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Japanese startup JPYC is set to launch the world’s first stablecoin pegged to the yen, a groundbreaking step in the country’s evolving financial landscape. Fully convertible to yen, the stablecoin will be backed by domestic savings and Japanese government bonds. This initiative marks a shift in Japan’s cash-dominated payment culture.
New Zealand women’s cricket captain and star all-rounder Sophie Devine has announced her retirement from international cricket ahead of the Women’s World Cup match against England. The 36-year-old played 159 ODIs and 146 T20Is, scoring 4,279 ODI runs with nine centuries and 111 wickets, and 3,431 T20I runs with 119 wickets.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, October 27, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 84297.39, up at 85.51 points or 0.10%, and the Nifty was at 25843.20, up at 48.05 points or 0.19%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.91 against the dollar.
Tejashwi Yadav vowed to scrap the Waqf Act if the INDIA block forms the government in Bihar, accusing Nitish Kumar and the BJP of spreading communal hatred. The BJP hit back, calling his statement misleading. The Supreme Court upheld the act’s constitutionality but suspended some provisions, affirming states cannot override central laws.
The Election Commission will hold a press conference today at 4:15 PM to announce the schedule for the Pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The first phase will cover 10-15 states, prioritizing those with 2026 Assembly polls, including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, while ongoing local elections are deferred.
Odisha is evacuating residents from vulnerable areas as Cyclone Montha, a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, is set to intensify. The state deployed 5,000 personnel, including ODRAF, NDRF, and fire teams across eight districts under red warnings. Preparations include shifting people from hilly zones to tackle heavy rains, strong winds, and landslides.
Actor Karthi, one of South Indian cinema’s busiest stars with projects like “Vaa Vaathiyaar,” “Sardar 2,” and “Kaithi 2,” may return in a Telugu hero role after a long gap. Rumours suggest he could join Chiranjeevi and director Bobby’s upcoming film, though no official confirmation exists. The project will launch once Chiranjeevi completes current...
Adopting a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, olive oil, fish, and whole grains could reduce depression risk by 30%. Researchers found anti-inflammatory foods support brain chemistry and mood stability. Psychologists suggest combining dietary changes with physical activity for maximum benefits to mental health and overall emotional resilience.
India dominated the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi, topping the medal tally with 20 golds and 58 total medals. Sri Lanka followed with 16 golds. Indian athletes set multiple meet records in hurdles, long jump, high jump, hammer throw, and relays, highlighting regional supremacy and fostering South Asian sportsmanship.
After over four years, direct flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou resumed with IndiGo’s A320 Neo carrying 176 passengers. The service, halted since early 2020 due to COVID-19 and border tensions, now operates daily. Officials said the revival will boost trade, tourism, and strengthen Kolkata’s role as an international aviation hub.
Tamil Nadu CM and DMK chief MK Stalin accused the BJP-AIADMK alliance of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to delete working-class, minority, SC, and women voters. Urging cadres to stay vigilant at every booth, he announced a “My Polling Booth, Winning Booth” meet on October 28, vowing to fight legally and politically to protect […]
A political row erupted after AAP accused BJP of creating a “fake Yamuna ghat” with filtered water for PM Modi’s Chhath Puja, alleging disregard for ordinary devotees. BJP’s Virendra Sachdeva dismissed the claims as “baseless political drama,” accusing AAP of frustration after electoral defeats and failure to address Yamuna pollution and governance issues.
The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on stray dogs today, October 27. A special three-judge bench will examine nationwide policies after earlier expanding the matter beyond Delhi-NCR. The Court aims to frame a comprehensive national policy on stray dog management, also taking into account four related petitions currently pending on the issue.
Amazon is offering a massive 28% discount on the Realme GT 7, now priced at ₹32,998 instead of ₹39,999. Featuring a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, Dimensity 9400e chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging, it’s a top-performing phone at a bargain price.
The family of Telangana migrant worker Kavva Shankar, who died in Bahrain on March 3, 2024, seeks Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia aid from the state government. Pending documents, including his expired passport, delayed approval. His wife appealed to CM Revanth Reddy for humanitarian consideration. Officials and NRI groups are assisting the bereaved family.