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Maxivision opens second eye hospital in Vijayawada
Maxivision opens its second eye hospital in Poranki, Vijayawada, offering comprehensive eye care and advanced treatments with expert clinicians.
Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.
Nine held for hunting blackbuck, 13 kg meat and rifle seized
Nine held for blackbuck hunt in Marikal forest; 13 kg meat, rifle, ammo seized in Hyderabad-area operation.
Government employees play key role in State’s development, says Speaker
Government employees play a crucial role in the overall development of the State by implementing welfare programmes and policies through various departments, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly G.S. Patil said on Monday.
Maxivision opens second eye hospital in Vijayawada
Maxivision opens its second eye hospital in Poranki, Vijayawada, offering comprehensive eye care and advanced treatments with expert clinicians.
World
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Plan for controversial Sydney data centre scrapped after push-back
Goodman Group, the property giant behind the Project Mars data centre, says the decision is due to changes to the "policy and regulatory environment".
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviewsCover Review★★★★½
Rima Das on ‘Village Rockstars 2’ and the state of independent cinema
Acclaimed Assamese filmmaker Rima Das opens up about the delayed theatrical release of ‘Village Rockstars 2’, making films featuring children and nature, the need to build a better system to support cinema from the Northeast and more.
IDSFFK 2026: In It Was Here Before Our Time, Ramith Kunhimangalam pays homage to Maari Theyyam
Ramith Kunhimangalam’s It Was Here Before Our Time—an IDSFFK Focus Short documenting Maari Theyyam’s mysticism, origins, and evolving public spectacle.
An uncertain wait for filmmakers selected in IDSFFK after Union I&B Ministry “ban”
Eight documentaries at IDSFFK await censor exemption amid government bans and ongoing appeals.
Politics
All politicsNine held for hunting blackbuck, 13 kg meat and rifle seized
Nine held for blackbuck hunt in Marikal forest; 13 kg meat, rifle, ammo seized in Hyderabad-area operation.
Local · Bangalore
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‘They have studied nothing’: Teachers away from classrooms for SIR; mid-term, SSLC preparatory exams near
Teachers claim SIR duties divert them from classrooms, starving SSLC prep amid staff shortages and rising absenteeism.
Inside Tumakuru’s SIR hearings: Voters seek clarity over notices | Ground report
Weeks into the hearing process of the Special Intensive Revision, many are still trying to find their notices and understand why they had been called.
27-year-old hacked to death in Bengaluru, six held
According to police, the victim and the accused had been involved in a dispute for the past few days.
Crime Watch
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‘Ask for PM Modi's resignation directly': Arvind Kejriwal to CJP amid protest call against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Arvind Kejriwal's remarks come after CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke warned of nationwide protests on October 2 if the CEC did not step down by September 26. | India News
Update28 Sept
Odisha, Chhattisgarh CMs to meet Amit Shah over Mahanadi water dispute
The development follows a September 20 meeting between CM Mohan Charan Majhi and his Chhattisgarh counterpart Vishnu Deo Sai in Bhubaneswar | India News
Probe28 Sept
Odisha man beaten to death, body burnt over witchcraft suspicion: Police
Police said some villagers of Merama came to Malik’s house on the hillock around 2am and took him away | India News
Court28 Sept
Non-cognisable report filed against Delhi minister Parvesh Verma over slap incident
Parvesh Verma had clarified on Sunday that the man he slapped had abused his family. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
Honour2026 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Raye, Lisa, Sienna Spiro and More
See the best looks from the 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet.
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Honour‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Sets Sights on Best Picture Oscar Nomination: ‘If the Possibility Is Not Zero, It’s Hard Not to Have a Little Bit of Hope’
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ has earned rave reviews after its New York Film Festival premiere.
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HonourJohn Malkovich to Receive Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The actor will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award for his work in “Wild Horse Nine” at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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HonourIssa Rae Is ‘Never Going to Stop’ Using Her Power for Good, Even as Mergers and AI Disrupt Hollywood: ‘This Is All Men’s Fault’
Issa Rae, Emmy-nominated actor, writer, producer and entrepreneur, shared how she feels powerless in the face of current events.
Health & Wellbeing
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New NHS-style social care system could take decades, Dilnot says
Sir Andrew Dilnot, who proposed reforms 15 years ago, says the cost of such a scheme would be "very substantial".
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Tanveer Sait exits Dasara breakfast meet over delay
Tanveer Sait left a Dasara breakfast event in Mysuru unhappy about a delay by Yathindra Siddaramaiah, who explained scheduling conflicts.
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Crime
India, Brazil, South Africa oppose attacks on multilateralism, back West Asia dialogue
The three ministers emphasised the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure in line with international law and the UN Charter | India News
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Sports
Man City rule breaches not my concern - Mancini
Roberto Mancini says an alleged "double contract" during his time as Manchester City manager is "not my concern".
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Crime
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea challenging MDR on UPI payments of over ₹2,000
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea challenging MDR on UPI payments of over ₹2,000 | India News