Ikkis trailer out: Agastya Nanda looks improved in Sriram Raghavan’s directorial | Watch
The powerful trailer for Ikkis, based on the story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee – Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal has been released. The film will mark the theatrical debut of Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda and Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia.
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80-Hour weeks? IISc’s new attendance policy faces students backlash; cite mental health concerns
The newly introduced integrated attendance and parking system by the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru has faced a huge uproar from students over mental health concerns. Through an internal communication addressing students and staff, Professor Mayank Shrivastava, chairperson ESE said that the new attendance system was introduced in response to repeated requests for flexibility in attendance, as per reports.
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Why was the Bangladesh national anthem sung at Congress event in Assam? Govt orders probe
The Assam government has ordered an inquiry after Congress leader Bidhu Bhushan Das allegedly sang Amar Sonar Bangla, the national anthem of Bangladesh, during a party meeting in Sribhumi district of the Barak Valley. The incident has triggered a fresh political controversy at a time when tensions between India and Bangladesh have been high following Dhaka’s new map on a book cover that showed parts of Northeast India within its borders.
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India working to repatriate nationals detained in Thailand after crossing from Myanmar: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday (October 29) has confirmed that several Indian nationals have been detained by Thai authorities after reportedly crossing into Thailand from Myanmar in recent days. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian Mission in Thailand is actively coordinating with local officials to establish the detainees’ identities and ensure their safe return once necessary procedures are completed.
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Priyank Kharge sparks row after questioning Assam’s ‘talent’; CM Sarma calls him ‘first-class idiot’
A major political controversy has erupted between Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after Kharge reportedly questioned the “talent pool” in Assam and Gujarat while discussing the diversion of semiconductor investments away from Karnataka.
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Bihar Elections 2025: ‘Lalu’s shadow is over Tejashwi and Rahul Gandhi, not me’, says Tej Pratap
In a dramatic political turn ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, declared that he no longer has his father’s “shadow” and will now fight on his own strength. Speaking after his expulsion from both the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and his family home, Tej Pratap announced the launch of his new political outfit — Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJD) — and vowed to contest the upcoming elections independently.
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Suryakumar Yadav eyes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s records as India set to face Australia in T20Is
Suryakumar Yadav is all set to lead India in a five-match T20I series against Australia in what is a crucial assignment in preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026. Both India and Australia are fiery batting units that have redefined T20 batting with their all guns blazing approach.
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Balochistan terror attack: Terrorists kill police officer, free prisoners and torch govt buildings in Bhag
In a major terror strike, dozens of terrorists launched a coordinated assault on police and paramilitary installations in Bhag town of Kachhi district, Balochistan province, late Monday night. The attack left a senior police officer dead, several others injured, and multiple government buildings gutted in flames.
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Chiranjeevi files police complaint after deepfake videos go viral
Deepfake videos have plagued film stars over the past few years. Several such videos of actors and actresses have surfaced, forcing the police to intervene. Now, a South superstar has also fallen victim to deepfake videos.
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DU acid attack case: Allegations ‘suspicious’ as no conclusive evidence found yet, say police sources
A day after a 20-year-old Delhi University student was hospitalised for burns from an alleged acid attack near Laxmibai College in northwest Delhi, investigators have called the case “suspicious”. Delhi Police sources told reporters that, so far, no concrete evidence has been found to confirm that an acid attack actually took place.
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