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Anupam Kher meets ‘dearest friend’ Robert De Niro during North America tour

Actor Anupam Kher met Hollywood veteran Robert De Niro during his ongoing North American tour with his musical play ‘Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane’. Kher shared pictures from their meeting and thanked De Niro for his hospitality, warmth and friendship.

Big B recalls Yash Chopra’s ‘strange’ transformation from ‘Kabhi Kabhie’ to ‘Deewaar’

Amitabh Bachchan recalled working with late filmmaker Yash Chopra on contrasting films “Kabhi Kabhie” and “Deewaar”, praising his ability to shift from romance to gritty drama. The actor shared memories on “Kaun Banega Crorepati” while celebrating Chopra’s versatility and filmmaking greatness

To SIR, with(out) love—a voter’s experience with electoral roll revision

Electoral rolls must be cleaned, but technology and paperwork should never make genuine voters repeatedly prove their right to vote

India-US trade talks may have hit plateau, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India-US trade negotiations are continuing but may have reached a plateau, with both sides finding further concessions difficult. She said the bilateral trade balance currently favours India as Washington seeks to reduce its deficit.

Explainer: What should parents consider when tracking their child’s location?

Location-tracking technology can help parents monitor children’s safety, manage routines and support independence, but it also raises privacy, surveillance and data misuse concerns. Experts suggest parents review privacy settings, discuss consent regularly and treat location sharing as an ongoing conversation

Swiss President Guy Parmelin accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Swiss President Guy Parmelin received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his three-day India visit. He will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, focusing on trade, investment, technology, innovation, mobility and strengthening bilateral ties

Sree Vishnu’s ‘Comrade Kalyan’ gets U/A certificate, to hit screens on October 9

Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar-starrer ‘Comrade Kalyan’, directed by Janakiram Marella, has received a U/A certificate from the CBFC. Set against the Andhra-Odisha border in 1992, the action entertainer is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 9.

Explainer: How the ‘first bird’ leapt into the sky and soared above the dinosaurs

A new study suggests Archaeopteryx, the 150-million-year-old transitional fossil linking birds and dinosaurs, could have taken flight using several forward jumps powered mainly by its legs. Its relatively weak wings may have maintained flight after reaching sufficient speed, challenging theories of early avian takeoff

Hyderabad Japan Festival to bring Japanese culture, food and pop culture to Hitec City

The Hyderabad Japan Festival on October 11 will showcase Japanese arts, food, language, technology and pop culture at Cyber Gardens, Hitec City. Visitors can experience matcha, traditional crafts, anime, cosplay, martial arts, dance, music and robotics, with free entry.

Tirumala Navaratri Brahmotsavams to begin on October 12

Tirumala will observe several important religious events in October, including the Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams, Brahmotsava Garuda Seva, Chakra Snanam, Sri Vedanta Desika Satthumora and Pournami Garuda Seva, according to the schedule for the month

Indian markets open higher amid positive global cues; PSU bank stocks lead

Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply higher on Monday, with Sensex gaining over 400 points and Nifty rising more than 100 points, tracking Asian markets after softer US jobs data. Gains spanned sectors despite crude prices, bond yields and FII selling concerns

flydubai co-pilot planned Ben Gurion crash in 9/11-style attack: Reports

An Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a flydubai flight allegedly planned to crash the aircraft at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, reports said. The plot was foiled after the injured Indian captain and passengers restrained him, enabling a safe landing

Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia issue declaration on Red Sea governance, state sovereignty, water rights

Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia leaders issued the El Alamein Joint Declaration, reaffirming state sovereignty, rejecting interference and unilateral actions, and asserting Red Sea littoral states’ role in governance. They also stressed international law and cooperation over transboundary Nile water rights

Iran reviewing US views on 7-day plan to cease hostilities: Senior diplomat

Iran is reviewing US views on Tehran’s seven-day proposal to cease hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said. The proposal was conveyed through mediators, while Tehran is also preparing for other possible scenarios amid continued tensions

Houthis report 106 Saudi strikes amid new govt military campaign in Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi group accused Saudi Arabia of conducting 106 air and missile strikes across Houthi-held areas, while the internationally recognised government launched a campaign to retake territory. Houthis also advanced into At Turbah in Taiz province following government forces’ withdrawal

Brazil heads to runoff election after Bolsonaro, Lula fail to garner majority vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face each other in a presidential runoff on October 25 after neither secured a first-round majority. The contest pits Lula’s left-wing agenda against Bolsonaro’s conservative, Trump-aligned platform

Rishab Shetty joins forces with Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram for two films

National Award-winning actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty will collaborate with Malayalam director Chidambaram, known for ‘Manjummel Boys’, on two films. Their first project will be a Kannada sports drama, produced by Shibu Thameens, with filming expected to begin next year

US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by suspected terror attack

The US Air Force has withdrawn B-52 and B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England following a terror plot investigation linked by British authorities to Iran. The move comes as President Donald Trump weighs further strikes amid escalating tensions and military deployments

India, Canada open crucial trade talks

India and Canada will begin the fifth round of CEPA negotiations in Ottawa from October 5-9, aiming to conclude a trade deal by year-end. The talks seek to expand bilateral trade, strengthen cooperation in energy, critical minerals, aerospace and AI, and support Canada’s trade diversification

Iran war may outlast Trump as US weighs options

Former White House official Brett McGurk warned the Iran conflict could persist through President Donald Trump’s term, citing economic pressure, military exchanges and fragile ceasefires. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Washington is pursuing diplomatic and military options while managing energy and political risks

Owaisi alleges jail ‘setting’, ‘bail for Rs 2 cr’; prisons dept denies

Telangana woman dies in US after car-truck crash

Daram Supriya, a 31-year-old resident of Telangana, has met with a heartbreaking fate in Missouri, where she died in a road accident. The fatal crash happened late Saturday when a truck collided with her car as she was driving home from her restaurant. Her friend suffered grave injuries in the incident. Her family in India is appealing for help to bring Supriya's body back for her last rites.

Former UoH VC passes away at 89

Two furniture shops gutted in fire near Medchal

Gig worker beaten up by customer & wife after failing to deliver food at doorstep

Unregistered staff dispensing drugs at 7 in 10 pharmacies: TG-SAFE data

Practice could expose patients to serious health risks, say officials

Stray cattle turn Picket, West Marredpally roads into traffic maze

Telangana’s new health scheme gets 15k treatment requests worth Rs 104cr

Protesters in Hyd demand action against ACP over alleged assault of journalist

CURE law puts CM at helm of Hyd’s urban governance