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'Illegal detentions' in India, as protesters allege foul play at Electoral Commission

France 2412 October 2026, 10:51 UTCIndia

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 12: Widespread protests in India are met with detentions judged "illegal" by the country's Supreme Court. But first: Lebanese papers report as Hezbollah prepares for a new regional flare-up. Finally, Citroën hopes to win hearts and minds with an electric reboot of the vintage Deux Chevaux model.

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