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The India-China border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district has concluded for the year, with all Indian traders who travelled to Taklakot market in Chinese-controlled Tibet returning home, officials said on Wednesday.Trade Officer and Dharchula sub-divisional…
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday extended its support to the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.In a statement, the outfit said the SIR exercise had raised…
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Family members of Zubeen Garg on Wednesday urged Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to ensure effective prosecution, oppose bail applications of the accused and expedite the trial in the singer’s death case.Garg’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and sister, Palme Borthakur, met the governor at Lok…
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Top security brass in Kashmir on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing operations in the Valley, police said.The operations in south Kashmir were reviewed at a meeting attended by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, and General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based XV Corps (also known as Chinar…
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Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Nabin on Thursday said the Congress will further sink into the abyss and breathe its last under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, while the BJP will retain power at the Centre under Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the 2029 general elections.Democracy is in…
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Drug price regulator NPPA on Wednesday revised downward the maximum retail price of 543 anti-cancer medicines of different brands, effective November 9.The revised list, released by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), reflects information submitted by pharmaceutical companies up…
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Akasa Air will hike salaries by up to 20 percent for pilots, increase their monthly minimum protected flying hours to 50 as well as the number of days of annual leave entitlements as the four-year-old airline starts operating more aircraft and routes, according to sources.The revisions in salary…
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The rural police rescue cyclone victims in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram on Wednesday./ANI Photo
The Vizianagaram rural police rescued five people trapped inside an inundated house in Dharmapuri village of Vizianagaram mandal on Wednesday amid heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Arnab.The rescue operation was carried out under the leadership of Vizianagaram DSP S Lakshmana Murthy, with…
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Jammu and Kashmir deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday slammed the BJP over its criticism of the National Conference government for failing to ensure representation to various regions in the expanded Cabinet, questioning the criteria used by some people to define the Hindu…
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has attached the land and building of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan-promoted Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Uttar Pradesh under the anti-money laundering law.The federal probe agency alleged that government funds meant for public works…
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A Parliamentary panel is set to examine the issue of integrity of national examinations and deliberate upon the need for reforms in the public examination system.The move comes amid questions being raised over the integrity of the examination process, which flared up following the leak of NEET-UG…
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Industrial production growth slowed to 6.7 percent in September as compared to the previous month, mainly due to contraction in mining activity and sluggishness in manufacturing, government data released on Wednesday showed.In August, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) expanded 7.8 percent,…
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West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul
West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul has penned a Bengali poem supporting strong action against crime after two of the accused died in two different alleged police encounters in the state.In the poem, dealing with others in a ‘decent, but firm manner’, and balancing public safety against the rule…
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The Railway Board has advised all railway zones to make sure that mobile phone and laptop charging points on coaches are switched off between 11 pm and 5 am, following the 2014 fire safety order.Citing a recent incident on the South Eastern Railway, where the onboard crew did not switch the…
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Actor Tiger Shroff
All the eleven accused apprehended in the actor Tiger Shroff firing case were on Wednesday re-arrested by the Mumbai police under provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), a day after the stringent law was invoked against them.They were produced before a Mumbai special…
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A fresh legal trouble awaited Asaram in Jodhpur after he reported to the Central Jail nearly 17 hours after the deadline set for his return from medical parole.The Ratanada police registered a case against the convicted godman under the Prisons Act on Tuesday night for failing to surrender within…
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CCTV footage shows people reacting to an attack on Abha International Airport, in Abha, Asir Province, Saudi Arabia, in this screengrab from a handout video released October 15, 2026. Photograph: SAUDI TV/Handout via Reuters
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 22 Indians, among them 14 seafarers, have died in the West Asia conflict so far. Three Indians were among the dead in Saudi Arabia.The government is in contact with Indian communities in all the Gulf countries to monitor their safety,…
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The rupee depreciated 21 paise to close at 95.28 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and surging crude oil prices.Forex traders said the rupee is expected to trade with a slight negative bias on a strong dollar and positive US Treasury yields….
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Police in Uttar Pradesh ‘have shot hundreds of suspects’ in near-identical encounters, often targeting Muslims accused of cow smuggling, the Associated Press reports following an investigation.Washington, DC-based think tank Center for the Study of Organized Hate’s record of almost 650 cases…
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One person died and two others sustained injuries after two persons opened fire at them in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, the police said on Wednesday.The incident took place in the Main Bazaar in Khemkaran in Tarn Taran.A senior police officer said two occupants of an SUV stepped out of their…
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The IMD’s Cyclone Warning Centre on Wednesday issued a moderate to high flash flood risk warning for 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam until 5.30 am on Thursday due to Cyclone Arnab.The warning covered Bapatla, Guntur, NTR, Krishna, Eluru, East Godavari, Kakinada, Alluri Sitarama Raju,…
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The Indian Army is enhancing the operational readiness of its mechanised forces through rigorous ground training in the challenging high-altitude terrain of Ladakh, focusing on acclimatisation, crew proficiency, equipment management and coordination, official said.The Indian Army has conducted…
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A 16-year-old boy who allegedly drove a car and a motorcycle without a licence and posted videos of his exploits on social media has landed his mother in trouble, with the police booking her for allowing him to drive and seizing the car registered in her name.The Adoor Traffic Police registered a…
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Update: At least 30 people were killed on Wednesday after a high-speed train crashed into the rear of another train in central Spain, derailing two coaches, local media reported.Authorities initially put the death toll at 10, but Esther Padilla, a spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region,…
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At least 80 people, including 54 husbands, have been arrested in Assam’s Dhubri district in 66 cases linked to child marriage, Senior Superintendent of Police Debasish Borah said on Wednesday.Borah said those arrested were in police custody and were being questioned. More arrests could follow as…
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A reported data breach at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) allegedly exposed confidential application data, including unreleased shooting scripts and private film contracts, for over 500 titles.The leak originated from the CBFC’s official e-Cinepramaan portal, an online system…
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Birdwatching may help keep the brain healthy as we age, and is also being used to support people living with dementia.Read more here.
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A new analysis of Delhi AQI data for September-October of 2024-2026 has found that the air quality in the national capital was barely influenced by stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, according to a Delhi-based climate research organisation’s analysis released on Wednesday.The report by…
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IMAGE: Police inspect the area after shooting at a hotel in Guwahati, October 26, 2026. Photograph: ANI Photo
Three IPS officers are among the six-member team investigating the shooting, which reportedly stemmed from a dispute over the hotel’s lease and management.The Assam police constituted a six-member special investigation team to probe the firing at a Guwahati hotel that left five people dead and…
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Judi Dench in a film still from Notes on a Scandal
When Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond in four films, visited Dame Judie Dench’s home for lunch one day, he was surprised by the welcome.’I’ve been expecting you, Mr Bond’, read Dame Dench’s doormat at the entrance.In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, the actor who played MI 6…
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Yup, you read right. There are plenty of benefits. We know the advantages of walking straight… but do you know that you burn more calories walking backwards, also called retro walking? Additionally it promotes mental fitness, according to top US medical centre, Cleveland Clinic. It takes more…
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Seven decades ago Lolita was published. It catapulted Vladimir Nabokov first into notoriety, and thereafter everlasting fame. The man himself chased only butterflies. Read more here.
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Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, dragged by Reliance Industries, IT companies, rising crude oil prices and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision.The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 352.64 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 73,246.03,…
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Earlier this month Aahana Kumra shared that she had a ligament tear and has been healing. And thanks to that, the actress will have to stay away from Bollywood’s Diwali parties this year.’With the festive season upon us, a heartfelt thank you to all the publications, journalists and friends for…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Tata Group, accusing the Congress leader of politicising the issue and trying to create distrust among business leaders.The exchange began after Gandhi alleged in a post on X that Tata was being…
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Mounting a podium at Likud election headquarters as initial vote tallies began rolling in, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his party’s supremacy in the Israeli parliament, launching directly into a celebratory speech that wove military achievements, harsh attacks on political rivals,…
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A high-speed train collision in Spain’s central province of Toledo killed at least 10 people, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise further.Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday (local time) expressed solidarity with the victims and their families after In a post on…
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will pay a Diwali bonus of Rs 33,000 to more than 83,000 employees this year, a union leader said on Wednesday.The amount is Rs 2,000 more than the Rs 31,000 paid by the civic body as an ex gratia bonus last year.Teachers and non-teaching staff at…
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Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, Mahesh Bhatt, Soni Razdan, Shaheen Bhatt, Ishan Mehra and Tina Razdan; Photo Courtesy: @thefirsthousegoa/Instagram
While Ranbir Kapoor is busy promoting his movie, Ramayana: Part One in Los Angeles, his wife Alia Bhatt is enjoying a quick break with mum-in-law Neetu Kapoor in Goa.Accompanying them are her parents, Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan, and sister Shaheen Bhatt with fiancée Ishan Mehra and aunt Tina…
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Dimple Kapadia is the face of Iconic Jewels, the debut high fine jewellery collection from couture designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla. The launch also celebrates an incredible 40-year association between Dimple Kapadia and the designer duo.The 69-year-old icon was among the first people to…
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu takes stock
More than 55,000 people have been evacuated from low-lying and coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh ahead of Cyclone Arnab, with three deaths reported so far, NDRF DIG (Operations) SS Soodan said on Wednesday.Soodan said 39 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams had been deployed for rescue and…
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A scene from Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel is ending the year with a surprise for Indian fans.Avengers: Doomsday’s India release will happen a day before its US release. The Hollywood film is all set to release on Thursday, December 17, in India, in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.Avengers: Doomsday’s Robert Downey Jr and…
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Phishing attacks and financial fraud scams are likely to increase during the festive period due to an increase in online shopping, digital transactions and travel bookings, cybersecurity company Arctic Wolf has warned.Attackers are likely to take advantage of festive shopping, courier alerts,…
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A waterlogged subway in Vizag
At least 22 express and passenger train services have been cancelled or suspended between October 27 and November 5 due to Cyclone Arnab, disrupting rail travel across parts of the region.Several services on the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul and Rourkela-Jagdalpur routes have been cancelled between…
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So what happened to Taylor Swift’s elaborate wedding decorations right after the big day on July 3?They were burnt! Taylor and Travis Kelce’s reported $30 million wedding, held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, were burnt according to the Daily Mail. The unnamed source claimed that…
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A special court in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced Sande Sagar alias Sunil to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a seven-year-old boy in March 2025, a government lawyer said Wednesday.District and Sessions Judge and Special POCSO Court Judge Neelanjana pronounced the verdict on…
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Dua Lipa at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival. Harald Krichel/Wikimedia Commons
Three-time Grammy winner Dua Lipa guest curated the ongoing London Literary Festival where she interviewed Novelist Zadie Smith and Singer-poet Patti Smith, known as the ‘Grandmother of Punk’ at Royal Festival Hall.The topics she discussed? The pope, inequality and the importance of critics,…
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Zeeshan with his father Baba Siddique. Pic: @zeeshanBabaS/X
Zeeshan Siddique, MLC and son of late NCP leader Baba Siddique, has been appointed as president of the Nationalist Congress Party’s Mumbai unit.Besides him, Umesh Patil has been appointed as the NCP’s national chief spokesperson by party chief Sunetra Pawar.Zeeshan joined the NCP just days…
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday advised TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee to take rest at home and stay away from electoral politics while reviving the murder case of his former aide Chandranath Rath and questioning who had paid the alleged Rs 2-crore ‘supari’, apparently…
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Katrina Kaif is back and how! The actress has returned as Vogue India’s cover star after eight years dressed in an Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla outfit, styled by Rhea Kapoor. Talking to Vogue India, Katrina addressed being trolled for gaining weight after her appearance at the Ambanis’ Ganesh…
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Noah Wyle in The Pitt
The Pitt’s Noah Wyle has been named as People’s Sexiest Man Alive. But he just can’t believe it!The 55-year-old actor, who plays Dr Michael ‘Robby’ Robinavitch in the medical drama, revealed that he still struggles to feel comfortable in his own skin.In an interview to People, he said, ‘I…
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A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to introduce a pre-loaded drop-down menu for OBC castes in the digital enumeration tools for Census 2027 instead of requiring individuals to manually enter…
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Pakistan’s air pollution is killing thousands of people prematurely and placing a substantial burden on the country’s struggling economy, according to a report by the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative (PAQI), as reported by The Express Tribune.According to The Express Tribune, the assessment…
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IMAGE: Fromage Salers is produced in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of southeast France. Photograph: Kind courtesy Peachyeung316/Wikimedia Commons
The hot summers are upsetting the production of France’s specialised cheeses that have been crafted for centuries in certain belts. These cheeses, with their own geographical tags, are made under strict specifications and the heat waves, year after year, play havoc with these…
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Students’ agitation on the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) campus was interrupted by the Kolkata police on October 27. The students were out on a torch rally when the police entered the campus.SRFTI authorities said nearly 50 students took out a torch march through various…
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Kaviya Maran and Anirudh Ravinchander’s wedding reception invitation is designed by Ranjani Iyengar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pink Whistle Man
First look: Anirudh-Kavya Maran’s wedding reception invitation Music director Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran’s wedding reception invitation is out. Designed by Ranjani Iyengar of Pink Whistle Man, the ivory and blue themed invitation card comes in a decorative…
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Radhika Apte, Photo Courtesy, @netflix_in/Instagram
Radhika Apte seems to have stirred up a controversy. In an interview to India Today, Radhika said North Indian actresses are getting roles in South Indian films only because of their fair skin. ‘In my perception — and I could be wrong — but north Indian actresses are cast in south films…
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Several attempts to save a two-year-old boy along with his siblings from their home in Haripad in Alapuzzha district failed leading to death of a two-year-old boy, as the parents resisted, said Keralam Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishna in the Assembly on Wednesday.Replyng to CPI…
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Nita and Mukesh Ambani at the NSE.
Mukesh Ambani could barely keep his emotions under control as his three children came on stage during the stock market listing of Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital and technology firm which he built up into a nation-wide connectivity giant. It was a moment which showed that the next generation is…
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The share of mutual fund systematic investment plan (SIP) assets in direct plans held for over five years more than doubled to 16.6 per cent in September 2026 from 6.9 per cent in September 2021. However, regular plans continue to dominate this category, accounting for Rs 4.77 trillion of the Rs…
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Clearing operations underway in Vizag
Cyclone Arnab has weakened after moving over land and is expected to lose further intensity by Wednesday evening, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Inspector General Narendra Singh Bundela said. Four additional NDRF teams have been sent to Andhra Pradesh to assist with disaster response…
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CJI Surya Kant. Image: ANI Photo
The live streaming of case mentioning in the court of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant was closed by the Supreme Court on October 28, Wednesday.This development comes after the CJI expressed displeasure after a lawyer mentioned a matter related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. A circular…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc took an early lead over the opposition in the parliamentary election, with partial results on Wednesday showing it winning 55 seats against 49 for the alliance led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.With 57.3 per cent of ballot boxes counted by…
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The ones that flash into your eyes or reflect from your rear-view mirror, temporarily blinding you?It’s surprising that those who use these high-intensity headlights — incidentally, they are illegal — don’t realise what a driving hazard they are and how they can cause serious…
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The Netflix series on Ted Bundy
Utah authorities have used advanced DNA technology to link serial killer Ted Bundy to the 1974 murder of Melissa Ann Smith, 17, whose body was discovered by hunters on October 27 that year. Smith, the daughter of a local police chief, had signs of rape and torture, reports the BBC.In April,…
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A Delhi court on Wednesday postponed the hearing of a complaint alleging that Sonia Gandhi’s name was included in the electoral roll in 1980, nearly three years before she acquired Indian citizenship in April 1983. The hearing could not take place due to a lawyers’ strike.Additional Chief…
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The Centre has deputed a high-level team for an on-ground investigation post the death of a 19-month-old male cheetah (KNG22) at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park due to five pellet injuries. KNG22 was found injured on October 25 in the Morena territorial forest, outside the protected area of…
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About 49,000 tribals marching to the Maharashtra secretariat in Mumbai to draw attention to various demands have withdrawn their protest Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed officials to expedite measures to address the issues.The tribals from Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Nashik districts had…
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Sotheby’s had an interesting auction item the other day in New York. Guess what sold for $47.3 million on Tuesday? Her name is Jodi.A large-boned, splendid-looking female, 10 foot tall, with 191 bones, she’s a Nanotyrannus. Sotheby’s did not disclose the buyer.This skeleton, once wrongly…
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On the Supreme Court rejecting bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, in an interview to ANI, former judge of the Supreme Court of India, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, says, I have generally taken a very liberal view on bail. I feel bail cannot be the punishment. The conviction is the punishment. In…
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Sai Pallavi in OM: Chapter 1: Udhiram: The Blood Wood
Sai Pallavi will step into the role of CBI officer Nithya Reddy in OM: Chapter 1: Udhiram: The Blood Wood.Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, OM also stars Mammootty, Naseeruddin Shah, Dhanush and Sreeleela.Om was scheduled to release on October 16, a day after Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2. But…
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The Bigg Boss 20 controversy involving ScoutOP and Lovepreet Gill intensified after their ‘inappropriate massages’ and reported closeness drew public attention, while ScoutOP’s girlfriend, Kaashvi’s arrival added another layer to the discussion about boundaries. Certified life and relationship…
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A woman travelling from Delhi airport to Gurugram has accused an Uber driver of misbehaving with her, locking her inside the cab and demanding extra money after she refused to pay more than the fare shown on the app.The woman, a software engineer, shared her experience on X, triggering concerns…
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A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi high court seeking pre-release scrutiny of Suryaa – Ant Se Aarambh Tak,.The movie allegedly portrays corruption in the medical profession and violence against healthcare workers. Dr Nachiketa Bhatia, VP of the Legal Cell for All India…
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Ananya Panday served a ‘business in front, party in the back’ moment as she arrived in Chanel for the Elle Beauty Awards. The outfit was from Chanel’s Fall 2026 collection and Ananya, who is the brand’s Indian ambassador wore it with so much grace. From the front, it was all understated with a…
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Police with the prisoners who were captured
Two more of the 17 prisoners who escaped from Theni Jail in Tamil Nadu have been apprehended by police. So far, 15 prisoners have been arrested, and search operations continue for the remaining 2 escapees, says the South Zone IG Vijayendra Bidari.The Tamil Nadu prison department has authorised…
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Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday hit out at the government’s social media crackdown, arguing that removing Instagram accounts and posts would do little to address the concerns being raised by citizens.In a post on X, Dipke said the restrictions risked deepening…
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A video purportedly showing a stray dog carrying a newborn at the Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) premises in Palamu, Jharkhand, has gone viral on social media. The Palamu district administration on October 27, Tuesday, attempted to trace the newborn.The deputy commissioner of…
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Should you be proud of your ability to multitask? While multitasking might have increasingly become a fixture in modern life, especially the digital variety, WebMD says multitasking is not good for your brain because disruptions don’t help it work better. It might make you feel like you have…
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Chandra Kumar Bose, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s grandnephew has objected to the teaser of Prabhas-starrer Fauzi. He has alleged that it distorts historical facts, and urged the filmmakers to withdraw it and release a revised version. In a social media post, Bose said that mixing fiction with…
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The Odisha government has evacuated more than 30,000 people as southern districts remain on high alert following the landfall of very severe cyclonic storm Arnab along the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast on Wednesday.Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the cyclone was expected to affect…
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Leading online game developer Garena has announced that Garena Free Fire India will be available free of charge starting October 28 across Android and iOS devices.Intended for players above the age of 18, Free Fire India comes with age restrictions and special safety features.’Free Fire India…
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Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav has allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison at his residence. A postmortem examination was underway at a Delhi hospital on Wednesday.S Satyanarayana, head coach of the Indian para-athletics team, confirmed the death, saying he had received…
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US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for stopping the India-Pakistan military conflict, saying he threatened to impose 250 per cent tariffs on both countries to prevent the fighting from escalating.Speaking at a midterm election rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Wednesday…
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Delhi’s Air Quality Index recorded 232 on October 28 as the national capital’s air quality slipped into the ‘poor’ category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board’s Sameer app, the AQI was in the moderate category at 168 a day earlier.An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51…
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Nayanthara’s 60-ft cutout as Mookuthi Amman 2 in Chennai. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vels Film International
A 60-feet cut out of Nayanthara as Mookuthi Amman has been displayed outside Vels Theatre in Chennai.’BIGGER. GRANDER. MIGHTIER #Nayanthara’s towering cutout at Vels Theatres sets the stage for the divine celebration of #MookuthiAmman2,’ Vels Film International posted on their Facebook and…
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Jio Platforms Ltd on Wednesday emerged as India’s second most valuable listed company by market capitalisation after making a strong debut on the stock exchanges, trailing only its parent, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).Shares of the Reliance-backed digital services company opened at Rs 1,358 on…
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The European Cockpit Association checked with 7,200 European pilots about how tired they feel on the job. The research had interesting findings. Some 3 in 4, ie 77 per cent, admitted to what they call not deliberate ‘micronaps’ over a four week period while in the cockpit, which is different…
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IMAGE: US President Donald John Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Oval Office, September 24, 2026. Photograph: Evan Vucci/Reuters
Vladimir Putin wants Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to meet with him on the rim of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen next month and discuss an end to the Ukraine war.Russia is bleeding and Vladimir Vladimirovich knows it will be tough for Moscow to sustain the war which enters…
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Boats anchored at Chilika Lake
Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on Wednesday morning as a very severe cyclonic storm before weakening into a severe cyclonic storm, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.The Met department confirmed that the landfall process had been completed, with the weather…
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Cebu, the Philippines, to review defence cooperation between the two countries and discuss ways to strengthen ties further.The meeting was held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus…
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IMAGE: Akash Ambani, Isha Ambani, Anant Ambani on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, morning when JIo listed on the National Stock Exchange. Photograph: Jitesh Harisinghani/Rediff
A group of GenZ physical therapists gathered for a small break at a medical facility in suburban Mumbai are discussing the Jio scrip on Tuesday morning.“I got it,” grins a 24 year old. “I did too, but I don’t know whether to be happy,” responds her colleague.Their senior shrugs and says…
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Jio Platforms made a strong stock market debut on Wednesday, listing at Rs 1,358 per share, a premium of 21.35 per cent over its issue price of Rs 1,119, as its initial public offering drew record investor participation.The shares were trading at Rs 1,357.45 at the time of filing this report, up…
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@Iran_in_India posts: Members of Iran’s Parliament visited the iconic Taj Mahal, a timeless masterpiece reflecting the rich artistic heritage of India and the centuries-old cultural dialogue between Iran and India.From Persian-inspired gardens and calligraphy to India’s remarkable craftsmanship…
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Next-gen Ambanis at the Jio IPO listing. Pic: Hitesh Harisinghani
Shares of Jio Platforms made a strong debut on the stock exchanges on Wednesday, listing at a premium of over 21 per cent to the issue price of Rs 1,119. The Reliance Industries-backed digital services company became India’s second-most valuable listed firm by market capitalisation following its…
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The legendary B S Chandrasekhar
Seeing Devdutt Padikkal flamboozled at being given out just before he scored a double century in the tour game in New Zealand on Monday stirred memories of the poor umpiring Indian tourists from 50 years ago encountered in Kiwiland.The Kiwi umpires then refused to budge when their batsmen were…
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the government of allowing the Tata Group to be criminally destroyed, alleging that business leaders were staying silent over the developments. He also vowed to ensure justice, saying those responsible would be held accountable.His remarks come…
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The Indian Railways is inviting applications for the recruitment of 1,265 Station Masters across the country. The application process commenced October 27, 2026. The deadline to submit applications is November 25, 2026. Eligible graduates can apply online through the official website,…
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Odisha has put its disaster response machinery on alert as Cyclone Arnab continues to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, with 313 response teams deployed and 2,037 shelters kept ready for evacuations.Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the state was preparing…
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IMAGE: Bhairav personnel training in Nasirabad, Rajasthan, January 4, 2026. Photograph: ANI Video Grab
Indian frontier model company Sarvam has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), ministry of defence, to set up an umbrella framework for artificial intelligence projects across the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. The…
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The UAE has honoured Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and his fellow flydubai crew members for their role in protecting passengers during an attempted mid-air attack on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the crew in…
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Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani and Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD NSE, at the lamp lighting ceremony before the Jio IPO launch. The company’s Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) witnessed robust demand, with the issue subscribed 22.19 times.
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Strong winds and heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Arnab have battered parts of Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district, uprooting several trees and disrupting normal life in the affected areas.The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has been monitoring the cyclone’s movement…
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Jio Platforms is scheduled to list on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE at 10 am, following a special pre-open session in line with the exchanges’ standard listing-day procedure.The company’s Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) witnessed robust demand, with the issue…
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United States President Donald Trump approved allowing Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro to enter the United States following his defeat in Brazil’s presidential election, a Trump adviser told CNN, while Brazilian news site, Bahia Notícias reported that Washington, DC would grant visas to the…
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India has invited all 10 member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), including Pakistan, to participate in the inaugural Civilisational Dialogue Forum, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from November 20 to 22.The invitation comes as earlier on October 20 Defence Minister…
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IMAGE: General Dhiraj Seth with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, October 12, 2026. Photograph: Naveen Sharma/ANI Photo
Army chief General Dhiraj Seth visited Mana and Joshimath in Uttarakhand, which borders China, on Tuesday. He reviewed the general operational preparedness and ongoing infrastructure development in the state that falls in the middle sector — considered the least volatile part of the India-China…
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IMAGE: A scene from Dhaka, February 2026. Photograph: Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters
Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced that its transportation business vertical has secured major design & build orders for two key system packages of the Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (Line 1), or Dhaka Metro, in Bangladesh. The firm classifies contracts above Rs…
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The very severe Cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ has started making landfall near Yanam, close to Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. As per officials, the landfall process is expected to be completed by 4 AM. Rain and strong winds are likely to continue even after the landfall process is completed…
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With a severe cyclone expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, the civil aviation ministry on Tuesday held a review meeting to assess the situation and ensure the safety of flight operations.Cyclone ”Arnab” is forecast to intensify into a very severe cyclone and cross the Andhra…