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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduBJP National President Nitin Nabin will visit Jharkhand for three days starting October 23. He will address party workers and leaders at the inaugural session of the Jharkhand BJP State Working Committee meeting on October 24. The BJP state unit has prepared extensively for his visit, with Ranchi decorated with flags, banners, and his cutout to welcome him.
The Hindu··Ranchi
EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentCasting for the next James Bond is underway with screen tests starting soon. Richard Madden has emerged as a surprising contender among several actors vying for the role. Initial tests are scheduled for Friday, directed by Denis Villeneuve. Although detailed information about the process is limited, comprehensive assessments of candidates will be conducted.
TOI Entertainment·
EntertainmentPhoto: HT EntertainmentTom Skerritt, a versatile actor known for roles in Hollywood hits like Alien, M*A*S*H, and Top Gun, died at 93 from natural causes. His career spanned from the 1960s to the 2020s. Skerritt was praised for his humor, generosity, and dedication to creativity and veterans. He gained fame as Army surgeon Duke Forrest in the 1970 film M*A*S*H.
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PoliticsPhoto: Aaj TakOn October 23, voting will take place for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. These include graduate and teacher constituencies. Bihar has 8 seats, Karnataka 4, Maharashtra 5, and Uttar Pradesh 11 seats up for election. Voters in these constituencies will elect their representatives today.
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SportsPhoto: HT SportsFormer President Donald Trump criticized NBA star LeBron James for allegedly disrespecting the US national anthem during a Philadelphia 76ers game. Trump called James a "TOTAL DISGRACE" on Truth Social, demanding an apology to American heroes. The criticism follows similar remarks by Vice President JD Vance targeting WNBA players.
HT Sports··Philadelphia
PoliticsPhoto: NDTVA detailed inquiry in Uttar Pradesh revealed that a computer assistant at the Voter Registration Centre entered 13,779 Form-8 applications for voter detail changes between May 31 and August 29, 2026. Out of these, 10,470 applications were approved while 3,309 were rejected. Two poll officials have been suspended following the discovery of these glitches.
NDTV··Uttar Pradesh
The Hindu··Ranchi
Photo: The HinduBJP National President Nitin Nabin will visit Jharkhand for three days starting October 23. He will address party workers and leaders at the inaugural session of the Jharkhand BJP State Working Committee meeting on October 24. The BJP state unit has prepared extensively for his visit, with Ranchi decorated with flags, banners, and his cutout to welcome him.
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