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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences 08 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s Mother Roopi Soren Dies After Prolonged Hospitalisation

Roopi Soren, mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has died after being under treatment at Hill View Hospital & Research Centre in Ranchi. She had been admitted on September 18 with breathing difficulties and was placed on a ventilator on October 7, underscoring the seriousness of her condition in the days before her death.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences08 Oct 2026, 03:55 AM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s Mother Roopi Soren Dies After Prolonged Illness

Roopi Soren, the mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has died after being under treatment at Hill View Hospital & Research Centre in Ranchi. She had been admitted on September 18 with breathing difficulties and was placed on a ventilator on October 7, underscoring the seriousness of her condition in the days before her death.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning08 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM IST

McDonald's Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI-Driven Franchise Pricing Tool

McDonald's is facing legal scrutiny after reports alleged the company used an artificial intelligence tool to help determine pricing for U.S. franchisees, a claim that has intensified debate over algorithmic pricing in consumer-facing businesses. The case arrives as restaurants and retailers confront rising sensitivity to dynamic pricing, with critics warning that AI-assisted price recommendations could deepen tensions between franchisors, operators and customers.

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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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Global Markets & EquitiesRecently

Burger King Bets on Local Franchisees to Drive a U.S. Turnaround

Burger King is leaning harder on local franchise operators as it tries to revive its U.S. business and regain momentum with investors. The refranchising push, which shifts more restaurants to independent owners, is designed to sharpen execution, reduce corporate overhead and accelerate a turnaround in a highly competitive burger market.

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Global Economy & Central BanksRecently

Burger King Bets on Local Franchisees to Drive U.S. Turnaround

Burger King is accelerating a broad refranchising push in the United States, handing hundreds of company-owned restaurants to local operators as it seeks to revive sales and sharpen execution. The strategy reflects a familiar fast-food playbook: reduce corporate ownership, deepen franchise accountability, and lean on operators with stronger local market knowledge.

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India Sports & CricketRecently

WPL Franchises Release Harris and Lee as 63 Players Retained Before Auction

Women’s Premier League franchises have released several notable overseas names, including Grace Harris and Heather Lee, as teams finalized their retention lists ahead of the upcoming auction. A total of 63 players have been retained across the competition, setting up a more fluid and potentially aggressive bidding market for the next squad-building cycle.

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India Sports & CricketRecently

WPL Franchises Release Harris and Lee as 63 Players Are Retained Before Auction

Women’s Premier League franchises have released several notable names, including Australian all-rounder Grace Harris and England batter Heather Knight, as teams finalised retention lists ahead of the next auction cycle. A total of 63 players have been retained across the competition, underscoring a cautious but strategic approach as franchises balance continuity, salary-cap discipline and squad reshaping.

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World Sports6h ago

Ace Combat 8's New Overview Trailer Signals a Bigger, Sharper Push for the Franchise's Next Era

A new "101 Overview" trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is drawing fresh attention to Bandai Namco's long-running aerial combat series, as the game continues to build momentum across gaming media and review coverage. The trailer's release underscores the publisher's effort to frame the title as both a technical showcase and a return to the high-drama flight combat fantasy that has defined the franchise for decades.

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Roopi Soren(2)Jharkhand(2)Hill View Hospital & Research Centre(2)Hemant Soren(2)Jharkhand Mukti Morcha(1)