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Swiss President Guy Parmelin received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his three-day India visit. He will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, focusing on trade, investment, technology, innovation, mobility and strengthening bilateral ties
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Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar-starrer ‘Comrade Kalyan’, directed by Janakiram Marella, has received a U/A certificate from the CBFC. Set against the Andhra-Odisha border in 1992, the action entertainer is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 9.
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A new study suggests Archaeopteryx, the 150-million-year-old transitional fossil linking birds and dinosaurs, could have taken flight using several forward jumps powered mainly by its legs. Its relatively weak wings may have maintained flight after reaching sufficient speed, challenging theories of early avian takeoff
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The Hyderabad Japan Festival on October 11 will showcase Japanese arts, food, language, technology and pop culture at Cyber Gardens, Hitec City. Visitors can experience matcha, traditional crafts, anime, cosplay, martial arts, dance, music and robotics, with free entry.
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Tirumala will observe several important religious events in October, including the Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams, Brahmotsava Garuda Seva, Chakra Snanam, Sri Vedanta Desika Satthumora and Pournami Garuda Seva, according to the schedule for the month
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Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply higher on Monday, with Sensex gaining over 400 points and Nifty rising more than 100 points, tracking Asian markets after softer US jobs data. Gains spanned sectors despite crude prices, bond yields and FII selling concerns
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An Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a flydubai flight allegedly planned to crash the aircraft at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, reports said. The plot was foiled after the injured Indian captain and passengers restrained him, enabling a safe landing
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Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia leaders issued the El Alamein Joint Declaration, reaffirming state sovereignty, rejecting interference and unilateral actions, and asserting Red Sea littoral states’ role in governance. They also stressed international law and cooperation over transboundary Nile water rights
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Iran is reviewing US views on Tehran’s seven-day proposal to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said. The proposal was conveyed through mediators, while Tehran is also preparing for other possible scenarios amid continued tensions
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Yemen’s Houthi group accused Saudi Arabia of conducting 106 air and missile strikes across Houthi-held areas, while the internationally recognised government launched a campaign to retake territory. Houthis also advanced into At Turbah in Taiz province following government forces’ withdrawal
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face each other in a presidential runoff on October 25 after neither secured a first-round majority. The contest pits Lula’s left-wing agenda against Bolsonaro’s conservative, Trump-aligned platform
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National Award-winning actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty will collaborate with Malayalam director Chidambaram, known for ‘Manjummel Boys’, on two films. Their first project will be a Kannada sports drama, produced by Shibu Thameens, with filming expected to begin next year
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The US Air Force has withdrawn B-52 and B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England following a terror plot investigation linked by British authorities to Iran. The move comes as President Donald Trump weighs further strikes amid escalating tensions and military deployments
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India and Canada will begin the fifth round of CEPA negotiations in Ottawa from October 5-9, aiming to conclude a trade deal by year-end. The talks seek to expand bilateral trade, strengthen cooperation in energy, critical minerals, aerospace and AI, and support Canada’s trade diversification
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Former White House official Brett McGurk warned the Iran conflict could persist through President Donald Trump’s term, citing economic pressure, military exchanges and fragile ceasefires. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Washington is pursuing diplomatic and military options while managing energy and political risks
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A six-year-old girl and her 41-year-old relative were killed after a speeding lorry hit them while they were crossing a road near Tank Bund in Hyderabad on Sunday night.
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Andhra Pradesh has launched a pilot project to construct houses for poor families using 3D concrete-printing technology under the PMAY-G 2.0 scheme. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone for the project in Guntur district.
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Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for fresh ballistic missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Riyadh and Khurais, alleging the strikes caused major fires. The attacks mark a further escalation in cross-border hostilities.
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Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has strongly condemned a sexually explicit deepfake video circulating online, calling the misuse of AI and non-consensual digital manipulation a violation that borders on sexual assault. .
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The next phase of inclusive education must go beyond enrolment to ensure meaningful participation, learning and support for every child
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An elephant named Srinidhi seriously injured its caretaker Chandrasekhar at Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanur on Sunday. The caretaker was shifted to SVIMS, Tirupati, for treatment after the elephant turned aggressive while being taken back to the temple cowshed
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Captain Smit Machchhar’s courage saved 174 passengers, but the cockpit attack exposes serious gaps in crew screening and aviation security protocols
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not acknowledging the bravery of Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who allegedly thwarted a co-pilot's attempt to seize control of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.
