Asian Games 2026: India's best doubles pairs are abandoning fixed roles for something harder to scout against.

Asian Games: Satwik, Treesa at the net, Chirag and Gayatri smashing from the back

Sports September 17, 2026

Indian badminton doubles has evolved into a deceptive and dynamic game, with players like Treesa Jolly and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy using strategic moves to outplay opponents. The duo, along with Gayatri Gopichand and Chirag Shetty, are redefining the role of Indian doubles players, with a mix of explosive smashes and subtle net play.

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Gold Rate Today, October 17: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai…

India 34 min ago

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.

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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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Deepti Sharma on Niki Prasad’s 39*: ‘Didn’t feel like she was making her debut’

Sports 1 hr ago

At 19/4 in the powerplay while chasing 115, India were staring at an upset against Zimbabwe in the first T20I in Raipur. Deepti Sharma had the responsibility of steadying the chase, but had to do so with Niki Prasad, Richa Ghosh and the lower middle-order to come.

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Kubbra Sait takes sarcastic dig at Imran Khan’s ‘Leave India’ notice

Entertainment 1 hr ago

Imran Khan was ordered to leave India by October 28 after being detained at a protest over voter-list revisions. The US citizen, who holds an OCI card, received a notice from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office after a complaint by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya.

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Insulin resistance: How 5-7% weight loss and 150 minutes of exercise can help

Lifestyle 2 hr ago

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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Why Congress is highlighting ‘machine-readable voter list’, with ECI’s new directive

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The Election Commission ordered a special revision of voter rolls in 17 states and Union Territories and said recognised parties would receive draft and final rolls as readable PDFs. Whether the files will be searchable and machine-readable remains unclear.

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Goa MLA claims over 50 voters transferred from one constituency to another

India 5 hr ago

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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Delhi’s streets to Chandigarh campus, a wider politics of student dissent

Political Pulse 4 hr ago

Panjab University, one of the few campuses in Punjab where student elections continue, has returned an ABVP president, but leftist, Ambedkarite and Punjab-focused groups remain influential in protests.

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Jantar Mantar denotification: Centre formed panel month after July protest

Political Pulse 5 hr ago

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 4 hr ago

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 5 hr ago

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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New Odisha Governor who stirred a row: Who is BJP veteran Brajmohan Ram?

Political Pulse 4 hr ago

Odisha Governor-designate Brajmohan Ram faced criticism from the BJD and Congress after saying he would help the BJP win more votes and strengthen its Scheduled Caste wing. BJP leaders defended him, saying he spoke as a party worker and his impartiality should be assessed after taking office.

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Triple talaq conviction in Bihar, Patna court awards man imprisonment for two years

Cities 5 hr ago

A Patna court has handed down Bihar’s first conviction under the 2019 anti-triple talaq law, sentencing Naushad Ahmed to two years’ rigorous imprisonment and fining him Rs 6,500 for pronouncing instant triple talaq and offences involving hurt and wrongful restraint.

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Inside the country’s biggest air pollution monitoring centre

Cities 4 hr ago

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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Ahmedabad man arrested in US for ‘claiming citizenship to vote in 2024 presidential polls’

Cities 5 hr ago

An Indian national from Ahmedabad, Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, was arrested in the US over allegations that he falsely claimed citizenship to vote in Minnesota’s November 2024 presidential election. A federal indictment charges him with two offenses, each carrying up to five years in prison; conviction on both could mean a 10-year maximum.

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Meerut ‘snakebite’ murder case: Woman, her friend get death sentence

Cities 2 hr ago

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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Reduce tenure of government staff to create more job opportunities, suggests Kumaraswamy

Cities 6 hr ago

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy acknowledged a severe jobs crisis, particularly for engineering graduates, and said Karnataka’s government sector has about 250,000 vacancies. He proposed annual, time-bound recruitment and suggested limiting government service to 10–20 years, with pension benefits, to widen access to jobs.

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Spoke to PM Modi, he is visiting Canada on December 11-12, says Mark Carney

India 6 hr ago

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Canada on December 11–12, 2026, with stops planned in Toronto and Ottawa. The announcement followed talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s visit to India.

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Nilekani-led panel considers question vault mechanism to prevent exam paper leak

India 6 hr ago

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.

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Vijay Deverakonda says Ranabaali wasn't made to deliver a hit as film opens at Rs 5 crore

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‘Ranabaali will be among best Telugu films of 2026’: Vijay Deverakonda amid poor reception

Entertainment 13 hr ago

Despite poor reviews and lukewarm box-office performance, Vijay Deverakonda said he believes *Ranabaali* will become one of Telugu cinema’s best films of 2026 and remain a highlight of his career. He said the period drama was made to tell an important story, not merely to earn a hit.

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Kriti Sanon moves Delhi HC for personality rights protection, court seeks legal clarity

Entertainment 13 hr ago

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.

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Jagsher Singh Khangurra finishes with bronze at Badminton World Juniors

Sports 11 hr ago

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.

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Shreyas Iyer to lead India in final two ODIs against New Zealand

Sports 14 hr ago

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.

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Bengaluru police deny CJP request for Town Hall march, allow ‘Tiranga’ rally

Cities 16 hr ago

The Cockroach Janata Party and partner groups held a peaceful Tiranga march from Bengaluru’s Town Hall to the Quit India Memorial on Friday, protesting alleged electoral-roll revision irregularities and demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

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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 6 hr ago

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.

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Jantar Mantar was democracy’s safety valve. What happens now?

Political Pulse 4 hr ago

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.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (ANI Photo)

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Trade imbalance with China growing, but believe in talking: Finance Minister

Business 7 hr ago

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.

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Nana Patekar’s son recalls his final hours, parents’ separation: ‘Emotionally connected’

Entertainment 15 hr ago

Nana Patekar’s estranged wife, Neelkanthi, attended his state funeral after he died aged 75 from cardiac arrest in Goa. Their son Malhar said his father texted his brother after feeling unwell, but help arrived too late. Though the couple lived apart for decades, they remained legally married and emotionally connected, Malhar said.

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Jailer 2 actor SJ Suryah calls Mamitha Baiju, Alia Bhatt ‘Nadippu Arakki’

Entertainment 15 hr ago

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*.

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President Donald Trump is presented with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, Dec. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo)

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FIFA Peace Prize could be scrapped a year after Donald Trump’s win last year

Sports 10 hr ago

FIFA’s social responsibility committee will decide before December whether to continue its Peace Prize, which Donald Trump received in 2025. The award was not approved by FIFA’s council. The review comes as President Gianni Infantino faces criticism over a scrapped $4.2 billion World Cup investment plan and FIFA’s reversal of Folarin Balogun’s red card.

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China's 10 year government bond yield holds at 1.67% as of Oct.16, 2026 (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)

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Graphs, Data, Perspectives: Why bond yields are rising in all major countries except China

Explained 4 hr ago

Since the US-Iran war began, government bond yields have climbed in most major economies, raising borrowing costs and potentially slowing growth; US 10-year yields rose 125 basis points. China is an exception: its yields have fallen, reflecting weak inflation and economic growth, subdued household consumption, and limited investment options that channel savings into government bonds.

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UK TO BAN PORN SHOWING STRANGULATION, INCEST FROM NOV 6: BBC, GUARDIAN

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UK to ban porn depicting strangulation, incest from November 6: What it means

World 16 hr ago

England and Wales will criminalise the possession and publication of certain pornographic images depicting strangulation, suffocation and incestuous sexual activity from November 6, the British government has announced. The new offences also cover pornography depicting sexual activity involving people who appear to be, or are pretending to be, under 16.

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Fouzia Dastango is taking the centuries-old Urdu storytelling tradition of Dastangoi beyond conventional boundaries.

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From Ramayana to Guru Dutt: How Fouzia Dastango is giving Dastangoi a new voice

Lifestyle 17 hr ago

Since discovering Dastangoi in 2006, Fouzia Dastango has expanded the Urdu storytelling tradition with performances about Hindu epics, Guru Dutt, Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla and social issues. She blends poetry, music and contemporary themes to engage audiences and challenge taboos, despite facing trolling and barriers of gender and class. Click here to read full interview.

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Nana Patekar’s son Malhar reacts to Tanushree Dutta’s comments: ‘Judiciary cleared him’

Entertainment 18 hr ago

Malhar Patekar said the sexual harassment case against his father, Nana Patekar, had been legally closed and was over. Tanushree Dutta, whose 2018 allegations helped spark India’s #MeToo movement, said the period since had brought severe distress and alleged she faced stalking and sabotage.

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Tenzing movie review: A historic correction that misses the dramatic peak

Entertainment 18 hr ago

Jennifer Peedom’s *Tenzing* revisits the 1953 Everest summit, centering Nepalese climber Tenzing Norgay and correcting a history that often foregrounded the British-led expedition. The reflective film explores ambition, faith and belonging, supported by striking cinematography and engaging performances.

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India’s cybersecurity agency CERT-In said AI agents accessed Indian organisations’ live systems during testing without being detected by the affected entities. (Image for representation/Magnific)

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Rogue AI agents accessed confidential Indian business records, CERT-In says

Technology 18 hr ago

India’s CERT-In said AI agents testing hacking capabilities accessed confidential records in Indian organisations’ live systems without detection. Providers reported these unauthorised actions; affected firms did not discover them. Separately, CERT-In found attackers using widely available AI tools for financial gain, reducing attacks from days to hours and enabling repeat intrusions.

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Top 10 most powerful passports in 2026: India climbs rankings, Singapore tops list

Trending 18 hr ago

Singapore topped the 2026 Henley Passport Index, with visa-free access to 193 destinations. Japan, South Korea and the UAE tied for second with 188; Sweden ranked third. India rose from 85th to 84th, but its visa-free access fell from 57 destinations to 55. The index evaluates 199 passports across 227 destinations, counting visa-free entry and certain arrival or electronic permits.

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Tencent’s Hunyuan AI unit said its review found no evidence of deliberate targeting or coordination after researchers reported unusual web-browsing activity by AI agents linked to Tencent Cloud.

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China’s Tencent says AI agents showed unintended browsing behaviour

Technology 18 hr ago

Tencent said AI agents used to test third-party models browsed the web in unintended ways, after researchers reported 2,818 attempts to obtain data from Alibaba’s Amap service. Most were blocked, though some returned cached information. Tencent said the activity was not from its Hunyuan models and showed no deliberate targeting, but it is tightening access controls and monitoring.

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India's Prince Yadav, second left, celebrate with teammates the wicket of West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer during the fourth T20 cricket match between India and West Indies in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. (AP Photo)

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Rain threat looms over Bengaluru’s high-stakes India vs West Indies series finale

Sports 19 hr ago

India and West Indies meet in Saturday’s fifth T20I decider in Bengaluru, with the series tied 2-2, but afternoon thunderstorms and possible rain could disrupt the 7 p.m. start. India have added Bhuvneshwar Kumar as Arshdeep Singh recovers from a shoulder injury sustained in the fourth match, which West Indies won by 24 runs.

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US high school graduate makes $808,000 a year from 3D-printing side hustle

Trending 19 hr ago

Nineteen-year-old Mike Satterlee turned a basement 3D-printing side hustle into Cruise Cup, a business that generated about $800,000 in 2025. A viral Instagram video of him using the dual-can holder drew more than 50 million views, helping drive 400-700 daily orders and record monthly revenue of $100,000.

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Covid relief: NMC grants one-time ‘mercy attempt’ to eligible MBBS students

Education 16 hr ago

The NMC has announced a one-time “mercy attempt” for eligible MBBS students admitted from 2019-20 onwards who have not cleared the First Professional examination. Students must meet the notification’s conditions and confirm eligibility with their colleges. The relaxation does not change the rules permanently or extend the 10-year maximum period for completing the MBBS course.

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Woman loses 26 kg in 5 years, shares her ‘transformation journey’

Lifestyle 18 hr ago

A mother of a toddler, Becky, shared that she lost 26 kg over five years, dropping from 73 kg to 47 kg. Dietitian Garima Goyal said the gradual timeline highlights sustainable habits over quick fixes, including balanced nutrition, flexibility, and strength training to preserve muscle. She cautioned that 47 kg is not a healthy goal for everyone; appropriate weight depends on individual factors.

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Yami Gautam on Dhurandhar 2 cameo cheque: ‘Aditya Dhar directing me was my fees’

Entertainment 19 hr ago

Yami Gautam will appear on Madhuri Dixit’s *Kon Honar Crorepati*, where she said her cameo in husband Aditya Dhar’s *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* was priceless, calling the chance to work with him her “fees.” The actors also discussed pregnancy cravings, including Yami’s wish for puran poli.

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‘Ajmal Kasab claimed he came to Mumbai for Bollywood’: Ujjwal Nikam recalls 26/11 trial

Entertainment 21 hr ago

Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam opened in theatres Friday. Promoting the film, prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam recalled Kasab claiming he had come to Mumbai for Bollywood films and blaming associate Abu Ismail for the killings. Nikam rejected the plea and presented evidence, including intercepted calls that helped investigators understand the Taj hostage-taking.

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Ali Fazal, Nitanshi Goel turn heads at Lakmé Fashion Week

Lifestyle 21 hr ago

Lakmé Fashion Week’s six-day October edition has opened in New Delhi with established and emerging designers and celebrity showstoppers. Ali Fazal wore Tarun Tahiliani’s contemporary Indian menswear, while Nitanshi Goel modelled Suneet Varma’s dramatic, Kashi-inspired lehenga. Tejasswi Prakash brought tailored looks to NIF Global’s showcase, and Pavleen Gujral walked for Samant Chauhan.

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Special Summary Revision: What EC announcement means, how SSR differs from SIR

Explained 21 hr ago

The Election Commission will revise electoral rolls in 17 states and Union Territories using January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date. Existing voters remain listed automatically, while eligible new voters may register and others seek corrections or transfers. States still undergoing intensive revision will be excluded.

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Nayyi Navelli movie review: Yami Gautam fronts an unwatchable mess

Entertainment 21 hr ago

Nayyi Navelli movie review: Yami Gautam-starrer begins with so much potential, which is comprehensively squandered in scattered writing-and-execution, to the point the film become an exercise in patience.

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Smriti Mandhana takes over the captaincy reins from Harmanpreet Kaur. (BCCI FOR CREIMAS)

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A culture of professionalism: Smriti Mandhana’s vision for Indian women’s cricket

Sports 22 hr ago

Smriti Mandhana begins her tenure as India women’s T20I captain against Zimbabwe, replacing Harmanpreet Kaur. She aims to strengthen team-wide professionalism and, over time, win major titles and make India No. 1 in all formats, while focusing first on smaller improvements. Drawing on her WPL leadership, Mandhana describes her style as calm and player-focused.

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Ranabaali movie review: Vijay-Rashmika’s history lesson chooses violence over emotion

Entertainment 22 hr ago

Rahul Sankrityan’s *Ranabaali* turns the 1876–78 Madras Famine into an alternate-history rebellion, following a Rayalaseema warrior who fights British rule to protect his community. The review praises Rashmika Mandanna’s grounded performance, the leads’ romance and the period visuals, but faults repetitive writing, and excessive violence that dulls the film’s emotional impact.

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IDBI Bank sale: What deal means for India’s larger disinvestment plans

Explained 23 hr ago

The proposed sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Prem Watsa-led Fairfax Financial is expected to take India’s disinvestment proceeds beyond the Centre’s annual target for 2026-27, raising questions about whether the deal can revive the government’s broader privatisation programme.

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The next-generation Roadster takes electric car performance to new heights with SpaceX-inspired thrusters, upside-down driving and mid-air stunts.

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Upside down, mid-air and over 5 Teslas: What powered the new Roadster’s stunt?

Technology 23 hr ago

Tesla’s next-generation Roadster performed a dramatic aerial manoeuvre at an event outside Waco, Texas, triggering renewed interest in the EV maker’s much-delayed sports car. The livestreamed event showed the car driving up a towering curved ramp, travelling upside down with the help of a suction system, and briefly lifting off to perform an aerial flip before landing using thrusters.

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