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TechnologyThe transformer failure rate in Bescom's area dropped from 8.07% in 2018-19 to 6.77% in 2025-26, but the total number of failed transformers rose due to an increase in old unit failures. In 2018-19, 30,751 of 381,000 transformers failed; by 2025-26, failures rose to 38,062 out of 560,000. Recent blasts, including one caused by a rat, have raised maintenance concerns.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
EntertainmentMalhar Patekar explained why Nana Patekar's family conducted his funeral late at night. Malhar revealed that Nana was worried about his son's health and had advised him to take care of his well-being during their last conversation. The family's urgency was driven by concern for Malhar's illness, which deeply troubled Nana before his passing.
News18Hi Entertainment·
BusinessOn October 8, Indian equities experienced a broad selloff due to rising crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, and the Reserve Bank of India's hawkish stance. The Nifty 50 dropped 371.25 points (1.64%) to 22,231.80, hitting a 52-week low of 22,179.90 during the session. The Sensex fell 1,045.46 points (1.44%) to 71,593.24.
Mint Markets·
PoliticsAhead of the October 9 withdrawal deadline for the Karnataka West Graduates’ Constituency MLC election, BJP and Congress are urging independent candidates to withdraw to avoid vote splitting. The nomination process ended on October 6 with 18 candidates filing 36 nomination sets, all valid after scrutiny. The constituency has about 90,000 voters across Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttara Kannada districts, with an average 62% turnout in past elections.
Deccan Herald··Dharwad
EntertainmentJason Sanjay's directorial debut 'Sigma' completed its first week in theatres with total net collections of Rs 8.27 crore. On the seventh day, the film earned Rs 66 lakhs across 1,249 shows. The Telugu version outperformed the Tamil version, earning Rs 40 lakhs compared to Rs 26 lakhs. Total attendance reached 847,113 during the week.
TOI Entertainment·
EntertainmentHanuman Ansh continued its steady box office run, earning Rs 75 lakhs on Day 63. The film's total net collection in India has reached Rs 327.98 crores, while overseas collections stand at Rs 40.05 crores. The worldwide total is Rs 427.43 crores. The movie tells the story of a boy seeking divine help to reunite with his mother.
TOI Entertainment·
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
The transformer failure rate in Bescom's area dropped from 8.07% in 2018-19 to 6.77% in 2025-26, but the total number of failed transformers rose due to an increase in old unit failures. In 2018-19, 30,751 of 381,000 transformers failed; by 2025-26, failures rose to 38,062 out of 560,000. Recent blasts, including one caused by a rat, have raised maintenance concerns.
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