Thiruvananthapuram: Central Meteorological Department has warned that a new cyclone will form in the central-eastern Bay of Bengal and rain will continue in isolated places in Kerala.
Cyclone Dana is expected to form by Wednesday. A depression forming today over the Andaman Sea will later turn into a cyclone. Cyclone Dana will move towards Odisha-Bengal coast.
At the same time, the Central Meteorological Department informs that the rains associated with Tulavarsha will continue in Kerala. A yellow alert has been issued in Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts where the rain will intensify today. Meteorologists also warn to be cautious as there is a possibility of black sea phenomenon and high waves along the Kerala coast. Meanwhile, there is no restriction on fishing in the Kerala coast.
Star Singer Season 9 has come to a thrilling conclusion, with Arvind emerging victorious as the grand finale winner. The much-awaited announcement was made during the grand finale, which aired live from the Adlux Convention Centre in Ernakulam on Sunday, October 20, from 6 PM onwards.
Arvind triumphed over fellow finalists Nanda, Disha, Anushree, Balram, and Sriraag, the audience-voted contestant, securing the highest number of points in the two-round finale. His stellar performances in both the Choice Round, where contestants sang songs of their choice, and the intense One vs. One Round, where two singers performed together, earned him the prestigious title of Star Singer Season 9 winner. Adding to the night’s excitement, Sriraag was selected as the Star Singer Popular Contestant by audience votes. The event was graced by a star-studded panel, including Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, renowned playback singer Hariharan, Sujatha, and other notable celebrities. The judges for the finale included industry legends KS Chitra, Sujatha, Sithara Krishnakumar, and Vidhu Pratap, with Hariharan serving as the Chief Judge.
The grand finale also featured mesmerizing performances, including a standout musical presentation by Hariharan and Stephen Devasya, captivating the audience with their brilliance.
As an added highlight, Asianet took the opportunity to unveil two upcoming shows: the serial Teacher Amma, and the game show Enkile Ennod Para. Additionally, the much-anticipated Star Singer Season 10 was officially announced during the event. The winner, Arvind, will receive a cash prize of Rs.50 lakhs courtesy of Confident Group, while each of the remaining five finalists will be awarded Rs.2 lakhs, as announced by Dr. CJ Roy, Founder & Chairman of Confident Group, during the finale.
Srinagar: 2 laborers were killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderball. The attack took place on the camps of people living at the construction site in Gund area. Two people died on the spot. Migrant workers died. Two others were seriously injured.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the death of the workers. He took to social media X to condemn the attack on innocent workers and share the grief of the families.
Thiruvananthapuram: Suspects have been arrested in the incident of theft of offering vessel from Padmanabha Swamy temple. Jaganesh, who was born in India and settled in Australia, is also among those arrested. The police arrested the accused from Haryana.
The robbery took place in the temple on October 13. The theft was in a high security area. Vessel stolen from a location guarded by both state police and central forces. The security breach is also being investigated.
Gaza City: 73 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza. Many people were injured. Most of the injured are women and children. The attack took place in Beit Lahia region. It is reported that Israel’s massacre took place after a complete blockade was imposed on the area. Many buildings were also destroyed in the attack.
After killing the head of Hamas, Israel attacked relief camps and hospitals in Gaza. Israel has killed more than 450 people in northern Gaza in two weeks. The total death toll in Gaza stands at 42,519. 10 people died in the attack on the relief camp in Jabalia. More than eighty people were injured. The Israeli army attacked the house in the area and killed all five people. 16 people were killed in the collapse of the houses in the Magazi camp.
Major hospitals in northern Gaza such as Indonesian Hospital, Al Awda Hospital and Kamal Adwan Hospital were also attacked. Two people who were being treated in the intensive care unit died after the generator of Al Awda Hospital broke down.
New Delhi: Massive explosion near CRPF school in Delhi’s Prashant Vihar. The incident happened on Sunday morning at 7.50 am. No one was reported injured in the blast. Bomb squad, police and forensic team have reached the area.
The wall of the school, some nearby shops and a car were damaged in the blast. An investigation is underway to determine if there was a crude bomb blast.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Navya Haridas as its candidate for the Wayanad constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha by-elections, where she will face off against Congress’s Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The voting is scheduled for November 13, with results to be announced on November 23.
Who is Navya Haridas? Navya Haridas, 39, is a seasoned political figure, having served as a two-time councillor in the Kozhikode Corporation. She currently holds the position of BJP parliamentary party leader in the corporation and is the state General Secretary of the BJP Mahila Morcha. Haridas holds a BTech degree in Mechanical Engineering from KMCT Engineering College, affiliated with Calicut University.
She previously contested in the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections as the BJP candidate for the Kozhikode South constituency but was defeated by Congress candidate Ahammad Devarkovil.
Addressing Wayanad’s Needs In an exclusive interview with India Today TV after her nomination, Haridas emphasized the pressing needs of the Wayanad constituency. “The people in Wayanad need some advancement. The Congress family is not actually meeting the requirements of the people of Wayanad. From this election onwards, Wayanad residents need a better member in Parliament who can address their issues,” she stated.
Highlighting her experience in public service, Haridas added, “I have administrative experience, having been elected twice as a councillor in Kerala. For the last eight years, I have been in the political field, serving the people, knowing their problems, and always being with them.”
With a strong local governance background and a focus on community concerns, Navya Haridas aims to be a voice for the people of Wayanad in the upcoming elections, setting the stage for a competitive political battle.
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 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.
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.
