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BookMyShow confirms Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi concert on October 30 after police permission
BookMyShow said a “cordial and constructive” meeting with the police led to a detailed plan, after which permission was “reconsidered and issued”
Low pressure over Bay of Bengal likely to turn into cyclonic storm by October end
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed the state government that a low-pressure area has formed over east-central and adjoining south-east Bay of Bengal at 5.30 a.m
CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala HC to hear Pinarayi Vijayan, kin’s appeal against FIR order on October 26
A Division Bench had denied former Chief Minister the permission to appeal against Single Bench order, after which he approached Supreme Court, which stayed the order for seven days and redirected the matter to be considered again
Cyclonic storm likely by October 26; heavy rain in Coastal Andhra from October 27: IMD
The system is forecast to move towards the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts after October 26
Rains lash Tamil Nadu; schools closed in many districts on October 23
Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Vellore, Puducherry, and Karaikal districts have declared holidays for school due to rain
APOD: 2026 October 23 – Andromeda in Southern Spring
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Herald afternoon quiz: October 23
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BJP President Nitin Nabin on a three-day visit to Jharkhand from October 23
During his visit, Mr.Nabin will address the party workers and leaders at the inaugural session of the Jharkhand BJP State Working Committee meeting on October 24
Special screening of Return of the Jungle in Mysuru on October 24 and 25
The film will be screened at 6 p.m. on October 24 and at 11 a.m. on October 25. Entry is free and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, the statement said.
Keralam Governor-designate Om Prakash Mathur arrives in Thiruvananthapuram; to be sworn in on October 23
Expressing immense happiness at arriving in the State for the first time, he calls Keralam ‘God’s Own Country’, which is blessed with natural beauty and the glory of its traditions
Monsoon gains strength in Tamil Nadu; heavy rainfall to continue till October 26
The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued orange and yellow alerts warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts. The prospects of rain spell continuing in the State next week hinge on the low pressure area expected to develop in the Bay of Bengal on Friday
Nyaya Ratha service available at Dasara Exhibition grounds till October 25
Members of SC and ST communities, women and children, industrial workers, persons with mental or physical disabilities, victims of mob violence and natural disasters, industrial accidents, and victims of caste and communal assault are eligible for free legal aid.
Bengaluru Pink Line Metro opening approval expected within five days; Blue Line trial runs by October-end
The announcements came as the Minister reviewed the progress of Metro construction and directed officials to accelerate work on the delayed Blue Line corridor connecting KR Puram with Hebbal and Kempegowda International Airport
BRICS Parliamentary Forum to meet in Delhi on October 26-27
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla sidesteps all questions regarding the delay in proroguing the Monsoon Session of Parliament and speculation about a special sitting to deliberate on delimitation legislation.
Superquiz, Friday, October 23
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CM D.K. Shivakumar to meet with sugarcane farmers in Suvarna Soudha on October 26
However, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi will not be able to attend the meeting
Northeast monsoon turns vigorous over Keralam; landslip disrupts rail traffic, orange alert for 9 districts on October 23, 2026
Southern and central parts of Keralam receive heavy rain with Mavelikara in Alappuzha and Venkurinji in Pathanamthitta recording the highest rainfall of 14 cm
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CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Ex-Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan to skip questioning by ED on October 23
Counsel for Pinarayi informs ED officials in Kochi that he will not appear for questioning as Supreme Court has stayed a Kerala Police probe into FIR registered against him, daughter T. Veena and son-in-law Mohamed Riyas in the case
CMRL money-laundering case: ED summons ex-Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan for questioning on October 23
ED earlier registered two Enforcement Case Information Reports under Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Pinarayi, his daughter T. Veena and son-in-law and former Minister Mohamed Riyas
FRENCH LETTER: The violence of 17 October has a long backstory (but who cares about history?)
Trigger warning: don’t read this piece if you want to cling to your romantic idea of France as the country of love and lavender, art and elegance, croissants and camembert. This piece is republished from Marita Van der Vyver’s Substack.
Gulmohar BAG art exhibition in Belagavi from October 25-29
The event will be held in Kalamaharshi K.B. Kulkarni Art Gallery, Varerkar Natya Sangh, Near Herwadkar School in Tilakwadi
Keralam on high alert as rain intensifies; IMD sounds orange alert for four districts on October 22
The eastern ghat regions, southern Keralam and parts of Central Travancore received heavy overnight rain, disrupting normal life and causing waterlogging in several areas
APOD: 2026 October 22 – The First Green Star, WD J1330+6435
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Herald afternoon quiz: October 22
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Israel’s election must be about repairing society after October 7 - opinion
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Economist Prabhakar to join Dipke, Prakash Raj, Neha at nationwide anti-SIR protests on October 23
The People Against SIR alliance has called for marches across the country, demanding the scrapping of the electoral roll revision exercise and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Trade, defence and the Russia-Ukraine conflict to dominate Modi-Tusk talks on October 22
Polish PM to hold meetings Delhi and Bengaluru, both sides finalising a confidentiality agreement for defence tech sensitivities on Russia
Superquiz, Thursday, October 22
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Mindful Movements: October wellness and fitness news and things to do
Cooler weather is almost upon us, meaning it's time to get outside once again. Hiking season may have to wait a few more weeks, but outdoor runs are back on the table, along with meditation sessions under the moonlight. This October also brings a host of studio openings and competitive fitness events. Here's a pick of events and updates to know about this mo
Former TDP MLA Gunda Lakshmi Devi likely to join YSRCP on October 22
She is expected to be the party’s Mayor candidate for the Srikakulam Municipal Corporation
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Vizianagaram Mayor poll moved to October 29 over Sirimanotsavam; counting stays on October 30
The State Election Commission accepts the district administration’s request to shift polling by a day
Supreme Court defers AP municipal poll final list to October 25 on YSRCP plea, directs SEC to decide on nominations
The State Election Commission is directed to postpone the publication of the final list of candidates till October 25
Thunderstorms likely in Nellore, Tirupati on October 21; heavy rain forecast on October 22
Andhra Pradesh received 59% less rain than normal between October 1 and 20, the IMD says
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APOD: 2026 October 21 – New Ghosts Revealed in Cassiopeia
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Nissim Louk, father of October 7 victim Shani Louk, exits Knesset race, endorses Ofer Winter
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