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PM Modi cities World Bank report to highlight ‘historic’ fall in India’s extreme poverty
Prime Minister Modi hails World Bank’s report on India’s historic poverty decline, highlighting massive gains and reduced inequality.
Manipur security forces recover bodies of two abducted Kuki men after five days
Police said search operations will continue to find those responsible. Their disappearance had prompted a district-wide shutdown by a Kuki-Zo group. | India News
Seafarers' security, grain exports: Jaishankar reveals India's three-point discussion on war with Russia, Ukraine and Europe
Jaishankar said India has been calling on the parties to address the issues, which include discussions on protecting seafarers and restoring grain exports. | India News
Four workers die after inhaling toxic gas in Ujjain hotel waste chamber
Madhav Nagar police station in-charge Gajendra Pachoriya said rescue workers used a machine to cut open the metal chamber door | India News
BSF deployed at Delhi-Gurugram border as security tightened ahead of INDIA bloc rally
INDIA bloc supporters, including SFI members, gathered at Ramlila Maidan, while security was heightened across Delhi for political events. | India News
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Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
Police in Frankfurt say "violent riots" took place in the city centre, with unrest also reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviewsCover Review★★★★½
Sanjay Gupta death: Sanjay Dutt, Hansal Mehta and others pay tribute to the filmmaker
As Sanjay Gupta passed away on Friday (October 30, 2026), Sanjay Dutt and Hansal Mehta took to social media to remember the 'Shootout at Wadala’ director.
‘Shootout at Wadala’ director Sanjay Gupta passes away
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for making crime-thrillers like, Shootout at Wadala, Kaabil and Kaante, has passed away at the age of 57 on October 30, 2026. He died due to a head injury at his home.
Graphic violence in cinema: How much is too much?
From ‘The Paradise’ and ‘Ranabaali’ to ‘Toxic’, bloodshed and brutality are being packaged as heroism, while women and children pay the price
Politics
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Polling begins for 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh | LIVE
AP Local Body Elections LIVE: Polling begins across 92 urban local bodies amidst tight security after days of tense political activity. Follow The Hindu LIVE for more updates.
Sports
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Chelsea beat 10-man Man Utd to pile more pressure on Carrick
Lisandro Martinez is sent off for Manchester United as they suffer a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to pile more pressure on under-fire manager Michael Carrick.
Local · Bangalore
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How to say ‘how are you?’ in your hyper-local lingo?
KDA aims to document Karnataka’s hyperlocal Kannada words and village names to preserve linguistic diversity amid globalisation.
On Karnataka Rajyotsava, a digital archive of 220 documentaries captures State’s many worlds
A Bengaluru marketer curates 220 Karnataka documentaries online, revealing the state's diverse, layered history and inviting open, collaborative exploration.
HMT brings out new ‘Kannadiga’ watch collection for Karnataka
HMT unveils the Kannadiga watch collection with Kannada numerals and Gandabherunda emblem for Rajyotsava, featuring two variants and four styles.
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Manipur security forces recover bodies of two abducted Kuki men after five days
Police said search operations will continue to find those responsible. Their disappearance had prompted a district-wide shutdown by a Kuki-Zo group. | India News
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Seafarers' security, grain exports: Jaishankar reveals India's three-point discussion on war with Russia, Ukraine and Europe
Jaishankar said India has been calling on the parties to address the issues, which include discussions on protecting seafarers and restoring grain exports. | India News
Probe1 Nov
Four workers die after inhaling toxic gas in Ujjain hotel waste chamber
Madhav Nagar police station in-charge Gajendra Pachoriya said rescue workers used a machine to cut open the metal chamber door | India News
Court1 Nov
BSF deployed at Delhi-Gurugram border as security tightened ahead of INDIA bloc rally
INDIA bloc supporters, including SFI members, gathered at Ramlila Maidan, while security was heightened across Delhi for political events. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourBAFTA Trustees Accused of Potentially Violating Charity Law Over Free Ceremony Tickets
BAFTA trustees may have violated U.K. charity laws by accepting awards show tickets that were not disclosed in the organization's financial accounts.
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HonourVariety’s 10 Actors to Watch Detail Tapping Into Dark Characters and Gaining Confidence at Newport Beach Film Festival
Variety's 10 Actors to Watch detailed their processes during the Newport Beach Film Festival. Watch the full panels on video.
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HonourJohn Carpenter to Receive Filmmaker of the Year at ACE Eddie Awards
John Carpenter will receive the American Cinema Editors Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year award at the 77th annual ACE Eddie Awards.
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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.
Health & Wellbeing
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'My low Vitamin D levels hit me like a truck'
Saskia Reeves-Priestley didn't know she had a Vitamin D deficiency until she suddenly collapsed at work.
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Spurs revival continues with victory over 10-man Crystal Palace
Jean-Philippe Mateta was shown an early red card as Crystal Palace lose 2-0 at Tottenham to increase the pressure on manager Pierre Sage.