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Drone strike sinks merchant ship in Black Sea near Bulgaria

A drone strike sank a merchant ship in the Black Sea near Bulgaria, killing crew members and injuring two. Bulgarian sources confirmed the attack, which is believed to be the first in Bulgarian waters. A search is underway for missing crew and environmental threats. Prime Minister Rumen Radev linked the incident to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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PM Modi marks 25 years in public life with prayers and address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years in public life on 7 October, offering prayers at Vinayak Temple and addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha – Seva Jyoti Yatra. His journey, spanning 13 years as Gujarat's Chief Minister and 12 years as Prime Minister, is described as synonymous with national service, good governance, and public welfare.

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News18Centre PM Modi Completes 25 Years Of Public Service, 25 Crore Lifted From Poverty

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French Students Protest Education Funding Amid Police Use of Tear Gas and Stun Grenades

French authorities used tear gas and riot-control weapons, leading to nearly 500 arrests and a 15-year-old boy losing his hand in a stun grenade incident. Students demand better education funding, with protests spreading across cities. Prime Minister Lecornu urged listening to their concerns, while student leaders vowed to continue demonstrations until demands are met.

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BBC NewsCentre Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France

Mali junta reclaims Kidal from separatists with Russian support

Mali's junta retook Kidal from Tuareg separatists through a strategic withdrawal, with Russian paramilitaries supporting the operation. The move is seen as symbolic, following earlier attacks by the FLA and JNIM that killed Mali's defense minister. Human rights groups accuse all sides of war crimes.

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Al Jazeera EnglishCentre Tuareg rebels begin withdrawal from Kidal as pro-government forces re-enter town

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Trump to speak to Putin on plague death as WHO clears contacts

US President Trump announced plans to speak with Putin over the reported plague death of a lab technician in Siberia, as WHO confirmed no dangerous pathogens were found in contacts. Russia denied anti-plague measures and downplayed the incident, while 200 people were quarantined. The case highlights pneumonic plague's fatality if untreated.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar postpones Chhattisgarh visit amid Opposition protest demanding his removal

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral fraud, leading to the postponement of his two-day Chhattisgarh visit. Protests resulted in 250 detentions, including 50 MPs, as Kumar was to be hosted as a state guest.

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Rajinikanth Returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2

Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2, now investigating a larger criminal network linked to idol-smuggling. The trailer shows him living as a driver while facing threats from Dileep, with action-packed scenes and unresolved plot points. The film, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, is set for release on October 15, 2026.

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