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Get the appGetNana Patekar's funeral saw notable Bollywood stars absent, despite him being called a friend by many. Praveen commented on their absence. Patekar's death was confirmed due to a heart attack caused by a blood clot, as revealed in his autopsy report. A tribute meeting was held in Rajora, and past controversies involving Tanushree Dutta were also recalled.
India TV Hindi··Rajora
WorldPhoto: Deccan HeraldVisitors to Mysuru for the 2026 Nada Habba Dasara festival should expect higher accommodation costs as hotels increase tariffs to capitalize on the festive rush. Advance bookings have surged, especially around the Vijayadashami Jamboo Savari procession. Some hotels near Sayyaji Rao Road have doubled prices, offering prime views of the procession. The festival was inaugurated on October 11 atop Chamundi Hill with dignitaries including Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar.
Deccan Herald··Mysuru
EntertainmentPhoto: Hindustan TimesThe three-day BRICS Theatre Festival started at the National School of Drama in New Delhi, featuring theatre practitioners, scholars, and cultural representatives from nine BRICS member and partner countries. Performances from India, Thailand, Indonesia, Russia, Iran, Vietnam, South Africa, Kazakhstan, and Ethiopia are staged at multiple venues. The inaugural play 'Samudra Manthan' by Asif Ali was directed and designed by the NSD director. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat attended the opening.
Hindustan Times··New Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: DNA IndiaThe Supreme Court registry identified 14 defects in the INDIA bloc's petition alleging voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Issues include missing lawyer authorisations, unclear documents, an unclear copy of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s ID, and a Rs 220 court fee shortfall. The petition remains unlisted for hearing pending clarifications.
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TechnologyPhoto: ET TechMeta launched its most advanced AI models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, aiming to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has invested billions and recruited top researchers to advance Meta's AI capabilities. Muse Wonder will power the Muse personal AI agent for subscribers, while Muse Wonder Full is available for Muse Code users. Meta's AI efforts began over a year ago and are now expanding into subscription services.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) is still investigating Matthew VanDyke under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. VanDyke, a US national and founder of Sons of Liberty International, is currently in the US after being allowed to travel by an NIA court in New Delhi on September 24. His organisation hopes the case will be resolved soon. Conditions include his cooperation via video calls and court notification upon return.
Deccan Herald··New Delhi
India TV Hindi··Rajora
Nana Patekar's funeral saw notable Bollywood stars absent, despite him being called a friend by many. Praveen commented on their absence. Patekar's death was confirmed due to a heart attack caused by a blood clot, as revealed in his autopsy report. A tribute meeting was held in Rajora, and past controversies involving Tanushree Dutta were also recalled.
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