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India’s table tennis great A. Sharath Kamal has been named brand ambassador for the 28th Asian Table Tennis Championships in Bhubaneswar (Oct 11–15). The event features 22 top teams and doubles up as a qualifier for the 2026 World Championships.

Supergiant Games’ Hades II builds on the brilliance of the original with polished gameplay, strong characters and a gripping plot. Featuring Melinoë’s daring quest to free her family, the game blends familiar mechanics with fresh ideas to deliver a memorable roguelike experience

Sumathi Valavu blends ghost lore with family drama in a 1990s Kerala village. Though uneven in execution, it offers a few scares, laughs, and nostalgia. Now streaming on ZEE5.

RGIA police arrested Hyderabad resident S Gangaram for smoking inside an IndiGo flight arriving from Dubai. Despite the DGCA ban, he carried cigarettes and a lighter and smoked in the lavatory. Airline staff seized the items and alerted authorities

Mubashira Patel, a 26-year-old Sociology student from Mumbai University, has won the 2025 Srinivas Rayaprol Poetry Prize. Chosen from 126 poets, her work explores culture and marginal voices. The award ceremony will be held on October 25

As Dasara approaches, Palapitta birds are illegally captured for good luck rituals. GHSPCA has urged citizens to report such cases and continues its annual rescue operations, freeing and rehabilitating Indian Roller birds with veterinary care before releasing them back to the wild

Denis Gnezdilov broke the men’s Shot Put F40 world record twice to clinch gold at the Para Worlds in New Delhi, while India’s Dayawanti set a new Asian record in Discus Throw but missed a medal, finishing fourth.

With government haemodialysis units overcrowded and 2 lakh new kidney patients added yearly, nephrologists urge large-scale adoption of home-based peritoneal dialysis. A new policy paper says PD offers flexible, sustainable, and equitable kidney care alongside HD in India.

ICC and UNICEF have partnered to promote the Promise to Children campaign during the Women’s World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, calling on cricket fans and players to support equal opportunities for children through education, health, and safety.

Ranbir Kapoor, reuniting with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali after 18 years for *Love & War*, praised him as the mentor who shaped his acting. The 2026 epic film co-stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in their first collaboration together

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. on a potential Gaza ceasefire plan ahead of a meeting with President Trump. The proposed deal includes a 48-hour hostage release and gradual Israeli withdrawal, amid rising global pressure and soaring Palestinian casualties

BRS working president KT Rama Rao claimed Telangana voters are preparing to bring back K. Chandrashekhar Rao as Chief Minister, accusing the Congress government of betraying public trust. He highlighted BRS initiatives, criticized governance lapses, and expressed confidence in Jubilee Hills by-election victory.

A leopard that had terrorized Sitapur's Basauli village for a month was finally captured by the forest department after repeated attacks on cattle. Officials confirmed its presence via CCTV and footprints, and the animal is now under medical observation

Rachakonda Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for the Grand Bathukamma celebrations at Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, where over 10,000 women will participate in a Guinness World Record attempt. Commuters are advised to use alternate routes, and special parking has been arranged.

Former Typhoon Bualoi caused floods, destruction, and at least nine deaths in central Vietnam before weakening and moving into Laos. The storm damaged infrastructure, cut power to over 347,000 homes, and left 17 fishermen missing, triggering mass evacuations and rescue efforts

On his last day as TSRTC Managing Director, senior IPS officer V.C. Sajjanar travelled on a city bus like a common passenger, paying via UPI and interacting with commuters. He leaves behind reforms promoting digital ticketing and improved passenger safety.

Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to fix the economy, resolve border tensions with Cambodia diplomatically, and initiate a referendum for a democratic constitution. He faces a four-month deadline amid political opposition and public demands for reform and transparency

Russia launched a massive drone and missile strike on Ukraine, killing at least four, including a 12-year-old girl in Kyiv. Over 100 civilian sites were damaged. The US is reviewing Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles

India will see the re-release of the entire Spider-Man film franchise this November, starting with Tobey Maguire, followed by Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland, and the animated Spider-Verse saga. Fans can relive Peter Parker’s journey across all eras on the big screen.

Cyberabad Police deported 23 foreign nationals, including 22 Ugandans and one Sudanese, for overstaying in India without valid documents. The action followed a raid on a farmhouse, with exit permits and OTDs arranged in coordination with embassies.

After the blockbuster success of *Saiyaara*, Ahaan Panday will star in an upcoming action-romance directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by YRF. The film, set to begin shooting in early 2026, marks Zafar’s fifth collaboration with Aditya Chopra

JioStar announced record-breaking viewership for the US Open 2025 in India, with 877 million combined minutes across TV and digital. Hindi commentary and mixed doubles format boosted engagement, while Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz claimed singles titles.

Swiss para-athlete Catherine Debrunner claimed gold in the women’s 5000m T54 at the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. Clocking 12:18.29, she praised India’s culture, the new Mondo track, and reflected on her illustrious para-sport career.

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad region recovered explosives, Naxalite literature, and combat gear during a major anti-Maoist operation in Kodliar forest. The operation, led by Narayanpur police, aims to dismantle Maoist infrastructure and ensure safety in the region