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Parvez Rasool, Jammu and Kashmir’s first international cricketer, announced his retirement after a 17-year career. He played 95 first-class, 164 List-A, and 71 T20 matches. A former India and IPL player, Rasool expressed pride in elevating J&K cricket. Despite recent setbacks, he remained dedicated to nurturing young talent in the valley.
Riyaz, a rowdy sheeter in Telangana police custody, was shot dead on October 20 while trying to flee Nizamabad government hospital. He attempted to seize an officer’s weapon and fired at police. Riyaz had previously fatally stabbed constable E Pramod and had been on the run for two days before his capture.
Indian stock benchmarks extended gains for the fourth session, with the BSE Sensex rising by 411.18 points to 84,363.37 (+0.49%) and Nifty50 up 133.30 points at 25,843.15 (+0.52%). Key gainers included Reliance Industries and Bajaj Finserv, while ICICI Bank and M&M saw losses. Nifty PSU Bank rose 2.87%.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the first phase of JEE Main 2026 will be held from January 21, and the second phase from April 1. However, dates for online applications are yet to be released. NTA stated that applications for the second phase will begin in the last week of January 2026.
Amaal Malik’s aunt, Roshan Gary, recently called Bigg Boss 19 contestant Farrhana Bhatt a “terrorist” in a viral video, following a heated argument between them on the show. The remark sparked outrage online, with critics condemning her choice of words and demanding an apology, though Amaal Malik’s family has yet to respond.
Hyderabad faced major disruptions on October 18 due to a statewide bandh against the Telangana High Court’s stay on 42% BC quota in local body polls. Public transport halted, with cabs charging double, leaving travelers stranded. Gold shops and businesses also suffered, while protests led to vandalism and forced shutdowns in several areas.
Lakshmi Puja, traditionally performed during Diwali, is most auspicious today between 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM, according to scholars. The Pradosha period falls between 5:45 PM and 8:15 PM. Rituals and pujas conducted during these times are believed to bring special blessings, prosperity, and spiritual benefits on this sacred occasion.
Ram Charan’s next film, ‘Peddi,’ directed by Buchi Babu Sana, will now be released on March 26, 2026, to align with the Sri Rama Navami festival. Over 60% of the shoot is completed. The movie features Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyenndu Sharma. With music by AR Rahman, a love song from the […]
PM Modi celebrated Diwali with naval personnel aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. Cultural programs marked the occasion, including a heartfelt performance by a naval officer who wrote and sang ‘Kasam Sindhur Ki,’ a song about Operation Sindhur. Modi later shared the song’s video on X, saying it often comes to his mind.
Australia’s weather bureau remains uncertain about the full development of a La Niña weather pattern, which can alter rainfall and intensify weather across the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. Currently, weak La Niña conditions are observed and are likely to persist through December, though their long-term strength and impact remain unclear.
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Nandamuri Balakrishna is playing the lead role in the movie ‘Akhanda 2’ directed by Boyapati Srinu. The movie is set to hit the screens on December 5th this year. The makers have revealed that a solid update from this movie is coming on October 24th at 5 pm. This film, which is being produced under […]
Amazon Web Services experienced a significant outage, disrupting platforms such as Prime Video, Fortnite, Snapchat, and Coinbase. The issue, stemming from DNS resolution problems in AWS’s US-East-1 region, caused widespread service failures. AWS is working to resolve the problem, with partial recovery seen but continued disruptions across many services.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has accused the Karnataka govt of mistreating industrialists. He criticized CM Siddaramaiah for allegedly insulting Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy over their remarks on the caste census. He questioned the consequences if Infosys were to shift its operations to AP, expressing concern over the govt’s handling of industry leaders.
Mappls, India’s homegrown navigation app, offers unique features tailored for Indian roads. These include door-level accuracy, toll and trip cost calculators, 3D junction views, live traffic signal timers, and India-specific road alerts for hazards. With local expertise and AI-driven technology, Mappls is quickly becoming a smarter option for Indian users.