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India Sports & Cricket 04 Oct 2026, 03:47 AM IST

Adhiban backs Vaishali to challenge Ju Wenjun, sees Gukesh as clear favourite against Sindarov

Grandmaster B. Adhiban has cast Vaishali as the strongest Indian hope to dethrone women’s world champion Ju Wenjun, citing her resilience, preparation and proven ability to rise in elite events. He also said D. Gukesh remains the player to beat in his upcoming clash with Javokhir Sindarov, arguing that the Indian teenager has repeatedly shown he can deliver under pressure.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 02:44 AM IST

Congress Names Candidates for Three Maharashtra MLC Seats

The Congress has announced its nominees for three Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, moving early in a contest that will test the party’s organisational strength and bargaining position in the state’s shifting political landscape. The selections come as parties prepare for a round of upper-house elections that can influence legislative arithmetic even when the balance of power in the Assembly appears settled.

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Congress Announces Candidates for Two Graduate MLC Seats in Telangana

The Congress has named its candidates for two Graduate Member of Legislative Council seats, setting the stage for a closely watched contest in Telangana’s upper-house elections. The move underscores the party’s effort to consolidate support among educated voters and strengthen its organisational footprint in a politically significant segment of the state.

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Lecturers' Association Urges Open Access for Kalyana Karnataka Candidates in RPC Recruitment

A lecturers' association has called for candidates from the Kalyana Karnataka region to be allowed to compete for Reserved-Category Pool (RPC) posts, arguing that the current approach risks narrowing opportunities in a region still grappling with long-standing educational and employment disparities. The appeal adds fresh pressure to the state’s recruitment framework, where questions of regional equity, reservation policy and administrative fairness remain politically sensitive.

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BJP Sweeps Six of Seven Rajasthan Mayoral Contests as Congress Alleges Irregularities

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured six of seven mayoral posts in Rajasthan, winning in Alwar, Udaipur, Pali and Ajmer, while its candidates were elected unopposed in Bharatpur and Bhilwara. Congress managed only one consolation win in Bikaner, but the opposition party has questioned the conduct of the contests and alleged irregularities.

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Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for Next UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth informal straw poll in the contest to choose the next United Nations secretary-general, sharpening the field as candidates intensify lobbying ahead of the formal selection process. The latest round underscores how closely watched the race has become, with diplomatic sources and reporting indicating that Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her position, though the outcome remains unsettled.

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Fourth Security Council Straw Poll Tightens Race for UN Chief

The Security Council has held a fourth straw poll on candidates to succeed UN Secretary-General António Guterres, sharpening the contest as diplomats weigh regional balance, gender, and geopolitical acceptability. Early reporting suggests Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan has strengthened her standing after an active lobbying push during the UN General Assembly, while the field remains fluid and politically sensitive.

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