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US President Donald Trump said the ongoing government shutdown offers a chance to permanently eliminate “Democrat programs,” with a list of closures set to be announced today, Friday. He claimed Democrats are suffering due to the shutdown, adding that programs opposed by his administration are being closed and will not be allowed to return.
In a major blow to Naxalism, 78 Maoists, including 43 women and top leaders, surrendered in Chhattisgarh. They handed over 39 weapons, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology and praising state rehabilitation schemes. With this, nearly 2,000 Naxals have surrendered since BJP came to power. CM Sai declared Naxalism is collapsing.
Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, filed his nomination from Mahua for Bihar Assembly Election 2025 under Jan Shakti Janata Dal. His sister, Rohini Acharya, sent warm wishes. Returning to his old constituency, Tej Pratap emphasized family blessings. The Mahua seat now sees a high-stakes battle, drawing significant attention across Bihar.
Megastar Chiranjeevi, 70, may romance 32-year-old Malavika Mohanan in his upcoming film Mega 158, directed by Bobby Kolli. This potential 38-year age gap has sparked renewed debate on senior actors pairing with much younger actresses. Malavika is reportedly in talks, and if confirmed, the casting could stir significant buzz among fans and film circles.
A 13-year-old boy in Lucknow died suddenly while playing the mobile game Free Fire. His sister initially thought he was sleeping. This case highlights “Sudden Gamer Death,” a rare phenomenon documented in global research. Studies link prolonged gaming sessions to severe health risks like pulmonary embolism and cardiac arrest, especially without adequate breaks.
Rohit Sharma is just 10 runs away from becoming the first Indian to score 1000 runs against Australia in Australia. He’ll achieve the feat during his 500th international match in the upcoming ODI. Virat Kohli, with 802 runs, is 198 runs behind. Rohit’s performance could set a new benchmark for Indian batters down under.
Once a celebrity hairstylist to Bollywood stars, Jawed Habib now faces serious allegations of running a multi-crore cryptocurrency scam. Accused of defrauding over 100 investors through Follicle Global Company, he’s also known for past controversies, including a viral spitting incident. FIRs, lookout notices, and ongoing investigations have changed his public image.
Punjab’s Ropar DIG Harcharan Bhullar was arrested by the CBI after being caught red-handed accepting a ₹5 lakh bribe. Acting on a complaint, the CBI conducted surveillance for 10 days and raided multiple locations, including his offices in Mohali, Ropar, and Chandigarh. Bhullar allegedly ran a long-standing bribery operation to settle cases.
Seat-sharing tensions between Congress and RJD persist ahead of Bihar elections. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, met Lalu Prasad Yadav to resolve the issue. Despite talks, Congress began announcing candidates unilaterally. Meanwhile, RJD and NDA continue allocating symbols. Nominations for Phase 1 close on October 17, with polling scheduled for Nov 6 and 11.
Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav will contest from Chapra on an RJD ticket after his wife was found ineligible. BJP has fielded folk singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar. Meanwhile, seat-sharing tensions persist between RJD and Congress in the Mahagathbandhan, with top leaders holding talks to resolve the deadlock ahead of Bihar elections.
Salman Khan reunites with Rashmika Mandanna on Bigg Boss 19 during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, now rescheduled to Thursday. They’re promoting their films Sikandar and Thama, joined by Shaan, Jasmine Sandlas, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The episode follows a dramatic week inside the house, promising star power and fiery confrontations.
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on October 17 seeking a nationwide ban on online gambling and betting platforms. The plea alleges these platforms disguise themselves as e-sports or social games, causing massive social and economic harm. It demands action from government bodies, blocking orders, financial investigations, and data protection for minors.
Chinese brand Honor is developing a “robot phone.” This innovative device will feature a pop-out gimbal-style camera. The camera acts like a small robotic assistant. It can help with daily tasks and recording. The phone is part of Honor’s new AI product ecosystem. This futuristic phone will be launched at the 2026 Mobile World Congress.
Apple’s new M5 MacBook Pro is faster, with 20% better CPU and 1.6x GPU gains over the M4. Prices start at ₹1,69,900 (M5) vs ₹1,62,900 (M4). Design and display remain the same. For a slightly higher cost, M5 offers better performance, making it a smarter choice for future-proofing.
India lost to Australia in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup match on October 12. Following the match, the ICC fined Team India 5% of their match fee for maintaining a slow over rate, having bowled one over short of the required quota. The penalty was imposed under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code […]