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Laddu prasadam in high demand at Vijayawada’s Indrakeeladri during Dasara Navaratri

October 18, 2026 admin

Laddu prasadam being prepared at the Kanaka Durga temple on Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada during Dasara Navaratri. | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao Officials of the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam on Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada have sold about 4.5 lakh laddu prasadams in just two days. Laddu is one of the prasadams in good demand during…

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India urges nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow safety directives amid security concerns

October 18, 2026 admin

The instructions, shared on social media, advise people to remain calm, follow official directions and immediately move to the nearest safe place inside a building, preferably an interior room away from windows, until the danger has passed. File | Photo Credit: AP The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday (October 18, 2026), urged Indian nationals…

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Satellite radiation: blocking the view

October 18, 2026 admin

A view of radio telescopes of the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array in the U.S. | Photo Credit: Yifu Wu/Unsplash Communications satellites in low-earth orbit are emitting radio signals that interfere with astronomy across a range of frequencies, a study published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society has reported. The findings, reported…

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Why Big Tech is giving away open-weight AI models, and what it wants in return | Explained

October 18, 2026 admin

Beam. Muse Spark Open. Nemotron 3.5 Super VL. Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B. Timestral. These may sound like characters from a science-fiction franchise. They are, in fact, names of open-weight AI models announced or released by technology companies in the United States and Europe in October. Reflection AI released Beam’s weights on October 16. Meta released…

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BJP leader Braj Mohan Ram sworn in as Odisha Governor

October 18, 2026 admin

A three-time former BJP MP, Braj Mohan Ram, on being appointed as the Governor of Odisha. File | Photo Credit: ANI Senior BJP leader Braj Mohan Ram was sworn in as the 28th Governor of Odisha at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan here on Sunday (October 18, 2026). Orissa High Court Chief Justice Harish…

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Cockroach effigy at Delhi Ramlila event triggers queries; organisers say promoting cleanliness

October 18, 2026 admin

Security personnel in riot gear stand guard outside the Election Commission office ahead of a planned protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: AP Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee president Ashok Goel said the 30-foot effigy symbolises filth and is unrelated to the Cockroach Janta…

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Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft till November 24

October 18, 2026 admin

The continuing airspace restrictions have affected airline operations between the two countries, forcing carriers to take longer routes on some international flights. Representative file image used. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian-registered aircraft and planes owned, operated or leased by Indian airlines for another month, until November 24,…

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Thousands of Srikakulam migrant workers lost their vote in SIR, alleges Congress leader

October 18, 2026 admin

Former Srikakulam District Congress Committee president Pedada Parameswara Rao. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Srikakulam District Congress Committee former president Pedada Parameswara Rao on Saturday (October 17, 2026) alleged that thousands of migrant labourers from Srikakulam district had lost their voting right because of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted by the…

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China proposes export controls on solar-manufacturing technologies

October 18, 2026 admin

Representational image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to make solar equipment, citing national security concerns, as part of ‌a broader revision that also covers AI and biotechnology. The Ministry of Commerce proposed adding ⁠the photovoltaic technologies to China’s export-control list, it said in a statement on…

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Two-Face molecule could help make IBD treatments more effective

October 18, 2026 admin

Deep within the intestinal wall, beyond where digestion and nutrient absorption occur, are immune outposts called solitary isolated lymphoid tissues, or SILTs. These structures host cells that govern how aggressively the gut reacts to microbes. A weak response lets pathogens take root while an overactive one causes the immune system to attack the gut —…

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