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Religious hate crimes in England and Wales surged since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023. Anti-Muslim and antisemitic incidents sharply rose, with over 10,000 new offences reported. A terrorist attack outside a Manchester synagogue deepened tensions. PM Keir Starmer condemned the violence, pledging stronger protection for affected communities.
Neerraja Kona debuts as director with ‘Telusu Kada,’ starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna, and Srinidhi Shetty. The romantic drama hits screens on October 17, clashing with ‘Dude,’ ‘Mithra Mandali,’ and ‘K-Ramp.’ A trailer launches October 12, with music by Thaman and production by People Media Factory.
Garima Saikia, wife of late singer Zubeen Garg, urged eyewitnesses to come forward, saying the truth hasn’t surfaced even after 21 days. She appealed to stop politicizing his death and expressed doubts over the arrested individuals’ statements. Assam officer Sandipan Garg, Zubeen’s cousin, has been suspended and arrested in the case.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defended Bengaluru’s traffic, comparing it to jams in London and other Indian metros. He argued congestion isn’t unique to the city. Shivakumar also claimed Karnataka’s freer media amplifies the issue, leading to greater noise online and in the press than in other states.
85-year-old vegetarian Dr. Asoka Jayaweera choked and later died after being told to “eat around” meat on a Qatar Airways flight. Despite pre-ordering a vegetarian meal, none were available. His son has filed a wrongful death lawsuit citing negligence. The incident raises concerns over airline handling of dietary needs and elderly passenger safety.
Karnataka Cabinet has approved one paid menstrual leave per month for women working in government offices and private sector companies. The move aims to support women’s health and promote inclusive workplaces. Karnataka joins Bihar, Kerala, Odisha, and Sikkim in implementing such policies. Activists have praised the decision.
Composer Ismail Darbar recalled Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai’s public fights, saying they were once very close. He also revealed his fallout with Sanjay Leela Bhansali during Heeramandi, blaming Bhansali’s casting of Shah Rukh in Devdas for straining ties with Salman. Darbar claimed he won’t work with Bhansali again, despite once considering him a godfather.
Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visits India for the first time since 2021, triggering a flag protocol issue. India doesn’t officially recognize the Taliban or its flag, creating a diplomatic dilemma during planned meetings. The visit signals tentative engagement, with talks expected between Muttaqi, EAM Jaishankar, and NSA Doval.
India Test captain Shubman Gill blamed West Indies’ focus on T20 leagues for their cricket decline. He stressed that strong Test cricket foundations lead to better ODI and T20 teams. Gill refrained from commenting on a two-tier Test system, emphasizing that robust red-ball cricket is essential for long-term success across formats.
Jan Suraaj Party, led by Prashant Kishor, announced 51 candidates for Bihar polls, including ex-bureaucrats, doctors, lawyers, and actors. The list balances caste representation and focuses on fresh faces with clean images. Kishor will launch the campaign on October 11, aiming to challenge Bihar’s established political status quo.
Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, Twinkle Khanna, and Akshay Kumar talked about andropause—men’s gradual testosterone decline starting in their 40s-50s. Symptoms include fatigue, low libido, and mood changes. Unlike women’s menopause, it happens slowly. Healthy lifestyle helps, while hormone therapy is a cautious medical choice for persistent symptoms.
Mercedes-Benz India sold over 2,500 cars during Navratri, averaging one car every six minutes, driven by GST rate cuts and festive demand. Sales rose 36% compared to September 2024. GST 2.0 reforms reduced luxury car taxes, boosting customer sentiment. The company expects strong sales to continue through Diwali, supported by an order bank of 2,000 […]
Ten Muslims were arrested in Uttar Pradesh for sharing ‘I Love Muhammad’ posters and videos. Arrests occurred in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut for allegedly inciting communal unrest. Police charged them under sections of the BNS. The posters sparked protests and nationwide demonstrations after similar arrests in Kanpur during Milad-un-Nabi processions.
Jio launched the free AI Classroom at IMC 2025 to make AI accessible to all. This 4-week online course teaches basics and popular AI tools like ChatGPT. Open to students, professionals, and lifelong learners, it offers certificates and badges. JioPC users receive official certification and advanced learning access. Registration is free on all devices.
Jaish-e-Mohammed has launched its first women’s wing, Jamaat-ul-Mominaat, led by Masood Azhar’s sister, Sadiya Azhar. Her husband was killed in India’s Operation Sindoor. Recruitment targets women linked to JeM commanders. Traditionally excluding women, JeM shifted policy post-Pahalgam attack, mirroring groups like ISIS that deploy female operatives.