An FIR has been registered against 16 named individuals in Banswara, Rajasthan, following allegations of religious conversion through financial inducements and pressure. According to the complaint, people were allegedly offered ₹1 lakh upfront, ₹25,000 monthly, government job opportunities, vehicles and other benefits to convert. n18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The BBC's Courtney Sargent explains how El Niño could have rapidly turned Hurricane Polo into one of the Pacific season's most powerful storms.

A speeding WagonR overturned near Delhi’s Shakti Nagar after hitting a divider while avoiding an e-rickshaw. A rear passenger was thrown out through the back window.

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A CCTV footage from a classroom at IIT-Bombay appears to show student Sahil Wakode looking at a device concealed beneath his right thigh during an examination, before he was approached by Professor Suryanarayana Doolla.The footage, accessed by CNN-News18, shows Wakode seated at his desk and repeatedly looking down towards the area beneath his right thigh. Doolla, who was taking a round of the examination hall, is then seen approaching Wakode and asking him to hand over the object. -hard-facts News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The October salary along with the enhanced DA will be credited to the salary accounts of the government employees on October 15.

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The Election Commission of India is facing a major controversy after a report said Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised objections at least 14 times over 10 months on decisions linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.The reported concerns include voter additions and deletions, changes to Form 6 and the centralisation of electoral-roll database access. Opposition parties have accused the poll panel of undermining the electoral process and demanded action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.The Election Commission has rejected the characterization of an internal rift, saying differences and observations are a normal part of deliberations and that final decisions, including those related to SIR, were unanimous. -tacksNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

IIT Bombay's ex-chairperson Saraf defends Professor Doolla amid allegations of caste discrimination, claiming the accusations are a diversion from academic misconduct. He argues that the SCST Act is being misused, potentially destabilizing the institution's reputation.I know Professor Doolla personally, and I don't know why he has been made a scapegoat. He has undertaken several initiatives to improve students’ mental health, has an unblemished record, and has been a favorite among students: Dr Sharad Kumar Saraf, Alumni and Former Chairperson of IIT Bombay’s Board of Governors n18oc_indian18oc_the-right-standn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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Two MikroTik RouterOS SSH vulnerabilities chained together let attackers take full administrative control of Internet-exposed routers without a password, SSH key, or completed authentication. The chain, which CERT Polska calls MikroTrick, combines an SSH state-machine flaw (CVE-2026-67279) with an argument-injection bug in the RouterOS login process (CVE-2026-86060). Attack logs date to at

Exclusive CCTV footage from the IIT Bombay examination hall shows Sahil Wakode using a mobile phone during the exam and being asked to leave the hall by Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. The footage has become an important part of the ongoing Crime Branch investigation into the circumstances surrounding Wakode’s death.The case has also involved allegations of caste-based harassment against Professor Doolla. These allegations remain under investigation, and the available CCTV footage does not by itself establish or disprove the broader allegations. -right-standNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Sahil Wakode appears to hand over the device before gathering his examination papers and books.

The SC's made the remarks while hearing a plea challenging the Karnataka High Court order which upheld the state government's Premium Floor Area Ratio (FAR) scheme.

A CCTV footage from a classroom at IIT-Bombay appears to show student Sahil Wakode looking at a device concealed beneath his right thigh during an examination, before he was approached by Professor Suryanarayana Doolla.The footage, accessed by CNN-News18, shows Wakode seated at his desk and repeatedly looking down towards the area beneath his right thigh. Doolla, who was taking a round of the examination hall, is then seen approaching Wakode and asking him to hand over the object.n18oc_brass-tacksn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The regulator says it has concerns over how the site is relying on third party checks provided by Apple for some users.

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The Election Commission of India is facing renewed scrutiny after a report said two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, raised objections multiple times over aspects of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The reported objections covered issues including voter registration, deletions and access to electoral-roll data.The Election Commission has rejected the suggestion of an internal rift, saying differing views are a normal part of decision-making and that decisions on SIR were taken unanimously.The developments have triggered political demands for greater transparency, accountability and scrutiny of the poll panel. -speakNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode has triggered protests and renewed debate over allegations of caste-based harassment and the use of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The case remains under investigation, with Wakode’s family seeking action against those they have accused.At the same time, the Election Commission of India is facing questions over internal objections reportedly raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi on issues linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Form 6 and electoral-roll software. The Indian Express reported that the two commissioners recorded objections on multiple occasions over a 10-month period.The ECI has rejected the characterization of these exchanges as an internal crisis, saying written notes, differing views and technical suggestions are a normal part of deliberation. The Commission says decisions taken over the past year, including those relating to electoral-roll revision, were ultimately unanimous.Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa has separately questioned whether changes to Form 6 and the ERO-Net system followed the required legal process and whether Electoral Registration Officers retained their statutory powers. n18oc_plain-speakn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”. In the sixth part of a series, Chong Ming Lee and Vincent Chow examine what’s behind the call for “pacing” by American AI giants – effectively a slowdown in development – and how the phenomenon is being viewed in China. After years of rapid development, leading US AI executives are...

CNN-News18 accesses exclusive CCTV footage from the IIT Bombay examination hall that reportedly shows Sahil Wakode looking at material during the exam and being questioned by Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. The footage also shows Wakode being asked to leave the examination hall n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The woman alleged that the accused, a private security guard at a nearby hostel, was standing beside the cab when he grabbed and kissed her.

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