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Reports suggest that fugitive preacher Zakir Naik is scheduled to visit Bangladesh from November 28 to December 20. The Yunus-led govt has also granted permission and is making all arrangements for his visit. During the tour, Zakir Naik is expected to address gatherings in several parts of Bangladesh, sparking widespread public discussions.
Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, by Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall. In response, all schools and colleges in 12 districts, including Visakhapatnam and Kakinada, will remain closed until October 31. Authorities have urged people to stay indoors and remain on high alert for severe weather.
Delhi Police solved the murder of UPSC aspirant Ramkesh Meena, whose charred body was found in Gandhi Vihar. His partner, forensic student Amrita Chauhan, plotted the killing with ex-lover Sumit Kashyap and friend Sandeep Kumar. They strangled Meena, set the flat ablaze using LPG, and staged it as an accident.
As of now, Reliance Jio leads India’s telecom market with a 40.9% subscriber share, followed by Bharti Airtel at 33.6%, Vodafone Idea (Vi) with 17.6%, and BSNL holding 7.8%. Together, Jio and Airtel dominate over 74% of India’s telecom base, reflecting strong competition and continued subscriber losses for Vi and BSNL.
Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur star in ‘Dacoit,’ a romantic action drama directed by Shaniel Deo. Originally slated for a Christmas 2025 release, the film’s release has been postponed due to Sesh’s injury, now targeting a festival release. Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap makes his Tollywood debut in this bilingual venture.
A viral video from Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu home shows a staff member claiming he received Rs 10,000 and sweets for Diwali. While some praised the gesture, many online called the amount “too little” for the megastar’s stature, sparking debate over celebrity generosity during festive celebrations.
Sensex climbed 566.96 points to 84,778.84, while Nifty advanced 170.9 points to 25,966.05 on Monday. Nifty MidCap rose 0.93% and SmallCap 0.82%. PSU Bank, Realty, Metal, and Oil & Gas indices gained over 1% each. Top gainers included Bharti Airtel and SBI, while Kotak Bank and Infosys declined.
UK police are hunting a white male suspect after a racially aggravated rape of an Indian-origin woman in Walsall, England. The victim, reportedly Punjabi, was attacked Saturday night. Authorities released CCTV footage, appealing for public help. Police have increased patrols amid growing community concern after a similar recent assault.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a special pink jersey for the national team, replacing their traditional green. The pink kit will be worn only in the first T20 match against South Africa in Rawalpindi tomorrow. The PCB stated that the initiative aims to raise awareness about breast cancer and promote women’s health.
Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu has announced her withdrawal from all remaining BWF Tour events in 2025 to fully recover from a foot injury. The 30-year-old Hyderabadi shuttler made this decision after in-depth consultations with her support team and medical experts, including renowned sports orthopaedist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala.
October 27 is celebrated as Infantry Day by the Indian Army, marking the day in 1947 when Indian infantry troops were airlifted to Srinagar to defend Jammu and Kashmir from invading forces. It symbolizes the bravery, sacrifice, and service of infantry soldiers, who form the backbone of the Indian Army’s ground defense operations.
Satwik Reddy from Tadipatri in Anantapur district has secured a job at Google with an annual salary of ₹2.25 crore. After completing his engineering at Stony Brook University, New York, he was selected to work at Google’s California office, his father, Konadula Ramesh Reddy, confirmed. Interestingly, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also hails from Anantapur.
Malaika Arora celebrated her 50th birthday in Goa surrounded by family and close friends. Grateful for the love, she thanked everyone on social media, especially those who helped plan the celebration. Celebrities like Karan Johar and ex-boyfriend Arjun Kapoor shared warm birthday wishes, making the occasion even more special.
The foundation stone-laying ceremony for the establishment of seven industries in Kuppam, which was to be held virtually by CM Chandrababu on Tuesday, has been postponed due to the cyclone’s impact in Andhra Pradesh. Reports indicate that the CM will now conduct the virtual ceremony in the second week of November once conditions stabilize.
BRS MLA T. Harish Rao urged the Telangana government to fulfill its poll promise by paying ₹24,000 to auto drivers. Criticizing the Congress for neglecting their welfare, he said 161 drivers died by suicide since it took power. Rao also demanded ₹10 lakh compensation for victims’ families and highlighted the government’s liquor license revenue.