Evening news wrap: Farooq Abdullah's Pak 'praise' sparks row; France protests begin under heavy security & more
- Farooq Abdullah sparked a row by claiming Pakistan was helping save Kashmiris, prompting the BJP to defend the abrogation of Article 370.
- France deployed up to 70,000 police officers as protests over wages, education and living costs spread, amid fears of fresh violence.
- Jamia shifted all classes online amid student protests, as a hunger strike demanding restoration of the students’ union entered its 13th day.
Farooq Abdullah’s Pakistan remark sparks rowNational Conference president Farooq Abdullah said Pakistan’s international advocacy of the Kashmir issue was helping save the lives of Kashmiris, accusing the Centre of having the wrong intentions towards them. The BJP hit back, crediting the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 with Jammu and Kashmir’s integration with India and urging Abdullah to compare conditions across the border in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
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France deploys 70,000 police as protests spread over wages, schools and living costsFrench authorities mobilised up to 70,000 police officers as demonstrations expanded over education funding, wages and the rising cost of living, following last weekend’s unrest that saw businesses looted and public buildings damaged. Officials restricted a major Paris march, closed prominent museums and banned some rallies, while protesters demanded more university places, better public services and increased financial support.
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Jamia shifts classes online as students’ hunger strike enters 13th dayJamia Millia Islamia moved all classes online with immediate effect, citing student safety amid ongoing protests demanding the restoration of the university’s students’ union. Five students continued their hunger strike for a 13th day, while the All India Students’ Association alleged that the administration had assaulted protesters during negotiations; the students are also seeking the removal of the chief proctor and revocation of disciplinary action.
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Neha Bora appears before magistrate after high court rejects plea against police noticeAISA president Neha Bora appeared before a special executive magistrate after the Delhi High Court dismissed her challenge to a police notice requiring her to execute a Rs 10,000 bond with one surety to maintain peace. The magistrate directed police to provide the relevant documents to her lawyer and allowed time for a response, with the next hearing set for October 29; Bora has said she will not sign the bond.
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India beat New Zealand by four wickets as Tilak, Nitish script late rescueTilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy produced an unbeaten partnership to guide India to a four-wicket victory in the second T20I after the hosts reduced them to 112/6 while chasing 181. Tilak scored 51 not out off 26 balls and Nitish made 26 not out, overturning New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner’s 4/21 and giving India a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
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