The McMahon Line and Arunachal Pradesh: A History of India–China’s Eastern Border Dispute
From the 1914 Simla Convention to the 1962 war and present-day claims, this is the history behind India and China’s dispute over Arunachal Pradesh.
What the Financial Times Reported on Trump Jr.’s Mongolia Trip With Umar Kremlev
The Financial Times reported that Donald Trump Jr. spent time in Mongolia with Umar Kremlev. Here is what the report and representatives said—and what remains unknown.
Umrangso’s Future: Ecotourism, Industry and the Need for an Honest Plan
A Reel raises questions about Umrangso’s future. Before mining or tourism claims harden into fact, residents need public plans, impact assessments and honest consultation.
How Britain’s Flooded Coal Mines Could Heat Homes With Mine-Water Pumps
Flooded coal workings can supply steady low-temperature heat to heat pumps. Here is how mine-water heat works, where it can help, and its limits.
DOJ Revokes Citizenship of 40, Charges 16 Noncitizens in Election Crimes Crackdown
Since Karmactive reported last week on 10 noncitizen defendants charged in Minnesota for election violations, the Justice Department has expanded its enforcement nationally. On October 5, 2026, federal prosecutors filed civil complaints
Govind Tekale
PM-Kisan October 20 Date Is Not Confirmed — and 4.53 Lakh Bihar Farmers Could Miss the Payment
October 20 is circulating on social media as the release date for the 24th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. That date has not been confirmed by the central government, and
Sunita Somvanshi
$234 Billion in Student Loan Default as SAVE Plan Court Order Expires
Federal student loan data released by the U.S. Department of Education shows that $234 billion in federal student debt is now in formal default—and the 90-day grace window that gave SAVE plan
Central minimum wages October 2026: What the VDA revision changes for workers
India’s central minimum wages went up on October 1, 2026, but not for every worker — and millions of readers checking whether their October pay slip reflects a raise are looking at
Iran Allegedly Charging Toll at Strait of Hormuz; Maritime Law and Oil Markets Clash
U.S. Treasury has confirmed allegations of “illegitimate schemes” linked to Iranian entities PGMIC and HormuzSafe that reportedly extort vessels transiting the strait; the precise payment volume and operator participation remain unclear. What
Reform UK’s Huntingdonshire Council Leader Ryan Coogan, 42, Arrested Over Nomination Paper — Keeps His Seat Under UK Law
Ryan Coogan, the leader of the Reform UK group on Huntingdonshire District Council in Cambridgeshire, has been arrested on suspicion of making a false statement in election nomination papers and released on
Rajasthan’s 40.3 Million Voters Head to Panchayat Polls in 4 Phases as Model Code Freezes Development Funds
Rajasthan’s panchayati raj elections are confirmed for four phases starting October 23, covering an extensive village-level governance exercise across the state. The Model Code of Conduct took effect immediately on announcement, suspending
York Potty-Training Pilot Cuts Unprepared Reception Children From 11% to 6% — Suffolk Considers Rollout
A pilot in York reduced the proportion of Reception children recorded as not toilet-trained from 11% to 6% — an approximately 43% reduction. Suffolk is among the local authorities considering or joining
Bank of America Flags a US Rate Risk Hiding in Australia’s $4.5 Trillion Super System
Australia’s $4.5 trillion superannuation sector faces a risk that most fund members have not been told to watch: what happens if US interest rates keep climbing. Bank of America strategist Mark Cabana
NAO Audits £239M Capita Pension Contract After 3,900 Civil Servants Face Months of Delays
The National Audit Office has launched an investigation into how the government handed over administration of the UK Civil Service Pension Scheme to Capita — a £239 million, seven-year contract that has