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Low pressure forms in Andaman Sea after Cyclone Arnab, may affect Andhra Pradesh
The system is likely to intensify into a depression by October 31, the IMD says
GDAI launches India gaming report, highlights need for stronger funding • V-Guard Industries Q2 Results: Profit Jumps 71.5% To Rs 112 Crore, Revenue Rises 38% • 'Never Seen This Level Of Negativity': Sandeep Tandon Says The Next Rally May Be Closer Than You Think • Low pressure forms in Andaman Sea after Cyclone Arnab, may affect Andhra Pradesh

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The system is likely to intensify into a depression by October 31, the IMD says
The Hindu
In Assembly, V.D. Satheesan and Pinarayi Vijayan point out that successive governments in the State have raised the matter with the Centre. Opposition stages walkout over alleged denial of NRK benefits, dissolution of Loka Kerala Sabha

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Two rain gauge stations at Patrapur and Sorada in Odisha’s Ganjam district received rainfall above 50 cm in 24 hours

The Hindu
A special train will run between Visakhapatnam and Palasa for stranded passengers
Times of India
States, politics and policy — dispatches from every corner of the country.

The Hindu
The system is likely to intensify into a depression by October 31, the IMD says
In Assembly, V.D. Satheesan and Pinarayi Vijayan point out that successive governments in the State have raised the matter with the Centre. Opposition stages walkout over alleged denial of NRK benefits, dissolution of Loka Kerala Sabha
Two rain gauge stations at Patrapur and Sorada in Odisha’s Ganjam district received rainfall above 50 cm in 24 hours
A special train will run between Visakhapatnam and Palasa for stranded passengers
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Times of India
Times of India
A nine-year property dispute over access to Minnesota's Prairie Lake has taken another turn after an appeals court upheld a ruling in favour of the Blackwood Trust. The Monday decision confirms the trust's direct access to the lake and leaves an earlier $148,5
The Hindu
Israel’s tight election leaves Benjamin Netanyahu with a fractured majority and a possible caretaker role amid a three-bloc divide and looming coalition uncertainties
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According to the U.S. Homeland Security, the companies “helped collect genetic material used to track persecuted ethnic minorities, including people subjected to forced labour...”

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Poland and India seek to raise bilateral trade from $6 bn to $12 bn; PM Modi visited Poland in 2024, during which ties were elevated to ‘strategic partnership’; Warsaw is also trying to diversify partnerships as trade imbalance and Beijing’s support for Russia
Markets, Dalal Street, companies and the money moving India's economy.

The Hindu
The report — developed in partnership with PhonePe Appstore and research partner The Dialogue — examines the structural challenges facing Indian game developers and identifies priorities for building globally competitive studios
V-Guard Industries reported strong September-quarter growth, with revenue rising 38.2% to Rs 1,853 crore and net profit jumping 71.5% to Rs 112 crore.
Veteran investor Sandeep Tandon says foreign selling is easing, large-caps are due a comeback and mid-caps are crowded, while he turns positive on gold, power and pharma this Diwali.
Asian Paints Q2 Results: Revenue exceeded the Bloomberg estimate of Rs 9,782 crore, but Ebitda missed consensus by more than Rs 100 crore. The consolidated margin contracted to 15.6% from 17.6% a year earlier.
Barring Nifty Auto, all other sectoral indices traded in the green, with Nifty FMCG, Nifty IT, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Realty indices rising the most.
On the auspicious occasion of Karwa Chauth, the makers of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend have unveiled its new song, Judi Jodi, featuring vocals by Shreya Ghoshal and Chinmayi Sripada.
Startups, silicon and the digital systems rewiring Indian life.

The Hindu
Uber launched ‘Flexible Drive Pass,’ offering subscription passes ranging from six hours to 180 days to accommodate both part-time and full-time schedules
YourStory
Hostinger’s Emilis Strimaitis on why founders who build first still fail faster, and the seven-step process that puts customers before code
YourStory
At TechSparks 2026, founders of SolarSquare and Boson Whitewater unpack why overcoming perception, pricing gaps, and consumer trust matters far more in climatetech than just building the technology.

Gadgets 360
OnePlus has announced its festive sale offers in India across its smartphones, tablets, and audio products. The company is offering discounts, bank offers, no-cost EMI, and bundled accessories on select devices. Among the most notable offers are on the OnePlus
The Hindu
Microsoft’s recent workforce moves come amid strong financial growth and rising investments in AI infrastructure

Gadgets 360
Karbonn, a brand which was immensely popular more than a decade prior, has now announced that it has changed its brand focus to young Indians. The brand will now focus and target Gen Z audiences while keeping a continued focus on democratising technology. With
ISRO, research, climate and the long view of the natural world.

The Hindu
For instance, even though birds and mammals comprise less than 1 per cent of animal biodiversity, they dominate both conservation and research efforts, find two studies.
Researchers from CUSAT and SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, find significant differences between gut bacteria of Parkinson’s patients and those of healthy individuals
A 61-year-old man in France has tragically lost his life to the Shamonda virus, a disease previously only observed in animals. The man, who was battling leukaemia, contracted the virus likely through a midge bite. With documented cases of infected animals in E
Hendersonville celebrates the successful completion of the first phase of its Lower Mud Creek Floodplain Restoration Project. This significant endeavor aims to mitigate flood risks for surrounding properties, boosting community safety. Key efforts include reco
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.

Hindustan Times
Re-reading your texts may signal a deeper psychological worry, which makes you evaluate every full stop and emoji. Know how to unlearn this habit!

Hindustan Times
Confused between niacinamide, salicylic acid, and alpha arbutin? Here’s what each ingredient does to your skin issues.

The Hindu
The decision could open the door to greater generic competition, but its impact on treatment costs will depend on drug availability, pricing, and access to care

The Hindu
Researchers from CUSAT and SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, find significant differences between gut bacteria of Parkinson’s patients and those of healthy individuals

Hindustan Times
Social media diet trends may look appealing, but dieting is not a one-size-fits-all thing. Here's why personalised nutrition deserves more attention.

Hindustan Times
How personalised medicine shapes breast cancer treatment? Why women with similar diagnoses receive different therapies based on tumour biology.
Cricket, the leagues and the stories behind every scoreline.

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Bowler quits professional cricket to take up full-time role at software company
Thunder races to victory with three overs to spare in the opening game of the season
Waqar Younis praised Jasprit Bumrah’s remarkable skills in white-ball formats but raised questions about his Test career achievements. Although Bumrah maintains a solid Test record, concerns linger due to his limited appearances caused by injuries. Younis emph
After two cancellations of his scheduled fights against Brian Ortega, Renato Moicano faces Tom Nolan at UFC Fight Night on October 31, looking to strengthen his position in the lightweight division. Ranked eighth, the Brazilian must navigate a crowded field of
Bangladesh were bowled out for 272 early on day two, with Shadman Islam scoring 105
Jamie Overton misses out with quad injury as England seek consolation win
Bollywood, regional cinema, music, books and the culture conversation.

The Hindu
The world moves on!

Hindustan Times
Kunal Kapoor feels one cannot build a great country if its people are terrified of getting things wrong. The actor will be seen in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.
Times of India
Imran Khan has asked the FRRO for documents behind a show-cause notice warning that his OCI status could be cancelled, calling its grounds vague and inconsistent. The notice follows a case over an October 10 protest. The Bombay High Court stayed his Leave Indi
Times of India
Rajinikanth's blockbuster 'Jailer 2' has made waves at the Indian box office, starting with an impressive Rs 59.70 crore on its opening day. Its first week saw robust earnings, and even with some daily revenue dips in the third week, it has achieved an extraor

The Hindu
A new exhibition traces how Indian lithographs inspired artisans in Japan and Europe to make deities for 19th century Hindu homes

Hindustan Times
Tamannaah Bhatia said she was unbothered by Annu Kapoor’s remarks about her complexion and appearance, which were widely criticised as sexist.
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