Two oil tankers carrying 29 Indian seafarers came under attacks in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. One tanker was hit by limpet mines, triggering a fire in its engine room. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all 29 Indians were safe, with no injuries reported.
The Tamil Nadu government has increased the upper age limit for direct recruitment to government jobs by five years. Chief Minister Vijay announced the decision on Friday, responding to demands from job aspirants. The relaxation, additional to existing concessions, will remain in force for five years.
The highly anticipated Dhanush-starrer OM, which is scheduled to release on November 20, has reportedly locked its Telugu theatrical rights with producer Naga Vamsi. Interestingly, Naga Vamsi is also bankrolling Dhanush's next film, for which a pooja ceremony was held a few days ago.
Kiran Abbavaram’s maiden directorial, Reality First Copy is sold to Producer Venkat Upputuri and Nani Manager Venkat for a whopping 15.2 Crore. The Buyers already sold the Ceeded Rights. The Business is highest in Kiran’s career and the movie is a hot cake in trade after the Super Success of the first Single and the actor’s Superb form.
The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened verification rules for government job aspirants, barring candidates linked to organisations advocating violent regime change. However, political ideology alone or a pending FIR cannot automatically disqualify applicants. The revised rules cover direct recruitment across state departments and local bodies.
Mumbai Indians have parted ways with bowling coaches Lasith Malinga and Paras Mhambrey, along with fielding coach Carl Hopkinson, as their coaching overhaul continues ahead of IPL 2027. The move follows Mahela Jayawardene’s exit and Kieron Pollard’s appointment as head coach.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu warned that rebel candidates contesting against the alliance’s official nominees would face suspension. He directed district in-charge ministers to ensure alliance victories and resolve disputes immediately. Chandrababu stressed that only candidates finalised jointly by TDP, JSP and BJP would be considered final.
Amazon has announced another round of layoffs, cutting up to 250 jobs in its devices and services unit. The move comes after the company eliminated around 1,000 positions in its retail division earlier this month. The latest cuts primarily affect software development roles.
The Supreme Court has questioned the Election Commission’s voter list revision in Delhi, stating that temporary work trips lasting one or two months cannot be treated as a permanent change of residence. The court also urged the EC to simplify voter re enrolment and protect eligible voters’ rights.
Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna has urged TDP leaders and workers to ensure a massive victory for the party’s municipal chairman and ward candidates. He arrived in Hindupur on Wednesday for a two day campaign and held a special meeting with key party leaders to discuss election strategy.
Trivikram and Venkatesh’s Aadarsha Kutumbam has locked its runtime at 2 hours and 26 minutes. This makes it one of the shortest runtimes for a big combo film in recent times. The compact runtime has now become an interesting talking point ahead of its release.
Mukesh Ambani’s iconic Mumbai residence, Antilia, lit up to celebrate Jio Platforms’ stock market debut on Wednesday. The company listed at ₹1,358 per share, a 21.4% premium over its issue price of ₹1,119. The ₹30,213 crore IPO marks a major milestone for Reliance’s digital business.
Vishwak Sen has cancelled the pre release event of CULT in view of the Cyclone Arnab situation in Andhra Pradesh. The film is scheduled to release on October 30. The decision comes amid concerns over the prevailing weather conditions in the state.
The music album of Venkatesh’s upcoming film Aadarsha Kutumbam features a total of nine songs. While two songs have already been released, the remaining seven tracks will be unveiled through a jukebox today. SS Thaman has composed the music for the film, raising expectations among music lovers.
The Bombay High Court has stayed the ‘Leave India’ notice issued against actor Imran Khan until November 2. The actor, a US citizen and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, challenged the notice directing him to leave India by October 28 over his alleged participation in a Mumbai protest.
Veteran television producer and director B. P. Singh, best known for creating the iconic crime series CID, passed away on October 27 following a massive heart attack. He also earned recognition for shows like Aahat and Khaaki. His contributions to Indian television leave behind a lasting legacy.
Adilabad police constable Bhujang Rao and home guard Ramesh rescued a 41-year-old man attempting suicide by hanging from a tree over family issues. They reached the spot within four minutes, removed the noose and helped shift him to RIMS for treatment.
Seventeen inmates have escaped from the Theni sub jail in Tamil Nadu, triggering a security alert. Dindigul police have set up check posts at 16 locations across the neighbouring district and are checking all vehicles as part of precautionary measures, Dindigul SP S. Jeyakumar told ANI.
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved revised ticket prices for Aadarsha Kutumbam for the first 10 days. Single screen tickets will cost ₹197.50 after a ₹50 hike, while multiplex tickets will be priced at ₹252 following a ₹75 increase.
The Centre has approved Hyderabad Metro Phase 2, paving the way for a major expansion of the city’s metro network. The ₹24,269 crore project will cover 76.4 km across five corridors, with completion targeted by 2029. Airport connectivity is among the key priorities. .