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Postal services resumed in Churachandpur, Manipur, two years after they were suspended amid ethnic violence. A mail van from Imphal delivered letters and parcels before returning. The disruption had left a huge backlog and severed communication links. Over 260 people were killed and 60,000 displaced during the conflict.
To mark one year of Haryana’s BJP government, PM Modi will attend an event in Sonipat on October 17 and dedicate development projects worth crores. Ahead of the event, CM Nayab Singh Saini chaired a council of ministers meeting reviewing achievements, ongoing works, and preparations, following the recently concluded ‘Seva Pakhwada’ assessment.
The Panchayat reservation issue in Telangana’s local body elections has reached the Supreme Court. Vanga Gopal Reddy filed a petition challenging GO 9, which grants 42 percent reservation to BCs, seeking its cancellation. The Supreme Court accepted the petition for hearing but adjourned the proceedings until tomorrow.
An Air India flight from Amritsar to Birmingham experienced an unexpected deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach. Despite the alert, the plane landed safely and has been grounded for technical inspection. As a result, its return journey (AI114) to Delhi has been cancelled and alternate arrangements are underway.
Continuous overnight rain has wreaked havoc across North Bengal, killing 14 people in landslides at Darjeeling’s Mirik and Sukhia Pokhari. Officials warned the toll may rise as rescue efforts continue. Landslides have severed road links between West Bengal and Sikkim, while heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in Jalpaiguri, Siliguri, and Coochbehar.
Shubman Gill expressed happiness on being appointed as the captain of the Indian ODI team. “The goal is to win the ODI World Cup in 2027. It is a great honor to get the opportunity to be the ODI captain. I know it’s a big responsibility. The goal is to win the World Cup in […]
India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav called it his bad fortune that he never got to play under Dhoni’s captaincy. Debuting under Kohli and then playing under Rohit, SKY said he always wished to represent India under Mahendra Singh Dhoni, but that opportunity never arose. He praised Kohli’s demands and Rohit’s comfort.
The BJP is preparing for the upcoming Telangana local body elections with a crucial strategy meeting scheduled today. The discussion will also cover plans for the Jubilee Hills by-election. The meeting, chaired by Telangana BJP President Ramchandra Rao, will be attended by available MPs, MLAs, and party office bearers to finalize the campaign approach.
National Award-winning Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara Chapter 1” had a stellar day 3 worldwide, grossing over ₹81 crore. Domestic collections stood at ₹60.25 crore, with overseas adding ₹16 crore. Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam versions performed strongly. Within three days, the film entered the ₹200 crore club with ₹232 crore.
India and Pakistan women face off on October 5 at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium in the Women’s World Cup. The pitch begins evenly but slows later, helping spinners find purchase. Generally, batting first is wise, as the deteriorating surface can make chasing harder, especially in a spin‑intense middle-overs battle.
Film sources reveal that ‘War 2’, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, is expected to stream on Netflix from October 9. However, an official confirmation is still awaited. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film was released on August 14 as a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster ‘War’, continuing the action-packed franchise.
Karan Johar revealed that after consecutive flops, he considered shutting down Dharma Productions, feeling the pressure of failures and thinking of focusing solely on direction. However, he trusted his vision and team, deciding to continue. Today, Dharma Productions thrives as a leading Bollywood banner, producing blockbusters and nurturing fresh talent.
Kiran Abbavaram is gearing up for his film “K-Ramp,” releasing on October 18. He revealed that, though the content may seem bold, the movie offers sensible storytelling and emotional depth. Confident that its youthful theme and engaging narrative will resonate with audiences, Kiran remains optimistic about the film’s success despite box office competition.
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall today and tomorrow in 10 Telangana districts, including Adilabad, Kumrambheem, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Bhupalapally, Mulugu, Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Khammam, and Suryapet. Moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in the remaining districts. Residents are also advised to stay alert.