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Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Bengaluru: Former Prime Minister and JD-S Rajya Sabha Member H.D. Deve Gowda on Friday said that his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will never change, and announced a poll alliance of his party with the BJP for all upcoming elections in the state. “There will be no threat to the alliance in any polls, including panchayat and assembly elections. My relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will never change. Our ties are good, and in the last ten years, I have never once spoken lightly of him,” he…

The Government of Karnataka has announced the State Film Awards for the year 2021. A total of 58 films were submitted for consideration. Of these, five films—Physics Teacher, Puttana Swarga, Savitri, Dear Vikram, and Ekachakra—were excluded due to reasons such as re-censoring in 2022, absence of censor certificate in the submitted name, runtime under 90 minutes, and technical issues. The committee viewed 53 films and finalized the winners. Winners List: Best Film: Doddahatti Boregowda (Director: K.M. Raghu) Second Best Film: 777 Charlie Third Best Film: Bisilu Kudure Best Popular Entertaining Film: Yuvarathnaa Best Children’s Film: Cake Best Debut Director’s Film:…

Actress Rachita Ram celebrated her birthday at her residence in Rajarajeshwari Nagar by cutting a cake along with her fans. On the same occasion, the character teaser of Rachita Ram from the upcoming film Land Lord was released. The film is produced by K.V. Satyaprakash and Hemant Gowda K.S., with direction by Jadesh K. Hampi. Duniya Vijay plays the lead role, while Rachita Ram appears as the female lead. Speaking at the event, Rachita Ram said this year’s birthday was very special for her, and that the teaser was a surprise gift from the film team.…

England Women opened their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign in Guwahati with a statement win, sealing a thumping 10-wicket victory over South Africa with 215 balls to spare – their fourth-biggest win by balls remaining in World Cup history in the fourth match at Barsapara Stadium on Friday. Only their 243-ball victory against the Proteas in Cuttack in 2013 ranks higher. Earlier, Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and opted to bowl, a decision vindicated almost immediately. Linsey Smith (3-7) was unplayable with the new ball, dismissing both openers – captain Laura Wolvaardt (5) caught and bowled and Tazmin…

India has taken a significant step in digitizing its immigration processes, eliminating the need for physical disembarkation cards for foreign travelers starting October 1. Visitors arriving in the country will now submit an e-arrival card online before their journey, streamlining the immigration procedure and reducing delays at airports. The new digital system requires basic details such as passport number, nationality, purpose of visit, local address, and contact information, without any need for document uploads. Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) holders are exempt from submitting the form.Also read: ‘Fast Track Immigration—Trusted Traveller Program’ rolled out at major airports…

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel marked his maiden Test hundred with a special celebration on Day 2 of the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Friday. Jurel also dedicated his maiden Test hundred to the Indian Army, saying he has always had “respect for what they do on the battlefield”. After completing his century off 190 balls, the 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Agra mimicked an army march drill with his bat, a grand gesture that carried a powerful personal resonance. Unlike his earlier milestone salutes, Jurel marked his maiden Test hundred with a complete guard-of-honour march. Jurel’s special celebration…

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OpenAI’s August launch of its GPT-5 large language model was somewhat of a disaster. There were glitches during the livestream, with the model generating charts with obviously inaccurate numbers. In a Reddit AMA with OpenAI employees, users complained that the new model wasn’t friendly, and called for the company to restore the previous version. Most of all, critics griped that GPT-5 fell short of the stratospheric expectations that OpenAI has been juicing for years. Promised as a game changer, GPT-5 might have indeed played the game better. But it was still the same game.Skeptics seized on the moment to proclaim…

TJS George (Thayil Jacob Sony George), a renowned Indian journalist, passed away today (October 3, 2025,) at the age of 97. George was a respected figure in the Indian media landscape, known for his long and impactful career. He was associated with several prestigious publications and was instrumental in shaping the editorial direction of many, especially through his insightful columns on politics and social issues.George’s work earned him immense respect for his integrity, depth of knowledge, and his sharp commentary. He was particularly known for his contributions to The Hindu and The Telegraph, where he held editorial positions. His career…

Indian opener KL Rahul produced a gritty hundred against West Indies in the Ahmedabad Test, marking his first home century since 2016 and only his second overall in India. The knock, a patient 100 off 197 balls with 12 fours, not only consolidated India’s strong position but also placed Rahul in the elite list of Indian openers with 10 or more Test hundreds. England Tour Boosted Confidence Rahul admitted that his recent stint in England played a crucial role in building confidence. He enjoyed his best Test series earlier this year against England in the UK, finishing as the third-highest…