The Long Read
Devotees celebrate Durga Puja with ‘Prabhat Pheri’ procession in Visakhapatnam
Devotees celebrate Durga Puja with a morning Prabhat Pheri procession in Visakhapatnam, followed by pandal festivities and cultural events.
Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs
Some players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?
Where is Dipke, asks CJP; lawyers meet Neha at RK Puram police station
Where is Dipke, asks CJP; lawyers meet Neha at RK Puram police station | India News
Akal Takht declares AAP MLA Giaspura 'Tankhaiya' over alleged objectionable remarks
Akal Takht declares AAP MLA Giaspura 'Tankhaiya' over alleged objectionable remarks | India News
BSP to stage indefinite hunger strike condemning delay in action in Perumbali SC man’s burial case
BSP to stage indefinite hunger strike demanding arrests, accountability for officials after Perumbali caste atrocity; protest aims to secure SC rights and livelihood.
World
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Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
Cover Review★★★★½
‘Whalefall’ movie review: Austin Abrams is a fiercely modern Jonah in this whale of a tale
‘Whalefall’ movie review: Brian Duffield turns Daniel Kraus' novel into a tense, visually striking survival thriller, with Austin Abrams trapped in the belly of a whale and confronting guilt, loss and forgiveness
‘Nayyi Navelli’ movie review: Yami Gautam’s genre-neutral offering is high on decibels, low on charms
Directed by Balaji Mohan, the film loses shape of its identity as it descends into mythology, acting often like an overdramatic TV soap
Telangana CM Revanth seeks film stars’ help to prepare people for El Nino challenges
Telangana CM seeks film stars and media to raise awareness and promote water and power conservation ahead of potential impact of El Niño
Politics
All politicsBSP to stage indefinite hunger strike condemning delay in action in Perumbali SC man’s burial case
BSP to stage indefinite hunger strike demanding arrests, accountability for officials after Perumbali caste atrocity; protest aims to secure SC rights and livelihood.
Local · Bangalore
More localB.Tech student found dead in university
A 20-year-old B.Tech student died after allegedly leaping off the sixth floor of an administrative block at a private university near Nagandenahalli in the Bengaluru Rural district on Thursday night.
Bengaluru rain offers respite from heat, exposes waterlogging woes again
Rain brings relief from heat as Bengaluru floods recur at Panathur RuB amid monsoon, causing traffic chaos and ongoing drainage concerns.
Bengaluru Police Order 2021 ‘unconstitutional’, must be revoked: Vinay Sreenivasa | Decode Karnataka
As visuals of police action from a protest against SIR and India’s Chief Election Commissioner near KR Circle in Bengaluru on October 12 went viral on social media, the criticism was swift and scathing.
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Where is Dipke, asks CJP; lawyers meet Neha at RK Puram police station
Where is Dipke, asks CJP; lawyers meet Neha at RK Puram police station | India News
Update16 Oct
Akal Takht declares AAP MLA Giaspura 'Tankhaiya' over alleged objectionable remarks
Akal Takht declares AAP MLA Giaspura 'Tankhaiya' over alleged objectionable remarks | India News
Probe16 Oct
JDU MLA Anant Singh clarifies on ‘9 murders’ remark
The JD(U) defended ex Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s political record and rejected any suggestion of an association with criminal activity. | India News
Court16 Oct
Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora among 150 detained in Delhi; Oppn slams police action amid anti-CEC protests
At least 150 people were detained around Janpath Road, CP and Mandi House. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and AISA activist Neha Bora were among them. | 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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Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.
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No coercive steps by Revenue officials from October 17 to 25 in disputed properties: HC to government
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'Bhaag Neha Bhaag, Jantar Mantar Chalo': Delhi protests inspire online games where players take on roles of protesters, cops
From gathering virtual crowds and dodging water cannons to escaping police chases, the Jantar Mantar protests have inspired a series of free online video games. | India News
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Sports
Does Scott's Disney+ exit unmask wider issue in coverage of women's game?
Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.
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Sports
Former Sale Sharks lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle
Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.