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India’s smartphone market grew 5% in Q3, driven by finance offers and premium demand. Vivo topped with 20% share, followed by Samsung and Oppo. Apple entered the top-five for the first time with strong iPhone 17 sales. Lava and iQOO saw major growth in budget and premium segments.
Rishabh Pant returns to India’s Test squad after recovering from injury, replacing N Jagadeesan. Prasidh Krishna misses out and joins India A instead. Akash Deep also comes back. India’s two-Test series vs South Africa begins November 14 in Kolkata, with Guwahati hosting its first Test from November 22; play starts 9 AM.
Bandla Ganesh stirred online debate with his comments at the ‘K-Ramp’ success meet, saying some actors develop attitudes after a single hit. Fans believed he was targeting lead Kiran Abbavaram and reacted strongly. He later clarified that he meant no offense, expressing support for all actors and regret for any unintended hurt.
The German govt banned the Muslim group Muslim Interaktiv, accusing it of violating human rights and democratic values. The Interior Ministry said the organization threatened the constitutional order by promoting antisemitism and discrimination against women and sexual minorities. Raids were also conducted against two other Muslim groups across the country.
Railway experts’ preliminary investigation into the Bilaspur train crash confirms the passenger train crew failed to halt at a red signal. The collision with a stationary freight train killed 11 people, including the loco pilot, and injured several others. Authorities are now intensifying the probe to examine all safety lapses and prevent future accidents.
‘Bad Girl’ captivates mainly due to Anjali Sivaraman’s compelling portrayal of Ramya. The film’s bold, emotionally raw story may feel slow or distant to regular viewers, with some less effective moments. Designed for a niche audience, it rewards those who appreciate introspective, quietly intense coming-of-age tales.
Rahul Gandhi urged Gen Z to recognize the threat to their future posed by election manipulation, particularly by the BJP and the Election Commission. Speaking at a press conference, he emphasized that the youth must unite to “restore our democracy” with truth. Rahul’s remarks, focusing on voter fraud, highlight his ongoing push to engage young […]
ISRO chairman V. Narayanan confirmed that NASA and ISRO are set to declare their first-ever jointly developed NISAR satellite fully operational on Friday. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar is the most expensive Earth observation satellite ever built. It can monitor nearly all of the planet’s land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days.
Hyderabad cinegoers’ long-awaited dream of an IMAX screen remains unfulfilled. Jhanvi Narang clarified there are still no confirmed plans, as her father, Suniel Narang, had only suggested the idea earlier. Fans continue to hope while she actively promotes her upcoming romantic drama ‘Premante,’ starring Priyadarshi and Anandhi, set to release on November 21.
Russia announced that Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk and Kupiansk are surrounded and urged them to surrender, warning of no chance of survival. Moscow has sought to seize Pokrovsk, known as the “gateway to Donetsk,” since 2024. The move is part of its push to capture all of Donbas, 10% of which remains Ukrainian-controlled.
Team India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who led the side to its first Women’s ODI World Cup victory, is set to receive a special honour. A wax statue of her will be installed at the Wax Museum in Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur, and unveiled on March 8, International Women’s Day. The museum already features Sachin, Dhoni, and […]
Producer Allu Aravind boldly claimed critics won’t rate the film low at ‘The Girlfriend’ event. He expressed confidence that Rashmika Mandanna will win a National Award for her performance. Directed by Rahul Ravindran, the romantic drama stars Dheekshith Shetty, with music by Hesham Abdul Wahab under Geetha Arts production.
With just four days left for the Jubilee Hills by-polls, campaigning has reached its peak. Jana Sena Telangana President Shankar Goud announced that AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan will campaign on behalf of the BJP. As the election nears, candidates and party leaders are intensifying their efforts, hoping their final speeches will sway voter sentiment.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh accused Congress leader Rahul of “trying to create anarchy” by demanding reservation in the armed forces. Singh criticized Rahul’s stance, calling it divisive and irresponsible. Taking a jibe at his recent fishing attempt in Bihar, Singh said Gandhi now has “no option left but to jump into a pond.”
Cricket Australia has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Ashes series against England, starting on Nov 21. Steve Smith will lead the team. The squad includes Abbott, Boland, Carey, Doggett, Green, Hazlewood, Head, Inglis, Khawaja, Labuschagne, Lyon, Starc, Weatherald, and Webster, as Australia aims to retain the prestigious Ashes trophy.