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The IMD has forecast heavy rain with thunder and lightning across Kerala till today, Oct 15, issuing orange alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod, and yellow alerts for multiple districts. Rainfall of 64.5 to 115.5 mm is expected as the state nears the northeast monsoon, with Tamil Nadu also likely to be affected.
A Sultanpur court dismissed a revision plea against Rahul Gandhi in a 2013 case involving alleged remarks linking Muslim youths to Pakistan’s ISI. Originally filed after a rally speech, the case was earlier dismissed by a magistrate. The recent ruling upholds that dismissal, offering relief to Gandhi. He also recently received bail in a separate […]
Jailed activist Sharjeel Imam has withdrawn his interim bail plea to contest the Bihar elections and will now move the Supreme Court. Imam sought temporary release to campaign from Bahadurganj but remains in custody under UAPA for alleged involvement in the Delhi riots conspiracy. He has been in Tihar Jail since January 2020.
All deals for Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 are officially closed. Digital rights were sold to Jio Plus Hotstar for a record ₹85 crore, with satellite rights fetching ₹60 crore. Theatrical rights also sold at record prices, ensuring profits before release. Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the film is set to release on December 5, with Thaman handling […]
Jan Suraaj Party announced Chanchal Singh as its candidate from Raghopur, confirming that founder Prashant Kishor will not contest the Bihar elections. With its second and third candidate lists, the party has named 116 nominees, including from backward and minority communities. Notable candidates include Naval Kishore (Bathnaha) and Tathagat Harshvardhan (Buxar).
India defeated West Indies 2-0 in the Test series, marking their 10th consecutive series win over them—equaling South Africa’s record. With this, India also surpassed South Africa to become the third most successful team at home in Tests, recording their 122nd home win. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 58 sealed the final victory in Delhi.
Amazon is offering a ₹6,750 discount on the new iPhone Air (256GB) for HDFC cardholders, just weeks after its launch. With the offer, the phone’s price drops from ₹1,19,900 to ₹1,13,150 on EMI. Non-EMI users get ₹6,250 off. The iPhone Air features a premium design but compromises on camera, speakers, and battery life.
In Bihar’s Gaya district, 74-year-old Air Force veteran Mohanlal held his own funeral to see who truly cared. Villagers chanted funeral hymns, only to be stunned when he “rose” at the cremation ground. Mohanlal said he wanted to witness his final journey. He later burned an effigy, immersed ashes, and hosted a feast for all.
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty instructed a Christian-run Kochi school to permit a Muslim girl to wear her hijab, emphasising constitutional rights and secular values. The school violated the Right to Education Act, causing mental distress. Meanwhile, another hijab dispute in Palluruthy forced a two-day school holiday amid rising tensions.
Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) announced six candidates for Bihar Assembly elections, contesting as part of the NDA alliance. Meanwhile, BJP released its first list of 71 candidates, including key leaders. Bihar’s elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.
A 30-foot-deep crater appeared after a road near Bilkhiriya village, Madhya Pradesh, collapsed, affecting a key route connecting major cities. The 100-meter road section gave way near Mandideep’s bridge. No injuries were reported. Structural damage to the bridge’s reinforced earth wall caused the collapse. An inquiry panel has been formed to investigate.
A self-styled godman was arrested in Adilabad, Telangana, for allegedly sexually abusing a minor girl during fake healing rituals. He convinced her family to let him perform acts alone, abusing her on October 11. Police filed a POCSO case and are investigating.
Mappls, promoted by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, offers an Immobiliser feature to remotely stop your car engine via OTP or password. Compatible with GPS trackers, it controls the car’s ECU, preventing theft by cutting fuel supply and engine start. Users get instant alerts on their mobile app if theft attempts occur, with easy reactivation options.
Sagarika Ghatge, once a royal princess and national-level hockey player, rose to fame opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Chak De India. Despite her talent, she left films after marrying cricketer Zaheer Khan in 2017. Eight years later, she fulfilled her dream of motherhood, recently welcoming a baby boy named Fatehsin Khan.
Vishnu Manchu’s ‘Kannappa’ makes its world TV debut on Gemini TV this Diwali at 12 PM, October 19. The film features high-profile cameos by Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal. Preity Mukhundhan plays the female lead in this mythological entertainer, which is also currently available on Prime Video in multiple languages.