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World Politics & Diplomacy 05 Oct 2026, 03:41 AM IST

Brazil Vote Narrows as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Finish Neck and Neck

Polls have closed in Brazil in a tightly contested national election that has left former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro effectively tied in the early count. With neither side able to claim a decisive lead, the race is now poised to hinge on whether any candidate clears the 50% threshold needed to avoid a run-off on 25 October.

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Global Economy & Central Banks06 Oct 2026, 12:27 AM IST

Brazilian Stocks Surge as Bolsonaro Emerges as Runoff Favorite

Brazilian equities rallied sharply after the first round of the country’s presidential election, with markets increasingly pricing in a victory for former President Jair Bolsonaro in the Oct. 25 runoff against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Investors appeared to interpret the result as a sign of stronger support for pro-market policies, even as the race remains highly contested and politically charged.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 10:45 PM IST

Brazilians Vote in High-Stakes Presidential Race as Lula Seeks First-Round Win

Brazilians headed to the polls in a pivotal presidential election that could decide whether former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secures an outright first-round victory or is forced into a runoff. The contest has become a referendum on the country’s political direction, pitting Lula’s bid to return to power against the influence of President Jair Bolsonaro’s camp and the broader polarization that has defined Brazilian politics.

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Brazilian Pigeonpea Set to Enter India as Pulse Imports Broaden Beyond Black Matpe

Brazilian pigeonpea is expected to arrive in India by year-end, subject to phytosanitary clearance, adding a new source of pulse supply at a time when the country is working to stabilise domestic availability and prices. The development follows the recent import of black matpe and underscores India’s continued reliance on overseas supplies to bridge demand-supply gaps in key protein crops.

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Brazilian Pigeonpea Set to Enter India as Pulse Imports Broaden Beyond Black Matpe

Brazilian pigeonpea is expected to reach Indian markets by year-end, subject to phytosanitary clearance, marking another step in India’s widening pulse import strategy. The shipment comes after black matpe arrivals and reflects New Delhi’s effort to stabilise domestic supplies and moderate price pressures in a food economy that remains sensitive to shortages.

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Brazilian Pigeonpea Set to Reach India by Year-End as Phytosanitary Clearance Nears

Brazilian pigeonpea is expected to enter Indian markets by the end of the year, pending phytosanitary clearance, adding a new import source to a pulse market already shaped by tight domestic supply and volatile prices. The development comes after black matpe imports, underscoring New Delhi’s continued reliance on overseas pulses to steady availability and curb inflation pressure.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM IST

Electoral Officer Files Complaint Over Bulk Form-7 Applications in Musheerabad

A formal complaint has been lodged by the Electoral Registration Officer against an applicant linked to a large number of Form-7 submissions in Musheerabad, raising concerns over the integrity of voter roll revision processes. The move signals closer scrutiny of mass deletion requests at a time when election officials are under pressure to protect both electoral accuracy and voter rights.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi Launches 'Satyagraha' Platform as Opposition Escalates Fight Against Electoral Roll Drive

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a digital platform called 'Satyagraha' as the Opposition intensified its campaign against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, framing the exercise as a threat to democratic participation. The move comes amid a sharper political offensive by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who demanded the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several chief ministers as illegitimate occupants of office.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 04:41 PM IST

IndusInd Bank CEO Rajiv Anand Says His Name Is ‘Unmapped’ From Voter Roll Amid Electoral Revision Drive

IndusInd Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Rajiv Anand has said he was informed that his name is “unmapped” from the electoral roll, even though he holds valid identification documents including a voter ID and Aadhaar card. The development comes as the Election Commission carries out a Special Intensive Revision of voter lists and has extended claim-filing deadlines in Delhi and Maharashtra.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

Kharge Pushes Pre-SIR Rolls, Ballot Voting as INDIA Bloc Seeks Electoral Reform

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has used the INDIA bloc’s latest meeting to press for pre-SIR electoral rolls and a return to ballot-based voting in future elections, framing the demand as a test of transparency, accountability, and voter inclusion. The intervention signals a sharper opposition campaign on electoral process reform, with the bloc seeking to widen scrutiny of voter lists and the mechanics of polling ahead of coming contests.

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National Governance & PolicyRecently

APCC to Stage Vijayawada Protest Over Alleged Electoral Roll Irregularities

The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee is set to protest in Vijayawada today over what it describes as irregularities in the electoral rolls, escalating a dispute that touches the credibility of voter lists ahead of future political contests. The demonstration is expected to sharpen scrutiny on the state’s election administration and revive opposition concerns about the integrity of the registration process.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 09:55 AM IST

19,000 West Bengal Voters Face By-Poll Disenfranchisement as Election Appeals Stall in Tribunals

Nearly 19,000 voters in West Bengal are set to miss the upcoming bypolls because their appeals remain pending before election tribunals, underscoring a widening administrative bottleneck in the state’s electoral dispute system. Of the 19 Appellate Tribunals created by the Election Commission in March, only 16 are currently functional after three retired judges resigned over operational concerns, leaving their posts vacant.

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