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Apple is testing a new alarm design in iOS 26.1 beta 2. It replaces the “Stop” button with a sliding action. You must slide fully across the screen to silence the alarm. This change prevents accidentally turning off your alarm. It aims to help heavy sleepers wake up on time.
AAP has entered the Bihar Assembly elections for the first time, reportedly due to pressure from local leaders and the growing influence of Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj. Concerned about losing its cadre, AAP released a list of candidates. Despite ties with RJD, the move reflects its ambition to expand and present its governance model in […]
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 is dominating the box office among Dussehra releases. The Kannada version is performing well, even on weekdays, while dubbed versions also draw good crowds. Though the Telugu version needs a boost, the film’s strong run may continue with minimal competition until Diwali. Promotions may further help it reach break-even targets.
Canara Bank’s recruitment for 3,500 Graduate Apprentice posts closes on October 12, 2025. Candidates must be graduates from 2022-2025 and aged 20-28. The one-year training offers a Rs. 15,000 monthly stipend. Selection is based on Class 12 marks. Apply online via the NATS portal and Canara Bank’s website.
ASUS and Microsoft launch ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds in India. Priced at Rs 69,990 and Rs 1,14,990, they feature AMD Ryzen Z2 processors, 7-inch 120Hz displays, and Xbox-inspired controls. Pre-order now on Amazon and ASUS stores; deliveries start October 16, 2025, with exclusive Game Pass rewards.
In a bid to avoid empty stadiums, the Pakistan Cricket Board is offering free and low-cost tickets for the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa, starting October 12 in Lahore. After poor turnouts during previous home Tests, including against England, the PCB hopes this move will boost crowd attendance and fan engagement across venues.
Sufiyani Biryani, a lesser-known Hyderabadi delicacy, dates back to the Nizams. Mild, creamy, and aromatic, it avoids red chillies and heavy spices, using milk, curd, and nuts instead. Its pale colour and delicate flavour set it apart. Though rare, it’s available at select restaurants like Abidi’s and Mak’s Kitchen, and through special wedding caterers.
Malayalam superstar and honorary Lieutenant Colonel Mohanlal received a Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card from General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi. The honor recognizes his contributions to society and long-standing association with the Armed Forces. Mohanlal called it a proud moment and a heartfelt gesture from the military fraternity.
Karnataka has declared holidays for government and aided schools from October 8 to 18 to complete the ongoing caste survey. Teachers conducting the survey are needed full-time, except those handling mid-term exams. The delay led to the extension. CM Siddaramaiah also announced ₹20 lakh compensation for three staff members who died during the survey work.
WhatsApp may soon let users reserve usernames, moving beyond phone numbers for identification. This change boosts privacy and makes connecting easier, like on Telegram or Signal. A reservation system will ensure fairness, allowing everyone to secure preferred usernames before the official rollout. The feature is spotted in WhatsApp Android beta version 2.25.28.12.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a ₹31,628 crore relief package for flood-hit farmers. It includes cash aid, compensation for crop and livestock losses, damaged homes, and soil erosion. Assistance will be directly credited to accounts. Covering 29 districts, the package also supports rabi preparation and crop insurance payouts for 45 lakh farmers.
India’s Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav, along with Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett, are ICC Player of the Month nominees for September 2025. In the women’s category, Smriti Mandhana, Tazmin Brits, and Sidra Amin are shortlisted. All six stars delivered exceptional performances, with standout centuries, match-winning spells, and record-breaking feats.
The Centre dismissed Mamata Banerjee’s allegation of discrimination in flood management, citing ₹1,290 crore already released to West Bengal. It said India is actively working with Bhutan on trans-border river issues. Banerjee had warned of recurring floods in North Bengal without an Indo-Bhutan River Commission, after heavy rains killed 30.
Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan is being slammed as unrealistic and one-sided. It dissolves Hamas without Palestinian input, offers reconstruction via U.S.-backed contractors, and excludes the Palestinian Authority. Critics call it a suicidal agreement disguised as peace, driven more by Trump’s Nobel ambitions. The plan lacks legitimacy.
Russia’s nuclear agency, Rosenergoatom, reported that a Ukrainian drone targeted the Novovoronezh nuclear plant in the Voronezh region. The drone was intercepted using technical countermeasures but detonated upon impact with a cooling tower. The event has sparked renewed concerns about nuclear site security amid ongoing conflict.