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PoliticsPhoto: Hindu WorldBulgaria held its presidential election on October 25, 2026, amid tensions caused by deadly drone strikes in the Black Sea. Incumbent President Iliana Iotova, 61, and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, 50, were leading among 27 candidates. The election took place as Russia’s war in Ukraine affected the Black Sea region near Bulgaria.
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PoliticsPhoto: HT EntertainmentNational Award-winning actor Naseeruddin Shah has expressed support for protesting students at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata. He accused the BJP-led West Bengal government of targeting students for demanding accountability, alleging they faced show cause notices, surveillance, threats, and hostel eviction. Shah condemned the BJP for attempting to brainwash and intimidate future filmmakers.
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WorldPhoto: TOI EntertainmentJamie Lee Curtis will receive the Michele and Rob Reiner Champion for Change Award at a gala on November 8. The award honors the Reiners' lifelong dedication to improving children's lives. Curtis plans to celebrate their legacy and impact, focusing on their positive influence rather than their loss during the event.
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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsIndian stock markets declined as crude oil prices rose due to escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions. Foreign institutional investors withdrew funds despite some domestic defensive buying. The upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting is expected to influence global markets. Investors are also focused on industrial production data and Q2 earnings to gauge corporate health amid macroeconomic uncertainties.
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PoliticsPhoto: The News MinuteR Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, accused the government of favoring an ineligible company in a Rs 133-crore waste management tender by the Greater Bengaluru Authority. He claimed Muniyappa Enterprises, with a turnover below the required Rs 10 crore, was awarded the contract despite Finance Department warnings. Ashoka also alleged waivers of nearly Rs 13 crore in security deposits and demanded a high-level investigation.
The News Minute··Bengaluru
EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentAvengers: Doomsday has surpassed $125 million in advance ticket sales, outpacing early projections for Dune: Part Three. The film's promotional campaign includes a new trailer featuring Thor and Doctor Doom. Both movies are scheduled to release on December 18, setting up a major box office competition.
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Photo: Hindu WorldBulgaria held its presidential election on October 25, 2026, amid tensions caused by deadly drone strikes in the Black Sea. Incumbent President Iliana Iotova, 61, and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, 50, were leading among 27 candidates. The election took place as Russia’s war in Ukraine affected the Black Sea region near Bulgaria.
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