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BusinessPhoto: ET EnergyCoal India increased its capital expenditure by 27% in the first half, reaching ₹7,966 crore. Investments focused on mine infrastructure development, land acquisition, and diversification initiatives. Over ₹1,000 crore was spent on operational readiness of mining projects during this period, surpassing the set target.
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EntertainmentPhoto: Amar EntertainmentRajinikanth's film 'Jailer 2' completed 13 days since its release on October 15, with a total net collection of ₹413.91 crore in India and a worldwide business of ₹733.35 crore, entering the ₹700 crore club. Meanwhile, 'Udta Teer' starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan earned ₹2.26 crore on its fifth day, totaling ₹25.06 crore. 'Prahaar' and 'Nayi Naveli' also showed box office activity.
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SciencePhoto: ET TechSwiss AI startup Atlast Bio, founded by former Google employees, secured $12.5 million funding led by Creandum, an early Spotify investor. The company aims to replace costly Phase II drug trials with AI-driven 12-week virtual patient simulations trained on two million human RNA readouts. This approach could reduce costs, speed up trials, and test drugs across multiple diseases simultaneously. Initial trial results are expected within six weeks.
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TechnologyPhoto: Deccan HeraldApple has introduced new generative AI tools to its Creative Studio platform, which launched in January and has become a popular multimedia editing platform globally. These AI enhancements aim to improve the user experience by adding value through advanced artificial intelligence capabilities within Creative Studio.
Deccan Herald·
WorldPhoto: News18 HindiKavita Mahto from Jharkhand gained attention by completing a Home Guard race wearing a saree. Anni sold lemonade and fought hardships to become a sub-inspector. Babli Kumari from Bihar balanced family and pregnancy to become a DSP. Anju Yadav broke social norms to join the police force. Meena Ghodke from Maharashtra and tribal woman Savita Pradhan from Madhya Pradesh overcame adversity to become IAS officers.
News18 Hindi·
SciencePhoto: Firstpost TechPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on October 27. The three-day event from October 27 to 29 gathers scientists, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and international experts to discuss emerging technologies and India's priorities in science and innovation. Modi highlighted the enthusiasm of Indian youth and emphasized building a developed India on scientific research and innovation.
Firstpost Tech··New Delhi
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Photo: ET EnergyCoal India increased its capital expenditure by 27% in the first half, reaching ₹7,966 crore. Investments focused on mine infrastructure development, land acquisition, and diversification initiatives. Over ₹1,000 crore was spent on operational readiness of mining projects during this period, surpassing the set target.
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