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PoliticsPhoto: MintThe US Pentagon has spent over $47 billion on the Iran war, exceeding earlier estimates by more than 25%. This includes $29 billion for munitions replacement and $6 billion for military equipment and platform losses, such as drones and aircraft. Damage to US bases and diplomatic facilities in the Middle East adds $184 million in costs. The Pentagon's figures have not been publicly released yet.
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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduIn the Karnataka Council elections, the Congress party faced a significant upset as it lost the Bengaluru Teachers’ constituency to NDA candidate A.P. Ranganath. Supporters of Ranganath celebrated his victory on October 27, 2026, at Government Arts College in Bengaluru. This result boosts the NDA after earlier setbacks from cross-voting in June's Legislative Council polls.
The Hindu··Bengaluru
TechnologyPhoto: Hindu TechApple announced that starting with macOS 28, its Rosetta translation software will have significantly reduced functionality. Currently, Rosetta allows Intel-based applications to run on Apple silicon Macs, but future support will be limited to select older, unmaintained games relying on Intel frameworks. This change aims to maintain optimal system performance on Apple devices.
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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaThe Supreme Court has refused to hear a plea seeking a drop-down menu for OBC caste selection, debating whether caste should be entered manually or chosen from a list. The case concerns the method of caste identification for OBCs in official forms and databases.
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EntertainmentPhoto: Hindu EntertainmentThe play 'reel-ISM' in Hyderabad, written and performed by Maheedhar, explores themes of social media and modern love. This Telugu-English drama follows a couple as they navigate love and conflict in an increasingly digital world, highlighting the impact of technology on relationships.
Hindu Entertainment··Hyderabad
PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesCyclone Arnab, which hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday morning, caused no human casualties but significantly damaged crops, properties, and infrastructure. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reported damage to agricultural and horticultural crops over 70,900 hectares, with 10,450 hectares inundated. Around 180 houses and road infrastructure in Konaseema district were damaged. Naidu requested continued central support for relief efforts.
Hindustan Times··Andhra Pradesh
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Photo: MintThe US Pentagon has spent over $47 billion on the Iran war, exceeding earlier estimates by more than 25%. This includes $29 billion for munitions replacement and $6 billion for military equipment and platform losses, such as drones and aircraft. Damage to US bases and diplomatic facilities in the Middle East adds $184 million in costs. The Pentagon's figures have not been publicly released yet.
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