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Iran Revolutionary Guards Strike Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

On October 12, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck a vessel attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz by disabling its transponders and ignoring warnings. The ship, described as a supertanker, caught fire. Iran has imposed a blockade on the strait since February following US and Israeli strikes, leading to a US counter-blockade and frequent targeting of vessels by Iran without permission.

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Drishyam 3 Crosses ₹313 Crore in 11 Days, Ajay Devgn's Biggest Hit

Ajay Devgn's crime thriller Drishyam 3 has crossed ₹313 crore net at the Indian box office in 11 days, marking the actor's career-best success. The film earned ₹4.98 crore on its 11th day across 13,594 shows. It saw strong weekend collections with ₹14.50 crore on Day 8, ₹26.50 crore on Day 9, and ₹22.50 crore on Day 10, maintaining robust audience interest.

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Vijayawada Mayor Post Declared Unreserved General for 2026 Elections

The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation's Mayor post has been designated as Unreserved General for the 2026 civic body elections, according to the Municipal Administration and Urban Development department's order issued on October 12, 2026. The city has 86 wards with a voting population of 805,797. Reservation includes seats for ST, SC, BC, and OC categories for both general and women candidates.

The Hindu··Vijayawada

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Police Increase Surveillance on Airport Road After Fatal Crash

Police have intensified surveillance on the stretch covering Athani Junction and Airport Junction following a car-two-wheeler collision on October 11 that resulted in the deaths of three youths. The increased monitoring aims to prevent further accidents and enhance road safety in the area.

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Naman Dhir excels in bouncing back during T20I cricket

Naman Dhir, a 26-year-old off-spinning all-rounder, has shown remarkable resilience in T20I cricket by taking wickets immediately after conceding sixes. In the India-West Indies series, he took five wickets following maximums, including two in the third match in Indore. Dhir emphasizes his role to bowl economical overs and sees attacking bowling as a defensive strategy in T20 cricket.

Hindu Sport··Indore

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Iran Denies Involvement in RAF Fairford Incident Amid Western Accusations

Iran denied any role in the incident at Britain's RAF Fairford airbase, used by the US in its conflict with Iran. Iranian Ambassador Ali Moussavi rejected allegations linking Tehran to the event and urged the UK to provide evidence. The UK, US, and 27 allies condemned Iran for violent attacks including sabotage and cyber-attacks, citing the incident as an example of IRGC's hostile activities abroad.

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