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Instagram ads controversy
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How Instagram ads row underlines India’s problem with reporting child abuse material

Explained September 9, 2026
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NHRC's notices for Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material raise numerous concerns. India struggles to convert reports into prosecutions, with only a fraction resulting in action. Identifying and prosecuting offenders involves multiple agencies and is hindered by poor image quality and difficulty verifying victim age. Encrypted platforms and AI-generated content add to the challenge.
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Rakul Preet Singh quits coffee
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Rakul Preet Singh quits coffee, says her body was ‘not consulted’

Lifestyle 37 min ago
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Rakul Preet Singh shared a humorous Instagram video about quitting coffee. A doctor says caffeine withdrawal may cause temporary headaches, fatigue, irritability, concentration problems and cravings, often easing after the first few weeks. By weeks three to four, energy may feel steadier. Cutting caffeine can also improve sleep and, for some, ease digestive discomfort; effects vary by person.
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HPEC complaint portal
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Music composer Deva, known as Thenisai Thendral, composed some of the most iconic soundtracks in Tamil cinema history.
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Prahaar box office day 1
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Prahaar box office Day 1: Rajkummar Rao’s film trails Nayyi Naveli

Entertainment 1 hr ago
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Rajkummar Rao’s courtroom drama Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam opened to a lukewarm response, earning Rs 3.52 crore worldwide, including Rs 2.35 crore net in India. It played across 4,133 shows at 13% occupancy, trailing Nayyi Naveli and facing competition from Drishyam 3 and Jailer 2.
Joe Kuncharia, CEO and chief strategist of AXL Systems, which began with three people at a borrowed desk in Kerala. (Express Image/AXL)
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From a borrowed desk in Kerala to Madison Square Garden: The AXL Systems story

Technology 2 hr ago
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Kerala-based AXL Systems has grown from three founders sharing borrowed office space into a 150-plus-employee R&D company. It develops long-range surveillance drones with the Indian Army and RFID checkout systems used at Madison Square Garden. AXL says its locally built hardware improves reliability and speed, though Kerala’s hiring and supply-chain constraints slow growth.
probiotic
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Best time to take probiotics: morning, after meals or before bed

Lifestyle 2 hr ago
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There is no universally best time to take probiotics. Follow the specific product’s instructions, since timing can vary by strain and formulation, and take the recommended dose consistently. Avoid pairing probiotics with very hot drinks. If taking antibiotics, generally separate them from probiotics by about two hours, unless a doctor or product label advises otherwise.
Kaps Cafe
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Manav Suthar
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Kiara Advani skincare routine sunscreen
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar will return for India after four years in New Zealand. (Reuters Photo)
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Singer Aditya Gadhvi has distanced himself from an anti-Muslim announcement made at his Navratri event
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Aditya Gadhvi breaks silence after non-Hindus asked to leave garba event: ‘Not involved’

Entertainment 3 hr ago
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Gujarati singer Aditya Gadhvi said he neither approved nor participated in an Ahmedabad Navratri announcement telling non-Hindus and Muslims to leave. He said the anchor and his team were not consulted and others had taken control backstage. Responding to online criticism, Gadhvi defended garba’s inclusive tradition, saying his stage was for music and devotion.
Can your protein bar give you a heart attack?
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Are protein bars safe for people with heart disease?

Lifestyle 4 hr ago
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A 2026 study linked erythritol, a sweetener found in some protein bars and supplements, with higher cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risk. Cardiologist Dr Chirag D cautions that bars and supplements do not directly cause heart attacks; risks depend on ingredients, frequency and overall diet.
wing walker
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German woman, 99, walks on the wing of a moving plane, creates world record

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Helga Duffy, born in 1927, became the world’s oldest female wing walker after completing a flight at RFC Rendcomb Airfield in Gloucestershire. Inspired by another record-setting wing walker, the 97-year-old said she felt excited rather than afraid. Duffy raised more than £1,300 for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance and received a Guinness World Records certificate.
Ekta Kapoor
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Ekta Kapoor recalls being called a ‘freak’ for wearing tika: ‘So much of Hinduphobia’

Entertainment 4 hr ago
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Ekta Kapoor recalled facing online abuse in Orkut’s early days, including hate groups devoted to her and Aishwarya Rai, which she answered with humour. Speaking on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, she also said she was mocked as a “freak” for wearing a tika and described resistance to Indian folklore and mythology in entertainment as “Hinduphobia".
Madhuri Dixit Nene home tour
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Inside Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene’s 5,500-sq-ft Mumbai penthouse with sea views

Lifestyle 5 hr ago
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Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene’s 5,500-square-foot Lower Parel apartment blends modern luxury with personal and artistic touches, including M.F. Husain works and a painting inspired by Nene’s life. During a tour with filmmaker Farah Khan and cook Dilip, the couple showcased sea views, a minimalist living area, a music corner, a sleek kitchen and dedicated family entertainment spaces.
Rubrik
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Rubrik executives on the race to secure code amid ‘rogue’ AI agents

Technology 5 hr ago
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Rubrik unveiled Code Guardian at its GSI Summit in Goa last week. On the sidelines of the event, The Indian Express sat down with Anneka Gupta, chief product officer, and Alok Agrawal, chief solutions officer, to understand what it takes to build an AI security tool in such a fast-evolving field. Here are edited excerpts from the interview.
Cochin Jews
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Cochin Jews of Keralam: Who are they and how did they arrive in the region?

Explained 6 hr ago
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Two recent fires in Kochi have renewed attention on Kerala’s dwindling Jewish community, once about 2,400 strong. Jewish settlement grew from ancient spice-trade links, with copper plates from around 1000 CE documenting royal privileges. After floods and conflict displaced Jews from Kodungallur, many moved to Kochi. Malabari and later-arriving Paradesi Jews largely maintained separate communities.
Mahela Jayawardene Head Coach of Mumbai Indians during the press conference after the Match 44 of the TATA Indian Premier League 2026 between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India, on May 2, 2026. (BCCI Photo)
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Mahela Jayawardene steps down as Mumbai Indians head coach

Sports 6 hr ago
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Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down as head coach of the Mumbai Indians, the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions announced on Saturday. Jayawardene's departure marks the end of an era at MI, with the Sri Lanka batting great being associated with the franchise since 2022.
insect
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Four new species, one pop star: The new insect genus named after Taylor Swift

Lifestyle 6 hr ago
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UC Riverside researchers described 12 new Australian plant-bug species, including four named after Taylor Swift and her albums. The tribute was proposed by doctoral student and Swift fan Sarah Schroeder to draw attention to insect diversity and conservation. Collected between 1995 and 2004, the insects live on she-oaks and may use their pale yellow and red colouring for camouflage.
work
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US man failed to get a pilot’s license, now he flies to work: ‘I do it for fun’

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Colorado air traffic controller Jake Hutzler flies his paramotor to work weekly, as shown in a viral Instagram video. The foot-launched glider’s backpack motor eliminates the need for a runway. Inspired by childhood flights with his grandfather and the freedom of flight, Hutzler once pursued pilot training but couldn’t afford to continue.
Nayyi Naveli
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Nayyi Naveli can’t surpass Article 370, earns Rs 4.58 cr

Entertainment 7 hr ago
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Yami Gautam’s Nayyi Naveli opened to Rs 4.58 crore worldwide, including Rs 3.25 crore net in India, but drew just 11% occupancy despite 6,281 shows. It outperformed Prahaar and Jailer 2’s Hindi version, but fell short of Article 370’s opening and faced negative reviews. The festive weekend may determine whether it can sustain its run.
Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women’s 49kg weightlifting category at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
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Snatch vs. clean and jerk: What these weightlifting moves do to your body

Lifestyle 8 hr ago
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Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, becoming India’s first Asian Games weightlifting medallist since 1998. She lifted 198kg overall: 87kg in the snatch and 111kg in the clean and jerk. A fitness expert says the snatch emphasizes speed, mobility and coordination, while the clean and jerk builds strength and core stability.
gold rate
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Gold Rate Today, October 17: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai…

India 8 hr ago
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Indian gold prices were reported at ₹14,766 per gram for 24-carat, ₹13,535 for 22-carat and ₹11,074 for 18-carat, up ₹22, ₹20 and ₹16 respectively. City rates varied slightly. Renewed West Asia conflict—including disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and attacks in Yemen and the West Bank—has raised energy and market risks, contributing to a safe-haven rally in gold.
Niki Prasad of India during the 1st T20I match between India Women and Zimbabwe Women at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, India on October 16, 2026. Photo: Faheem Hussain / CREIMAS for BCCI
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diabetes
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Insulin resistance: How 5-7% weight loss and 150 minutes of exercise can help

Lifestyle 9 hr ago
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Insulin sensitivity may improve within weeks of regular exercise and dietary changes, but substantial gains usually take months; the timeline varies by individual. Endocrinologist Himika Chawla recommends sustained weight loss, at least 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly, a nutritious, minimally processed diet and adequate sleep.
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Goa MLA claims over 50 voters transferred from one constituency to another

India 12 hr ago
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Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai has complained to the Chief Electoral Officer, alleging that more than 50 voters were unlawfully moved from Curtorim to Fatorda electoral rolls while retaining their house numbers. He sought an inquiry, removal of the entries, action against those responsible and a wider audit.
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Jantar Mantar denotification: Centre formed panel month after July protest

Political Pulse 12 hr ago
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Delhi Police removed Jantar Mantar’s status as a designated protest site on October 12, following an MHA committee review prompted by a July march toward Parliament. The panel assessed alternative venues for traffic, market disruption and security before recommending changes. A revised order was issued on September 11 after legal advice, and the Supreme Court is expected to hear a challenge.
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Hidden under maize crop, man grew ganja for years. A glitch gave him away

Cities 12 hr ago
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Andhra Pradesh Police arrested farmer U. Subba Reddy on October 16 after finding 1,731 ganja plants hidden beneath maize on two acres in Nellore district. A failed drip-irrigation system reportedly exposed the three-month-old crop. Police said nine others were involved and that the harvest could have earned crores; the plants were destroyed, and a case was filed under the NDPS Act.
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Booked for assault, Uttarakhand minister’s husband hits back with corruption claims

India 12 hr ago
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Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya’s husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, alleged she held Rs 210 crore in illegal assets and asked Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to investigate, without providing evidence. He denied her assault and threat allegations and called her audio recording fabricated. Arya filed an FIR Thursday and was hospitalized Friday.
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Inside the country’s biggest air pollution monitoring centre

Cities 11 hr ago
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Delhi’s AI-enabled pollution control centre tracks air quality, weather, construction sites and field operations, sending alerts to officials. On its first full day, it flagged AQI spikes, offline monitors, a missing camera and a serious breach in Burari, but responses missed targets.
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Meerut ‘snakebite’ murder case: Woman, her friend get death sentence

Cities 10 hr ago
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A Meerut court sentenced Ravita Kashyap, 30, and her partner Amardeep, 23, to death for strangling her husband, Amit, and staging his death as a snakebite in April 2025. A post-mortem revealed strangulation, and the snake left beside him was non-venomous. The court convicted the pair of murder and conspiracy; the defence plans to appeal.
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Nandan Nilekani paper leaks, paper leaks, Nilekani fix for exam paper leaks, Nandan Nilekani-led High Powered Task Force (HPTF), Nandan Nilekani, NEET-UG paper leak, Indian express news, current affairs
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Nilekani-led panel considers question vault mechanism to prevent exam paper leak

India 13 hr ago
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The Nilekani-led task force is considering encrypted question vaults containing a large, year-round pool of vetted questions, with exam papers randomly assembled and delivered digitally just before tests. It is also weighing separation of exam duties to reduce leak risks, including vulnerabilities in translation.
Vijay Deverakonda says Ranabaali wasn't made to deliver a hit as film opens at Rs 5 crore
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Kriti Sanon moves Delhi HC for personality rights protection
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Kriti Sanon moves Delhi HC for personality rights protection, court seeks legal clarity

Entertainment 21 hr ago
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Kriti Sanon has asked the Delhi High Court to protect her personality rights. The court sought research and case law on what aspects of identity—such as a person’s name, image and voice—are protected, and whether its Intellectual Property Division can hear such disputes. It said the growing number of claims warrants broader scrutiny and listed the case for October 29.
Jagsher
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Jagsher Singh Khangurra finishes with bronze at Badminton World Juniors

Sports 19 hr ago
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India’s 15-year-old Jagsher Singh Khangurra won bronze at the World Junior Championships after losing to Indonesia’s Radithya Bayu Wardhana 6-15, 15-13, 3-15. Jagsher’s patient defense, sharp placement and composure helped him rally in the second game, but Wardhana’s powerful attack proved decisive.
Iyer
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Shreyas Iyer to lead India in final two ODIs against New Zealand

Sports 21 hr ago
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Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the final two ODIs of the five-match New Zealand series, with Shubman Gill leading the first three. The 40-day tour begins October 22 with five T20Is, followed by ODIs from November 4 and two Tests starting November 19.
tiranga rally
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann (ANI Photo)
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UK, Israel, Netherlands, Japan: Bhagwant Mann trips that never happened

Cities 13 hr ago
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court overturned the Centre’s refusal to grant Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann political clearance for a France visit, allowing him to attend the SIAL Paris food exhibition from October 17 to 21. Punjab says the trip will promote its agricultural and food-processing products.
Jantar Mantar protest site status
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Jantar Mantar was democracy’s safety valve. What happens now?

Political Pulse 11 hr ago
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Jantar Mantar’s removal as a designated protest site weakens a longstanding democratic space where citizens could make their grievances visible and pressure leaders peacefully. Its history, alongside rallies at the Boat Club, shows how protests have shaped major political decisions.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (ANI Photo)
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Trade imbalance with China growing, but believe in talking: Finance Minister

Business 15 hr ago
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Nirmala Sitharaman said India’s trade deficit with China is growing rapidly and that a decade of requests for market access has brought little progress, with non-tariff barriers the main obstacle. India prefers dialogue to punitive measures, while China says it is willing to address trade concerns in a balanced way.
Nana Patekar’s son recalls his final hours, parents’ separation
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Alia-Mamitha
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Jailer 2 actor SJ Suryah calls Mamitha Baiju, Alia Bhatt ‘Nadippu Arakki’

Entertainment 23 hr ago
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SJ Suryah praised Mamitha Baiju and Alia Bhatt as exceptionally talented actresses, calling them “Nadippu Arakki,” or acting powerhouses, in an interview with IndiaGlitz. Baiju has built a growing career in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, while Bhatt is known for acclaimed roles across genres and is preparing for *Love & War* and *Tumbbad 2*. Suryah is associated with *Jailer 2*.