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India’s Noon Headlines: Bypolls, Captaincy Change and New Flights

Several important events were reported in India on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

People began voting in by-elections in four states and territories.

Harmanpreet Kaur said she would no longer lead India’s cricket team, and Smriti Mandhana is expected to become captain.

Opposition MPs marched towards the Election Commission to protest over voter-list concerns.

A court gave bail to 17 people arrested during a protest and ordered medical care for those who were hurt.

A bus and a truck crashed near Lonavala, injuring six to seven passengers.

Mumbai’s civic body announced a program for residents to raise local issues and suggest solutions.

FLY91 also began flights from Navi Mumbai to four destinations.

These stories include elections, cricket, public services, travel and a road accident.

Key facts

By-elections: Voting began for five Assembly seats in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam.
India captaincy: Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down after the Asian Games gold; Smriti Mandhana is set to take over.
Court order: The Patiala House Court granted bail to 17 students and journalists and ordered medical care for injured people.
Expressway collision: A bus and truck collided on the Mumbai-bound carriageway near Lonavala; six to seven passengers were reported injured.
Civic initiative: Participate Mumbai is a BMC initiative supported by an agreement with Samagra Sanstha.
FLY91 routes: The airline began direct flights from Navi Mumbai to Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Goa and Agatti.
Protest: INDIA bloc MPs marched towards the Election Commission office in Delhi over SIR and alleged voter deletions.

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