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Security forces killed three Maoists in an ongoing encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district near the Telangana border. Bodies and weapons were recovered as combing operations continued in dense forests. The clash followed intelligence on Maoist movement. Police remain deployed, and the operation is active as authorities aim to curb insurgency in the region.
CISF at Hyderabad airport seized 22 high-end DJI drones worth ₹26.7 lakh. Officials intercepted a passenger from Singapore after noticing a suspicious bag exchange. Screening revealed drones, controllers, and accessories. The items were handed over to customs for legal action as CISF reiterated its commitment to stopping smuggling at airports.
An Indian tech manager in the US said he feels judged and unwelcome despite working hard and mentoring diverse teammates. He shared that online hate against Indians in tech hurts him deeply and makes him feel isolated. Social media reactions were mixed, with some offering support and others reinforcing negative stereotypes about H-1B workers.
Rahul Gandhi alleged India’s “biggest electoral fraud,” claiming 25 lakh fake voters were added in Haryana with Election Commission support. Jairam Ramesh said the voter list revision was “vote theft.” Gandhi accused the EC and BJP of collusion, citing proof. The EC rejected the charge, calling the allegation baseless.
India’s smartphone market grew 5% in Q3, driven by finance offers and premium demand. Vivo topped with 20% share, followed by Samsung and Oppo. Apple entered the top-five for the first time with strong iPhone 17 sales. Lava and iQOO saw major growth in budget and premium segments.
Rishabh Pant returns to India’s Test squad after recovering from injury, replacing N Jagadeesan. Prasidh Krishna misses out and joins India A instead. Akash Deep also comes back. India’s two-Test series vs South Africa begins November 14 in Kolkata, with Guwahati hosting its first Test from November 22; play starts 9 AM.
Bandla Ganesh stirred online debate with his comments at the ‘K-Ramp’ success meet, saying some actors develop attitudes after a single hit. Fans believed he was targeting lead Kiran Abbavaram and reacted strongly. He later clarified that he meant no offense, expressing support for all actors and regret for any unintended hurt.
The German govt banned the Muslim group Muslim Interaktiv, accusing it of violating human rights and democratic values. The Interior Ministry said the organization threatened the constitutional order by promoting antisemitism and discrimination against women and sexual minorities. Raids were also conducted against two other Muslim groups across the country.
Railway experts’ preliminary investigation into the Bilaspur train crash confirms the passenger train crew failed to halt at a red signal. The collision with a stationary freight train killed 11 people, including the loco pilot, and injured several others. Authorities are now intensifying the probe to examine all safety lapses and prevent future accidents.
‘Bad Girl’ captivates mainly due to Anjali Sivaraman’s compelling portrayal of Ramya. The film’s bold, emotionally raw story may feel slow or distant to regular viewers, with some less effective moments. Designed for a niche audience, it rewards those who appreciate introspective, quietly intense coming-of-age tales.
