October 15, 2026

Today's Briefing

Carney rallies in Calgary ahead of Alberta's vote, the Supreme Court rules on reservation for converts, the IMF pledges more help to Sri Lanka, a deadly school collapse in Peshawar, and Jailer 2 hits screens.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Calgary today for a rally backing national unity, days before Albertans vote on October 19 on leaving Canada. It is one of two 'Forever Canadian' events he is attending in the province this week.Read at source · CityNews Toronto →
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India's Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu's appeal and upheld a Madras High Court ruling that people who convert to Islam cannot claim Backward Class reservation based on their caste status before conversion. The High Court had struck down a 2024 state order that extended such benefits to converts.Read at source · BBC Tamil →
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An IMF official said Sri Lanka's economy has improved markedly, with debt restructuring largely done and growth positive for 11 straight quarters. The Fund is ready to keep helping after the current programme ends in March, though any new deal is for Colombo to request.Read at source · IBC Tamil →
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At least 29 people, almost all of them students along with one teacher, died when the roof of a private school in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, caved in. Rescuers struggled to reach the small building on a narrow street, and officials have not yet named a cause.Read at source · Al Jazeera →
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Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2', directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, opened worldwide today, with fans in Chennai and abroad celebrating at early-morning shows. Hopes are high after the 2023 original became one of Tamil cinema's biggest hits.Read at source · The Hindu →

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