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This Inktober, many artists have posted amazing content online. We have compiled a few brilliant Inktober illustrations posted by Indian artists.

An act of kindness by the Minister of Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha, was shared by a Twitter user named Shreya Pradip on November 6.

An elderly woman feeling unwell onboard a train got medical help after her sister-in-law, actor Renuka Shahane, tweeted about it to the Railway Minister.

On Tuesday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj directed the authorities at the Indian Embassy in Washington to work despite a two-day holiday to issue a visa for an Indian man.

Visha Suchde tweeted an image of the numerous packets of Parle G that she stocks up in her car so she can give them to impoverished children.

Amidst rumours and hearsay, it was Bangalore City Police’s active social media accounts that helped people by providing reliable information.

In yet another laudable incident of Indian Railways’ authorities taking quick action based on complaints received on Twitter, a TTE who was taking bribes from passengers in return for seats was suspended.

Thanks to two quick-thinking teenage girls, the prompt action by Mumbai police, and the power of social media – a pervert trying to harass the girls by masturbating in front of them has been arrested.

Maneka Gandhi announced that women being harassed on Twitter should post complaints using the hashtag #IamTrolledHelp or mail grievances directly to her.

As a part of the Digital India initiative, Safdarjung Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College and Hospital and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital have joined the Twitter.