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Business
Meta Faces $25 Billion Penalty in Facebook Data Case
- Meta was ordered to pay $25 billion in a New Mexico consumer protection case, according to the supplied report.
- The lawsuit concerns Facebook privacy claims and the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
- A jury found 26 of 29 statements by Meta and its leadership misleading.
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Sports
Eugenio Chacarra Wins DP World India Championship After Mastering His Short Game
- The Spaniard relied on his short game despite being known for powerful ball-striking.
- Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed were among the tournament's headline players.
- The championship carried important implications for the Race to Dubai standings.
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Sports
Vijay Amritraj on Modern Tennis: “The Game Has Undergone a Generational Change”
- Vijay Amritraj discussed the evolution of modern tennis at the Sportstar Hangout on October 21, 2026.
- The former Indian tennis star retired from professional competition in 1993.
- Court surfaces and racket technology have changed the way tennis is played.
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National
Manipur Crisis: Kuki-Zo Women's Forum Seeks President's Rule, Demands Separate Administration
- The Kuki-Zo Women's Forum demanded President's Rule in Manipur on October 21, 2026.
- The group described the ongoing crisis as a political issue rather than solely a security problem.
- It argued that deploying more security forces would not resolve the underlying crisis.
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National
Marco Rubio Visits Reliance Refinery in Jamnagar as India-U.S. Energy Ties Gain Attention
- Marco Rubio arrived in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on October 21, 2026.
- He visited the refinery complex operated by Reliance Industries.
- Rubio recently described India as a crude oil refining superpower.
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National
SEM Court Orders Release of CJP Leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka
- A Special Executive Magistrate ordered the release of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on October 21, 2026.
- Both leaders are co-convenors of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
- They were initially remanded to five days of judicial custody on October 14.
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Education
Supreme Court Bars Mid-Course Fee Hikes in Professional Courses
- The Supreme Court has ruled that fees for professional courses should ordinarily be fixed and known to students at the time of admission.
- Mid-course fee increases should not be permitted except in extraordinary circumstances.
- The court highlighted the financial burden professional education places on families.
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Entertainment
Krithi Shetty to Make Bollywood Debut With Love Story
- Krithi Shetty is reportedly preparing to make her Hindi film debut with a romantic story.
- The film is expected to go on floors later in 2026, according to the supplied report.
- Vidhi Ghodgaonkar, who reportedly spent 17 years working under filmmaker Rohit Shetty, will direct the project.
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Entertainment
Padayaatra Release Date: Mammootty Film Arrives Dec 4
- Padayaatra, starring Mammootty and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, is scheduled to release in theatres on December 4, 2026.
- The film marks the duo’s reunion after 32 years.
- Mammootty plays Dr. Devadas, an idealistic doctor who serves a tribal community in Kerala.
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Entertainment
Deepika Padukone Reveals Second Daughter’s Name
- Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have revealed the name of their second daughter as Devi Padukone Singh.
- The couple shared the announcement in a joint social media post on Dussehra.
- The family photograph also featured their elder daughter, Dua.
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Entertainment
Priyanka Chopra Celebrates Dussehra With Nick Jonas
- Priyanka Chopra celebrated Dussehra with Nick Jonas and their daughter, Malti Marie, at their Los Angeles home.
- The family performed religious rituals, including a Shivling abhishek and a hawan.
- Priyanka and Nick wore coordinated green traditional outfits, while Malti caught attention in a “Jai Mata Di” scarf and bangles.
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Entertainment
Ranabaali Box Office: ₹30.75 Crore in Four Days
- Ranabaali reportedly collected ₹5.75 crore on its first Monday.
- The film’s four-day India gross reached ₹30.75 crore, according to the supplied report.
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana contributed approximately ₹25.75 crore, with Nizam leading regional collections.
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Entertainment
Ramayana Song Tandav: Yash Wins Praise as Ravana
- The makers of Ramayana unveiled the Tandav song sequence featuring Yash as Ravana around Dussehra.
- The 1-minute-55-second video portrays Ravana’s devotion to Lord Shiva and his powerful persona.
- A.R. Ameen and Hiral Viradia composed the track, with lyrics by Dr. Kumar Vishwas and vocals by Vishal Dadlani.
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Entertainment
Jailer 2 Box Office Day 6: India Net Hits ₹287.8 Cr
- Jailer 2 reportedly earned ₹45.55 crore in India net collections on Day 6.
- Its reported domestic net total reached ₹287.80 crore, with India gross collections at ₹337 crore.
- The Tamil version contributed ₹31.20 crore on Day 6, followed by ₹8.75 crore from the Telugu version.
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Entertainment
Daler Mehndi Gets Support From Mika Singh, Badshah
- Several singers and entertainers have expressed support for Daler Mehndi after a video of his interrupted performance in Uttarakhand circulated online.
- The incident took place at a Navratri event in New Tehri.
- Minister Subodh Uniyal reportedly questioned the singer’s condition and alleged that he was intoxicated.
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Education
TNPSC Group 2, 2A Hall Ticket 2026 Released
- TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A preliminary exam hall tickets have reportedly been released.
- The preliminary examination is scheduled for November 1, 2026.
- The exam is set to take place across 38 districts in Tamil Nadu.
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Education
Cooling Water Near 0°C Improves Catalyst Stability
- Researchers found that cooling an electrochemical system near 0°C can improve the balance between reaction activity and catalyst stability.
- The study examined manganese dioxide during the oxygen evolution reaction, a key process in water oxidation.
- Near-freezing conditions suppressed catalyst degradation caused by permanganate formation.
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Education
JNU Hunger Strike Ends After University Revokes Rustication
- The JNU Students’ Union ended its 17-day hunger strike after reaching an agreement with the university administration.
- JNU agreed to revoke the rustication of five students with immediate effect.
- The agreement also addressed demands concerning FIRs, proctorial inquiries and a review of the Chief Proctor’s Office manual.
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Education
CBSE Date Sheet 2027: Class 10, 12 Exam Updates
- CBSE is expected to release the Class 10 and Class 12 board examination date sheet for 2027 soon.
- October 21, 2026, is the deadline for schools to submit the List of Candidates (LOC) and related details.
- The date sheet will include subject-wise exam dates, timings, subject codes and subject names.
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Education
VITEEE 2027 Registration Opens: Dates, Eligibility, Exam
- VIT has opened registration for the VITEEE 2027 engineering entrance examination.
- The application deadline is March 31, 2027.
- The exam is tentatively scheduled for April 27 to May 2, 2027, according to the provided schedule.
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Education
Tamil Nadu Rain: Schools Shut in 5 Districts on Oct 21
- Schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Ranipet districts were declared closed on October 21, 2026, due to heavy rain.
- Meenambakkam recorded 12 cm of rainfall, while Nungambakkam received 11 cm.
- Taramani recorded 10 cm, followed by Madhavaram at 9 cm.
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Education
Ladakh’s First Medical College to Open in 2027-28
- Ladakh’s first government medical college is expected to begin operations in the 2027-28 academic year.
- The Centre has allowed recruitment for 103 sanctioned regular posts in phases before most infrastructure is completed.
- Temporary facilities will initially house the academic block and students’ hostel.
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Business
Jio Satellite Broadband Plan: Akash Ambani Reveals Vision
- Akash Ambani says Reliance Jio is exploring a possible satellite broadband network for India.
- The company is evaluating both an indigenous low Earth orbit satellite constellation and potential partnerships.
- Satellite connectivity could support remote regions, aviation and maritime services alongside existing telecom networks.
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Business
Tata Trusts Governance Row: SDTT Files Reply
- Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) reportedly submitted its response to the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner over governance complaints.
- Trustees Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh raised concerns about the trust’s administration and involvement in Tata Sons matters.
- SDTT was reportedly granted an extension to submit its reply until October 19, 2026.