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BRS working president KTR accused Congress of “massive electoral fraud” in Telangana’s Jubilee Hills by-election, alleging 23,000 suspicious votes, mass registrations, and unauthorised voter IDs. Claiming misuse of official machinery and collusion with officials, he said BRS will approach the Telangana High Court to rectify voter rolls before the by-poll.
US State Department employee Ashley Tellis is accused of removing classified documents and meeting Chinese officials since 2023. A South Asia expert with top-secret clearance, he advised the State and Defense Departments. Authorities recovered over 1,000 “TOP SECRET” and “SECRET” pages from his Vienna, Virginia residence.
The UN’s humanitarian convoy was struck by Russian drones while delivering aid to southern Ukraine, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said. Coordinator Matthias Schmale condemned the attack, noting two World Food Programme trucks were damaged, though no injuries occurred. He called the strike a grave breach of international humanitarian law.
At IIT Dharwad’s ‘dhaRti BioNEST’ launch, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged young innovators to focus on innovation over profit. She said profitability follows commercialisation and scaling. Sitharaman called for investor, mentor, and regulatory support to help innovators develop transformative solutions before achieving commercial success.
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has been granted Mini Ratna status, marking a historic milestone. The company, with an annual net profit exceeding ₹100 crore, has secured a major defence contract to build five large warships worth ₹19,048 crore. This achievement strengthens HSL’s role in transforming Vizag into a key shipbuilding hub in India.
Start with light stretching, wear comfortable shoes, and maintain a steady pace. Walk on safe, open paths with good posture. Breathe deeply, stay hydrated, and avoid distractions like phones. Aim for 30 minutes daily. Walking at sunrise boosts mood, metabolism, and mental clarity. End with a cool-down and gratitude for a refreshing start.
The IMD has forecast heavy rain with thunder and lightning across Kerala till today, Oct 15, issuing orange alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod, and yellow alerts for multiple districts. Rainfall of 64.5 to 115.5 mm is expected as the state nears the northeast monsoon, with Tamil Nadu also likely to be affected.
A Sultanpur court dismissed a revision plea against Rahul Gandhi in a 2013 case involving alleged remarks linking Muslim youths to Pakistan’s ISI. Originally filed after a rally speech, the case was earlier dismissed by a magistrate. The recent ruling upholds that dismissal, offering relief to Gandhi. He also recently received bail in a separate […]
Jailed activist Sharjeel Imam has withdrawn his interim bail plea to contest the Bihar elections and will now move the Supreme Court. Imam sought temporary release to campaign from Bahadurganj but remains in custody under UAPA for alleged involvement in the Delhi riots conspiracy. He has been in Tihar Jail since January 2020.
All deals for Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 are officially closed. Digital rights were sold to Jio Plus Hotstar for a record ₹85 crore, with satellite rights fetching ₹60 crore. Theatrical rights also sold at record prices, ensuring profits before release. Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the film is set to release on December 5, with Thaman handling […]
Jan Suraaj Party announced Chanchal Singh as its candidate from Raghopur, confirming that founder Prashant Kishor will not contest the Bihar elections. With its second and third candidate lists, the party has named 116 nominees, including from backward and minority communities. Notable candidates include Naval Kishore (Bathnaha) and Tathagat Harshvardhan (Buxar).
India defeated West Indies 2-0 in the Test series, marking their 10th consecutive series win over them—equaling South Africa’s record. With this, India also surpassed South Africa to become the third most successful team at home in Tests, recording their 122nd home win. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 58 sealed the final victory in Delhi.
Amazon is offering a ₹6,750 discount on the new iPhone Air (256GB) for HDFC cardholders, just weeks after its launch. With the offer, the phone’s price drops from ₹1,19,900 to ₹1,13,150 on EMI. Non-EMI users get ₹6,250 off. The iPhone Air features a premium design but compromises on camera, speakers, and battery life.
In Bihar’s Gaya district, 74-year-old Air Force veteran Mohanlal held his own funeral to see who truly cared. Villagers chanted funeral hymns, only to be stunned when he “rose” at the cremation ground. Mohanlal said he wanted to witness his final journey. He later burned an effigy, immersed ashes, and hosted a feast for all.
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty instructed a Christian-run Kochi school to permit a Muslim girl to wear her hijab, emphasising constitutional rights and secular values. The school violated the Right to Education Act, causing mental distress. Meanwhile, another hijab dispute in Palluruthy forced a two-day school holiday amid rising tensions.