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EntertainmentPhoto: News18 MoviesChoreographer and filmmaker Ganesh Acharya released the trailer for his biographical drama 'Ganesh Dust To Stardust,' depicting his rise in the Hindi film industry. The film is set to release on December 11. Meanwhile, Salman Khan will be the first guest on the final season of Koffee With Karan, premiering October 14, confirmed by host Karan Johar.
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EntertainmentPhoto: HT EntertainmentRJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad and a disability rights advocate, died at 34 in Brownsville, Texas. His death is reported as a possible suicide. Before his breakthrough, Mitte appeared as a background actor on Hannah Montana in 2007, credited as 'School Jock' in the episode 'Schooly Bully.' Born August 21, 1992, he was raised by adoptive parents.
HT Entertainment··Brownsville
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThe Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board has introduced a directive for uniform Friday sermons across all mosques in the Union Territory. A committee of preachers will decide and approve the sermon topics in advance to ensure consistency. This initiative aims to include non-Waqf-affiliated mosques as well, making J&K the first region in India to implement such a mechanism.
The Hindu··Srinagar
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe US government suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and six major Indian IT companies including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Cognizant, and Capgemini from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme on October 8. This move restricts skilled immigration by blocking new and pending applications for permanent residency sponsorship. It follows tighter H-1B visa rules, including a $100,000 payment condition and increased scrutiny, impacting foreign workers and employers.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldSting operations have resurfaced in Karnataka politics, involving high-profile leaders. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned colleagues about covert recordings and honey traps, claiming evidence of organised targeting of ministers. Congress MLA Ravikumar Gowda showed CCTV footage and recordings on a pen drive. Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy accused Shivakumar of orchestrating stings to pressure former CM Siddaramaiah. Congress alleges a Union minister backs a syndicate behind these operations, suggesting a larger political conspiracy.
Deccan Herald··Karnataka
WorldPhoto: News18 HindiOn October 13, 2026, the third day of Sharadiya Navratri falls on Tuesday, observed with fasting and worship. It is the Tritiya tithi of Ashwin month’s Shukla Paksha. Devotees perform special prayers to Goddess Chandra Ghanta and Hanumanji to strengthen Mars and Venus planets. The Panchang details auspicious and inauspicious timings, including Rahukal and Choghadiya for the day.
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Photo: News18 MoviesChoreographer and filmmaker Ganesh Acharya released the trailer for his biographical drama 'Ganesh Dust To Stardust,' depicting his rise in the Hindi film industry. The film is set to release on December 11. Meanwhile, Salman Khan will be the first guest on the final season of Koffee With Karan, premiering October 14, confirmed by host Karan Johar.
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