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Monday, 19 October 2026

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Prabhas’ Spirit postponed to October 29, 2027, moving its release to Diwali

Sandeep Reddy Vanga announced the new date on Sunday, putting the film in the same Diwali window as Ramayana Part 2.

Oct 18, 20261 min read3 sources

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Priyagold maker faces prosecution over alleged use of cattle-feed bran in biscuits

Oct 18, 20261 min read3 sources

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Truck crash near Gwalior temple kills at least 15; eight police personnel suspended

Oct 18, 20262 min read4 sources

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France reports 1,800 arrests after violence alongside cost-of-living protests; Limoges town hall damaged

Oct 18, 20262 min read3 sources

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Sabarmati’s Jammu Tawi train now runs to Katra, removing a transfer for Vaishno Devi travellers

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Jailer 2 passes ₹300 crore worldwide in three days, according to updated box-office estimates

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FSSAI proposes stopping added sucrose and fructose in food for babies up to six months

Oct 18, 20262 min read2 sources

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India vs West Indies final T20I washed out by rain, series tied 2–2

Oct 18, 20262 min read2 sources

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137 cancer medicines face a price reset from November 9 under new margin cap

Oct 18, 20262 min read2 sources

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Girls make up 49% of IIT Madras School Connect enrolment

Oct 18, 20262 min read3 sources

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NCERT explores training teachers in multiple languages

Oct 18, 20262 min read2 sources

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Mysuru’s Shilp Samagam Mela puts artisans in the spotlight

Oct 18, 20262 min read2 sources

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NVIDIA and AI4Bharat outline AI data for 22 Indian languages

Oct 18, 20262 min read2 sources

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G7 plans drills to test responses to AI cyberattacks

Oct 18, 20262 min read2 sources