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The CPI(ML) Liberation, part of the INDIA bloc, has announced 20 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, retaining all 12 sitting MLAs. The party, which won 12 of 19 seats in 2020, aimed for 24 but settled for 20. Voting is on November 6 and 11; results will be declared on November 14.
Ahead of the 2025–26 Ashes, Australia’s chief selector George Bailey confirmed Steve Smith will captain if Pat Cummins remains sidelined with a back injury. He said Cummins will still stay involved with the team during recovery. Bailey also noted Cameron Green’s precautionary rest, with Labuschagne replacing him for the India ODI series.
Meta has introduced an AI feature on Facebook that suggests edits for photos stored on users’ phones, even if not shared online. Available in the United States and Canada, it uploads local images for cloud processing. Critics call it a privacy threat, as Meta gains access to personal data, faces, and metadata during analysis.
A massive fire erupted at Kaveri Apartment in Delhi this afternoon, housing several MP flats. Delhi Fire Services received the emergency call and immediately deployed six fire tenders to combat the blaze. Officials confirmed the incident occurred at the residential complex allocated to Members of Parliament. So far, no casualties have been reported.
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that temporarily blocks messages from contacts or businesses after a set number of unread texts. Aimed at reducing spam and high-volume senders, the limit resets once messages are read. The platform, which bans millions of spam accounts monthly, will roll out the test in several countries soon.
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites,’ the ninth film in the franchise, is now streaming on Prime Video. Directed by Michael Chaves, the supernatural thriller stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren investigating the Smurl Haunting. The Hollywood film was released in theaters on September 5 and the film holds a 6.3/10 rating.
Ahead of India’s Australia tour starting October 19, new ODI captain Shubman Gill said leading Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feels natural, as nothing has changed in their dynamic. Calling it an honour to captain his idols, Gill praised their hunger and experience, adding he’ll continue seeking their guidance in crucial game situations.
Motorola’s Moto G06 Power, boasting a 7,000mAh battery and 6.88-inch 120Hz display, now starts at Rs 7,499 on Flipkart’s Diwali sale. With bank discounts and exchange offers, prices drop below Rs 5,000. Featuring a Helio G81 processor, Android 15, and 50MP camera, this budget phone leads Motorola’s festive smartphone deals.
Afghan and Pakistani delegations are heading to Doha to resolve deadly border clashes that killed dozens and injured hundreds. Afghanistan’s team includes the Defence Minister and Intelligence Chief. After a 48-hour ceasefire ended, Pak struck militants’ hideouts in Paktika province, targeting Hafiz Gul Bahadur group fighters, with no civilian casualties reported.
Deepawali travel plans in Hyderabad collapsed as a statewide bandh over the Telangana High Court’s stay on 42% BC quota halted bus services and doubled cab fares. Stranded passengers crowded bus stops while protests shut fuel stations and shops. RTC depots, schools, and businesses stayed closed, leaving Telangana districts eerily silent and motionless.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan, stating every inch of its territory is within BrahMos missile range, while flagging off the first batch manufactured in Lucknow. Hailing its speed, accuracy, and power, he called BrahMos the “backbone” of Indian forces, highlighting its success in Operation Sindoor and India’s growing indigenous defence capabilities.
India’s compound archer Jyothi Surekha achieved a historic milestone, winning bronze at the Archery World Cup Final in Nanjing, China. She outclassed Britain’s Ella Gibson 150–145, recording the event’s first-ever perfect 150. Jyothi became the first Indian woman compound archer to medal at the Final, her 88th international career medal.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles in Lucknow under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission. Produced at BrahMos Aerospace’s Sarojini Nagar facility, this milestone strengthens the UP Defence Industrial Corridor and India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing, as announced by PM Modi.
Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president after leading a military takeover following youth protests that ousted Andre Rajoelina. The High Constitutional Court endorsed the move despite global criticism. Randrianirina announced a military-backed transitional govt for 2 years before elections.
Tollywood actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu said she chose to perform ‘Oo Antava’ in ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ to challenge herself, not for image or strategy. Calling it a test of her boundaries, she admitted she never saw herself as “sexy.” She also added that meditation now helps her to stay centered and balanced amid fame peacefully.