The Long Read
Kerala HC denies temporary stay on toll collection at Nattika Fee Plaza
Kerala High Court refuses a temporary stay on Nattika Toll Plaza toll collection, urging consideration of residents’ representations.
Villa's Manzambi shows Newcastle what they missed out on
Aston Villa are a side back in form, with Johan Manzambi scoring the winner against a Newcastle team he turned down to move to Villa Park.
Wirtz delivers but remains Liverpool's conundrum
Florian Wirtz is instrumental as Liverpool return to winning ways in the Premier League, but does he remain boss Andoni Iraola's great conundrum?
Tributes to Andrews before Champions Cup matches
Lions and Sale Sharks are among the clubs to pay tribute to Hyron Andrews at their matches on Saturday, following the South African's death aged 31.
UNESCO team to visit Hampi on Oct. 24
UNESCO experts visit Hampi on Oct 24 to assess conservation, monument management, and World Heritage compliance.
World
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Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned
She and five staff members were found to have used the inedible paint in meals to make them look more appealing.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
Cover Review★★★★½
Revisiting Vijay’s ‘Kushi’: How Deva composed this superhit album
A look at the evolution of this superhit film directed by SJ Suryah and featuring Vijay and Jyotika
Teja Sajja on hosting ‘The Traitors Telugu’: I had to be serious, unlike my real personality
Teja Sajja hosts The Traitors Telugu on Prime Video, delivering long, serious scripts despite his natural playful personality.
Why Deva’s music for Rajinikanth was special
Music composer Deva’s work was the perfect accompaniment for Rajinikanth’s mass films
Politics
All politicsUNESCO team to visit Hampi on Oct. 24
UNESCO experts visit Hampi on Oct 24 to assess conservation, monument management, and World Heritage compliance.
Local · Bangalore
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NHAI begins work on long-delayed FOB after pedestrian deaths on Bengaluru–Mysuru highway
NHAI begins long-delayed foot overbridge construction on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway after pedestrian deaths, with completion promised within 10 days.
Cauvery Water Management Authority upholds Cauvery Water Regulation Committee direction to Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs a day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
CWMA upholds CWRC's directive for Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs/day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days amid Karnataka's drought distress and reservoir deficits.
II PU and SSLC annual exam-1 and 2 from February 27 to May 31, 2027
KSEAB announces tentative 2026-27 II PU and SSLC exam schedules, dates, timings, and objection window for student appeals.
Crime Watch
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'CBI must be held accountable': Rape victim's father after ex-RG Kar principal gets bail
Doctors associated with the RG Kar justice movement criticized the CBI after Sandip Ghosh received Supreme Court bail in a financial irregularities case. | India News
Update17 Oct
Congress gets Delhi Police nod for Ramlila Maidan rally amid SIR protests
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) has been issued to the Congress for a rally at Ramlila Maidan, said Delhi Police on Saturday. | India News
Probe17 Oct
'Breaking Bad Party’: Stalin targets Vijay's TVK after 135 kg meth seized from functionary
Following the arrest of TVK functionary Boopalan, DMK leader M K Stalin called for authorities to identify others connected to the alleged narcotics network. | India News
Court17 Oct
HT Evening Brief October 17: Abhijeet Dipke gets conditional bail; Supreme Court backs children’s internet rights
Here's a quick recap of the day's top headlines from India, the world and the field of sports and entertainment. | 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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Pope to be discharged days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
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Politics
Sudha Pillai panel submits report on KIIFB
Panel chaired by Sudha Pillai submits a comprehensive KIIFB restructuring report to Kerala government for governance, financial, and subsidiary reforms.
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Sports
Boos and bananas on day of defiance at Man City
Manchester City fans boo the Premier League anthem before watching their side move six points clear at the top of the table.
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Sports
Chelsea's Martinez taken to hospital for 'precautionary tests'
Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital as Chelsea's 2-0 win at Everton on Saturday meant they secured their first clean sheet in nine months.
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Sports
England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener
England 's men fall to defeat in their Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.