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Odisha Vigilance seizes ₹21.88 lakh from engineer accused of collecting bribes
Odisha Vigilance arrests Superintending Engineer Prasanjit Das for alleged bribe collection, seizing ₹21.88 lakh and questioning his finances since 2016.
Seven eyewitnesses testify in Abhimanyu murder trial
Seven eyewitnesses testify in Abhimanyu murder trial in Kerala as court prepares cross-examination and photo evidence.
Bengaluru: Two minors detained for murdering 13-year-old boy
Two minors detained for alleged stone assault murder of 13-year-old Arafath near Bengaluru's Vibhutipura Lake.
Self-taught artist recreates the magnificence of Tamil Nadu’s temples in miniature
Self-taught Chennai micro artist Kaviyarasan recreates Tamil Nadu temple sculpture on tiny canvases, aiming for international exposure and heritage preservation.
Nagenthran criticises TVK-led government over lack of monsoon preparedness
Nagenthran criticises TVK-led government over lack of monsoon preparedness
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Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg
At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.
Cinema & Streaming
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‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 review: Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell continue their diplomatic dance
‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 review: Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell shine in a witty fourth season of The Diplomat, where political chaos, relationship drama and a missing Russian weapon threaten to upend the global order
The gift of elegance in ‘Thenisai Thendral’ Deva’s music
Elegance defines Deva’s Tamil film music, blending accessible melodies, understated embellishments, and soulful collaborations that warmth listeners’ hearts.
The dialectics of Night City: How ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ anticipated our hypercapitalist dystopia
William Gibson’s ‘Neuromancer’ bequeathed cyberpunk a future in which capital colonises every frontier. Four decades since, the technofascist sprawl of its progeny is collapsing the distance between dystopian speculation and our late-capitalist present
Politics
All politicsSeven eyewitnesses testify in Abhimanyu murder trial
Seven eyewitnesses testify in Abhimanyu murder trial in Kerala as court prepares cross-examination and photo evidence.
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Chemical-laden truck catches fire on NICE Road, traffic grinds to a halt
Chemical-laden truck fire on NICE Road halts Bengaluru traffic; driver escapes as fire crews battle xylene blaze for hours.
Shattering stereotypes around disability frame by frame
The Association of People with Disabilities has launched AS i AM, a photography and videography competition to show the real and complex lives of people with disabilities
On the fragrant kumkum and its legacy
The thaale hoovu or thazhampoo is used in the creation of a special blend of kumkum, and Navaratri is when one can look forward to its abundant use
Crime Watch
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Rishikesh’s Beatles Ashram may feature in Sam Mendes’ 4-film Beatles project, shoot likely in Feb 2027
Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes’ four-film project on The Beatles may be shot at Rishikesh’s historic Beatles Ashram in February 2027, with 250 crew members expected. | India News
Update18 Oct
Tamil Nadu: ‘Thenisai Thendral’ Deva laid to rest amid tears, tributes
Tamil Nadu: ‘Thenisai Thendral’ Deva laid to rest amid tears, tributes | India News
Probe18 Oct
HT Evening Brief October 18: 1,800 arrested in France over violent protests, CJP to restrategise and more
Here's a quick recap of the day's top headlines from India, the world and the field of sports and entertainment. | India News
Court18 Oct
CJI announces virtual access to Supreme Court for Leh, Kargil lawyers
The CJI spoke of a young child studying in a classroom in Kargil or Nubra who might one day argue a case before the court or even serve as a judge on its bench. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
Honour‘Michael’ to Receive Musical Tribute at 2026 Gotham Film Awards
The 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony will present the cast and creative team behind the Michael Jackson biopic with the Gotham Musical Tribute.
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HonourAl Pacino to Be Honored With SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Al Pacino will be honored with SAG-AFTRA's Life Achievement Award for his career and humanitarian accomplishments at the Actor Awards.
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Honour‘The Pitt’ And ‘All Her Fault’ Among the Winners of Inaugural Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards
"The Pitt" and "All Her Fault" were among the winners of The Darcys, celebrating achievement in authentic disability representation in media.
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HonourBrian Grazer and Ron Howard to Receive Harold Matzner Distinguished Achievement Award at Palm Springs Honors
The Palm Springs International Film Society will honor Brian Grazer and Ron Howard at the Palm Springs Honors event on Oct. 19.
Health & Wellbeing
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Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
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Kolkata Durga Puja stampede hits BJP amid row over leaders’ role in Bengal’s puja committees
The Kolkata Durga Puja stampede that killed 19 people has put the BJP’s association with puja committees in West Bengal under scrutiny, sparking a political row. | India News
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University of Manchester plans centre in Bengaluru to help Indian students find jobs in India
Manchester University to open India centre in Bengaluru to aid Indian students’ study abroad, internships, jobs, and entrepreneurship ties.
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Tiranga March held in solidarity with arrested, detained protesters in Bengaluru
Bengaluru joins nationwide Tiranga March supporting arrested protesters, amid permission denials and police action, highlighting double standards.
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Serving tribal population, five government hospitals in Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem district secure Kayakalp awards
Five Telangana tribal-area hospitals win six Kayakalp awards for 2025-26, highlighting sanitation, infection control, and eco-friendly initiatives despite aging infrastructure.