Siddhu Jonnalagadda says comedy in ‘Jack’ enhances, not eclipses, its core message
The actor‑writer explains how his new film balances humour with a serious narrative, while reflecting on his post‑Tillu career trajectory.
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India trims edible‑oil import levy ahead of festive season
The government reduced customs duties on edible oils to curb price spikes, sparking concern among domestic oilseed growers.
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Telangana’s SIR notices concentrate on Hyderabad outskirts, city sees lower share
Over 60% of Survey of Individual Records notices were issued in Hyderabad’s periphery while less than 35% reached the city proper, The Hindu reports.
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Russian drones destroy Kyiv warehouse tied to McDonald's, five fatalities reported
A Times of India report says a drone strike on a McDonald's‑linked storage facility in Ukraine’s capital left five people dead.
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Raichur Organizes Community Blood Donation Drive
Local officials and NGOs teamed up for a blood donation camp in Raichur to bolster regional supplies.
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Police Detain Over 50 Farmers After Bidadi Road Blockade
A large group of farmers, including women, were taken into custody during a protest against a township project near Bangalore, with police still weighing charges.
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DYFI urges Andhra Pradesh to expand constable vacancies after new recruitment notice
The youth wing of the CPI(M) is pressing the state government for more police constable posts following a revised recruitment notification.
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Delhi Court orders Meta to pull altered image of woman with PM Modi
The High Court instructed Meta to delete a manipulated photo that showed a woman standing beside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing national significance.
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Hyderabad's Khairatabad Ganesh immersion starts late but ends peacefully
The city's flagship Ganesh immersion procession faced a delayed kickoff before concluding without incident, The Hindu reports.
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Chirag Paswan urges Election Commission to safeguard voter confidence amid SIR controversy
Union minister calls for a decisive stance from the EC as opposition pressures chief commissioner over the SIR dispute.
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Ladakh activist warns of possible police encounter after alleging government abuses
Tsering Wangchuk says he fears an extrajudicial encounter after publicly accusing Indian authorities of atrocities in Ladakh.
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Rahul Gandhi accuses Election Commission of rigging, deepening credibility doubts
Opposition leader's claims add pressure on the Election Commission as fresh allegations target the chief election commissioner.
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Border Skirmish Leaves Multiple Taliban Combatants Dead
A clash on the Pakistan‑Afghanistan frontier resulted in several Taliban fighters being killed, according to reports.
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Hyderabad's Khairatabad Ganesh immersion parade starts late amid traffic snarls
The immersion procession of the city's towering Khairatabad Ganesh idol began later than planned, officials said.
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Former CJI and Legal Scholars Endorse Tata Sons’ Reappointment of Chandrasekaran
A group of former judges and constitutional lawyers have voiced support for Tata Sons’ decision to retain N Chandrasekaran as chairman, citing compliance with corporate law.
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Government seeks two‑year grace period to enforce OBC creamy‑layer ruling
India’s centre has approached the Supreme Court for a prospective implementation window after the court’s recent verdict on the OBC creamy‑layer ceiling.
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Supreme Court urges Election Commission to set deadline for TMC name and symbol clash
The apex court has asked the EC to outline a timeframe for resolving the internal Trinamool Congress dispute over its party name and election symbol.
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Arunachal Pradesh capital stalls as school infrastructure protest erupts
A bandh over inadequate school facilities brought Itanagar to a standstill, with isolated incidents of violence and vehicle damage, The Hindu reports.
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Chhattisgarh churches post warning signs as new anti-conversion law begins
Churches in the state are displaying notices urging non‑Christians to enter at their own risk following the enactment of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act, 2026.
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US ambassador watches Indian Army firing drill, highlighting joint readiness
The demonstration underscored growing interoperability between the United States and India’s armed forces.
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Bangalore waste‑collection overhaul stalls as only six firms sign up
The city's plan to revamp garbage collection faces a setback after just six bidders accepted the work orders, according to The Hindu.
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Karnataka ombudsman orders prompt release of senior citizen's pension
The state Upalokayukta intervened after an elderly woman faced months of delay in receiving her pension, directing officials to act immediately.
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Tamil Nadu BJP chief denounces alleged breakfast contamination in schools
Nainar Nagenthran blames the TVK administration for lax hygiene checks after reports of students falling ill from school meals, The Hindu reports.
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Kerala Chief Minister Calls for Safeguarding Election Commission Autonomy
CM V. Satheesan stresses that voter trust hinges on a transparent and independent Election Commission.
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JLM presses Karnataka to keep Anubhava Mantapa under state control
The organization urged the government to retain management of the citizen‑forum after its own body voted to seek day‑to‑day oversight.
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BJP names fresh Karnataka in‑charge ahead of state polls
The party appoints a new leader for its Karnataka unit, succeeding Dr. Radhamohan Das Agarwal, as reported by The Hindu.
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Jaishankar raises India’s worries over U.S. Russia sanctions in talk with Senator Rubio
India’s foreign minister told US senator that recent sanctions could hurt Indian interests, urging closer coordination.
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Bihar's JD(U) Schedules Varanasi Rally Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Election Bid
The party plans a workers' meet in Varanasi on Oct. 25 as it considers fielding candidates in the Purvanchal region for next year's state polls.
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Karnataka BJP cadres rally against senior leader Shivalinge Gowda
Party workers in Karnataka demonstrated to express discontent with senior BJP figure Shivalinge Gowda, The Hindu reports.
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AIADMK chief rebukes Tamil Nadu government over dengue inaction
Palaniswami accuses the TVK-led administration of sluggish response as dengue cases climb across the state.
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Tamil Nadu minister urges SIT to probe Gem Granites Veeramani POCSO allegations
Annamalai calls for a Special Investigation Team to uncover any broader network behind the child‑sex offence case involving Gem Granites owner Veeramani.
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Supreme Court judges urge CJI to create permanent five‑judge constitutional bench
Two senior justices have asked the chief justice to institutionalise a five‑judge bench for major constitutional disputes, citing consistency and efficiency.
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Mount Carmel College drops student panel after alleged ABVP intimidation
AISA says the Bengaluru college scrapped a discussion on campus politics following a threat from the right‑wing student group ABVP.
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Priyanka Gandhi labels Election Commission's actions an assault on democracy
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi denounces the Election Commission, calling its recent moves a threat to democratic norms in India.
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Vijayawada to host Amaravati regional summit on Oct. 16, paving way for CII gathering in Visakhapatnam
State officials will bring together stakeholders from eight districts to highlight industrial opportunities, with a push for MoU signings, ahead of the Confederation of Indian Industry partnership summit.
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Dalit electorate reshapes Uttar Pradesh's political balance
A shift among Dalit voters is narrowing the BSP's dominance as the BJP makes inroads, especially among non‑Jatav groups.
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IIT Bombay student’s death sparks allegations of caste harassment and campus protest
Parents of the late Sahir Wakode claim he endured casteist slurs, while student leaders say demonstrations are not a shield for alleged faculty misconduct, The Hindu reports.
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India urges Pakistan to curb cross‑border terror to regain global trust
The Indian foreign ministry says Islamabad must take decisive steps against terrorism after the Pahalgam attack, or risk losing credibility abroad.
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Trump endorses new India‑Middle East‑Europe trade link, urges bypass of Iranian checkpoints
The former US president praised a proposed corridor linking India with the Gulf and Europe, calling for routes that avoid Iran’s control points.
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Kerala’s tribal women left without safe menstrual shelters
A single, dilapidated valaimpura in a remote district serves roughly 100 women and girls, raising health concerns.
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