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Israel identified hostage Ronen Engel’s body after Hamas handed over two bodies via the Red Cross. The Rafah crossing remains closed as Israel demands return of all deceased hostages. Ceasefire talks enter a new phase amid U.S. warnings against Hamas
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A vendor at Jabalpur railway station was detained after a viral video showed him taking a passenger's wristwatch as payment for samosas due to a failed UPI transaction. Authorities are cancelling his license and have registered a case
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HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan clarified that AI adoption won't cause layoffs, instead shifting staff from backend to customer-facing or tech roles. Despite experimenting with generative AI, the bank sees it as a growth tool, not a job threat
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Warangal’s Kakatiya Mega Textile Park exemplifies Telangana’s industrial progress under K Chandrashekhar Rao. The park, replacing the defunct Azam Jahi Mill, has created local jobs with companies like Ganesha and Kitex setting up units.
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Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan are pursuing legal action to protect their "personality rights" amid rising AI deepfakes and unauthorized use of their identity. Courts are recognizing this as an extension of the right to privacy
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Alia Bhatt celebrated Dhanteras with Neetu Kapoor and the Kapoor family, sharing festive snapshots on Instagram. The actress, recently awarded Filmfare Best Actress for Jigra, missed the ceremony due to shooting commitments for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s new film.
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BJP slammed SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for questioning Diwali spending on diyas, calling his remarks insensitive to Hindu traditions. The row intensifies as Ayodhya prepares for a record-breaking Deepotsav 2025, celebrating cultural pride with millions of diyas and grand festivities
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A Chennai-based man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly inappropriately touching a 38-year-old woman IT professional on a flight. The incident occurred while the woman sat beside her husband. The accused, reportedly drunk, claimed the act was accidental
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his candidacy for the 2026 elections, aiming to extend his long leadership. Meanwhile, the Rafah crossing remains closed amid a ceasefire, with Israel linking its reopening to Hamas’s compliance in returning hostage bodies
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Bihar’s upcoming Assembly elections highlight the dominance of political dynasties, with candidates from nearly all parties linked to established leaders. Critics blame weak education, low political awareness, and party favoritism for sidelining grassroots workers in favor of dynastic entrants
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Madagascar’s 2025 military coup, led by Col. Randrianirina, reflects rising coup risk across Africa. Despite global declines, coups remain common on the continent due to poverty, weak institutions, and eroding anti-coup norms, emboldening future military takeovers
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Despite a ceasefire ending a brief Iran-Israel war, international media remains focused on conflict, ignoring Iran’s worsening environmental crisis. Severe drought, subsidence, pollution, and mismanagement threaten millions, yet coverage remains minimal outside Persian-language and reformist outlets
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WhatsApp is testing username reservation and four-digit keys in its Android beta, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. Alongside AI features and call scheduling, Meta plans message limits for non-responding contacts to curb spam and improve privacy.
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A 40-year-old goldsmith in Medak, Lashkari Naresh Chary, died by suicide due to declining business amid soaring gold and silver prices and competition from corporate jewellery stores. Police have registered a case, and an investigation is ongoing.
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Ibrahim Ali Khan shared a Diwali selfie with half-brothers Taimur and Jeh, calling them “Teeno bhai teeno tabahi.” Fans adored the festive post, while Kareena Kapoor Khan recently revealed that the boys are more afraid of father Saif than her.
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Inter Miami CF ended the 2025 regular season with a 5-2 away win over Nashville SC, powered by Lionel Messi’s hat-trick and key contributions from Rodríguez and Segovia. The victory helped Inter Miami reach 81 goals and finish third in the Eastern Conference.
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Anti-Corruption Bureau officials conducted raids across Adilabad district’s RTA check posts on Sunday, seizing Rs. 1.31 lakh from staff allegedly collecting bribes. Previous raids, including at Wankidi, also revealed unaccounted cash, highlighting persistent corruption in transport checkpoints.
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A woman and her son died after a temporary water tank collapsed on a makeshift shed in Nalgonda’s Chityala mandal. The family was preparing to open a hotel on Sunday when the tank gave way around midnight.
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Virat Kohli said he feels “fitter than ever” as he returned to international cricket for the first time since India’s Champions Trophy win. The former captain said he hasn’t truly rested in 15–20 years of continuous cricket.
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The ACB seized Rs 43,300 in unaccounted cash from staff at the Zaheerabad RTA check post during a Sunday morning raid. Officials said the money was collected as bribes from vehicles crossing the Telangana–Karnataka border.
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Telangana’s Excise Department has extended the last date for liquor shop license applications to October 23 due to disruptions from the BC bandh. Though applications dropped sharply from the previous term, higher fees boosted overall revenue.
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Weekly horoscope: Know your astrological predictions for this week from Oct 19 – Oct 25, 2025. May the week bring you good omens
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Sunny Deol turned 68 on Sunday, celebrating with fireworks and warm wishes from family and friends. The actor, currently shooting Lahore 1947, also visited the Attari Border with his son Karan and daughter-in-law Drisha Roy to meet BSF jawans.
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Members of the Jain community bought 186 luxury cars — including BMWs, Audis and Mercedes-Benz — under a JITO-facilitated deal that saved them ₹21 crore in discounts. The initiative now extends to jewellery and electronics under JITO’s new Utsav programme.
