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Shah Rukh Khan faced online trolling after sharing Diwali greetings from his family’s celebrations. Some users questioned why the Muslim actor was participating in a Hindu festival, making critical comments. Despite the backlash, many fans defended the star, praising his longstanding secular values and message of inclusivity. His next film is King.
An emotional video of the late actor Asrani remembering his friend Kader Khan has gone viral following Asrani’s own passing. In the clip, he expressed his deep longing for his colleague. The industry mourns Asrani, known for films like Sholay and Welcome, who died on October 20, 2025.
‘Thamma’ boasts a novel concept within the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, with standout performances by Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana. However, uneven narration, slow pacing, subpar Telugu dubbing, and a lackluster climax hold it back. Despite a few entertaining moments, the film struggles to maintain momentum and falls short of its full potential.
The Sensex gained 63 points to close at 84,426, while the Nifty rose 25 points to 25,869 in the special Diwali session. The broader market also edged higher. On the NSE, 2,213 stocks advanced versus 710 declines, and 106 stocks hit fresh 52-week highs, indicating positive breadth despite the flat finish for the main indices.
Drowning in leftover mithai? Turn them into cocktails! Mixologists across India are transforming gulab jamun, laddoos, and kheer into nostalgic, balanced drinks. Think rose-gin spritzes, saffron-infused Negronis, and ghee-washed Old Fashioneds. The key: subtlety, acidity, and creativity. This Diwali, skip sugar overload — sip your sweets instead.
The nomination process for the Jubilee Hills by-poll is underway. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha filed her fourth set of nomination papers today at the Sheikhpet MRO office in Hyderabad, accompanied by Amberpet MLA Kaleru Venkatesh and other BRS leaders. Today marks the final day for submitting nominations for the Jubilee Hills by-polls.
Delhi plans cloud seeding between Oct 24–26 to tackle severe air pollution, pending IMD approval. Preparations are complete. Meanwhile, AAP leaders criticize the BJP govt for inaction, blaming it for delayed artificial rain and shifting responsibility to neighboring states, intensifying the political battle over Delhi’s worsening air quality crisis.
BCCI named Rishabh Pant captain of India A for two four-day matches against South Africa A starting October 30 in Bengaluru. This marks Pant’s comeback after injury. Two different squads were announced, with KL Rahul, Siraj, and others joining for the second match post-ODI series against Australia. Sai Sudharsan is vice-captain.
The BCCI has formally requested ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi to return the Asia Cup trophy to India after it was withheld post-final. India declined to accept it from Naqvi, sparking major backlash. Terming his behavior unsportsmanlike, BCCI warned that if the issue remains unresolved, it will escalate the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
After losing the first ODI match to Australia in Perth recently, team India must win the second ODI in Adelaide on October 23 to stay in the ODI series. Several changes to the team are expected, with Kuldeep Yadav likely to feature in the playing XI. Sundar, Nitish Kumar, and Harshit Rana may also be […]
Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan was excluded from the India A squad for the upcoming matches against South Africa A, sparking backlash online. Despite strong performances and improved fitness, he was overlooked. Rishabh Pant will captain the team. KL Rahul, Patidar, and others made the cut, while Mohammed Shami was also left out of the squad.
The Telangana govt is set to distribute sarees to 1.94 lakh women under the ‘Indira Mahila Shakti (IMS)’ program on November 19, marking Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Originally planned for the Bathukamma festival, the distribution was postponed. This initiative aims to empower and support women’s organizations across the state.
The Ministry of Education is accepting applications for the vice chancellor post at the Central University of Tamil Nadu. Eligible candidates must be below 65 years old and have at least 10 years’ experience as a professor or in academic leadership. Interested candidates can apply by November 8, 2025, at education.gov.in or cutn.ac.in.
Internal rifts within the opposition INDIA bloc in Bihar have sparked criticism from rivals. Despite the Congress, RJD, CPI, and VIP being allies, nominations have been filed against each other in 11 seats. The RJD and Congress are contesting in 6 seats, Congress and CPI in 4, and RJD and VIP in 2.
AP Minister Atchannaidu announced that postings for the 6,000 police positions, filled by the NDA government, will be made soon. Speaking on Police Martyrs’ Day, he urged collective efforts to maintain law and order in the state. Atchannaidu also criticized the YSRCP regime for its failure to recruit in the police department.