of the supermarkets' fridges to 50°C, spoiling most of the edible items kept inside them. Some workers reported that they were hit by waves of hot air when they opened the fridges on Monday morning.
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08:28 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Over 250 supermarkets across France were hit by a cyberattack, which caused losses running into crores of rupees. The cybercriminals set the temperature of the supermarkets' fridges to 50°C, spoiling most of the edible items kept inside them. Some workers reported that they were hit by waves of hot air when they opened the fridges on Monday morning.
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Is Dussehra on October 20 or 21?
Dussehra will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, across most of India, according to Drik Panchang. However, Bengal Vijayadashami falls on Wednesday, October 21. The confusion arises because Dashami Tithi begins at 12:50 pm on October 20 and ends at 2:11 pm on October 21.
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Dussehra will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, across most of India, according to Drik Panchang. However, Bengal Vijayadashami falls on Wednesday, October 21. The confusion arises because Dashami Tithi begins at 12:50 pm on October 20 and ends at 2:11 pm on October 21.
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Why has Jantar Mantar been removed as official protest site?
Delhi Police denotified Jantar Mantar as designated protest site and named Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground as the new sites after recommendations from a Home Ministry panel. Officials said the new sites were chosen for their greater mobility, high-capacity traffic transit flexibility and multi-directional entry points. Earlier, CJP sought permission for protest at Jantar Mantar.
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08:25 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Delhi Police denotified Jantar Mantar as designated protest site and named Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground as the new sites after recommendations from a Home Ministry panel. Officials said the new sites were chosen for their greater mobility, high-capacity traffic transit flexibility and multi-directional entry points. Earlier, CJP sought permission for protest at Jantar Mantar.
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Congress demands CJI Surya Kant's resignation over 'not my domain' remark; BJP reacts
Congress' Kerala unit shared a post demanding Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's resignation after he said that recent protests and restrictions in Delhi were a law and order matter and "not his domain". The party deleted the post after backlash. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reacted, "Congress wants to destroy all the constitutional and democratic institutions of India."
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Congress' Kerala unit shared a post demanding Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's resignation after he said that recent protests and restrictions in Delhi were a law and order matter and "not his domain". The party deleted the post after backlash. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reacted, "Congress wants to destroy all the constitutional and democratic institutions of India."
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Why did Man City fans bring inflatable bananas to match vs Liverpool?
Manchester City fans brought inflatable bananas to their Premier League 2026-27 match against Liverpool at Anfield. The practice dates back to the 1980s, when a fan brought one to a match to lighten the mood after City were relegated to the second tier. Notably, Sunday's match marked City's first Premier League outing since being found guilty of financial rule breaches.
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Manchester City fans brought inflatable bananas to their Premier League 2026-27 match against Liverpool at Anfield. The practice dates back to the 1980s, when a fan brought one to a match to lighten the mood after City were relegated to the second tier. Notably, Sunday's match marked City's first Premier League outing since being found guilty of financial rule breaches.
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Mumbai records 2nd-highest maximum October temperature in 11 years
Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2°C on Monday, 5.1°C above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Santacruz observatory. This was the second-highest maximum temperature recorded in October since 2015, FPJ reported. The IMD has issued yellow alerts for "heatwave" and "hot and humid" conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai for October 12 and 13.
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Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2°C on Monday, 5.1°C above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Santacruz observatory. This was the second-highest maximum temperature recorded in October since 2015, FPJ reported. The IMD has issued yellow alerts for "heatwave" and "hot and humid" conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai for October 12 and 13.
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B'luru Police detains people protesting against CEC Gyanesh in Congress-ruled K'taka
The Bengaluru Police on Monday detained several people who were protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Congress-ruled Karnataka. They were detained before they could begin a march to the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office. Protesters alleged that police personnel pushed and dragged protesters into buses, beat young people and pulled at the clothes of women protesters.
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The Bengaluru Police on Monday detained several people who were protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Congress-ruled Karnataka. They were detained before they could begin a march to the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office. Protesters alleged that police personnel pushed and dragged protesters into buses, beat young people and pulled at the clothes of women protesters.
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Abishek Porel breaks down in tears after hitting hundred, breaks silence on rape case
Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel broke down in tears after scoring 114 against Delhi in Ranji Trophy on Monday. Porel, who was recently granted bail in a rape case, said, "I didn't want to cry," adding that tears "came automatically". He said, "I don't want to say anything, I just want to play cricket, I want to answer everyone through cricket."
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08:48 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel broke down in tears after scoring 114 against Delhi in Ranji Trophy on Monday. Porel, who was recently granted bail in a rape case, said, "I didn't want to cry," adding that tears "came automatically". He said, "I don't want to say anything, I just want to play cricket, I want to answer everyone through cricket."
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4 Pakistani terrorists blown up while trying to enter India
Four Pakistani terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, were killed in a landmine blast while attempting to infiltrate into India through Line of Control in J&K's Poonch district. The terrorists have been indentified as Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Faizan (top LeT commander), Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Asim. Indian forces had reportedly planted mines to halt infiltration.
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Four Pakistani terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, were killed in a landmine blast while attempting to infiltrate into India through Line of Control in J&K's Poonch district. The terrorists have been indentified as Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Faizan (top LeT commander), Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Asim. Indian forces had reportedly planted mines to halt infiltration.
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Supreme Court Bar Association condemns Congress for demanding CJI Surya Kant's resignation
Supreme Court Bar Association condemned Congress's Kerala unit for sharing a post demanding Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's resignation. "Statements of this nature belittle the institution of the judiciary and amount to an attempt to interfere with the administration of justice," SCBA said. Congress post came after CJI said recent protests and restrictions in Delhi were "not his domain".
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Supreme Court Bar Association condemned Congress's Kerala unit for sharing a post demanding Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's resignation. "Statements of this nature belittle the institution of the judiciary and amount to an attempt to interfere with the administration of justice," SCBA said. Congress post came after CJI said recent protests and restrictions in Delhi were "not his domain".
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'Eat biryani, but from a Hindu’s shop' posters put in West Bengal before Durga Puja
Hundreds of posters have appeared in West Bengal’s Siliguri, appealing people to eat biryani and buy puja items only from Hindu shops ahead of Durga Puja. Some of the posters read, 'Buy meat from a Hindu shop' and 'Listen to the seller’s name before paying by QR code'. Hindu Jagran Manch leaders claimed they had put up the posters.
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Hundreds of posters have appeared in West Bengal’s Siliguri, appealing people to eat biryani and buy puja items only from Hindu shops ahead of Durga Puja. Some of the posters read, 'Buy meat from a Hindu shop' and 'Listen to the seller’s name before paying by QR code'. Hindu Jagran Manch leaders claimed they had put up the posters.
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Richa Chadha shares makeup 'tutorial' to evade facial recognition during protests
Amid protests in Delhi and Mumbai against alleged irregularities in SIR of electoral rolls, actress Richa Chadha shared a "makeup tutorial" to dodge surveillance or facial recognition cameras during protests. "Draw an extra eye, pair of lips, use colour to draw camouflage on your skin, use concealer to cover brows if need be," Richa said. "Girls...carry pepper spray," she added.
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Amid protests in Delhi and Mumbai against alleged irregularities in SIR of electoral rolls, actress Richa Chadha shared a "makeup tutorial" to dodge surveillance or facial recognition cameras during protests. "Draw an extra eye, pair of lips, use colour to draw camouflage on your skin, use concealer to cover brows if need be," Richa said. "Girls...carry pepper spray," she added.
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What is known about Delhi's 3 new protest sites, as Jantar Mantar is removed from list?
Delhi's three new protest sites are Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and the CBD Ground in Shahdara. While Jantar Mantar can accommodate about 3,000 people, the CBD ground can hold 15,000, Ramlila Maidan around 50,000 and the Burari ground 80,000. Ramlila Maidan is 4-6 km away, CBD is 10 km away, and Burari Ground is 23 km away from Parliament.
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09:29 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Delhi's three new protest sites are Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and the CBD Ground in Shahdara. While Jantar Mantar can accommodate about 3,000 people, the CBD ground can hold 15,000, Ramlila Maidan around 50,000 and the Burari ground 80,000. Ramlila Maidan is 4-6 km away, CBD is 10 km away, and Burari Ground is 23 km away from Parliament.
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