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Annamalai says CJP has right to protest in India, disagrees with its tactics
Former IPS officer Annamalai had earlier also said that CJP's protest tactics were “misguided”.
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CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala HC to hear Pinarayi Vijayan, kin’s appeal against FIR order on October 26
A Division Bench had denied former Chief Minister the permission to appeal against Single Bench order, after which he approached Supreme Court, which stayed the order for seven days and redirected the matter to be considered again
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Low pressure over Bay of Bengal likely to turn into cyclonic storm by October end
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed the state government that a low-pressure area has formed over east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal at 5.30 a.m
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President Murmu offers prayers at Maa Danteshwari temple in Chhattisgarh’s Jagdalpur
She was accompanied by Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai
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Telangana Forest Beat Officer who died in line of duty selected for national award
Banoth Naveen went chasing suspected poachers through a reserve forest when he came in contact with a live wire
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Annamalai says CJP has right to protest in India, disagrees with its tactics
Former IPS officer Annamalai had earlier also said that CJP's protest tactics were “misguided”.
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Read more CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala HC to hear Pinarayi Vijayan, kin’s appeal against FIR order on October 26
A Division Bench had denied former Chief Minister the permission to appeal against Single Bench order, after which he approached Supreme Court, which stayed the order for seven days and redirected the matter to be considered again
The Hindu
Low pressure over Bay of Bengal likely to turn into cyclonic storm by October end
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed the state government that a low-pressure area has formed over east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal at 5.30 a.m
The Hindu
President Murmu offers prayers at Maa Danteshwari temple in Chhattisgarh’s Jagdalpur
She was accompanied by Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai
The Hindu
Telangana Forest Beat Officer who died in line of duty selected for national award
Banoth Naveen went chasing suspected poachers through a reserve forest when he came in contact with a live wire
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Golden Chariot revamped, fully booked for the first time
The food menu on the train has been diversified, includes Jain and gluten-free options
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Immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown
Immigrants convicted of illegally voting in the United States face up to a year in prison. Those convicted of lying on applications to become American citizens face up to a decade
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Tibet earthquake updates | Injuries in Tibet rise to 65 after 7.0 earthquake, death toll at 16
Search and rescue efforts continued following the collapse of at least 339 homes, the Nagqu media office said, citing city government officials. Among the injured, 11 people were in serious condition, and the other 21 sustained minor injuries, the media office
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16 killed, 65 injured as magnitude 7 quake hits Tibet; over 12,000 evacuated
More than 330 houses collapsed or were damaged in the quake, and the extent of the damage is being assessed, according to earlier reports
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What is Romanch’s Law? New York City’s historic horse carriage ban after Indian tourist’s death
The New York City Council voted to pass Romanch’s Law, a landmark measure that bans horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park by June 1, 2028, in a move championed by Mayor Mamdani after an Indian tourist died following a carriage accident in Ce
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Greece passes social media ban for children under 15
Greece is among seven European Union countries seeking an age verification solution with the European Commission
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Times of India
Iris Sets Auction Record: Monet canvas fetches €50mn in Paris; France hails new mark
At a Paris auction, Claude Monet's painting titled Iris fetched an astounding 50 million euros, setting a new record for artwork sold in France. The event not only celebrated this remarkable sale but also marked the centenary of Monet's passing, with three mor
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Data breach: SBI says it individually informed all affected customers
SBI had come under criticism for not informing affected customers though it cared to intimate the incident to stock exchanges
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Read more Why Stock Market Is Falling Today? Sensex Drops Over 500 Points, Nifty 50 Slips Below 22,500; Key Reasons
Barring Nifty IT, all other sectoral indices were trading in the red, with Nifty Metals, Nifty Realty, Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Oil & Gas and Nifty Media falling the most.
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NDTV World Summit 2026 Day 2 Live Updates: 'US Never Apologised', Iran Diplomat Says On Primary School Bombing
NDTV World Summit 2026 focuses on technology, security, and economic growth, featuring discussions on AI's impact on warfare and regional economic ties.
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Gold Loses Shine: Yellow Metal Prices Crash By Rs 9,700 In Just 10 Days, Fall Below Rs 1,42,000
Gold prices have come under pressure as rising oil prices have revived concerns that persistent inflation could prompt the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates higher for longer. This has reduced the appeal for non interest-bearing gold.
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Jio Platforms IPO Day 3 Live Updates: QIB Bids At 15.95 Times, GMP Signals 22% Premium
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NDTV World Summit 2026: 'Miscommunication On The Part Of Eiffel Tower', Says BAPS Monk On 'Women Sidelined' Row
BAPS monk Brahmavihari Swami attributed the Eiffel Tower women exclusion controversy to miscommunication, with an investigation finding no explicit request to exclude women from the procession.
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Building a New Foundation for Education: Anshu Kumar’s Neev Ki Eent Foundation for Children of Bihar’s Brick Kiln Workers
Discover how Anshu Kumar’s Neev Ki Eent Foundation is helping children of brick kiln workers in Bihar access education and build brighter futures.
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Sebi cautions investors against fraudulent stock-tip WhatsApp groups
Sebi noted that members are often contacted from a new number and invited to join another group, with operators claiming that the previous group had been banned due to social media platform restrictions.
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Tonbo Imaging shares make stellar market debut; jump 66%
The stock made its debut at Rs 1,162 apiece, registering a premium of 66% from the issue price on the BSE.
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India’s smartphone shipments collapsed to a decade low during Q3 2026
During Q3, 2026, Samsung became the top smartphone brand in India, followed by Vivo and Oppo
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Elon Musk's political baggage clouds prospects for SpaceX-Tesla deal
Tesla’s reliance on production from Shanghai already gives China considerable leverage over Musk’s business empire
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How AI Is democratising creativity, according to Canva India’s Chandrika Deb
At TechSparks 2026, Canva India’s Chandrika Deb discussed how AI is democratising creativity, reshaping workplace collaboration and making creative tools more accessible.
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New Study Of Westminster Sarcophagus: Roman coffin holds medieval abbot; identity still debated
Excavations at Westminster Abbey have unveiled a medieval abbot's remains within an ancient Roman coffin, dated to the time between AD 987 and 1052. Notable candidates for the identity of this abbot include Ælfwig and Wulfnoth, who once steered the Westminster
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Read more A ferocious El Niño is brewing thanks to record Pacific heat
Since the modern era of instrumental records began, there have only been three very strong El Niño events, in 2015-16, 1997-98, and 1982-83, with the three-month averages of the temperature anomaly being 2.6°, 2.4°, and 2.1°C, respectively. The 2026-27 El Niño
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Collisions Fall After Wildlife Overpass: I-25 crossings cut crashes by up to 91%; Colorado plans six more
A network of wildlife crossings in Colorado has reduced collisions along Interstate 25 by approximately 85 percent. This system includes fencing, underpasses, and an overpass which opened in December 2025. Recent studies show a significant decline in wildlife-
Times of India
After 2005 rat removal, three seabird species on a Pacific island grew up to tenfold over decades
The successful eradication of invasive rodents in 2005 has greatly influenced seabird populations on Surprise Island. Researchers closely monitored seven seabird species to document their recovery post-eradication. While some species thrived quickly, others ne
Times of India
Roe 8 Corridor Rehabilitation: 200,000 plants and 97 species return; ecosystem only 30% restored
Almost ten years post the controversial Roe 8 highway initiative, Western Australia is witnessing a promising wave of ecological recovery. Recent studies have reported a remarkable resurgence of local wildlife and native plant life. Rehabilitation efforts, whi
Times of India
Amazon loses 240 million acres of forest, risking rainfall disruption
According to a recent report, the Amazon has lost 97 million hectares of primary forest by 2025. Most forest loss is attributed to human activity, particularly land clearing and fires. The disruptions to moisture pathways during dry seasons raise critical conc
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Explained: What do the National Medical Commission’s new guidelines say about advertising in medicine?
Claims of “guaranteed cures”, “100% success” or being the “best” are barred. Hospitals may publish factual details of services, charges, accreditation and doctors’ credentials. However, the current guidelines appear to treat commercialisation itself as a probl
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Fanny Angelina Hesse: the woman who changed microbiology with a kitchen jelly
No one imagined that a domestic ingredient could resolve a foundational problem. Fanny Angelina Hesse’s suggestion to replace gelatin with agar, changed the course of microbiology
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Hindustan Times
Think pink salt, table salt, and rock salt are healthier options? Here’s what you should know about their iodine content
Planning to switch from table salt to pink salt or rock salt? Here’s what you need to know about each's iodine content.
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Doctor explains how modern work habits affect metabolic health and changes to make
Focusing on work often forces one to cut corners with maintaining healthy habits like getting enough movement and eating on time, cautions Dr Niraj Kumar.
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Remembering Rosalind Franklin, whose photograph was crucial to discovering DNA’s structure
When the Nobel Prize for Physiology in 1962 was announced, the names on that list were Watson and Crick, shared with Wilkins. It was decades before Franklin’s true role in this path-breaking discovery came to be known to the world
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Festive hair prep: 5 products to add to your routine before the celebrations begin
Get your hair holiday-ready with these five essential products for cleansing, nourishing, and styling, ensuring you shine during the festive celebrations.
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Sooryavanshi set to get in as New Zealand and India prepare for another slugfest
Dew will likely play a big role again in Christchurch and the team winning the toss will prefer to chase
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Read more India Batter Sabbhineni Meghana Announces Retirement From All Forms Of Cricket
Indian women's team top-order batter Sabbineni Meghana has announced her retirement from all the forms of cricket on Friday.
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'It doesn't work like that': Coach keeps suspense over Sooryavanshi's chances in XI
Ahead of the second T20I, Sitanshu Kotak highlighted the crucial role of management in player selection. With Ishan Kishan injured, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could step in. Kotak praised openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for their stellar performances in the
Times of India
Taskin returns for first Bangladesh vs West Indies Test
Litton Das, who missed the ODI tri-series in the UAE because of an injury, has been brought in, while Towhid Hridoy has retained his place
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'I don’t play this game to prove anyone wrong': Samson after India's 1st T20I win
Sanju Samson says he focuses on his game and trusts his process rather than trying to silence critics. His comments came after India chased 230 against New Zealand to record their highest-ever successful T20I run chase. Samson scored 67 off 33 balls, while Nam
Times of India
Temba Bavuma Reacts To Viral Steve Smith Catch Video, Explains Why He Turned His Back
Skipper Temba Bavuma was named Player of the Match for his brilliant knock of 179, which helped South Africa build a massive lead. Apart from producing a match-winning performance with the bat, the Proteas captain also treated fans to a hilarious moment on the
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Salman's playful dig at Shahid leaves Kareena in splits
Salman Khan teased Shahid Kapoor at the IIFA 2027 press conference in Mumbai on October 22 for touching the stage, joking, “Inhone mere pair nahi choohe, stage ko chooa inhone.” Kareena Kapoor Khan was present. The event is set for January 22-23 in Abu Dhabi.
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'King': SRK and Deepika to reunite for October 26 song shoot
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are gearing up to shoot an extravagant song for their upcoming project 'King'. The grand shooting is set to kick off in Mumbai on October 26, led by the talented choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant. With a star-studded cast incl
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My 20s were avoidable: Comedian Sumukhi Suresh on exploring dating, female friendship in 'Hoemonal'
My 20s were avoidable: Comedian Sumukhi Suresh on exploring dating, female friendship in 'Hoemonal'
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Rishab Shetty wishes Prabhas on 47th birthday
Rishab Shetty shared warm birthday wishes for actor Prabhas, celebrating his unforgettable performances that have captured the hearts of millions. In an exciting development, filmmaker Hanu Raghavapudi unveiled a new poster for Prabhas’s forthcoming film, ‘Fau
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Balu Varghese faces legal notice over alleged misconduct
Balu Varghese is facing a legal notice after a woman accused him of inappropriate behavior at a family birthday party. Allegedly intoxicated, Balu's actions prompted the complainant to seek both a written apology and assurance of non-recurrence. Following her
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Ryan Gosling revives band Dead Man's Bones after 17 years, to release new music on Oct 27
Ryan Gosling revives band Dead Man's Bones after 17 years, to release new music on Oct 27
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