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Star Singer Season 9 Grand Finale to Air on October 20 on Asianet

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The much-anticipated grand finale of Star Singer Season 9, which features several talented singers who have captured the hearts of audiences throughout the season, will be telecast on Asianet on October 20 from 6 PM onwards.
The finalists competing for the grand title include Arvind, Nanda, Disha, Anushree, Balram, and an additional singer selected by audience votes. These six exceptional talents will take the stage for their final performances, aiming to impress not only the viewers but also an esteemed panel of judges.
Throughout this season’s incredible musical journey, the judging panel featured iconic names like KS Chitra, Sithara, Vidhu Pratap, and others, who provided guidance and mentorship to the contestants. The grand finale will witness renowned playback singer Hariharan joining the panel to deliver expert insights and crown the ultimate winner.
Adding a touch of glamor to the evening, Bollywood actress Vidya Balan will make a special appearance to cheer on the contestants and be a part of the star-studded event. The night will also feature entertaining performances by well-known artists such as Anna Prasad, Biju Kuttan, Binu Adimali, Mavelikara Shaji, Rashmi, and many more, ensuring a memorable experience for the audience.
Tune in to the Star Singer Season 9 Grand Finale on Asianet on October 20 from 6 PM onwards and witness the culmination of a thrilling musical season filled with emotion, talent, and stellar performances.

Wayanad, Palakkad and Chelakkara by-elections on November 13;  Counting of votes on November 23

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 Wayanad Lok Sabha, Palakkad and Chelakara by-election date announced.  Voting in all the three seats will be held on November 13.  Counting of votes will be on November 23.  The by-elections in Wayanad became necessary after Rahul Gandhi resigned as a member of the Lok Sabha.  With K Radhakrishnan becoming a Member of Parliament from Alathur, in Chelakkara and Shafi Parampil winning from Vadakara and becoming a Lok Sabha member, Palakkad was also called for by-elections.   In connection with this, elections to Maharashtra and Jharkhand Legislative Assemblies were also announced.  Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar announced that the elections to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will be held on November 20.  Candidates can submit their papers till October 25 to contest the elections.

 Elections are being held for 288 constituencies in Maharashtra.  Counting of votes in Maharashtra will take place on November 23.  The Jharkhand assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 13 and 20.   Elections will be held in 81 constituencies of Jharkhand.   Counting of votes in Maharashtra and Jharkhand is on November 23.  Maharashtra has 9.63 crore voters and Jharkhand has 2.6 crore voters.  The Chief Election Commissioner said that there will be 1.186 lakh polling stations in Maharashtra and 29562 polling stations in Jharkhand.  Polling in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase.

Realme P1 Speed ​​5G launched in India

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 The latest smartphone model from Realme P1 Speed ​​5G has been launched in India.  This P series smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimension 7300 Energy 5G chipset.  P1 5G,

 The handset shares many similarities with the P1 Pro 5G and P2 5G.

 This model has two storage variants namely 8GB RAM +128GB storage and 12GB RAM +256GB storage.   The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 17.99 and the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs 20,999.  The model has two paint options, Brushed Blue and Textured Titanium.  The phone will go on sale from 12 midnight on October 20.  From 21, the phone can be purchased through commercial platforms including Realme.com, Flipkart, Amazon and Myntra.

 The design of the phone is with a 6.67 inch display.  The phone runs on Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14.

 Coming to optics, the phone sports a 50 MP AI camera unit.  The phone is also equipped with a 16 MP camera for selfies and video calls.  The phone packs a 5000 mAh battery.  It supports 45W fast charging.

SBI lower loan interest rates 

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SBI reduces interest on loans. SBI has reduced interest rates based on MCLR.  SBI has made a reduction of 25 basis points.  The new interest rates will come into effect from October 15.  According to the bank’s website, the interest rate based on MCLR will be reduced from 8.45 percent to 8.20 percent.  MCLR is the minimum interest rate charged on a loan.

 According to this, 8.2 percent interest rate will be imposed for one day.  Interest rates on MCLR-based home, auto and retail loans will all come down.  Earlier, RBI did not change the loan interest rates.  RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has kept the repo rate at 6.5 percent.

A Day in the Land of Cinema; ” Ramoji Film City ” Thematic Holiday Destination with Cine-magic

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Ramoji Film City is a filmmakers’ paradise and dream holiday destination. The getaway of fun is one-of-its-kind, as here the tourism co-exists with the glamour of films! Spread over 2000 acres, the world’s largest film city has been recognised by Guinness World Records. Around 3000 films have been shot here in various Indian languages and Bollywood till date.

Today the thematic holiday destination attracts millions of tourists from all over the country. The comprehensive fun and leisure hub is home to thematic attractions, sprawling avenues, dedicated eco-zone, exclusive children’s attraction and Ramoji Adventure @Sahas – Asia’s finest adventure land. The various properties that dot Ramoji Film City provide wide-ranging stay options in more than 500 rooms, ranging from luxury to budget.

Ramoji Film City is the go-to-destination for family holidays, grand weddings, honeymoons, experiential corporate events, adventure and celebratory special events. Around 5000 tourists visit Ramoji Film City every day. 

A Day in the Land of Cinema

It’s a unique studio tour where guests can enjoy the day-long engagement with make-believe sets, thematic attractions, interactive entertainment, picturesque avenues, live shows, fun rides, and Wild West stunt show. Guests can experience eco tour with a visit to the mesmerising bird park and butterfly garden. Also dine in their choicest restaurants and shop themed merchandise.  

Ramoji Film City offers Guided Studio Tour as well as Premium Studio Tour ‘Ramoji Star Experience’ with best-in-class experience and special privileges. 

Stay@Ramoji Film City

Holidaymakers and honeymooners can opt for a relaxing hotel stay in the serene ambience. Indulge in fine dining and unwind with myriad options for fun, entertainment and recreation or just lounge by the pool.

More details visit https://www.ramojifilmcity.com/

Economics Nobel for 3 people

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Stockholm: Daron Eysmoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson are awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics.  The study of why some countries succeed economically and others fail is what merited the Nobel.  All three mentioned the importance of social institutions in the prosperity of a country.

 Social institutions in countries with weak laws exploit the people and thereby hinder the growth of the country or eliminate positive changes.  Announcing the award, the panel clarified that the reasons for it were clear through the study of the three.

 Eysmoglu and Johnson are conducting research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Robinson at the University of Chicago.

 One of the biggest challenges today is the huge disparity in income between countries.  Research has revealed the deep reasons behind this.

Film actor Baiju Santhosh arrested

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Thiruvananthapuram: He was arrested for causing an accident by driving at excessive speed while intoxicated.

 The incident happened last night at Vellyambalam, Thiruvananthapuram. 

 Baiju’s car hit a scooter and an electric post after reaching excessive speed. Baiju was released on bail by the station after the car museum police took him into custody. The passenger was not seriously injured in the incident. But the vehicle has been damaged.

Actor Bala arrested;  He was taken into custody in the morning

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Kochi: Actor Bala was arrested on a complaint filed by his ex-wife.

 The complaint is that it was defamed through social media.

 He was arrested under the Juvenile Justice Department for insulting womanhood. 

 Bala’s manager was also arrested in the case.

 He was taken into custody from his home in the morning.


 Ernakulam Kadavantra Police registered a case and registered the arrest. 

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza refugee camp school; 28 death

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Gaza; At least 28 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school housing refugees in the central Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Red Crescent said. The attack was on the Rufaida Al Aslamiya school in the town of Deir al-Balah. More than 50 people were injured in the attack.

A video from the scene shows the area covered in smoke, people running to help the injured and several children being treated at the local Al-Aqsa Hospital. The Israeli military claimed that the attack targeted Hamas fighters working in the school’s command and control center.

The 1.9 million Palestinians who fled their homes following the year-long Israeli massacre in Gaza are being sheltered in various schools. Alleging that these shelters are becoming command centers for Hamas, the Israeli army is targeting them.

More than 42,060 people have been killed in Gaza so far in the offensive that began on October 7, 2023, according to the territory’s Gaza Ministry of Health.

Mahanavami; PSC exams postponed, holiday for ration shops also

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The PSC exams scheduled to be held tomorrow in the state have been postponed due to Mahanavami. Tomorrow (October 11) has been declared a public holiday in the state. Apart from educational institutions, government offices have also been declared a public holiday. The PSC office informed that the PSC exams have also been changed in this context.

The tests are interviews, fitness tests, service verification and document verification. The revised date will be announced later. The Chief Minister also directed to declare a holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

 Ration shops in the state will also be closed tomorrow. Tomorrow’s declaration of holiday and public holiday will be applicable to ration shops on the basis of cooperation of ration shop licensees with the mustering process of priority cards for the last one month.

Food and Public Distribution Minister GR Anil informed about this. The minister also informed that the next working day of the ration shops will be on Monday.