SEBI Chief Says Direct Mutual Fund Plans Become Default Option From November 1

How Bolsonaro reportedly used decoys, a private jet and US support to leave Brazil

Brazilian former president Jair Bolsonaro reportedly relied on decoys to mislead authorities and a private jet to depart the country. Reports describe the move as having been facilitated with help from then-US President Donald Trump. The account details how the escape was planned and carried out. Because the article's full text was not provided, this summary is limited to the framing given in the headline.

Judge rejects Sackler family bid to shield mansion tied to $7.4B opioid settlement

A judge has turned down a request by members of the Sackler family to protect a mansion from being used to satisfy obligations under a $7.4 billion opioid settlement. The ruling means the property remains available to help fund payments owed to affected parties. The Sacklers, whose company Purdue Pharma marketed OxyContin, have faced extensive litigation over the role of the drug in the opioid crisis. The decision reflects courts' ongoing efforts to recover assets for victims and communities harmed by opioid addiction.

Appeals court upholds Blackwood Trust's access to Prairie Lake, voids $148K award

A state appeals court has backed the Blackwood Trust's right to direct access to Minnesota's Prairie Lake. The ruling, issued Monday, affirms the earlier decision in the trust's favour. As a result, a $148,500 trespass award previously granted to neighbouring property owners has been overturned. The nine-year case turned on conflicting land surveys that date back to 1997.

‘Don’t fear police, lathis’: Rahul Gandhi calls students to ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest against CEC