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Russell Brand barrister reports himself to watchdog over confronting Sunday Times journalist
Ian Winter KC told Rosamund Urwin, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward, ‘I hope you are pleased with yourself’ Russell Brand’s barrister has reported himself to his professional regulator after being accused of launching a tirade at a journalist shortly after the former comedian had been found guilty of rape. Ian Winter KC confronted the Sunday Times journalist Rosamund Urwin, whose investigation led to Brand’s victims coming forward, telling her: “I hope you are pleased with yourself.”
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NAF recovers cockpit voice recorder of crashed military aircraft in Ondo
The challenging search for the CVR has gone one for about a month since the crash occurred on 5 October.
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Car collides with lorry in Kilimanoor, one hurt
Two other passengers in the car escaped unhurt
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Power supply restoration works in cyclone-hit areas of A.P. almost over, says official
More than 1,000 specialised teams comprising over 11,000 personnel worked round the clock in six Murasu-affected central coastal districts for restoring the damaged power network, says Special Chief Secretary (Energy) K. Vijayanand
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Kufos honours founder Vice-Chancellor B. Madhusoodana Kurup
An empowered Vembanad Lake Authority modelled on the Chilika Development Authority, a lake festival alongside the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, and a B. Madhusoodana Kurup Chair for Aquatic Ecosystem Studies at the Kufos proposed
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Godavari Pushkarams-2027 likely to generate 2,800 metric tonnes of solid waste per day, says official
At least 20,000 toilets will be provided and 8,000 sanitation staff will be deployed to ensure safe sanitary conditions for the devotees, says East Godavari District Collector
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Fin Smith fit to face Australia as Ben Curry replaces injured twin Tom in England line-up
Maro Itoje captains England after missing summer Tests Concerns Tom Curry may miss all Nations Championship Fin Smith has successfully come through his final fitness Test to be named at fly-half for England’s autumn opener against Australia while Ben Curry is selected at openside flanker for the first time since the summer of 2025. Steve Borthwick has made four changes to the side that beat Argentina in July with George Furbank also coming in at fullback, Maro Itoje returning to captain the side and Fin Baxter getting the nod at loosehead prop.
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BJP MLA asserts TDP-Jana Sena-BJP alliance will remain intact
Adinarayana Reddy dismisses YSRCP’s hopes of a split; says alliance will address organisational shortcomings and emerge stronger
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Number of polling stations in Keralam increases by 216
The total number has now gone up to 30,682, says Chief Electoral Officer D. Sajith Babu
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Official residences need timely repairs, says Pinarayi Vijayan
Many of the official residences are in a pathetic state due to poor maintenance and the media tend to depict any effort to launch repairs as ‘beautification,’ implying that it is unnecessary spending, says Keralam Leader of the Opposition
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Railways step up checks to prevent firecracker transport during festive season
Special focus is being directed towards key junction stations, including Pollachi Junction, Palakkad Junction, Shoranur Junction, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod.
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Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe
Media organisations in Ireland and UK also affected as apparently coordinated effort to cause chaos continues A fresh wave of bomb threats has disrupted air traffic across Europe but the affected planes landed safely and searches revealed no explosive devices. The latest alerts affected at least 18 flights to or from Bulgaria, Czechia, France, Italy, Hungary, Cyprus, Romania, the UK and Portugal.
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Reservoirs in Andhra Pradesh hold 505.76 TMC after heavy rains
A flood cushion of 655.59 TMC remains available to accommodate further inflows, say WRD officials
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Army Service Corps motorcycle display team ‘Tornadoes’ creates new record
With this new achievement, the ASC Tornadoes has 36 World Records, reaffirming its position as one of India’s most accomplished motorcycle display teams.
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Railways organise digital life certificate camp for pensioners in Mysuru
More camps planned at five stations across Mysuru division under Nationwide Campaign 50
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Fill Kalyana Karnataka vacancies through KEA, keep them outside KPSC: Priyank Kharge
Fill Kalyana Karnataka vacancies through KEA, keep them outside KPSC:
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Portugal FA pledges to honour Cristiano Ronaldo as Jorge Jesus names squad
Portuguese FA promises to celebrate Ronaldo, although it is unclear whether he would agree to a farewell appearance.