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EntertainmentPhoto: Hindu EntertainmentMahesh Tinaikar, a founding member and guitarist of the rock band Rock Machine, later known as Indus Creed, passed away on October 15, 2026, due to a heart attack at age 63. He was a pioneer in Indian rock music, significantly shaping its evolution. Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and singer Vishal Dadlani paid emotional tributes to him.
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EntertainmentPhoto: NDTV MoviesRajinikanth's latest film, Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has made a powerful box-office debut, earning Rs 125.25 crore worldwide on its opening day, including Rs 59.70 crore in India. The film stars Rajinikanth as retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian and features Mithun Chakraborty, Vidya Balan, and SJ Suryah. Its dramatic climax suggests a possible sequel, Jailer 3.
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BusinessPhoto: Amar BusinessIDBI Bank's strategic divestment worth ₹53,000 crore is expected to be completed by the end of the current fiscal year. DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla stated that the sale to Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings depends on approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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BusinessPhoto: News18 BusinessOn October 16, the Indian stock market closed higher with the Sensex rising 414 points to 74,729.27 and the Nifty 50 gaining 149 points to 23,146.15. IT stocks led the rally, with the Nifty IT index surging 3.92%. Tech Mahindra jumped 8.45%, Infosys rose 4.55%, and TCS gained 4.61%. Gains were capped by weakness in FMCG, oil and gas, and some financial stocks.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Ladakh administration has officially announced Sankoo as the Union Territory's eighth district, with Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena approving the decision. This move fulfills a long-standing demand from the people of Sankoo in Kargil district. The decision aligns with the 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Local organizations played a key role in this development.
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HealthPhoto: News18 HindiA recent survey revealed that 84% of Indians are unaware whether they have been screened for the rapidly increasing prostate cancer. Doctors warn that due to a significant lack of awareness, this disease is becoming dangerously prevalent. The findings highlight the urgent need for better public education on prostate cancer detection and prevention.
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Photo: Hindu EntertainmentMahesh Tinaikar, a founding member and guitarist of the rock band Rock Machine, later known as Indus Creed, passed away on October 15, 2026, due to a heart attack at age 63. He was a pioneer in Indian rock music, significantly shaping its evolution. Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and singer Vishal Dadlani paid emotional tributes to him.
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