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National Governance & Policy 03 Oct 2026, 05:22 PM IST

Three Soldiers Among Seven More Held in Bolarum Arms Theft Probe as Police Link Weapons to Planned Robberies

Police in Hyderabad have detained seven more people, including three soldiers, in connection with the theft of military weapons from Bolarum, widening a case that investigators say involved an attempt to move stolen arms into criminal hands. Authorities allege the weapons were intended for a series of robberies, raising serious concerns over insider access, military security, and the flow of stolen service arms into the underworld. Investigators also say retired Havaldar Mallesh explored selling the weapons to contacts in West Bengal.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 05:26 PM IST

Madras High Court Seeks Report on Complaint Against Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Election Affidavit

The Madras High Court has asked its registry to secure a report from the metropolitan magistrate’s court in George Town, Chennai, in connection with a complaint challenging the election affidavit filed by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan issued the direction, setting October 15, 2026, as the deadline for the report, in a matter that could test the scrutiny applied to election disclosures.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (08:57 PM IST)

Geojit Financial Services to Elevate Jones George as Managing Director in Planned Leadership Transition

Geojit Financial Services will undergo a planned leadership reshuffle on October 1, 2026, with founder C.J. George moving into the role of Executive Chairman and Jones George set to assume charge as Managing Director. The transition is part of the brokerage and wealth management firm’s succession planning and its broader push toward technology-led growth.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace9h ago

USS George Washington Marks 200,000th Fixed-Wing Recovery in Indian Ocean Milestone

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington has reached a major aviation landmark, recovering its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft while underway in the Indian Ocean after 34 years of continuous service. The milestone underscores the carrier's long operational history and its enduring role in projecting American sea power across some of the world's most strategically important waters.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (05:52 AM IST)

CIFT Bets on AI, IoT to Rewire India’s Fisheries Value Chain

The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology is positioning digital tools as a major lever to modernise India’s fisheries sector, with Director George Ninan saying AI, IoT, rapid quality-assessment systems and traceability platforms can reshape the value chain. The push reflects a broader shift toward data-driven production, safer supply chains and higher export competitiveness in a sector that remains vital to coastal livelihoods and food security.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 08:09 AM IST

Woman Sought After 74-Year-Old American Is Found Dead in Costa Rica Tourist Town

Costa Rican authorities are searching for a woman of interest after a 74-year-old American man was found dead in Playas del Coco, a popular beach destination on the country’s Pacific coast. The case has drawn attention because of the victim’s age, the tourist setting, and the limited public details released so far, leaving investigators to piece together the final hours before his death.

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India Sports & Cricket14 Oct 2026, 08:28 PM IST

‘Premada Oorali’ Turns into a Kannada Box Office Shockwave, Reviving Small-Town Theatres and Stirring Industry Debate

The runaway success of 'Premada Oorali' has jolted Karnataka’s Kannada film market, drawing audiences back to theatres in smaller towns and giving exhibitors a much-needed lift. But the film’s unexpected scale of success has also left filmmakers wrestling with a harder question: what kinds of stories can reliably connect with viewers in a changing market?

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India Entertainment & Culture14 Oct 2026, 03:50 PM IST

‘Premada Oorali’ Turns Into a Box-Office Shockwave, Reviving Small-Town Theatres in Karnataka

The runaway success of Kannada film ‘Premada Oorali’ has jolted Karnataka’s small-town exhibition circuit back to life, drawing audiences into theatres that had struggled to stay relevant in the streaming era. While exhibitors are celebrating fuller halls and renewed footfall, filmmakers are now grappling with a more difficult question: what kind of stories can match this unexpected audience response?

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Global Markets & Equities14 Oct 2026, 12:41 AM IST

Travel + Leisure Names a U.S. Suburb the Best Place to Live, Spotlighting Parks, Trails and Downtown Appeal

Travel + Leisure’s latest ranking has put a suburban community in the national spotlight, citing a rare combination of green space, walkability, and a lively downtown as the ingredients behind its appeal. The designation underscores how lifestyle-driven housing demand continues to shape U.S. residential markets, especially in places that blend small-town character with metropolitan access.

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Startups & Venture Capital13 Oct 2026, 05:47 AM IST

ShuruKar Bets on Local Roots to Turn India’s Small-Town Problems into Startups

YourStory’s ShuruKar is positioning itself as a nationwide startup launchpad built around a simple thesis: some of India’s most scalable businesses will emerge from local problems, not metro-only networks. By combining AI tools, founder mentorship and community access, the initiative aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs move from problem discovery to first customers with less friction and more speed.

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India Sports & Cricket12 Oct 2026, 10:56 PM IST

ICC ODI World Cup 2027: Full Schedule, Venues and India’s Path Begins Against Australia in Cape Town

The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027 is set to open with India facing Australia in Cape Town on October 7, 2027, immediately placing one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries at the centre of the tournament. The schedule and venue map will shape not only India’s campaign but also the competitive balance of a World Cup spread across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

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West Bengal(1)V. Lakshminarayanan(1)Udhayanidhi Stalin(1)Police(1)metropolitan magistrate’s court(1)Mallesh(1)