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Delhi protests against CEC: What the law says about preventive detention | Explained
Supreme Court orders in Delhi protest detention review; explains preventive detention, BNSS 163, and constitutional safeguards.
Prices of pulses soar amid supply crunch and adverse weather
Adverse weather, lower supplies and costlier imports are lifting Indian pulse prices, with pigeon pea nearing 2023-24 highs. | India News
Saracens sack academy player Auvaa after latest incident
Saracens sack Totoa Auvaa, the academy player who was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, after another incident.
Three-day BRICS Theatre Festival begins in Delhi, India showcases 'Samudra Manthan'
Three-day BRICS Theatre Festival begins in Delhi, India showcases 'Samudra Manthan' | India News
Vijayawada Mayor post declared ‘Unreserved General’ as per 2026 reservation allocation
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation announces Mayor seat as Unreserved General, detailing ward reservations across ST, SC, BC, and OC categories for 2026 elections.
World
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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
Cover Review★★★★½
Director Mary Lambert on Audible’s ‘Dracula’: ‘Jonathan Bailey is a Dracula for our age’
Director Mary Lambert discusses Jonathan Bailey's take on Dracula, the enduring appeal of Bram Stoker's vampire classic and the challenges of bringing the iconic horror story to life as an immersive Audible audio adaptation
‘Below’ series review: What lies beneath… is pure thrills
Josh Hartnett leads this entertaining creature feature set in Newfoundland, where a sinister sea monster, community fears and resettlement anxieties collide in a gripping six-episode thriller
‘Animals’ movie review: Ben Affleck’s thriller squanders its premise and cast
Ben Affleck's 'Animals' borrows from familiar crime-thriller territory but fails to develop its ideas, leaving Gillian Anderson as the standout in an otherwise muddled Netflix drama
Politics
All politicsVijayawada Mayor post declared ‘Unreserved General’ as per 2026 reservation allocation
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation announces Mayor seat as Unreserved General, detailing ward reservations across ST, SC, BC, and OC categories for 2026 elections.
Local · Bangalore
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Section of Church Street caves in under garbage truck
A section of Bengaluru’s TenderSURE Church Street collapsed under a garbage truck, prompting repairs and questions about road durability.
Police crack down on anti-SIR protesters in Bengaluru, detain 100
Police crackdown in Bengaluru detains 100 protesters demanding SCRAP of SIR, resignations, and electoral reforms, with journalists targeted.
Stormwater carrying sewage water enters recently restored Sampigehalli Lake during rain
Sampigehalli Lake’s recent restoration is jeopardized by sewage inflow and drainage issues worsened by heavy rains, prompting calls for permanent separation of sewage and stormwater.
Crime Watch
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Prices of pulses soar amid supply crunch and adverse weather
Adverse weather, lower supplies and costlier imports are lifting Indian pulse prices, with pigeon pea nearing 2023-24 highs. | India News
Update12 Oct
Three-day BRICS Theatre Festival begins in Delhi, India showcases 'Samudra Manthan'
Three-day BRICS Theatre Festival begins in Delhi, India showcases 'Samudra Manthan' | India News
Probe12 Oct
Two 'godmen' cheat woman of ₹69 lakh after promising to cure her sister of cancer
The Chembur police identified the accused as Rajshekhar Shastri and Guruji Adityanath alias Babu Guruji. | India News
Court12 Oct
Iran security chief and NSA Ajit Doval hold phone call, discuss West Asia conflict, bilateral issues
The two leaders exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest to the two countries. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
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.
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Honour‘La Bola Negra’ to Receive Gotham Vanguard Tribute at Gotham Film Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's "La Bola Negra" will receive the Gotham Vanguard Tribute at the Gotham Film Awards in New York City on Nov. 30.
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HonourTony Awards Name Nominating Committee for 2026-2027 Season Including Migdalia Cruz, Daniel K. Isaac, José Rivera and More
The Tony Awards announced its 2026–2027 Nominating Committee, including Peter Marks, Sanaz Toossi and Migdalia Cruz.
Health & Wellbeing
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Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.
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INDIA bloc marches through Delhi, takes SIR protest to Supreme Court
India bloc marches through Delhi to petition SC over SIR, with 2.5 lakh participants and heavy police presence amid a united political front.
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Crime
'Batman Mode On': Rahul Gandhi, Kharge pose with superhero masks during Opposition march to SC
Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, during Opposition's protest march in Delhi on Monday, posed with a Batman mask. | India News
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Sports
Pope pulls out of controversial Afghanistan T20 league
England batter Ollie Pope pulls out of the draft for the Afghanistan Premier League.
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Local
Sexual and gender minorities condemn police move to restrict community activities in public spaces
Transgender and gender minority groups in Bengaluru condemn police moves restricting public activities, demand livelihoods, protection, and inclusive governance.