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Congress worker shot dead in West Bengal's Murshidabad

A Congress worker identified as Phoolchand was shot dead in West Bengal's Murshidabad on Friday. According to the police, unidentified assailants opened fire at Phoolchand while he was playing cards with his friends. Key Points

India Today

Supreme Court to amend term ‘sex worker’ in handbook on gender stereotypes

The Supreme Court of India has decided to replace the term "sex worker" in its handbook on gender stereotypes with more inclusive language. The change comes after a group of anti-trafficking NGOs raised concerns that the term "sex worker" promotes gender stereotypes. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

UP: Petrol pump worker drains out fuel from vehicle after man gives Rs 2,000 note | Video

A petrol pump worker in Uttar Pradesh's Jalaun drained out fuel from a vehicle after a man gave Rs 2,000 note. A video of the incident went viral on social media. Key Points

India Today

Mob kills migrant worker in Kerala’s Malappuram on suspicion of being a thief

The police identified the victim as Rajesh Manjhi, 36, a native of East Champaran district in Bihar. Eight people have been taken into custody in connection with the incident, they added. Key Points

The Indian Express

UK employers rush to fill Skilled worker Visa applications ahead of cost surge

UK employers are rushing to file visa applications for skilled workers before immigration rule changes take effect in April. The alterations proposed by the UK government are set to raise the costs of hiring overseas personnel, causing companies to accelerate hiring plans and renew existing visas to secure their current status. Key Points

Economic Times

Karnal rice mill worker dies another critical after inhaling toxic fumes

Police said the deceased has been identified as Nazim, a resident of Wazidpur village in Uttar Pradesh, who worked as a mechanic. The worker who has been hospitalised is Shiv Bhajan of Karnal. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Karnataka RSS worker posts cartoon showing Muslim women as 'baby-making factory', arrested

Police have arrested an RSS worker from Karnataka’s Raichur for putting up a WhatsApp status depicting Muslim women as "baby-making factory". The arrest was made after members of the Muslim community held a protest and filed a complaint. Key Points

India Today

15 days since panchayat poll announcement, 9 deaths in state

Nine persons have been killed in alleged political violence since the West Bengal panchayat poll dates were announced on June 8. Of the dead, five are from the TMC, two from the Congress, and one each from the CPM, ISF and the BJP. Key Points

The Indian Express

Trinamool worker shot dead in Bengal, family alleges ‘political enmity’

A member of the Trinamool Congress youth wing was shot dead on Saturday in West Bengal's Basanti. His family members alleged that the TMC worker's killing was politically motivated. Key Points

India Today

worker conducting repair dies after falling from water tank of high-rise building

An accidental death report has been registered into the incident. A site engineer is being quesioned on whether adequate safety equipment was provided to the two workers, the officer said. Key Points

The Indian Express

Exclusive-Musk's SpaceX fined after 'near amputation' suffered by worker, records show

By Marisa Taylor WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. worker safety officials fined Elon Musk’s SpaceX $3,600 this month after an accident at its site in Washington state led to a “near amputation,” according Key Points

ThePrint

TMC worker attacked amid clashes in Bengal's South 24 Parganas

Workers of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) allegedly attacked a female TMC worker during clashes in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas on Monday. The house of another TMC worker was also attacked amid the violence. Key Points

India Today

US man found dead in chimney a month after resident heard cries for help

The victim, Zachariah Andrews, was found by a maintenance worker on October 19 in Norfolk, Nebraska. His remains had to be identifed by marks, tattoos, scars and an identification card found on him, The Independent report said, citing police. Key Points

India Today

Tragic incident shakes downtown Boston as window washer falls from high rise office tower

A tragic incident in downtown Boston saw a worker fall from the iconic 100 Summer Street office tower, resulting in a fatal outcome. The police responded to the distress call at 7:54 a.m., launching investigations into the incident, with the Boston Fire Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration leading the effort. This 32-story, 450-foot tower, located in Boston's Financial District, is one of the city's tallest buildings. The incident has left the community in mourning, with further details yet to be disclosed. Key Points

Economic Times

After video of Samajwadi worker hiring bouncers to ‘guard’ tomatoes, 2 arrests

A vegetable vendor and his son were arrested in Uttar Pradesh after a viral video showed a Samajwadi Party worker with hired bouncers guarding high-priced tomatoes at his shop. The vendor and his son were charged with defamation, while the SP worker is currently on the run. Key Points

India Today

BJP worker held over comments on Karnataka CM

“According to Congress, the Muslim women recording the video of Hindu girls, was child’s play. Would they have said the same if Siddaramaiah’s wife or daughter-in-law’s video was recorded in the same way?” the BJP worker tweeted in Kannada. | Bengaluru News Key Points

Hindustan Times

Sikh man shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir, leaders condemn targeted killings

Amritpal Singh, hailing from Amritsar, was shot by the terrorists in Habba Kadal area of Srinagar at around 7 pm Wednesaday. Another non-local, a 25-year-old, also sustained injuries. Key Points

ThePrint

Will work to fulfil expectations of people of MP, says BJP's CM pick Mohan Yadav

Mohan Yadav, the new chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, has pledged to fulfill the expectations of the people and praised the BJP leadership for entrusting a significant role to a small worker . Yadav, a leader of Other Backward Classes and a three-time MLA, was elected as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Key Points

Economic Times

New island emerges as volcano erupts off Japan

Tokyo: An undersea volcano erupted off Japan three weeks ago, providing a rare view of the birth of a tiny new island, but experts say it may not last very long. Located about 1 km off the southern coast of Iwo Jima, which Japan calls Ioto, started its eruptions on October 21. By early November, it Key Points

The Tribune India

Chhattisgarh: BJP worker shot dead in Maoist-affected Ambagarh Chowki

A BJP worker was shot dead in Chhattisgarh's Ambagarh Chowki town. The involvement of Maoists in the attack is yet to be confirmed. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Daily brief: AAP's Satyendar Jain had blood clot in brain, says report

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

Radhika calls Dimple the hardest worker in the room: 'Watching her perform...'

Radhika Madan called Dimple Kapadia the hardest worker on set during a recent interaction with Hindustan Times. She said she was grateful to work with her. | Web Series Key Points

Hindustan Times

Video of Karnataka Congress worker showering money on dancer goes viral, BJP demands apology

A video of a Congress worker from Hubli, Shivshankar Hampanna, dancing next to a woman dancer and throwing money at her has gone viral. The state BJP unit has demanded an apology from Shivshankar. Key Points

India Today