Morning Digest | PM Modi to dedicate 7 new defence companies to the nation today; multiple attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh leaves 4 dead, and more

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Artist sues newly freed Bill Cosby over 1990 hotel encounter

“The Pennsylvania Supreme Court let a predator back on the streets”
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Bill Clinton in hospital for non-COVID-related infection

A second statement from Mr. Clinton's spokesman quoted physicians Dr. Alpesh Amin and Dr. Lisa Bardack, who said the former President has been “administered IV antibiotics and fluids.”
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Surgical strike sent strong message to world on terror: Amit Shah

India responds in the same language which they (terrorists) understand, says the Union Home Minister
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Envoy aborts visit to Myanmar, straining ASEAN relations

Brunei Second Foreign Minister Erywan Yusof canceled his visit after being informed by his hosts that he would not be able to meet all those he wanted to
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Bangladesh ‘promptly’ dealt with communal disturbances during Durga puja: India

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said the Durga puja celebrations have received protection from the law and order enforcement agencies of Dhaka.
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Coronavirus updates | India has faced Covid crisis with resilience and fortitude: Sitharaman

U.S. health advisers said on October 14 that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the virus
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Biden nominates Indian American to a key position in Pentagon

Mr. Chaudhary has been nominated for the position of the assistant secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Energy and the Environment
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India-U.S. Financial Dialogue includes new focus on climate change

The eight Ministerial meeting of the U.S.-India Economic and Financial partnership held a session dedicated to climate finance for the first time
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Policy support, COVID-19 vaccination differences causing uneven recovery: IMF governing committee

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman backs call for voluntary SDR deployment to poorer countries.
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Retired diplomat Christopher Hill is Biden's choice for envoy to Serbia

Mr. Hill retired from the foreign service in 2010 after serving as ambassador to Iraq
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Myanmar issues gag order on senior lawyer defending ousted leader Suu Kyi

News of the gag order circulated late Thursday night, when government officials could not be contacted for comment
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Efforts to track diversity in journalism are lagging

The News Leaders Association, a journalism trade group, expressed disappointment about how few organisations are willing to reveal the diversity of their staffs
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Greece, U.S. renew defence deal to boost cooperation

Secretary of State Blinken says deal will advance stability in Eastern Mediterranean
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AAP terms as 'dictatorship' Centre's decision to increase BSF jurisdiction in Punjab, other States

“The kind of 'dadagiri' (highhandedness) and dictatorship it is, it would not be liked by any party or any State government and the people of the States.”
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Coal crisis | Centre's responsibility to supply coal to states on time, says Rajasthan Minister

“It is the responsibility of the Central government to supply coal to the States on time as per the agreement and demand,” Rajasthan Energy Minister B.D. Kalla said
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Carry out just necessary expenses as Air Inida's disinvestment likely to complete in 10 weeks: Government

Air India's disinvestment exercise is likely to complete within the next 10 weeks
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FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID-19 shot for booster

The recommendation is non-binding but it’s a key step toward expanding the U.S. booster campaign to millions more Americans.
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Burning effigies on Dussehra across country either on Friday or Saturday, says Samyukt Kisan Morcha

“SKM now advises all constituents to take up the action of putla dahan on either 15th or 16th, as per local situation.”
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India, U.S. to begin 15-day military exercise in Alaska from October 15

The 17th edition of the exercise "Yudh Abhyas" will be conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Alaska from October 15 to 29
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PM Modi to address event organised to mark launch of seven new defence companies

PMO said the government has decided to convert Ordnance Factory Board from a department into seven fully government-owned corporate entities
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Shredded Banksy artwork sells for $25.4 million at auction

The piece consists of a half-shredded canvas in an ornate frame bearing a spray-painted image of a girl reaching for a heart-shaped red balloon.
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January 6 Capitol attack | Panel sets vote on contempt charges against Steve Bannon

Representative Bennie Thompson said that the panel will vote on October 19 to recommend the charges.
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