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Korean actor Lee Byung Hun makes history as the first Korean recipient of the Special Tribute Award at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival.

The Supreme Court has mandated the Maharashtra government and State Election Commission to conduct local body elections by January 31, 2026. The court has instructed authorities to complete the delimitation exercise by October 10 this year.

Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2025 applications are now open until November 25th. The exam, crucial for aspiring teachers in state schools, is scheduled for December 17th. Candidates can apply online at bseodisha.ac.in, with specific eligibility criteria for primary and upper primary levels. Admit cards will be available from December 10th.

Janmashtami, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Krishna, will be celebrated on August 16, 2025. This auspicious day, also known as Krishna Janmotsava, commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna and holds immense religious importance. The Ashtami Tithi begins on August 15th and ends on August 16th, with specific timings for Nishita Puja and Parana.

The highly anticipated reality show ‘Rise and Fall’ features a diverse cast including TV stars like Arjun Bijlani, who will be a contestant, and hosted by Ashneer Grover. The show includes personalities like dancer Dhanashree Verma, comedian Kiku Sharda, and singer Aditya Narayan.

Rangareddy district in Telangana has emerged as India’s richest district by GDP per capita, reaching approximately ₹11.46 lakh. This success is attributed to the thriving IT, biotech, and pharmaceutical sectors, alongside improved connectivity, showcasing the impact of urban spillover. Other prominent districts like Gurugram and Bengaluru Urban also feature on the list.

The Orissa High Court fined a Bhadrak tehsildar Rs 50,000 for RTI violations concerning illegal water body encroachment. Justice V Narasingh criticized the Information Commission for accepting officials’ contradictory claims, deeming it “mechanically accepted.” The court ordered a rehearing, highlighting bureaucratic red tape hindering transparency and citizen rights.

‘Pak sponsors terror, blames neighbours for own failures’: India on Af-Pak clashes; fully backs Kabul

Astronomers have identified the most pristine star ever observed, located in the Milky Way’s halo. This ancient star, with exceptionally low levels of heavy elements, offers a rare glimpse into the universe’s earliest moments, potentially formed from the remnants of the first generation of stars.

The Madras High Court has strongly criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED), likening it to a limpet mine dependent on a ‘ship’ of predicate offense. The court quashed ED’s ₹901-crore fixed deposit freeze order, emphasizing that PMLA actions require a scheduled offense and proceeds of crime.