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Entertainment

Tom Cruise’s tearful Oscar speech moves Hollywood

Tom Cruise delivered an emotional and heartfelt speech as he accepted his Honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards. The award was presented to him by filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who is directing Cruise in an upcoming film set for release in October 2026. Cruise began by tha

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Entertainment

Balakrishna’s new song set for grand launch

The excitement around Akhanda 2 is growing fast as actor Nandamuri Balakrishna teams up once again with director Boyapati Sreenu. After the first film became a massive hit, fans have been eagerly waiting to see what the sequel brings. The team has already released the teaser and

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Entertainment

Rasha Thadani begins exciting Telugu journey

Rasha Thadani, daughter of Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, is all set to make her debut in Telugu cinema. After gaining huge attention for her performance in the song “Uyi Amma” from her Bollywood debut film Azaad, Rasha quickly became a popular face online. Now, she is ready t

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Entertainment

Kajol wishes for a longer weekend day

Bollywood star Kajol once again made her fans smile with a light-hearted post on Instagram. Known for her funny and relatable thoughts, she joked that there should be an extra day between Sunday and Monday. In her Instagram story, she shared a note that read, “There should be a d

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Business

FM to continue pre-budget consultations with industry stakeholders

New Delhi The Finance Ministry will resume its pre-Budget consultations for the Union Budget 2026–27 from November 18, engaging with stakeholders from various industries over a week-long schedule. According to reports, the opening day will feature three key meetings — represen

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Business

Hyundai announces ₩125 trillion investment in AI

SeoulHyundai Motor Group on Sunday unveiled an unprecedented investment plan worth 125.2 trillion won (USD 86 billion) to be spent in South Korea over the next five years. The announcement marks the largest investment in the company’s history and demonstrates Hyundai’s long-term

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Business

S. Korea prez Lee reaffirms commitment to corporate freedom

SeoulSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to minimizing barriers for corporate activity, during a high-level meeting with leaders of the nation’s top conglomerates. The discussion comes two days after Seoul and Washington announced

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Business

India and Russia advance talks on India–EAEU free trade agreement

Moscow Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal held high-level discussions in Moscow with key Russian and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) leaders to advance the proposed India–EAEU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the Commerce Ministry announced on Sunday. The meetings form part of ongoin

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World

China coast guard patrol near Senkaku escalates tensions

BEIJING A formation of China Coast Guard vessels sailed through waters surrounding the Japan-administered Senkaku Islands on Sunday as part of what Beijing described as a “rights enforcement patrol.” The move comes amid escalating tensions between China and Japan following rec

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World

Ukraine agrees on gas imports from Greece, says Zelenskyy

Kyiv Ukraine has reached an agreement with Greece to import natural gas this winter, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Sunday, saying the deal will help the country manage energy shortages caused by intensified Russian strikes. In a statement posted on Telegram, Zelen

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World

120 injured as Gen Z-styled protests spread to Mexico

Mexico City  Protests inspired by “Generation Z” spread across Mexico as thousands of people demonstrated against worsening violence, following the high-profile killing of an anti-crime mayor earlier this month. The unrest, which spanned several cities, underscored growing fru

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World

Britain to make refugee status temporary under asylum overhaul

London Britain has announced its most far-reaching reform of asylum policy in decades, introducing measures that will make refugee status temporary and extend the path to permanent settlement from five years to 20. The Labour government, under pressure from the rising populari

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Sports

Indian football crisis deepens as ISL captains approach SC

Bengaluru Indian football stands on the brink of collapse as uncertainty over the Indian Super League (ISL) deepens, prompting 12 club captains — including stalwarts Sunil Chhetri and Sandesh Jhingan — to approach the Supreme Court. With no clarity on when the country’s top-fl

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Sports

IPL 2026 retention: List of RCB players released and retained

Bengaluru Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finalised their retention list, releasing seven players while holding on to a strong core ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. The franchise, fresh off its maiden title win, opted for contin

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Sports

Historic Upset: South Africa Hand India First Home Loss Since 2010

Kolkata South Africa stunned India by 30 runs in a dramatic third-day finish at the Eden Gardens, handing the hosts their first home defeat to the Proteas since 2010. Chasing a modest 124 on a crumbling surface, India folded for just 93, conceding a 0-1 deficit in the two-Test

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Karnataka

Science expo held at Gangotri School

Mysuru A science exhibition was organised at Gangotri Public School on Bogadi Main Road in Mysuru on the occasion of Children’s Day. Dr. Dayananda, Scientist and Divisional Chief at CSB–CSRTI, Mysuru, attended the programme as the chief guest. He explained in detail to the

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Karnataka

MP Yaduveer inaugurates MP’s Badminton Tournament

Mysuru The Central BJP Government has introduced the Fit India programme with the objective of keeping the entire nation healthy and active. Everyone must adopt a healthy lifestyle, said Shri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Member of Parliament from Mysuru–Kodagu Lok

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