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Indian opposition marches over voter-list deletions as protests intensify

Opposition parties marched to India’s Supreme Court over voter-list revisions that removed more than 130 million names. Critics say the changes could exclude eligible voters; the Election Commission and ruling BJP deny political bias.

“We will not back down”
Rahul GandhiCongress leader

Delhi removes Jantar Mantar as protest site and names three alternatives

Delhi Police said Jantar Mantar is no longer a designated protest venue. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground have been named as alternatives.

Tamil Nadu revises school timetable to include daily physical activity

Tamil Nadu announced a revised timetable for state-board schools, requiring physical education on three days a week for grades 1–10 and two days for grades 11–12. Other activity periods can also be used for physical education.

Supreme Court pauses defamation case proceedings against Rahul Gandhi

The Supreme Court paused trial court proceedings in a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will hear his challenge to the case.

Supreme Court registry flags filing problems in INDIA bloc plea on voter rolls

The registry flagged more than 10 defects in a petition by Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders over alleged voter-roll irregularities. The team sought a hearing after fixing them.

CJP protesters detained after entering de-notified Jantar Mantar site

Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janata Party leaders and other volunteers after they entered Jantar Mantar, which the government has removed from its list of designated protest sites.

BJP women MPs ask President to intervene over Congress MP’s suspension

BJP women MPs met President Droupadi Murmu and asked her to seek the suspension of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from the Lok Sabha. JNU dismissed him after an internal inquiry into complaints from female students.

BJP women MPs asked President Droupadi Murmu to intervene over Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam.

They want him suspended from the Lok Sabha, where he represents Inner Manipur.

Jawaharlal Nehru University dismissed Akoijam from his teaching post after an internal inquiry into complaints from female students.

One account says the complaints came from 11 students, while another says the inquiry found him guilty of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct.

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Karnataka BJP chief says 25 Congress MLAs may switch parties

B.Y. Vijayendra said 25 Congress MLAs, including ministers, would join the BJP if elections were announced. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar mocked the claim and challenged him to bring them over.

Shivakumar warned ministers about possible sting operation traps targeting them.

Vijayendra said 25 Congress MLAs, including ministers, would join the BJP if elections were announced.

Shivakumar dismissed the claim and challenged Vijayendra to bring the legislators into the BJP.

Karnataka IPS officer S. Ravi seeks voluntary retirement

S. Ravi, an additional director general with Karnataka State Reserve Police, has applied for voluntary retirement, citing personal reasons, with six months left before retirement.

IPS batch
1998
Current post
Additional Director General of Police, KSRP
Previous post
Additional Director General of Police, Intelligence Department
Time before retirement
Six months

Imran Khan and two others released after detention at Mumbai protest

Actors Imran Khan, Lekha Washington and Zayn Marie Khan were detained at a protest in Mumbai and later released. The protest called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.

Mumbai Police CJP protesters

Protest permission

Police said no permission had been sought and that protests were allowed only at Azad Maidan under Bombay High Court directions.

CJP workers said they had emailed Mumbai Police seeking permission but received no response.

Reason for attending

Not stated.

The protest supported the CJP movement and called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

Delhi Police registers cases over Opposition march against election roll revision

Delhi Police registered cases over alleged barricade-breaking and graffiti during an INDIA bloc march in New Delhi against voter roll revisions. Opposition leaders also filed a petition in the Supreme Court.

World

UK says Iran was highly likely behind RAF Fairford security incident

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard almost certainly directed a suspected plot near RAF Fairford. Britain has sanctioned two people and says further sanctions may follow.

“I can confirm our assessment that it is highly likely to have been coordinated in Iran, almost certainly directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC),”
Andy BurnhamUK prime minister

Israel turns back Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight over Indonesian pilot

Israel denied a cargo flight from Addis Ababa permission to land because one pilot was Indonesian. The plane returned to Ethiopia, changed pilots and later landed in Tel Aviv.

Singapore advises citizens to defer all travel to Saudi Arabia

Singapore’s foreign ministry advised citizens to postpone all travel to Saudi Arabia after missile and drone attacks hit airports and other infrastructure. It urged those already there to avoid high-risk areas.

Iran warns it could target Gulf data centres and internet cables

Iran’s security chief warned that regional data centres, cables and AI facilities could be attacked if war with the US resumes. Key internet routes run through areas affected by fighting.

Pakistan pledges support to Saudi Arabia after deadly Houthi attacks

After Houthi attacks killed at least 13 people in Riyadh, Pakistan pledged to support Saudi Arabia under their defence agreements. Pakistani jets and a Chinese-made air-defence system are reportedly deployed there.

Egypt’s Baha’i community faces a shortage of burial space

Cairo’s last remaining cemetery for Egypt’s Baha’i community is nearly full, while requests for burial grounds in other cities have been rejected, according to community members.

Hezbollah to offer up to $14,000 to Lebanese families with destroyed homes

Hezbollah says it will pay eligible Lebanese families whose primary homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable in the war with Israel, with payments spread over a year.

Hezbollah will provide financial aid to families with damaged homes in Lebanon after this year's war with Israel.

The group's plan comes after Israeli bombardment and invasion displaced hundreds of thousands of people.

Families must have used the affected property as their main home and must not own a second home.

Eligible families will receive up to $14,000, with different amounts for Beirut and its southern suburbs and for other areas.

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Houthis threaten response to any attack on Sanaa after coalition warning

The Houthis warned of a “painful” response if Sanaa is attacked. The warning came as Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones headed for Riyadh.

The latest conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis began after the rebels seized key areas along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

A Houthi attack on Riyadh’s international airport killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300.

Trump said the Houthis were “misbehaving very badly.

The coalition warned civilians to evacuate a site in Sanaa, and the Houthis threatened a response to any Saudi attack.

Saudi Arabia reports new missile and drone threats as Riyadh airport stays shut

Saudi Arabia reported new incoming drones and missiles on Monday after deadly Houthi attacks. King Khalid International Airport remains closed while authorities check its safety.

Airport
King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
Deaths
At least 18 in strikes on the airport last week, according to The Hindu
Saturday toll
13 killed in the October 10 attack, according to The Hindu
Reopening date
Not specified by the General Authority of Civil Aviation

Yemeni forces report advances in Marib as fighting kills civilians in Taiz

Yemeni government forces say they have taken positions in Marib, while Houthi shelling and clashes in Taiz have caused dozens of civilian casualties.

Yemeni government forces Houthi forces

Territory

The government says its operation aims to retake all remaining Houthi-held territory, including Sanaa.

The Houthis have held Sanaa since 2014 and made gains along the Red Sea coast in September.

Fighting

Government forces say they have advanced in Marib and are repelling Houthi attacks in Taiz.

Houthi forces have fought government troops in Marib and Taiz and shelled residential neighbourhoods in Taiz, according to the report.

Missile attack on Riyadh airport kills 12 and injures more than 300

A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured more than 300. Saudi Arabia blamed Yemen’s Houthi rebels and vowed a response.

Business

India’s trade agreements could add $140 billion to GDP by 2035

A global economy model estimates India’s concluded and proposed trade agreements could add about $140 billion to GDP by 2035 and boost exports by 6.2%.

“Using a large-scale model of the global economy developed by the World Trade Organisation, we estimate these agreements could add about $140 billion to India’s GDP in 2035, opening new markets, cutting import costs, fostering foreign direct investment and lifting productivity”
Bloomberg Economics reportReport

Rupee rises about 1% after India’s central bank takes support measures

India’s rupee gained about 1% against the dollar on Monday after the Reserve Bank of India took steps to support the currency. Bond markets are watching for inflation data.

LuLu opens a large hypermarket at Chennai’s Shenoy Nagar Metro Station

LuLu opened a hypermarket at Shenoy Nagar Metro Station, drawing large crowds and long checkout queues. A second LuLu Daily store also opened at Chennai Central Metro Station.

Mesa School of Business raises Rs 110 crore in Series A funding

Bengaluru-based Mesa School of Business has raised Rs 110 crore in a mix of equity and venture debt. It plans to use the funds to expand its programmes, add courses and build startup partnerships.

Tonbo Imaging sets ₹665–700 per share price band for ₹852 crore IPO

The defence electronics maker’s IPO will let existing investors and promoters sell shares. It will not raise new capital for the company.

NPCI delays UPI merchant fees until after Diwali

NPCI postponed the start of UPI merchant fees, originally set for October 15, until after Diwali. It will announce the new start date later.

India opens dollar window for oil companies to support the rupee

The Reserve Bank of India will supply dollars to three state-run oil companies and tighten currency-derivative rules as the rupee nears a record low.

India’s central bank has announced steps to ease pressure on the rupee, which is close to its weakest level on record.

The measures include a special dollar-supply window for Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum, starting Monday.

These state-run companies need dollars to pay for oil, and meeting some of that demand directly could reduce pressure on the currency market.

The rupee closed at 96.73 to the dollar on Friday, near its record low of 96.96, reached in May.

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7-Eleven closes its remaining 31 stores in India

7-Eleven has shut its 31 remaining Indian stores after its franchise partnership with Reliance Retail ended. The Japanese chain says it remains interested in the market.

7-Eleven signed an agreement with Future Retail to develop and operate stores in India.

The Future Retail agreement was terminated, and Reliance Retail took over the franchise arrangement.

The first Indian 7-Eleven store opened in Mumbai.

Reliance Retail shut all 31 7-Eleven outlets in India.

Planned UPI fees on some large payments delayed until after Diwali

NPCI has postponed a planned 0.4% fee on some UPI payments above ₹2,000 after opposition from businesses and consumers.

Fee rate
0.4%
Transaction threshold
Above ₹2,000
Planned start
October 15, 2026
Postponement
Until after Diwali

Mallika Srinivasan says no economic settlement reached in TVS family

Mallika Srinivasan and her daughter Lakshmi say no agreement has settled ownership of family assets in the TVS Group. They say Lakshmi and her brother have equal economic rights.

Mallika Srinivasan and Lakshmi Venu Venu Srinivasan

Economic settlement

They say no economic settlement has been reached and ownership remains unresolved.

He has asserted that all family matters have been settled.

March 2024 memorandum

They say it covered trademarks, brand use and non-compete obligations, not ownership or economic settlement.

Not stated

Distribution of family assets

They say the claim that all assets belong exclusively to one individual with the power to distribute them unilaterally is not an agreed or established position.

Not stated

Tata trust gets until 19 October to answer trustees’ complaints

Maharashtra’s Charity Commissioner gave Sir Dorabji Tata Trust another week to respond to complaints by two trustees alleging governance problems and involvement in Tata Sons’ commercial affairs.

Science & Tech

Apple announces HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI and new sound features

Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2, its first refresh of the speaker since 2020. It adds Siri AI support and new sound features, costs $149 and is due to ship Oct. 30.

“HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio”
Kaiann DranceApple's vice president of Worldwide Home Product Marketing

Apple reportedly plans HomeView smart home hub for November

Apple is expected to unveil its Siri-focused HomeView display on October 13 and begin shipping it around mid-November. A new Apple TV and HomePod mini are also expected.

GitLab fixes maximum-severity flaw that could let attackers run server code

The flaw could let attackers run code on affected GitLab servers without logging in. GitLab urges users of self-managed systems to install patched versions.

Ledger links CryptoBilis wallet implants to confirmed crypto thefts

Ledger says all confirmed losses involve devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. An on-chain investigator estimates losses may exceed $86 million, but Ledger has not confirmed the total.

NASA’s Perseverance rover sets record with 45.2km driven on Mars

Perseverance has driven 45.2km on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by NASA’s Opportunity rover. NASA says the rover’s autonomous navigation system handles more than 90% of its driving.

Scientists call for stronger safeguards against AI hacking

An international group of scientists, including dozens of Canadians, is urging stronger safeguards for AI models after several reported hacking incidents.

Apple announces a $299 Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and remote tracking

The new Apple TV 4K adds an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri and a remote with Find My. It goes on sale Nov. 13 for $299.

Apple announced a new Apple TV 4K at a smart home-focused event on Oct.

13.

The streaming box looks much like its predecessor, last updated in 2022, but has an A19 chip and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Built-in microphones let users talk to Siri hands-free, without speaking into the remote or a HomePod.

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Apple unveils smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric

Apple introduced cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors developed with LG and Schneider Electric for its smart home ecosystem.

Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.

Availability of the lineup is scheduled to begin.

Some accessories are expected to launch.

Cyberattack disrupts IT systems at three TFG London fashion brands

The Foschini Group says a cyberattack affected systems at Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles in the UK. Stores remain open, but some online services and orders may be delayed.

Affected brands
Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles
Incident identified
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Stores
Remained open
Other UK brands
Inside Story and White Stuff were unaffected

Honeybee stingers keep pumping venom after detaching from the insect

Researchers at Macquarie University filmed detached honeybee stingers pumping venom into a gel that mimics skin. Their findings reveal how the stinger’s tiny valves and lancets keep the venom flowing.

Sony Announces Japan-Only Midnight Black PlayStation 5

Sony will release a matte-black PS5 Digital Edition in Japan on Nov. 19 for ¥55,000. Buyers will need a separate disc drive to play physical games.

Sports

Bills beat Rams 37-34 in overtime for Josh Allen’s first OT win

Buffalo beat Los Angeles 37-34 in overtime after Josh Allen led a late drive and Tyler Bass kicked the winning field goal. It was Allen’s first career overtime victory.

“Guys kept chipping away, defense kept going out there making plays, special teams was big tonight”
Josh AllenBills quarterback

Dolphins and Browns lead NFL teams relying on rookies

After five weeks, Miami had 14 first-year contributors, while Cleveland rookies had played 1,401 snaps. The Ravens, Giants and Chargers also ranked among the top five teams in rookie playing time.

Titans stick with Cam Ward as they face a 2027 quarterback decision

Tennessee coach Robert Saleh says Cam Ward will not be benched after the Titans fell to 0-5. His early numbers raise questions about whether the team may draft another quarterback in 2027.

Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston becomes official after physical

Harrison passed his physical and is now a Houston Texan. The Texans sent Arizona a 2027 second-round pick and a seventh-round pick for the receiver and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Rams lose to Bills and look to reset before facing Cardinals

The Rams lost 37-34 to the Bills, leaving them 2-3 despite gaining 454 yards. Puka Nacua said the team must regroup and define its identity before hosting Arizona.

Penix says he hopes to play next week after rib injury

Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. left the Falcons’ overtime loss to Baltimore with a rib injury. He said he hopes to return next week, but further tests are planned.

49ers lead Week 6 NFL power rankings as several 0-5 teams struggle

The 49ers remain No. 1 in one Week 6 ranking, while the Vikings rise and the 0-5 Chargers, Titans and Dolphins sit near the bottom.

Two Week 6 rankings assess the NFL after five weeks of the 2026 season.

One list keeps the San Francisco 49ers at No.

1, with the Kansas City Chiefs second and the Jacksonville Jaguars third.

The other ranking also puts the 49ers at the top and highlights the strength of the NFC West.

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Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison to have knee surgery

Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after an injury against Philadelphia. His absence could last three to five weeks or the rest of the regular season.

Harrison injured his knee during Jacksonville’s 19-17 win over Philadelphia in London.

Reports said Harrison was set to have arthroscopic knee surgery, with his recovery timeline still uncertain.

Harrison is expected to have surgery when the Jaguars return from London.

The Jaguars are scheduled to play Houston at Wembley Stadium, with Walker Little expected to start at left tackle.

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw ejected after headbutting Seahawks player

Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter against Seattle after a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold led to a sideline confrontation and a headbutt to Ernest Jones IV.

Suspension
One game without pay
Teams
San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks
Players involved
Dre Greenlaw and Ernest Jones IV
Game result
San Francisco won 32-29

Rams' limited investment in special teams faces renewed scrutiny

After another overtime loss, coach Sean McVay again criticized the Rams' special teams. The team has ranked near the bottom in several measures of investment in that unit.

Two players ejected after opening-kickoff fight in London

Jacksonville’s Bryan Thomas Jr. and Philadelphia’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. were ejected after fighting during the opening kickoff. A 90-yard Jaguars return for a touchdown was called back because of penalties.

Entertainment

Selma Blair charged with assault after flight incident in New York

Selma Blair faces two second-degree assault charges over alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse after a Delta flight landed at JFK. She was released on bail and has a court hearing scheduled for January.

“This was not an intentional assault.”
Shawn BarnesBlair’s lawyer

God of War Laufey Collector Box Costs $149.99 and Excludes the Game

Sony’s U.S. collector box for God of War Laufey costs $149.99 and includes merchandise, but no game disc or download code. It is due out with the game on Feb. 16, 2027.

IDFA to open with film following Myanmar resistance recruits

The 39th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam will open with “White Tiger Column,” following young recruits as they train with Myanmar’s resistance movement. The festival runs Nov. 12 to 22.

The Social Reckoning opens to $5.5 million, far below its predecessor

Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network took in $5.5 million in its domestic opening weekend, against a reported production budget of about $30 million to $42 million.

Bryan Cranston mourns Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died at 34

Cranston paid tribute to Mitte, who played his son on Breaking Bad, remembering his acting and disability advocacy. Accounts differ on whether his death was officially confirmed as suicide.

RimWorld moves to its own engine, with faster performance and saves intact

Update 1.7 moves RimWorld from Unity to Ludeon Studios’ Waylith Engine. The studio says it runs two to four times faster, and existing saves and most mods still work.

Thélyson Orélien denies using AI to write novel, admits plagiarism

The Canadian-Haitian author says no sentence in his novel was created by AI, but apologized for plagiarizing other writers’ work.

Thélyson Orélien denies that AI wrote any sentence of his novel, “C’était ça ou mourir.”

The Canadian-Haitian writer says he used tools for research but wrote the book himself.

He apologized and accepted responsibility for plagiarizing texts by established authors after moving to Canada.

He says he began writing the novel in Quebec in 2017 and finished a first draft in 2019.

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TNA ends Max Caster’s run after Riyadh attack reference at Bound for Glory

TNA said Max Caster will no longer wrestle for the company after his entrance rap at Bound for Glory referred to attacks in Riyadh. TNA apologized and removed the segment from replays and social media.

Wrestling Observer dated the attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to this day.

Caster performed an entrance rap referencing the Riyadh attacks before his match against Moose at Bound for Glory.

TNA announced Caster would no longer wrestle for the promotion and said it had removed the segment from replays and social media.

Raye manually reviews ticket sign-ups after 1.8 million apply for 5,000 seats

Raye says AI bots and scalpers overwhelmed sign-ups for her Royal Albert Hall show in London. Her team is manually selecting fans for presale access, with remaining tickets due to go on general sale.

Sign-ups
1.8 million
Venue capacity
5,000 seats
Venue
Royal Albert Hall, London
Show date
23 October 2026

Collin Gosselin alleges abuse by mother Kate ahead of memoir release

Collin Gosselin says his mother, Kate, physically and emotionally mistreated him as a child. His memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight,” is due out Oct. 13.

Collin Gosselin Kate Gosselin

Alleged treatment

Collin says his mother dragged him by the ear and mistreated him and his siblings.

Kate previously said reports of abuse were unfounded.

His placement in an institution

Collin says he was removed from the home and placed in an institution, with little contact with his family.

Kate said he was sent for treatment for educational and social challenges and that the decision was the best thing she could do for him.

Julianne Moore’s son Caleb Freundlich marries Kibriyaá Morgan

Caleb Freundlich and Kibriyaá Morgan have married after dating for nine years. His mother, actor Julianne Moore, shared the news on Instagram.

Health

Muscle and liver cells may retain benefits of past exercise

Research suggests muscle and liver cells retain a memory of exercise after training stops. This may help people regain fitness faster when they return to exercise.

“At the cellular level, you probably weren’t.”
ResearchersExercise physiologists

France’s flu and COVID vaccination campaign starts October 13

France’s annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaign begins October 13 and runs through January, with priority given to people at higher risk of severe illness.

World Health Summit calls for more funding for pandemic prevention

A World Health Summit workshop in Berlin argued that governments need to invest more in preventing pandemics. The discussion came as a major Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo.

Drinking water helps prevent dehydration but does not directly lower blood sugar

A diabetes educator says water can help prevent dehydration from worsening high blood sugar, but it does not lower glucose or replace prescribed treatment.

Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis in Early Tests

Yale researchers found that lacosamide reduced pain and supported cartilage repair in mouse tests and human cartilage cells. The drug still needs testing in people with osteoarthritis.

More than 20,000 people in Yakutia received remote health monitoring

Since the start of 2026, 20,051 people with chronic conditions in Yakutia have had their health monitored remotely using devices that send medical data to health workers.

Sixth measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania

A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County is the sixth person reported to have died in Pennsylvania amid the state’s largest measles outbreak in three decades.

A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has been reported as the state’s sixth measles-related death in less than two months.

The woman was unvaccinated and had underlying medical conditions, the county coroner’s office said.

The coroner’s spokesperson said the probable cause was an acute cardiac event that may have resulted from measles complications.

Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,136 measles cases and 219 hospitalizations, with two-thirds of cases in adults.

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Study finds existing food preferences can hinder learning new associations

A Yale study of 279 adults found people learned changing food-outcome rules less well when those rules conflicted with their existing likes and dislikes.

Researchers recruited participants in two cohorts and asked them to rate images of snack foods.

The study was reported by News-Medical and Infobae.

Italy to allocate €8 million over two years for heat plan

Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said Italy will dedicate €8 million over the next two years to managing heat, as the country prepares for future environmental and health challenges.

Funding
€8 million
Duration
Next two years
Announced by
Orazio Schillaci
Event
Heatwaves and health – Summer 2026 report and future prospects

Exercise may improve mood and quality of life during menopause, study finds

A review of 12 trials involving more than 1,000 women found that aerobic exercise and activities such as yoga were linked to better mood or quality of life during menopause.

Asti healthy ageing project presented as European good practice

A health authority in Asti presented its Communit-Action project in Vilnius, where it was recognised as a European good practice for supporting healthy and active ageing.