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Actress Nayanthara celebrated Diwali with her husband Vignesh Shivan and their twin sons, sharing pictures with Megastar Chiranjeevi and other South stars. Dressed in traditional attire, the actress wrote that this Diwali was about “finding home in the people around me.”
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An elderly Dalit man was allegedly forced to lick the ground near a temple in Lucknow after being accused of urinating there on Diwali. Police arrested the accused, while opposition parties slammed the BJP government, calling the act a “blot on humanity.”
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North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the east on Wednesday, its first such tests in five months. The launches come days before the APEC summit in South Korea, raising tensions amid renewed US-North Korea diplomatic uncertainty.
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Heavy rain lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu as a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal intensified on Tuesday. The Chennai Meteorological Centre issued red and orange alerts across multiple districts, warning of very heavy to extreme rainfall and strong winds.
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Four people sustained minor injuries when a bull went out of control during Sadar Utsav celebrations in Madhura Nagar on Tuesday night. The animal reportedly charged ahead while being decorated but was soon brought under control by its owner.
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US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend Diwali greetings. Modi thanked Trump on X, expressing hope that the two democracies continue to “illuminate the world with hope” and stand united against terrorism amid ongoing trade tensions.
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A businessman, identified as Ayesh, was found dead by suicide at his home in Attapur, Rajendranagar, on Tuesday night. Police said preliminary investigation indicated he was depressed following a quarrel with his wife, who had gone to her parents’ home.
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Virginia Giuffre’s memoir ‘Nobody’s Girl’, released posthumously, has reignited scrutiny over Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Detailing alleged abuse and palace attempts to silence her, the book has triggered renewed outrage and calls to strip the royal of his remaining titles
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China has filed a complaint with the WTO, challenging India’s PLI schemes and EV manufacturing incentives. Beijing claims the policies favor domestic products over imports, affecting Chinese exports, particularly in electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies
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Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh surprised fans this Diwali by sharing the first-ever photos of their daughter Dua on social media.
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Lakshya Sen was eliminated in the first round of the French Open Super 750 after losing 7-21, 16-21 to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen. However, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde secured a 21-12, 21-19 win in mixed doubles
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South Africa defeated Pakistan by 150 runs in a rain-affected Women’s World Cup match, with Marizanne Kapp’s all-round performance and Laura Wolvaardt’s 90 leading the way. Pakistan was set a DLS target of 234, but could only manage 83/7
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Telangana’s industrial sector has seen a sharp decline in investments and job creation since the Congress government took office in December 2023. Despite high-profile investment commitments, TG-iPASS approvals have dropped significantly.
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Demands to delist Lambadis from Telangana’s Scheduled Tribe list ignore history, law, and ground realities
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India’s senior women’s team fell to a 0-2 defeat against IR Iran in their opening match of the Tri-Nation Women's International Friendlies. Two second-half goals from Sara Didar handed the visitors a deserved win. India’s next match is against Nepal on October 27
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The CRPF 212 Battalion at Yetapaka, ASR district, observed Police Commemoration Day with solemn tributes to fallen jawans. The ceremony honoured the 1959 Hot Springs martyrs and reaffirmed the force’s commitment to national service.
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Kochi Blue Spikers ended their campaign with a 3-1 win over Ahmedabad Defenders in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League. Erin Varghese was named Player of the Match, and the result did not impact Ahmedabad's semi-final qualification
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A BSF Head Constable died and six others were injured in a road accident at Chintoor, Andhra Pradesh, while travelling from Khammam to Belimela. CRPF officials visited the hospital and assured support.
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Centuries by Sagar Chaurasia, K. Prajwal, and Buddhi Rahul were the highlights of the HCA A-Division one-day league cricket championship. Notable performances from players like C.P. Venkatesh and Mohd Abdun Adnan made the day exciting
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Two men were booked in Adilabad’s Mavala mandal for allegedly assaulting a group of youngsters and snatching their mobile phones over accusations of objectionable photography. The incident occurred at a local bakery and involved verbal and physical abuse.
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The US clarified that the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will not affect current H-1B holders or those changing visa status within the country. Indian students and professionals now face no extra financial burden when transitioning from F-1 to H-1B
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The Forum for Good Governance has urged the State Election Commission to conduct long-pending Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana. FGG president M Padmanabha Reddy cited legal clarity from courts and criticised the SEC for seeking government permission, despite having constitutional authority.
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IM Artem Lutsko of Ukraine won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament with a perfect score of 12 points from 12 rounds. A. Viswaa and Ujan Alex secured second and third places with 10 points each
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A woman was murdered in Epuru village, Suryapet, shortly after meeting elders to resolve family disputes. The assailants struck her with a car and slit her throat. Police have launched an investigation into the brutal killing of the woman.
