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Chanakya Marks 40 Years With Exhibitions That Place Women at the Center of Indian Craft and Culture

Chanakya International is marking its 40th anniversary with three exhibitions that frame women as both inspiration and subject, linking the divine feminine to the realities of everyday life. The shows underscore how the house has built a reputation for craft-led storytelling while positioning Indian textile artistry within a contemporary cultural conversation.

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National Governance & Policy12 Oct 2026, 05:06 PM IST

Supreme Court Halts Coercive Action in FIR Tied to Punjab CM Office Corruption Probe

The Supreme Court has ordered that no coercive action be taken for now in an FIR alleging influence-peddling and corruption linked to the Office of the Special Duty Officer in the Punjab Chief Minister’s office. The case names OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and five other accused, placing renewed scrutiny on allegations involving access, influence, and administrative power at the heart of state governance.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 09:10 PM IST

KADA Project Director Vikas Marmat Transferred Days After Assault Case Against IAS Officer

The Karnataka government has transferred Vikas Marmat, the Project Director of the Karnataka Adivasi Development Agency, in a move that comes days after Bengaluru police booked the senior IAS officer and three others in connection with the alleged assault of a police inspector. The transfer is likely to intensify scrutiny over administrative accountability and the handling of a case that has already drawn attention within the state bureaucracy.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 07:07 AM IST

Fresh Collector Appointment Sparks Outcry Weeks After Panel Held IAS Officer Responsible for Indore Water Tragedy

A fresh administrative posting has triggered sharp criticism after an IAS officer previously named by a judicial panel in connection with the Indore water tragedy was appointed District Collector. Opposition leader Jitu Patwari questioned whether the government had examined the panel’s findings before elevating Mr. Sisonia, raising concerns over accountability and the credibility of disciplinary action in the civil services.

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Global Health & Biotech15 Oct 2026, 06:26 AM IST

Georgia Man Sues Flock and Sheriff’s Office Over Alleged ALPR Retaliation After Excessive-Force Case

A Georgia resident has filed suit against Flock Safety and a county sheriff’s office, alleging that automated license plate reader cameras were used to track and monitor him without a warrant after he previously sued law enforcement over alleged excessive force. The complaint raises fresh questions about how ALPR networks are deployed, who can access the data, and whether surveillance tools are being used to punish critics of police conduct.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 06:06 AM IST

‘Premada Oorali’ Gains Box Office Momentum as Kannada Drama Finds Its Audience

The Kannada emotional drama 'Premada Oorali' is emerging as a notable box-office performer, powered by Rangayana Raghu’s presence, a cast of fresh faces, and director Manoj Kumar’s restrained storytelling. Early audience response suggests the film’s emotional core and Sunaad Gowtham’s music are helping it connect beyond the usual opening-weekend crowd.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors15 Oct 2026, 05:04 AM IST

Georgia Man Sues Flock and Sheriff’s Office Over Alleged ALPR Retaliation

A Georgia resident has filed suit against Flock Safety and a local sheriff’s office, alleging that automated license plate reader cameras were used to track and monitor him without a warrant after he previously sued over alleged excessive force. The case adds to growing scrutiny of how cloud-connected surveillance tools are deployed by law enforcement and whether they can be turned into instruments of retaliation rather than public safety.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 02:40 AM IST

Saudi Employee Charged in Alleged OpenAI Office Bugging Case

A Saudi national employed at OpenAI has been charged in connection with the alleged planting of a recording device inside the company’s San Francisco office, according to prosecutors. The device, reportedly wrapped in toilet paper and inserted into a USB port on the back of a television in an executive conference room, has raised questions about workplace security, insider access, and the protection of sensitive corporate discussions.

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