US billionaire pays people to keep nuts, seeds in park, sparks rat infestation
Electronics billionaire Barre Seid has been accused by Chicago officials of causing a severe rat infestation by hiring people to scatter nuts and seeds across a local park, Axios reported. The 94-year-old has paid fines for more than three years without contesting the violations. The alleged activity has also caused property damage, potentially leaving taxpayers to foot the repair bill.
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Electronics billionaire Barre Seid has been accused by Chicago officials of causing a severe rat infestation by hiring people to scatter nuts and seeds across a local park, Axios reported. The 94-year-old has paid fines for more than three years without contesting the violations. The alleged activity has also caused property damage, potentially leaving taxpayers to foot the repair bill.
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FIFA President accused of taking secret salary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been accused of receiving $1.76 million in undisclosed payments in 2024 from FWC2026 US Inc, the US-based World Cup organising company, The Times reported. The amount was allegedly omitted from FIFA's annual report, which listed his earnings at 4.27 million Swiss francs. Former FIFA governance chief Miguel Maduro has called for an investigation.
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03:44 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been accused of receiving $1.76 million in undisclosed payments in 2024 from FWC2026 US Inc, the US-based World Cup organising company, The Times reported. The amount was allegedly omitted from FIFA's annual report, which listed his earnings at 4.27 million Swiss francs. Former FIFA governance chief Miguel Maduro has called for an investigation.
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Maharashtra releases 3rd list of 3.51 lakh farmers for loan waiver
Maharashtra's third list under Puneashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Loan Waiver Scheme names 3,51,192 farmers, taking the total to 24.67 lakh eligible beneficiaries. Farmers must complete Aadhaar authentication at Aaple Seva Kendra. Crop loans up to ₹2 lakh disbursed between April 2019 and March 2025, overdue by September 2025, qualify for waiver.
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03:59 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Maharashtra's third list under Puneashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Loan Waiver Scheme names 3,51,192 farmers, taking the total to 24.67 lakh eligible beneficiaries. Farmers must complete Aadhaar authentication at Aaple Seva Kendra. Crop loans up to ₹2 lakh disbursed between April 2019 and March 2025, overdue by September 2025, qualify for waiver.
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Congress bribed CECs with Padma awards, Cabinet posts: Piyush Goyal amid Congress' protest
Amid Congress' protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Union Minister Piyush Goyal alleged that Congress bribed ex-Chief Election Commissioners with Padma awards, Cabinet and Governor posts. Ex-CEC TN Seshan contested elections in 1999 on Congress ticket, while ex-CEC MS Gill was awarded the Padma Vibhushan during his tenure, Goyal claimed. "Was it not, in effect, a form of bribery?" he asked.
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04:14 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Amid Congress' protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Union Minister Piyush Goyal alleged that Congress bribed ex-Chief Election Commissioners with Padma awards, Cabinet and Governor posts. Ex-CEC TN Seshan contested elections in 1999 on Congress ticket, while ex-CEC MS Gill was awarded the Padma Vibhushan during his tenure, Goyal claimed. "Was it not, in effect, a form of bribery?" he asked.
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Insisting on conversion not an insult to religion: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR and chargesheet against four Amravati residents accused of pressuring a Hindu couple to convert to Christianity by offering money and benefits. Justice MW Chandwani ruled that promoting religion does not amount to outraging religious feelings, noting Maharashtra had no anti-conversion law when the 2025 incident occurred.
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04:43 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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The Bombay High Court quashed an FIR and chargesheet against four Amravati residents accused of pressuring a Hindu couple to convert to Christianity by offering money and benefits. Justice MW Chandwani ruled that promoting religion does not amount to outraging religious feelings, noting Maharashtra had no anti-conversion law when the 2025 incident occurred.
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Siddharth P Malhotra on Netflix projects, genres & Kamal Aur Meena
Filmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra spoke about his Netflix projects Ikka and Shaque, saying every project brings fresh anxiety regardless of past success. He discussed genre experimentation, casting, and his wife Sapna's role as producer. On Kamal Aur Meena, based on Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi, he said there is no update yet.
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Filmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra spoke about his Netflix projects Ikka and Shaque, saying every project brings fresh anxiety regardless of past success. He discussed genre experimentation, casting, and his wife Sapna's role as producer. On Kamal Aur Meena, based on Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi, he said there is no update yet.
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Govt keen to hear views on removal of LTCG tax: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said government would be keen to hear stakeholders' views on removal of long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax during Budget consultations. She also called debate over securities transaction tax (STT) and treating all asset classes equally healthy. Following her remarks, equity markets continued their recovery, extending gains past 1% mark for both Nifty and Sensex.
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04:16 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said government would be keen to hear stakeholders' views on removal of long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax during Budget consultations. She also called debate over securities transaction tax (STT) and treating all asset classes equally healthy. Following her remarks, equity markets continued their recovery, extending gains past 1% mark for both Nifty and Sensex.
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04:16 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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AAP shares video of Rahul hitting person with elbow, Parvesh Verma slapping man
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday took to X to share a video featuring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi minister and BJP leader Parvesh Verma. The video shows Rahul Gandhi elbowing his own party workers during a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, while Verma can be seen slapping a man during a road inspection in the national capital.
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05:29 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday took to X to share a video featuring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi minister and BJP leader Parvesh Verma. The video shows Rahul Gandhi elbowing his own party workers during a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, while Verma can be seen slapping a man during a road inspection in the national capital.
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India responds after China objects to renaming of places in Ladakh
India has responded after China raised objections over Centre identifying and standardising the names of 28 strategic places and geographical features in the Union Territory of Ladakh for official mapping. Reiterating that Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India, MEA said, "No amount of denial by the Chinese side can change this established fact."
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05:24 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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India has responded after China raised objections over Centre identifying and standardising the names of 28 strategic places and geographical features in the Union Territory of Ladakh for official mapping. Reiterating that Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India, MEA said, "No amount of denial by the Chinese side can change this established fact."
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Why is Saudi, world's 8th-largest military spender, struggling against Houthis?
The world's eighth-largest military spender, Saudi Arabia, is struggling against Houthis because of its huge size and geography, with holy cities and infrastructure like airports and oil facilities to defend. The kingdom is reportedly also running low on interceptor missiles. Moreover, the battle-hardened Houthis are using cheap ammunition, forcing Saudi to use up its expensive defence systems.
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05:33 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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The world's eighth-largest military spender, Saudi Arabia, is struggling against Houthis because of its huge size and geography, with holy cities and infrastructure like airports and oil facilities to defend. The kingdom is reportedly also running low on interceptor missiles. Moreover, the battle-hardened Houthis are using cheap ammunition, forcing Saudi to use up its expensive defence systems.
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Australia mark Test comeback in South Africa after 8 years with 214-run win
Australia marked their return to Test cricket in South Africa after eight years with a 214-run victory in Durban. Playing their first Test series in the country since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, Australia set South Africa a target of 421 and bowled them out for 206. Matt Renshaw scored 190 and 82, while Josh Hazlewood took 6/49 in second innings.
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05:51 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Australia marked their return to Test cricket in South Africa after eight years with a 214-run victory in Durban. Playing their first Test series in the country since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, Australia set South Africa a target of 421 and bowled them out for 206. Matt Renshaw scored 190 and 82, while Josh Hazlewood took 6/49 in second innings.
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Gold gets cheaper again in India
Gold continued to get cheaper as its prices fell for the second day in a row on Tuesday. As per IBJA data, gold prices fell by ₹444 to close at ₹1,47,617 per 10 grams, a day after falling by nearly ₹1,400. Silver also got cheaper on Tuesday as its price fell by nearly ₹1,300 to hit ₹2,19,038 per kilogram.
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06:27 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Gold continued to get cheaper as its prices fell for the second day in a row on Tuesday. As per IBJA data, gold prices fell by ₹444 to close at ₹1,47,617 per 10 grams, a day after falling by nearly ₹1,400. Silver also got cheaper on Tuesday as its price fell by nearly ₹1,300 to hit ₹2,19,038 per kilogram.
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IMF flags 3 risks that could crash global financial markets
International Monetary Fund warned of "elevated" risks to global financial system in its latest World Economic Outlook report. It warned that a sharp correction in artificial intelligence investment boom, prolonged Middle East conflict and rising government debt could pose major risks to global economy. It said a steep drop in AI investment could cut global GDP by 1.1% by 2028.
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08:01 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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International Monetary Fund warned of "elevated" risks to global financial system in its latest World Economic Outlook report. It warned that a sharp correction in artificial intelligence investment boom, prolonged Middle East conflict and rising government debt could pose major risks to global economy. It said a steep drop in AI investment could cut global GDP by 1.1% by 2028.
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Mamata Banerjee attacked with knife at her home
Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was allegedly attacked with a knife by a drug addict, Tannishtha Saha, at her Kolkata residence on Tuesday, TMC leader Saket Gokhale said while sharing a screenshot of an email complaint sent to police. The complainant raised concerns over the attacker being able to reach Mamata's residence despite the leader having Z-plus category security.
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09:06 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was allegedly attacked with a knife by a drug addict, Tannishtha Saha, at her Kolkata residence on Tuesday, TMC leader Saket Gokhale said while sharing a screenshot of an email complaint sent to police. The complainant raised concerns over the attacker being able to reach Mamata's residence despite the leader having Z-plus category security.
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Houthis share videos of drones dropping unguided bombs that blow up Saudi troops
Iran-backed Houthi rebels shared videos showing their drones dropping unguided bombs into Saudi Arabia-backed trenches from high above, blowing up the troops. Referring to the precision strikes, an X user wrote, "These guys make Russians and Ukrainians look like amateurs." Saudi has launched an investigation into how its air defence systems are failing to stop Houthi missiles and drones.
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09:39 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels shared videos showing their drones dropping unguided bombs into Saudi Arabia-backed trenches from high above, blowing up the troops. Referring to the precision strikes, an X user wrote, "These guys make Russians and Ukrainians look like amateurs." Saudi has launched an investigation into how its air defence systems are failing to stop Houthi missiles and drones.
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Sitharaman says she's listening to debates over effects of STT and LTCG tax
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated that she'll be "keenly hearing" debates on effects of the securities transaction tax (STT) and the long-term capital gains tax (LTCG). Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Sitharaman refused to confirm whether the government is even considering a reduction in the two taxes. "There's a lot of debate over [the taxes]...It's healthy," she added.
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09:56 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated that she'll be "keenly hearing" debates on effects of the securities transaction tax (STT) and the long-term capital gains tax (LTCG). Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Sitharaman refused to confirm whether the government is even considering a reduction in the two taxes. "There's a lot of debate over [the taxes]...It's healthy," she added.
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Trump says 'Houthis are behaving very badly', issues 'will never forget' warning
US President Donald Trump said "Houthis are behaving very badly", and accused the group of attacking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices before US elections, allegedly at Iran’s behest. He said, "I thought they learned...lesson a year ago when we bombed the HELL out of them." "I’ll be there after...Elections, and I will never forget," Trump added.
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10:39 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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US President Donald Trump said "Houthis are behaving very badly", and accused the group of attacking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices before US elections, allegedly at Iran’s behest. He said, "I thought they learned...lesson a year ago when we bombed the HELL out of them." "I’ll be there after...Elections, and I will never forget," Trump added.
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Rupee becomes Asia's top gainer after RBI intervention
The Indian rupee outperformed its Asian peers on Tuesday after the RBI announced measures to ease pressure on the currency. It rose to 95.0725 per dollar in early trade before trimming gains to settle at 95.28. RBI's steps included redirecting oil-related dollar demand to a special facility and imposing margins on hedging current account liabilities.
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05:15 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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The Indian rupee outperformed its Asian peers on Tuesday after the RBI announced measures to ease pressure on the currency. It rose to 95.0725 per dollar in early trade before trimming gains to settle at 95.28. RBI's steps included redirecting oil-related dollar demand to a special facility and imposing margins on hedging current account liabilities.
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Germany-bound plane sends hijacking alert weeks after Machchhar case, radio glitch blamed
A Greece-Germany flight triggered an emergency at Nuremberg Airport after it transmitted the '7500' hijacking code to authorities, and its pilot went silent as he couldn't be reached by radio. Two Eurofighter jets then escorted the plane till it landed safely, and the airline later blamed a radio glitch for the situation. This comes weeks after the flydubai-Smit Machchhar case.
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10:46 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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A Greece-Germany flight triggered an emergency at Nuremberg Airport after it transmitted the '7500' hijacking code to authorities, and its pilot went silent as he couldn't be reached by radio. Two Eurofighter jets then escorted the plane till it landed safely, and the airline later blamed a radio glitch for the situation. This comes weeks after the flydubai-Smit Machchhar case.
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Why did diamond prices crash 51% in 5 years?
Natural diamond prices have crashed 51% over five years, with a one-carat diamond now averaging $3,898. Industry observers believe that an excess supply and the rise in lab-grown diamonds are key reasons for the sharp slide in prices. However, in India, lab-grown diamond demand is expected to rise 20% this festive season, while natural diamond prices show signs of stabilising.
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06:55 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Natural diamond prices have crashed 51% over five years, with a one-carat diamond now averaging $3,898. Industry observers believe that an excess supply and the rise in lab-grown diamonds are key reasons for the sharp slide in prices. However, in India, lab-grown diamond demand is expected to rise 20% this festive season, while natural diamond prices show signs of stabilising.
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