Amid elector apathy, EC extends Maharashtra SIR deadline yet again till October 26
The EC has received only 8,33,000 applications as of Monday and is hoping for more applications during the 14-day extension
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by Hindustan Times — Mumbai · · 1 min read
The EC has received only 8,33,000 applications as of Monday and is hoping for more applications during the 14-day extension

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Mumbai: The rupee strengthened 82 paise to 94.96 against the US dollar in early trading on October 13, extending its recovery after Reserve Bank of India measures aimed at reducing spot dollar demand and limiting speculative currency positions. The domestic currency opened at 95....
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Mumbai: Indian stock markets recovered in early trading on October 13, with buying in HDFC Bank and information technology shares lifting benchmark indices. The Sensex traded at 72,594.15, while the Nifty rose 93.40 points to 22,458.50. The recovery followed Monday’s losses, alth...
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Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and actor-influencer Akriti Agarwal have reportedly reconciled weeks after calling off their engagement, with the couple now giving their relationship another chance. Amid the reconciliation, Shaw has restored his Instagram posts, while Akriti has al...
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Navi Mumbai: Formula 4 racing preparations appear to be gathering pace in Navi Mumbai, with a video circulating on social media showing concrete barricades and safety nets being installed along Palm Beach Road ahead of the proposed street racing event in December. View this post ...
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New Delhi: Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday held bilateral talks with UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Jonathan Reynolds to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation in space, civil nuclear energy, scientific research and em...
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New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday felicitated the sportspersons from the armed forces who bagged a total of 27 medals, including six gold, at the recently held Asian Games in Japan. Had a delightful interaction with the sportspersons from the defence forces who ...
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Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to hot and humid conditions on Tuesday, with largely clear skies and calm winds. The India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) has forecast generally clear skies and warm conditions through the day, with the maximum temperature expected to reach around 37°C. ...
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Mumbai: HCL Technologies on Monday reported a 21.2 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,132 crore for the September quarter (Q2 FY27), driven by steady growth in services, strong deal wins and accelerating demand for artificial intelligence-led soluti...
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The infant’s family approached the Ambernath police and reported the incident.
Hindustan Times — Mumbai · Oct 13, 2026

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Gandhinagar: A total of 158 refugees will receive Indian citizenship certificates at a ceremony organised by the Ahmedabad district administration at SAL Institute in Sola on Tuesday in the presence of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. Of the 158 beneficiaries, 126 wi...
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Congress wants to create anarchy in the country. It is a conspiracy to undermine the Constitution written by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and the institutions created by him, says Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis...
The Hindu — Mumbai · Oct 13, 2026

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News of Tobey Maguire officiating his ex-wife Jennifer Meyer’s nuptials has been trickling in leaving many flabbergasted and a few supportive of how pally the two former spouses (married from 2007-2026) are. This phenomenon of super friendly and supportive exes is not just limite...
Free Press Journal · Oct 13, 2026