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So film teams recruit social-media stars to post slick, scripted messages on X and Instagram, ensuring a massive hype around a film’s release

Arrested persons were lodged at Central Prison in Vellore

A video that went viral on social media showed Mr. Kumar driving a government bus with around 30 commuters

Hope overshadowed KL Rahul’s counterattacking unbeaten 129 off 87 balls that propelled India to 351/7. Dew may have played a part, but Hope’s experience tamed down India’s inexperienced bowling with consummate ease

K. Surendran alleges that the IUML has been taking decisions on matters of governance from the first day of the government.

The meeting is focused on strengthening the party’s work among the people and planning organisational activities in response to current political conditions.

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says that ₹271 crore is being set aside for the institute coming up on a 20-acre plot in Chevayur. All services related to organ transplantation will be brought under one roof to reduce the cost of surgery to one-third.

Terming PM Modi and State Chief Ministers ‘illegal’ occupants of their post, Kharge demands dissolution of Lok Sabha, Assemblies; Opposition steps up campaign against SIR

The latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show welcomed the cast of The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest. Kapil Sharma humorously addressed Anup Soni about his replacement on Crime Patrol by Ajay Devgn. Sidharth Malhotra shared his childhood experiences with supposedly haunted houses in his neighborhood. Maniesh Paul recounted a funny story about his daughter's encounters with an imaginary 'aunty' in their home.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed a parliamentary committee on India's engagement with Russia and Ukraine. He highlighted bilateral trade expansion and India's aim to send skilled workers. The minister discussed India's diplomatic efforts to facilitate dialogue for ending the Ukraine conflict. Additionally, he noted the government's initiatives to release Indian nationals in the Russian military. Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to secure economic interests and safeguard Indian citizens abroad.

Shivraj Chouhan accuses Kharge of attacking constitutional institutions; defends appointment process of Election Commissioners and reliability of EVMs 

At the meeting, it was also decided that ‘Save Democracy’ protests would be organised at the district headquarters across Tamil Nadu on October 13 and 14

Admiral Paparo’s visit also underscores Washington’s continued engagement with India and its enduring presence and interests in the Indian Ocean region

The change follows the announcement made in the Governor’s policy address for 2026 regarding the repositioning of the department in line with the State’s technology vision