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Sheila E. Condemns Carson Jazz Festival After Fan's Death
The percussionist says she wouldn’t have performed if she’d known the body of a deceased attendee remained on-site during the show.
7 Oct 20262 min read
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Dolly Parton's Nephew Faces Allegations Over Profanity-Laced Emails
Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver allegedly sent profanity-filled emails to staff and managers just four days before her passing. The messages, tied to security disputes at Nashville properties, led to a restraining order and his dismissal after 20 years in the role.
6 Oct 20261 min
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India Mobile Congress 2026 Opens Tomorrow With A Blueprint For Scale
The 10th India Mobile Congress begins October 7 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, with a focus on scaling tech beyond borders. Free passes available, paid ones start at ₹20,000.
6 Oct 20261 min
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Bhopal Teachers Unite in Rare Street Protests, Disrupting City Traffic
Bhopal’s streets turned into protest zones on Monday as teachers, aspirants, and guest faculty members flooded five key locations in a rare, coordinated show of dissent.
6 Oct 20261 min
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Qatar’s $10B Energy Push: India’s Refining Expansion Gets a Gulf Boost
India is looking beyond LNG to secure equity stakes in refining assets through Qatari investment, as part of a push to raise national capacity to over 6.2 million barrels per day.
6 Oct 20262 min
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Jubin Nautiyal & Kabir Cafe Take Over Bhopal’s Youth Conclave With Live Set
Jubin Nautiyal and Kabir Cafe are set to perform at Bhopal’s CM Youth Conclave-2026 — not on a stage in Mumbai, but under the open sky of Lal Parade Ground.
5 Oct 20261 min
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India Finishes 4th at Asian Games 2026 with 85 Medals
India ended the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in fourth place with 85 medals—21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze—falling short of Hangzhou's record haul. Archery, hockey, and boxing delivered standout wins, but shooting and athletics underperformed.
5 Oct 20262 min
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Kishan’s 1 AM Snap: When Victory Isn’t Enough
Ishan Kishan snapped at paparazzi outside Delhi airport at 1 AM on October 5, 2026 — not for a film premiere, not for a fashion event, but after India’s Asian Games gold medal win.
5 Oct 20261 min
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Mhatre In Jail: SC Cancels Bail, Orders Surrender After Doctor Assault Case Reopens
Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and three associates have been remanded to Adharwadi Jail after surrendering before the Thane trial court, following the Supreme Court’s cancellation of their bail in the doctor assault case. The SC cited Mhatre’s 18 prior cases, including murder and attempt-to-murder charges, and ruled that medical staff cannot be expected to act under fear of violence.
5 Oct 20261 min
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MP’s Meningitis Surge: 7-8 Cases Daily in Bhopal as Seasonal Peak Looms
Neurologists in Bhopal report a steady rise in meningitis cases, with seven to eight patients seen daily. Doctors warn of seasonal spikes and highlight TB meningitis as a growing threat in adults.
5 Oct 20261 min
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The Collector Who Made YouTube His Weapon
A collector uses YouTubers to stage raids, then shakes down traders. Another collector does the same. They’re fighting over turf. Meanwhile, the man who could stop them—the head of bureaucracy—is blocked by higher-ups. Power isn’t held. It’s traded.
5 Oct 20262 min
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OC Amnesty Scheme Stalls Again: Mumbai Residents Trapped Without Working Portal
Residents of Willington Heights have been living in alternate accommodations since August, but the BMC’s long-promised OC Amnesty Scheme is still out of reach. The AutoDCR portal remains non-functional, delaying applications for over a month. Experts question whether the scheme will even work. Officials say it’ll be fixed by Friday.
5 Oct 20261 min
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Mumbai Heatwave: 37.6°C, Poor Air Quality, and What It Means for Events
As monsoon ends, Mumbai hits 37.6°C—five degrees above normal. Air quality plummets. The BMC responds with road washing and a new enforcement plan. But the real test comes when stars step out for events, shoots, and press meets under this haze. The city’s heat isn’t just weather. It’s a condition.
5 Oct 20261 min
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Farmers in Madhya Pradesh Are Sowing Hope Before the Rain
Madhya Pradesh’s agriculture department has released a detailed contingency plan for Rabi 2026-27, dividing the state into 10 agro-climatic zones and recommending specific crop varieties based on irrigation status and rainfall patterns.
4 Oct 20261 min
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India’s Gold Medal Wasn’t the Only Win at Korogi Park
Indian fans cleaned up the Korogi Park stands after the Asian Games 2026 final. No one asked them to. They just did. The video went viral in Japan and across India within hours.
4 Oct 20261 min
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Mahayuti Locks In 3:1:1 Seat Split Ahead Of Maharashtra Council Polls
The BJP has named three candidates for Maharashtra’s Legislative Council elections, sealing a 3:1:1 seat-sharing deal with its Mahayuti allies. The nominations come ahead of polling on October 23, with counting set for October 27.
4 Oct 20261 min
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Uruguay’s Football Stars Swing Bats at Eden Gardens Before India Clash
The Uruguay national football team tried their hand at cricket at Eden Gardens ahead of their October 6 clash with India. The visit, while casual, carried symbolic weight—especially in a city where cricket isn’t just a game, but a heartbeat.
4 Oct 20261 min
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Tara Sutaria’s Paris Fashion Week Look: Simplicity With Substance
Tara Sutaria turned heads at the Hermès show during Paris Fashion Week, not with spectacle, but with restraint.
4 Oct 20262 min
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Milind Soman Leads By Example at Gurugram Half Marathon
Soman didn’t just participate—he led. With every stride, he reminded everyone that fitness isn’t performance. It’s practice.
4 Oct 20261 min
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Mahalakshmi Iyer Turns Concert Into Call To Action
She’s recording new devotional songs for Ganpati Bappa, a ghazal for Sheeba Lateef’s Lovestruck, and more regional tracks — all while keeping her stage presence alive.
4 Oct 20262 min
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How a Brazilian Bartender Redefined Mumbai’s Cocktail Scene
The people. Without a doubt. Of course, I’m fascinated by the flavors, the colors, the spices, the food and the incredible cultural richness, but what will stay with me most is the hospitality. There’s a very particular intensity to India. It’s a country that constantly engages your senses and somehow makes you pay closer attention to everything around you.
4 Oct 20262 min
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Mumbai's Navratri Gets Pet-Friendly Twist With Silent Headphones
Mumbai’s Pawratri 2026 blends Navratri celebrations with pet welfare, featuring silent headphones, pet microchipping, and a dedicated prasad partner for pet-safe treats. The event marks a shift in how the city celebrates festivals.
4 Oct 20262 min
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TVK Joins India Alliance Amid Tamil Nadu Protests
The Tamil Nadu-based TVK has joined the India Alliance, announced by Congress leader Manickam Tagore during a coalition meeting. The move comes as protests against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar intensify, with a mass rally scheduled in Chennai on October 15. Vijay has not commented on the alliance, and his participation in the event remains uncertain.
4 Oct 20261 min
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Neeru Dhanda To Carry India's Flag At Asian Games Closing Ceremony
Shooter Neeru Dhanda will be India's women's flag-bearer at the Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony in Nagoya on Sunday, which airs live in India on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV from 2:30 PM IST.
4 Oct 20261 min
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Ryan Scott Defends Gypsy Rose After Ken Urker's Death
Ryan Scott Anderson, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s former husband, has publicly defended her amid speculation following the sudden death of her ex-fiancé Ken Urker. He said he doesn’t believe she had any role in the incident.
4 Oct 20262 min
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Bharat Taxi Expansion: 12 New UP Cities Before Diwali
The app-based taxi service is rolling out in 12 more Uttar Pradesh cities by mid-October, with Ayodhya, Agra, and Meerut getting priority ahead of Navratri. Over 50,000 drivers are already on board.
4 Oct 20261 min
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Barack and Michelle Obama Quash Divorce Rumors After 34 Years
Barack and Michelle Obama have addressed persistent divorce rumors following their 34th wedding anniversary, clarifying that her absence from public events was due to personal wellness and scheduling, not marital strain.
4 Oct 20262 min
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Focus on AI, Quantum Tech & Drones
CM Mohan Yadav laid the foundation stone for a new IISER Bhopal-ATRI campus on Saturday, marking a quiet but significant moment in Madhya Pradesh’s science policy.
4 Oct 20261 min
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14 Seats Left. 14. That’s All.
Only 14 open-category seats remain in Madhya Pradesh’s government medical colleges for NEET UG 2026. The MOP round is live, but the door is closing fast.
3 Oct 20261 min
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Aman Sehrawat Wins Gold in Men's Freestyle 57kg Wrestling
Aman Sehrawat secured India's latest wrestling gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, overcoming a world champion in the men's freestyle 57kg final with a composed 11-7 victory after a strong comeback in the semifinals.
3 Oct 20261 min