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Maharashtra: A 'data hub' of rising power cuts | Part 2
Maharashtra is seeing a rise in data centres but also seeing frequent power cuts. See what politicians and citizens have to say on this matter.
Tata being ‘criminally destroyed’; no business leader dares to say a word: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked business leaders how long they will remain silent and promised justice | India News
Tamil Nadu revises auto-rickshaw fares, minimum charge ₹ ₹50 for first 1.8km
Tamil Nadu new auto fares: Passengers will have to pay an additional ₹25 for every kilometre travelled beyond the initial 1.8 kilometres. | India News
Sent high-level team to investigate cheetah killing in Madhya Pradesh, says Centre
Centre orders probe into the pellet-shooting death of a 19-month-old cheetah at Kuno and reviews security measures for the reintroduced population. | India News
'Obsession': Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon lend voices to Hindi version of horror blockbuster
Actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon have lent their voices to the Hindi version of horror film "Obsession", which will premiere on JioHotstar on October 30 alongside the original English version.
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Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say
The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviewsCover Review★★★★½
'Obsession': Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon lend voices to Hindi version of horror blockbuster
Actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon have lent their voices to the Hindi version of horror film "Obsession", which will premiere on JioHotstar on October 30 alongside the original English version.
Gotham Awards 2026 nominations: ‘La Gradiva’, ‘The Invite’ and ‘All of a Sudden’ lead with four nods each
Gotham Awards 2026 nominations: All of a Sudden, Clarissa, La Gradiva, The Invite lead with four nods each for a diverse indie lineup.
‘Dune: Part Three’ trailer: A plot against the God Emperor in epic showdown
Final Dune: Part Three trailer reveals Paul Atreides’ tyrannical rule, Chani’s resistance, Scytale’s threat, and epic political battles.
Politics
All politicsMaharashtra: A 'data hub' of rising power cuts | Part 2
Maharashtra is seeing a rise in data centres but also seeing frequent power cuts. See what politicians and citizens have to say on this matter.
Sports
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'Biggest night in club's history' for fearless Fleetwood
A whopping 83 league places separated Fleetwood from Arsenal, yet the hosts booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final thanks to their penalty shootout win over the Gunners.
Local · Bangalore
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Garbage dumped at Kalpalli crematorium in Bengaluru
Residents allege ongoing garbage dumping at Kalpalli crematorium in Bengaluru, linked to Seva Sankalp Abhiyan banners, ignoring residents’ protests.
Days after claims of irregularities in garbage contracts, Chief Minister meets with legislators
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday sought cooperation from MLAs and MLCs from Bengaluru to break what he called the “garbage mafia” in the city, even as the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) is re-tendering 16 of 21 waste management packages.
Survey highlights poor quality of English learning in government English-medium schools
Survey shows poor English learning quality in government English-medium schools, highlighting need for Kannada foundation and phased ESL, pedagogy reform.
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Tata being ‘criminally destroyed’; no business leader dares to say a word: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asked business leaders how long they will remain silent and promised justice | India News
Update28 Oct
Tamil Nadu revises auto-rickshaw fares, minimum charge ₹ ₹50 for first 1.8km
Tamil Nadu new auto fares: Passengers will have to pay an additional ₹25 for every kilometre travelled beyond the initial 1.8 kilometres. | India News
Probe28 Oct
Sent high-level team to investigate cheetah killing in Madhya Pradesh, says Centre
Centre orders probe into the pellet-shooting death of a 19-month-old cheetah at Kuno and reviews security measures for the reintroduced population. | India News
Court28 Oct
ED busts ‘drugs for goods’ network, says Myanmar suppliers paid through fuel, food
During two-three days of probe, we have uncovered a further modus operandi where drug money was not only being remitted through hawala in Mizoram but it was also converted into marketable goods | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
Honour‘Obsession’ And ‘Backrooms’ Win Big at Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
“Obsession” led this year's Fangoria Chainsaw Awards with the most amount of wins, taking home five awards.
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HonourCostume Designer Sandy Powell to Present Film London Jarman Award – Film News in Brief
Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell will present this year’s Film London Jarman Award on Nov. 24, where she will also be the guest of honor.
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HonourAndrew Garfield to Be Honored at Santa Barbara Film Festival
Andrew Garfield is set to receive the Maltin Modern Master Award a t the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) on Feb. 6.
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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.
Health & Wellbeing
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Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions.
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‘Way of the Warrior Kid’ trailer: Chris Pratt trains Jude Hill to fight in Apple TV’s coming-of-age drama
The trailer of Apple TV’s upcoming coming-of-age drama, Way of the Warrior Kid, was unveiled by the streamer on Tuesday (October 27, 2026).
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Crime
TDP-led alliance win majority of unanimously-elected seats in rural body polls in AP
The opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) managed to secure just one ZPTC seat without a contest in the Pyapili ZPTC constituency in the Dhone assembly constituency of Nandyal district | India News
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Sports
Barcelona fined £503 over approach for Alvarez
Barcelona are fined 602 euros (£503) following a complaint by Atletico Madrid over contact the club made with striker Julian Alvarez.
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Sports
Fleetwood-Arsenal halted for eight minutes because of drone
Arsenal's match with Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup is delayed for more than eight minutes after a drone is spotted above the stadium during the match.