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Karnataka plans nine industrial townships in Bangalore Metropolitan Region
Karnataka plans nine integrated industrial townships in Bengaluru’s region, detailing land use, AI initiatives, transit expansion, water reuse, and housing.
Gabriel in Man Utd team photo but no hint of reconciliation
As he prepares to celebrate his 16th birthday, the rift between Manchester United and JJ Gabriel shows no sign of being healed.
England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender
With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?
Karnataka plans nine industrial townships in Bangalore Metropolitan Region
Karnataka plans nine integrated industrial townships in Bengaluru’s region, detailing land use, AI initiatives, transit expansion, water reuse, and housing.
Mayawati takes nephew Akash back in BSP, re-appoints him national convenor
Mayawati takes nephew Akash back in BSP, re-appoints him national convenor | India News
World
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Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police
The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the 15-year-old's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
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‘Jailer 2’ trailer: Rajinikanth’s Muthuvel Pandian returns to take on a battalion of enemies
Sun Pictures on Monday (October 5) unveiled the trailer for superstar Rajinikanth’s most-anticipated action entertainer, Jailer 2
Deepfake alarm: AI’s shadow looms over entertainment industry after Rashmika Mandanna speaks out
Deepfake controversy involving Indian celebrities highlights the urgent need for AI regulations and safeguards, as these technological advancements pose significant risks, influencing the demand for legal recourse, vigilance, and the development of AI-based solutions to combat su
Deeply violating, bordering on sexual assault: Janhvi Kapoor on AI-generated video
Janhvi Kapoor condemns AI-generated, sexualized deepfake videos as a serious violation and calls for legal action and digital safety reforms.
Politics
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ED searches 16 places linked to smuggling of foreign-origin betel nut via the Indo-Myanmar border
ED conducts searches across 16 locations linked to a multi-state betel nut smuggling racket, seizing cash and freezing assets.
Local · Bangalore
More localKarnataka plans nine industrial townships in Bangalore Metropolitan Region
Karnataka plans nine integrated industrial townships in Bengaluru’s region, detailing land use, AI initiatives, transit expansion, water reuse, and housing.
Chandapura sees hours-long traffic jam as weekend return rush peaks
Long weekend return rush causes hours-long traffic jam on Chandapura stretch as road work and bottlenecks frustrate Bengaluru commuters.
SIR: Withdraw ‘false’ FIRs by 10 am or NDA will lay siege to all police stations today, says Kumaraswamy
NDA defends bulk Form-7 objections as a statutory right, accuses Congress-led Karnataka of unlawful interference and police intimidation in electoral roll revisions.
Crime Watch
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Mayawati takes nephew Akash back in BSP, re-appoints him national convenor
Mayawati takes nephew Akash back in BSP, re-appoints him national convenor | India News
Update5 Oct
Telangana tea seller sets himself ablaze outside police station, cops cite dispute with grocer over cigarettes
The 55-year-old tea seller walked to the polcie station with a bottle of petrol and a matchbox and allegedly set himself ablaze. | India News
Probe5 Oct
‘Females treated with dignity’: Delhi Police reject assault claims, issue journalist guidelines as accused cop gets promoted
Amid allegations of sexual harassment by women reporters at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police has issued guidelines for journalists covering protests. | India News
Court5 Oct
India, Switzerland sign 5 pacts as PM Modi, President Guy Parmelin discuss trade, defence and nuclear energy
India and Switzerland signed agreements covering migration and mobility, young professionals, transportation, research, and innovation and technology transfer. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourTony Awards Name Nominating Committee for 2026-2027 Season Including Migdalia Cruz, Daniel K. Isaac, José Rivera and More
The Tony Awards announced its 2026–2027 Nominating Committee, including Peter Marks, Sanaz Toossi and Migdalia Cruz.
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HonourPedro Pascal Premieres ‘Behemoth!’ in NYC, Sarah Jessica Parker and Stevie Nicks Make a Fashionable Pair and More Red Carpet Photos: October 2026
Check out what the best celebtity red carpet and event photos from October 2026.
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HonourMichael Jackson and Madonna Choreographer Vincent Paterson to Be Honored at World Choreography Awards
Paterson will be recognized for his contributions to dance, which include choreographing Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" and the film “Evita."
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Honour‘La Bola Negra’ Star Guitarricadelafuente to Receive Discovery Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Musician Guitarricadelafuente the SCAD Savannah Film Festival's Discovery Award for his feature film acting debut in "La Bola Negra."
Health & Wellbeing
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Nobel Prize awarded for showing inner workings of the brain
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
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India-born cheetah gives birth to five cubs in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park
India-born cheetah in Kuno NP gives birth to five cubs, expanding Botswana lineage and boosting India’s cheetah population to 60.
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#THTalksBengaluru: Ask your questions to BDA Chairman N.A. Haris
Ask your questions to BDA Chairman N.A. Haris in The Hindu’s THTalksBengaluru interactive on Oct 8.
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SIR: Voters in Shivamogga objected to as ‘shifted’ say they continue to live, vote there
Voters in Shivamogga challenge a BJP-backed objection claiming they shifted residences, with many denying changes to their polling addresses.
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Crime
‘Proved misbehaviour’: Ex-bureaucrats, activists serve ‘impeachment notice’ against CEC Gyanesh Kumar; list 6 charges
The delegation accused Gyanesh Kumar of taking decisions in the name of the ECI without adequate consideration by the full commission. | India News