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AP High Court Judge Justice Manavendranath Roy will be sworn in today at 10:35 a.m. in the first court hall. Hailing from Parvathipuram, he has served in various parts of undivided Andhra Pradesh. Justice Manavendranath is currently being transferred from the Gujarat High Court to the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
Rishab Shetty’s “Kantara: Chapter 1,” India’s highest-grossing film of 2025 with over ₹800 crore worldwide, is now gearing up for its OTT release. Amazon Prime unveiled a new poster, teasing an announcement soon, reportedly October 30. While some urge delaying the release, excitement builds as fans await how the blockbuster performs on streaming platforms.
As the first Monday of the Karthika month was observed today, thousands of devotees thronged the Srisailam temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyal district. After taking a holy dip in Patalaganga, devotees offered prayers to Goddess Bhramarambha and Lord Mallikarjuna. Due to the heavy rush, devotees had to wait around three hours for Lord Shiva’s darshan.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and key regional and global concerns. The talks took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, amid ongoing trade negotiations between India and the US. The meeting highlighted the deepening diplomatic cooperation.
The Andhra Pradesh govt has closed all beach road tourist spots, including Kailasagiri in Vizag, following Cyclone Montha warnings. Authorities have suspended cable car services and adventure sports on Kailasagiri for two days. The state govt has also implemented strict measures to minimize potential damage and ensure public safety amid cyclone alerts.
Chinese state media reported that H-6K bombers recently conducted “confrontation drills” near Taiwan, ahead of a US-China summit in South Korea. Taiwan, which China claims as its territory, regularly scrambles its aircraft and ships in response. However, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry has not noted any unusual military activity recently.
Karthik Mondays, observed during the holy month of Karthika (October-November), are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees fast, visit temples, and light lamps in the evening, seeking blessings for prosperity and growth. Performing abhishekam, chanting mantras, and offering prayers on these Mondays are believed to remove sins and fulfill heartfelt wishes.
Japanese startup JPYC is set to launch the world’s first stablecoin pegged to the yen, a groundbreaking step in the country’s evolving financial landscape. Fully convertible to yen, the stablecoin will be backed by domestic savings and Japanese government bonds. This initiative marks a shift in Japan’s cash-dominated payment culture.
New Zealand women’s cricket captain and star all-rounder Sophie Devine has announced her retirement from international cricket ahead of the Women’s World Cup match against England. The 36-year-old played 159 ODIs and 146 T20Is, scoring 4,279 ODI runs with nine centuries and 111 wickets, and 3,431 T20I runs with 119 wickets.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, October 27, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84297.39, up at 85.51 points or 0.10%, and the Nifty was at 25843.20, up at 48.05 points or 0.19%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.91 against the dollar.
Tejashwi Yadav vowed to scrap the Waqf Act if the INDIA block forms the government in Bihar, accusing Nitish Kumar and the BJP of spreading communal hatred. The BJP hit back, calling his statement misleading. The Supreme Court upheld the act’s constitutionality but suspended some provisions, affirming states cannot override central laws.
The Election Commission will hold a press conference today at 4:15 PM to announce the schedule for the Pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The first phase will cover 10-15 states, prioritizing those with 2026 Assembly polls, including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, while ongoing local elections are deferred.
Odisha is evacuating residents from vulnerable areas as Cyclone Montha, a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, is set to intensify. The state deployed 5,000 personnel, including ODRAF, NDRF, and fire teams across eight districts under red warnings. Preparations include shifting people from hilly zones to tackle heavy rains, strong winds, and landslides.
Actor Karthi, one of South Indian cinema’s busiest stars with projects like “Vaa Vaathiyaar,” “Sardar 2,” and “Kaithi 2,” may return in a Telugu hero role after a long gap. Rumours suggest he could join Chiranjeevi and director Bobby’s upcoming film, though no official confirmation exists. The project will launch once Chiranjeevi completes current...
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