The Long Read
As protests against CEC continue, Rahul launches ‘Satyagraha’ digital platform
Rahul Gandhi launches the Satyagraha platform as opposition protests demand CEC removal amid alleged illegal elections and anti-SIR actions.
Gloucester thrash sorry Quins to go top of the Prem
Gloucester thrash a limp Harlequins at Kingsholm to go to the top of the early Prem standings.
Wakefield beat Warrington to win Super League
Wakefield Trinity end a 58-year wait to be champions as they claim a deserved Grand Final success over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.
Legendary movie director, writer Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passes away
Renowned director-writer Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies at 94; a prolific multi-language film innovator known for Pantulamma to Mayuri.
Who was the best player on the pitch? - England player ratings
England produce one of their best performances in recent times as they thump Croatia 6-0 in Rijeka. How did our report rate the players' performances?
World
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Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution, governor says
Pike survived two lethal injections on Wednesday and is currently in critical condition in hospital.
Cinema & Streaming
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Legendary movie director, writer Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passes away
Renowned director-writer Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies at 94; a prolific multi-language film innovator known for Pantulamma to Mayuri.
Kannada cinema has a new headache: Paid reviews
Kannada cinema grapples with paid reviews and orchestrated influencer hype shaping film promotions and audience perception.
Jr. NTR slams morphed ‘Chuttamalle’ video featuring Janhvi Kapoor, vows to take legal action
Telugu superstar Jr. NTR has come out strongly against an AI-generated clip featuring Janhvi Kapoor from the music video ‘Chuttamalle’ from Devara.
Politics
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Insulting people’s mandate is Congress’ old habit: BJP
BJP blasts Congress for insulting the mandate, defends EVMs, EC appointments, and democratic processes against Kharge’s remarks.
Local · Bangalore
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Whitefield senior living community battles sewage, rainwater flooding
Senior living residents in Whitefield face repeated sewage and rainwater flooding due to blocked drains and nearby development, despite persistent appeals.
Lokayukta notice to corporation officials over waste management lapses
Lokayukta issues notices to Bengaluru Central City officials for waste management lapses amid inspections flagging indiscriminate dumping and calls for action.
Bengaluru Jatre: City to host 10-day cultural festival from December 4
Bengaluru Jatre: a 10-day, city-wide cultural festival across venues, free programs, uniting arts, heritage, and communities from Dec 4-13.
Crime Watch
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Ludhiana man killed after assailants open fire on moving car; cops suspect old rivalry
The victim, Laddi Khan, was travelling with his friend Manpreet Singh who managed to escape unhurt even as the car rammed into a roadside pole. | India News
Update3 Oct
Prashant Bhushan, Neha Bora among 160 detained on Day 2 of anti-CEC stir; Yogendra Yadav calls march on October 4
A day after over 1,000 protesters were detained, several lawyers, activists and students gathered at the protest site for a second consecutive day. | India News
Probe3 Oct
Elderly couple flung in air, injured after being hit by car in Delhi's Kirti Nagar, woman driver flees | Video
The video clip further shows the woman driver stopping her vehicle, coming out of it and rushing towards the elderly man who is lying on the road. | India News
Court3 Oct
Vijay calls Stalin’s remarks on Sathyabama ‘indecent, perverse’, says TVK will respond
Vijay strongly condemned Stalin's alleged remarks in a post on X, describing the DMK as a “force of evil”. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
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."
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HonourJennifer Hudson Thanks Her Talk Show Team at Power of Women: ‘I Could Not Live This Life Without You’
“The Jennifer Hudson Show” received the Variety Changemaker Award, at Variety’s L.A. Power of Women event, honoring the show's impact.
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Honour2026 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Raye, Lisa, Sienna Spiro and More
See the best looks from the 2026 MTV VMAs red carpet.
Health & Wellbeing
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Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed
Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London.
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Ganesh 'visarjan' over, Gyanesh Kumar 'visarjan' remains: Prakash Raj
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Republic of Ireland news conference ends abruptly amid accusations
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson's pre-match news conference ends abruptly as accusations are levelled at his players.
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