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PHP2Shell: Critical PHP Flaws Patched; What Website Owners Must Do Now
PHP has released emergency fixes for two critical flaws that can let attackers take over web servers. Here is who is exposed and how to protect your site…
Latest news
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eMudhra Certificate Compromise: Browsers Block 8 Keys, What Admins Must Update
eMudhra certificate compromise: Mozilla, Chrome and Apple block eight weak intermediate keys. See which updates users and server admins still…
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Alberta Votes to Stay in Canada: About 75% Reject Separation Path, Early Count Shows
Alberta referendum: early unofficial results show about 75% voted to remain in Canada. Official results are due October 29; separatists…
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Street Fighter Box Office: $30.8M No. 1 Opening as Holmes Documentary Takes Second
Street Fighter box office: Paramount’s reboot opened at No. 1 with $30.8 million in North America, while A24’s Elizabeth Holmes…
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India-New Zealand FTA in Force: Zero Duty for Indian Exports and What to Check
India-New Zealand FTA is in force from October 20: zero duty on all Indian goods, dairy kept out, and new…
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Ford F-Series Recall: 102,159 Trucks Need New Instrument Clusters Over Faulty Gauges
Ford F-Series recall: 102,159 Super Duty, F-150 and F-750 trucks need new instrument clusters as gauges may stick. Letters start…
India
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FSSAI Targets Zepto, Nestle and Complan Claims: What Changes for Food Shoppers
FSSAI has issued notices over expired besan sold via Zepto and claims on Nestle baby food and Complan. What each notice says and how…
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Kullu Dussehra 2026 Opens October 21: Rath Yatra, Security and Parking Plan
Kullu Dussehra opens October 21 at Dhalpur with Lord Raghunath’s Rath Yatra. Here are the dates, security plan, parking and what is not yet…
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New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat Special: October 21 Train, Stops and Seat Checks
The reserved New Delhi–Patna Vande Bharat festival special is scheduled to run October 21. Check train 02252, six stops and availability before travel.
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Tax Audit Report Due Date October 21: What AY 2026-27 Audit Cases Must Check
The tax audit report due date for AY 2026-27 is October 21, 2026, and returns for covered audit cases are due November 21. Check…
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Tamil Nadu Rain Alert October 19–21: What IMD Warns and What Commuters Should Check
Tamil Nadu rain alert: IMD warns of very heavy rain October 19–21 across parts of the state and Puducherry. Check district forecasts before traveling.
World
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Putin Meets Witkoff, Frees US Teacher; Russia Open to Ukraine Talks in November
After Oslo and St Petersburg meetings, Russia, Ukraine and the US say they are ready for new technical talks, but Moscow still wants Kyiv…
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Alberta Votes to Stay in Canada: About 75% Reject Separation Path, Early Count Shows
Alberta referendum: early unofficial results show about 75% voted to remain in Canada. Official results are due October 29; separatists vow to continue.
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Hormuz Shipping Disruption Drives Record Freight Costs for Asian and Indian Refiners
Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and stalled US-Iran talks have pushed Asia-bound oil freight to records, squeezing Indian refiners’ margins and supply plans.
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UN Crime Talks in Vienna Open October 19 as Amazon Leaders Seek Environmental Action
UN organized-crime talks open in Vienna October 19 as Amazon Indigenous leaders seek stronger action against illegal mining and logging. No new treaty is…
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IMF’s October Outlook: Growth Holds Up, but Energy and AI Risks Remain
The IMF projects 3.1% global growth in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027. Its forecast is conditional, with energy, debt and AI investment among the…
Technology
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PHP2Shell: Critical PHP Flaws Patched; What Website Owners Must Do Now
PHP has released emergency fixes for two critical flaws that can let attackers take over web servers. Here is who is exposed and how…
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eMudhra Certificate Compromise: Browsers Block 8 Keys, What Admins Must Update
eMudhra certificate compromise: Mozilla, Chrome and Apple block eight weak intermediate keys. See which updates users and server admins still need to install.
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ColorOS 17 Rollout: Eligible OPPO and OnePlus Phones and Update Dates
ColorOS 17 rollout: OPPO and OnePlus list eligible phones, with OnePlus 15 first on October 29 and batches into early 2027. Check your model’s…
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Orionid Meteor Shower 2026: When to Watch October 21–22 and Why the Moon Matters
Orionid meteor shower 2026 peaks October 21–22. NASA explains when to watch, how moonlight may affect visibility, and what skywatchers should expect.
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NASA’s October 23 Artemis Briefing: What to Watch Before the Next Moon Landing
NASA will discuss Artemis III and its 2028 Moon-landing goal on October 23. Here is when to watch and which milestones matter.
Business
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Jio Platforms IPO: Price Band, Day-One Demand and What Retail Investors Should Weigh
Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213 crore IPO drew 3.16 times demand on day one, but retail bids lagged. Price band, lot size, financials and risks before…
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India-New Zealand FTA in Force: Zero Duty for Indian Exports and What to Check
India-New Zealand FTA is in force from October 20: zero duty on all Indian goods, dairy kept out, and new work visas. What exporters…
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HDFC Bank Q2 Results: Profit Rises 4.7% to ₹19,510 Crore as Deposits Grow 18.8%
HDFC Bank Q2 results: standalone profit up 4.7% to ₹19,510 crore, deposits up 18.8% and gross NPA at 1.11%. What the numbers show and…
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Social Security 2027 COLA: 3.6% Increase, Payment Dates and How to Check
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living increase is 3.6%. Find out when higher payments start, who is covered, and how to check your official notice.
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US Inflation Reaches 3.7%: Why September’s Gasoline Jump Matters for Household Budgets
September US inflation reached 3.7% over the year. Gasoline drove much of the monthly rise, while grocery and restaurant prices moved differently.
Entertainment
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Street Fighter Box Office: $30.8M No. 1 Opening as Holmes Documentary Takes Second
Street Fighter box office: Paramount’s reboot opened at No. 1 with $30.8 million in North America, while A24’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary placed second.
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Chaar Yaar on Prime Video: October 23 Release, Cast and What Is Confirmed
Prime Video sets an October 23 premiere for Chaar Yaar, an eight-episode Hindi crime drama about four Mumbai friends. Here is the confirmed cast…
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Where to Watch Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026: Official Stream and Start Time
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 streamed free on its official YouTube channel October 18. Here are the confirmed start times and where to look…
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Sacrifice on Netflix: A Spoiler-Free Guide to the Satirical Thriller
Sacrifice arrived on Netflix October 16. Its Greek-island gala premise, ensemble cast and R rating make it worth checking the description before pressing play.
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Norm Macdonald Documentary Arrives on Netflix: The Story Told Through His Own Archive
Netflix lists Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald for October 16. Learn how the documentary uses his archive and what to check before watching…
Sports
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India Women vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I: Raipur Sweep Bid After 2-0 Series Win
India Women face Zimbabwe in the 3rd T20I at Raipur on October 20 at 7 PM IST, chasing a 3-0 sweep after Shafali Verma’s…
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Bills vs Raiders: Buffalo Wins 33–30 as Josh Allen Ties Jim Kelly’s TD Mark
Bills vs Raiders ended 33–30 on October 18, 2026. Josh Allen tied Buffalo’s franchise passing-touchdown record as James Cook scored a late go-ahead TD.
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Bucks Move October 23 Home Opener to 3 p.m.: What Milwaukee Fans Need to Know
Milwaukee’s basketball opener against Chicago has moved to the afternoon. Check the new time before planning a Bucks and Brewers doubleheader.
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India Recover from 19 for 4 to Beat Zimbabwe: Deepti and Niki Lead Raipur Chase
India beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in Raipur after falling to 19 for four. Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad rebuilt the chase to secure…
Politics
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Rajnath Singh at SCO: No Double Standards on Terror, India to Host Civilisational Forum
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Supreme Court Rejects 9/11 Plea Deal Appeal: What It Means for the Guantanamo Case
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Texas Early Voting Starts October 19: Dates, Polling Places and What Voters Need
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North Carolina Early Voting Is Open: Deadlines, ID Checks and the Ballot-Mark Rumor



