Odisha police are developing a robust plan to tackle cyber slavery, a new human trafficking trend. Victims are lured by fake job offers and forced into online fraud. The state, which has seen a high number of trafficking cases, is strengthening its anti-trafficking units and inter-departmental coordination to combat this growing menace and ensure victim…
Actress Sandhya Mridul voiced frustration over the industry’s obsession with social media follower counts, revealing it hinders her ability to secure work. She highlighted a ‘vicious circle’ where lack of work prevents fame and followers, thus perpetuating unemployment. Mridul also shared an instance where a ‘rich look’ was cited alongside low followers as a reason…
Ayushmann Khurrana’s film ‘Thamma’, starring Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, earned over ₹50 crore in three days. He shared that co-star Paresh Rawal reminded him of his late father, calling him his ‘guardian angel.’ Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, it released on October 21 alongside ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’.
Keanu Reeves nearly adopted the name Chuck Spadina, while Kapil Sharma’s Canadian café faced a third attack. Akshay Kumar secured a legal win against AI deepfakes, and KISS guitarist Ace Frehley passed away at 74. Katy Perry hinted at a romance with Justin Trudeau, and Charlie Puth announced his wife’s pregnancy.
The state-level Parab festival-2025, celebrating tribal culture, will commence on November 12 in Koraput. The multi-level event, featuring sports, dances, music, and art, will culminate in a grand finale from December 18 to 22. An exhibition showcasing tribal lifestyle and live demonstrations of arts and crafts will be a key highlight.
The National Highways Authority of India is enhancing toll plaza transparency by mandating prominent display of Local Monthly and Annual Pass details at all plazas. These passes offer economical travel options for commuters, with information to be available in multiple languages and on the Rajmargyatra app.
Disney and YouTube TV are in a standoff over a new distribution deal, with Disney warning users that channels like ESPN and ABC could be removed by October 30. YouTube TV claims Disney is demanding costly terms that would increase subscriber prices and benefit Disney’s own live TV services.
Virgos are urged to prioritize balance over relentless output this week, as Saturn highlights the importance of rest for growth. Neglected emotional connections and financial oversight are also pointed out. The focus shifts to quality over quantity in career, mindful spending, and heeding health signals of burnout. Embrace stillness to protect your spirit.
In Keonjhar, four villagers were arrested after a video surfaced showing them assaulting and parading a man and woman suspected of an illicit relationship. The incident, which occurred on October 21, involved the victims being doused with chili powder and publicly humiliated. The woman later filed a complaint, leading to the arrests.
New US sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil are prompting Indian refiners to seek more crude from the Middle East, Latin America, and the US. While direct Russian imports may dip, supplies are expected to continue via intermediaries. This shift could increase India’s import bill, with Reliance Industries facing the biggest adjustment.
