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Received — 16 October 2026 ⏭ The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.

Mamata AITC alleges that West Bengal administration helping rival faction get affidavits in their favour

Both the factions of the Trinamool Congress- one led by Mamata Banerjee and the other by Ritabrata Banerjee- have to submit affidavits of party supporters staking claim to the party by October 26. Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee said that the Mamata faction is unable to get any support from the ground.

Bengaluru-based chef Amiel Guerin knighted by the French government

The Ordre du Mérite agricole (Order of Agricultural Merit) is a French distinction that was established almost 150 years ago. The French chef, who runs Amiel Gourmet in the city, is being awarded the honour for promoting French gastronomy and cuisine in India

Tesla unveils new Roadster; production to begin in 2028

Tesla unveiled its redesigned Roadster on October 15, showcasing an electric sports car equipped with rocket-style thrusters developed in collaboration with SpaceX. During the demonstration in Texas, the car drove upside down, turned in mid-air and jumped over vehicles. Tesla says the Roadster can accelerate from 0 to 97 kmph in under a second and reach speeds exceeding 370 kmph. First announced in 2017, the Roadster is now scheduled to enter production in 2028.

Around 100 reportedly detained at AISF march; Dipke calls for fresh protest

Protests continued in Delhi for the sixth consecutive day on October 15, as AISF and AIYF members took out a Tiranga march through Connaught Place. Youth organisations claimed that around 100 protesters were detained after police stopped the march. Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called for another ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march at Central Park on October 16. BJP leader Dilip Ghosh also reacted to the protest call.

FEI suspends EFI from December 1, Indian riders, officials to be barred from international events

Explaining the reasons for the decision, the FEI said the dissolution of EFI's executive committee by the Delhi High Court in February, combined with the absence of fresh elections, had resulted in a prolonged governance crisis

Air India sets up multi-disciplinary panel to identify cost-saving opportunities

The airline will also be launching 'PRABHAV - The Value Creator Award', an initiative to gather cost-reduction ideas from the staff, and those providing ideas that can be implemented will be rewarded.

Periyar Arivulagam is Dravidian model government’s brainchild, says Stalin

Stalin also listed several library and other knowledge-centre projects undertaken by the DMK government, including the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai, the Kalaignar Centenary Library in Madurai, Mudhalvar Padaippagams, and the renovation of the Connemara Public Library in Egmore

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