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iPhone Duo Goes on Sale in India at Rs 2,99,900: eSIM-Only Design, Touch ID and Rivals
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is now on sale in India from Rs 2,99,900. Here are prices, the eSIM-only catch for Indian users and how it compares with Samsung.
Latest news
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Harry Brook’s Record 202 in Vain as Sri Lanka Chase 430 to Beat England
Harry Brook hit the fastest ODI double century, 202 off 116 balls, but Sri Lanka chased 430 in Rawalpindi. How…
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Kotia Border Row: Andhra Polls in 3 Disputed Villages Spark Odisha Political Fight
Andhra Pradesh plans local polls in three Kotia villages that Odisha claims. Here is the timeline, the 1968 court order,…
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Lupin Part 4 on Netflix: Omar Sy Returns in 8 Episodes as a Copycat Targets Museums
Lupin Part 4 arrives on Netflix on October 23 with eight episodes. Omar Sy’s Assane must escape prison to catch…
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Delhi Bars Non-BS6 Vehicles From Outside From Nov 1: Who Is Hit, What Is Exempt
Delhi will stop non-BS6 vehicles registered outside the city from Nov 1 to Jan 31 and refuse fuel without valid…
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PHP2Shell: Critical PHP Flaws Patched; What Website Owners Must Do Now
PHP has released emergency fixes for two critical flaws that can let attackers take over web servers. Here is who…
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Putin Meets Witkoff, Frees US Teacher; Russia Open to Ukraine Talks in November
After Oslo and St Petersburg meetings, Russia, Ukraine and the US say they are ready for new technical talks, but…
India
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330 Drug Samples Fail Quality Tests in September: What CDSCO’s Alert Means for Patients
CDSCO flagged 330 drug samples as substandard in September 2026 and one Delhi fake. How the count compares, what NSQ means and how to…
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FSSAI Targets Zepto, Nestle and Complan Claims: What Changes for Food Shoppers
FSSAI has issued notices over expired besan sold via Zepto and claims on Nestle baby food and Complan. What each notice says and how…
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Kullu Dussehra 2026 Opens October 21: Rath Yatra, Security and Parking Plan
Kullu Dussehra opens October 21 at Dhalpur with Lord Raghunath’s Rath Yatra. Here are the dates, security plan, parking and what is not yet…
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New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Special: October 21 Train, Stops and Seat Checks
The reserved New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat festival special is scheduled to run October 21. Check train 02252, six stops and availability before travel.
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Tax Audit Report Due Date October 21: What AY 2026-27 Audit Cases Must Check
The tax audit report due date for AY 2026-27 is October 21, 2026, and returns for covered audit cases are due November 21. Check…
World
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Ebola Reaches Nigeria: What the First Abuja Case Means for Africa’s Spreading Outbreak
Nigeria has confirmed its first case in the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak that began in Congo. Here is how the case was found, the numbers…
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Putin Meets Witkoff, Frees US Teacher; Russia Open to Ukraine Talks in November
After Oslo and St Petersburg meetings, Russia, Ukraine and the US say they are ready for new technical talks, but Moscow still wants Kyiv…
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Alberta Votes to Stay in Canada: About 75% Reject Separation Path, Early Count Shows
Alberta referendum: early unofficial results show about 75% voted to remain in Canada. Official results are due October 29; separatists vow to continue.
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Hormuz Shipping Disruption Drives Record Freight Costs for Asian and Indian Refiners
Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and stalled US-Iran talks have pushed Asia-bound oil freight to records, squeezing Indian refiners’ margins and supply plans.
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UN Crime Talks in Vienna Open October 19 as Amazon Leaders Seek Environmental Action
UN organized-crime talks open in Vienna October 19 as Amazon Indigenous leaders seek stronger action against illegal mining and logging. No new treaty is…
Technology
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iPhone Duo Goes on Sale in India at Rs 2,99,900: eSIM-Only Design, Touch ID and Rivals
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is now on sale in India from Rs 2,99,900. Here are prices, the eSIM-only catch for Indian users and how…
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PHP2Shell: Critical PHP Flaws Patched; What Website Owners Must Do Now
PHP has released emergency fixes for two critical flaws that can let attackers take over web servers. Here is who is exposed and how…
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eMudhra Certificate Compromise: Browsers Block 8 Keys, What Admins Must Update
eMudhra certificate compromise: Mozilla, Chrome and Apple block eight weak intermediate keys. See which updates users and server admins still need to install.
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ColorOS 17 Rollout: Eligible OPPO and OnePlus Phones and Update Dates
ColorOS 17 rollout: OPPO and OnePlus list eligible phones, with OnePlus 15 first on October 29 and batches into early 2027. Check your model’s…
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Orionid Meteor Shower 2026: When to Watch October 21–22 and Why the Moon Matters
Orionid meteor shower 2026 peaks October 21–22. NASA explains when to watch, how moonlight may affect visibility, and what skywatchers should expect.
Business
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SGB 2018-19 Series-II Matures at ₹14,425: Returns, New Tax Rule and What Holders Get
RBI fixed ₹14,425 a gram for SGB 2018-19 Series-II, issued at ₹3,146. What the gain works out to, who stays tax-free after 2026 and…
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Jio Platforms IPO: Price Band, Day-One Demand and What Retail Investors Should Weigh
Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213 crore IPO drew 3.16 times demand on day one, but retail bids lagged. Price band, lot size, financials and risks before…
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India-New Zealand FTA in Force: Zero Duty for Indian Exports and What to Check
India-New Zealand FTA is in force from October 20: zero duty on all Indian goods, dairy kept out, and new work visas. What exporters…
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HDFC Bank Q2 Results: Profit Rises 4.7% to ₹19,510 Crore as Deposits Grow 18.8%
HDFC Bank Q2 results: standalone profit up 4.7% to ₹19,510 crore, deposits up 18.8% and gross NPA at 1.11%. What the numbers show and…
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Social Security 2027 COLA of 3.6%: How to Work Out Your Raise, Payment Dates and Medicare
The 2027 Social Security COLA is 3.6%. A step-by-step guide to estimating your raise, January payment dates, the Medicare deduction and new earnings limits.
Entertainment
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Lupin Part 4 on Netflix: Omar Sy Returns in 8 Episodes as a Copycat Targets Museums
Lupin Part 4 arrives on Netflix on October 23 with eight episodes. Omar Sy’s Assane must escape prison to catch a copycat thief. Cast,…
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Street Fighter Box Office: $30.8M No. 1 Debut and How It Stacks Up, From 1994 to India
Street Fighter opened No. 1 in North America with $30.8 million. We compare it with the 1994 film and Resident Evil, and look at…
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Chaar Yaar on Prime Video: October 23 Release, Cast and What Is Confirmed
Prime Video sets an October 23 premiere for Chaar Yaar, an eight-episode Hindi crime drama about four Mumbai friends. Here is the confirmed cast…
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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026: Where to Watch the Replay, Performers and IST Time
Missed the Oct 18 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show? Where to stream the official replay, start times incl. IST, performers, the new Angel and the…
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Sacrifice on Netflix: A Spoiler-Free Guide to the Satirical Thriller
Sacrifice arrived on Netflix October 16. Its Greek-island gala premise, ensemble cast and R rating make it worth checking the description before pressing play.
Sports
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Harry Brook’s Record 202 in Vain as Sri Lanka Chase 430 to Beat England
Harry Brook hit the fastest ODI double century, 202 off 116 balls, but Sri Lanka chased 430 in Rawalpindi. How the record match unfolded…
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India Women vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I: Raipur Sweep Bid After 2-0 Series Win
India Women face Zimbabwe in the 3rd T20I at Raipur on October 20 at 7 PM IST, chasing a 3-0 sweep after Shafali Verma’s…
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Bills 33, Raiders 30: Josh Allen Ties Jim Kelly’s Bills TD-Pass Record
Buffalo beat Las Vegas 33-30 on October 18, 2026, as Josh Allen’s 258th touchdown pass, playoffs included, drew level with Jim Kelly’s Bills record.
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Bucks Move October 23 Home Opener to 3 p.m. for Brewers’ World Series Game 1
The Bucks-Bulls home opener now tips off at 3 p.m. CT on October 23 so Milwaukee can host World Series Game 1 against the…
Politics
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Kotia Border Row: Andhra Polls in 3 Disputed Villages Spark Odisha Political Fight
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Rajnath Singh at SCO: No Double Standards on Terror, India to Host Civilisational Forum
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Supreme Court Rejects 9/11 Plea Deal Appeal: What It Means for the Guantanamo Case
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Texas Early Voting Runs October 19–30: Dates, Voter ID Rules and Record First Day



