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Get the appGetPiyush Mishra criticized actor Naseeruddin Shah for selective activism after Shah met with CJP's Abhijeet Dipke. Mishra urged Shah to also acknowledge the bravery of Captain Smith Machchhar, highlighting perceived inconsistency in Shah's support for protests. Mishra's comments sparked debate on the scope and focus of activism in current social issues.
The Times of India·
EntertainmentA fire broke out on the set of the film 'Ramayana' starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in Mumbai. Reported at 4:02 pm, the fire was controlled by 4:55 pm with no injuries to cast or crew. The blaze disrupted nearby productions including 'Hustle 5' and 'Pati Patni Aur Panga 2'. Initial investigations suggest the fire started on the latter's set.
TOI Entertainment··Mumbai
PoliticsAMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran criticized the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government for ignoring inflation, noting essential commodity prices have risen three times since May. He blamed reduced paddy coverage due to the government's failure to secure water, harming farmers' livelihoods. Dhinakaran also condemned the ineffective onion price control and Revenue Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan's remarks on rice quality, urging Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to act.
The Hindu··Chennai
TechnologyThe Google Pixel 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro are two premium compact flagship phones with 6.3-inch displays, triple rear cameras, and new 2nm chips. The Pixel 11 Pro starts at Rs. 1,19,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, while the iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs. 1,64,900 for 256GB storage. They differ in price, software, and camera features, with the iPhone being Rs. 44,900 more expensive at base level.
News18 Tech·
BusinessFlipkart announced a minority stake investment in TravClan, a global B2B travel tech platform based in Bengaluru. The investment aims to enhance international travel supply and expand holiday packages on Cleartrip and Flipkart Travel. TravClan's platform supports over 15,000 travel agents with real-time bookings and 24/7 customer support. The funding will boost technology, global supply, and team growth across business development and operations.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
SportsOn October 5, 2026, in Pune, horses Shambala and Pure Soul stood out during morning exercise sessions. Shambala excelled in a 600m inner sand run with a time of 36 seconds, while Pure Soul moved nicely over 1000m with split times of 50 and 38 seconds. Several other horses also showed strong performances under different riders.
Hindu Sport··Pune
The Times of India·
Piyush Mishra criticized actor Naseeruddin Shah for selective activism after Shah met with CJP's Abhijeet Dipke. Mishra urged Shah to also acknowledge the bravery of Captain Smith Machchhar, highlighting perceived inconsistency in Shah's support for protests. Mishra's comments sparked debate on the scope and focus of activism in current social issues.
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